VANCOUVER – The CUFBC has been recognized as a “Ripple Maker” for over 15 years of partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). To mark the occasion, a group of Ripple Makers received custom commemorative paddles at the recent St’elt’elawtexw: a Celebration of Community event at the UFV Chilliwack campus. CUFBC President Bill Corbett and Program Manager Nicole Eich were honoured to accept the paddle on behalf of the foundation.
“I’d like to express my gratitude for all our partners who help make UFV all that it can be,” said Susan Mide Kiss, UFV Vice President, Community Engagement. “I’m very excited to see where the next 50 years will bring us, and the strides we’ll take as a community to inspire and foster connection and pride in place. UFV is making its mark, and we are thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments we’ve achieved together.”
Read more about the celebration at ufv.ca/community.
President Joanne MacLean, UFV; Nicole Eich, CUFBC; Bill Corbett, CUFBC; Diane Delves, Quantum Properties; Cristen Gleeson, Baker Newby Lawyers LLP; Jessie Ramsay, Baker Newby Lawyers LLP; Dr. Alisa Webb, VP, Students, UFV; Sandra Fehr; Dr. Garry Fehr, VP, Research and Graduate Studies; Susan Mide Kiss, VP, Community Engagement, UFV
About the Credit Union Foundation of BC
The Credit Union Foundation of British Columbia is a collective philanthropic organization of the credit union system, founded and funded in 1958 by BC credit union members. The foundation provides awards and support to post-secondary students throughout their educational journey. The foundation also supports international co-operative programs and oversees the Distinguished Service Awards, given to those industry leaders who have furthered the credit union movement in BC.
For more information please contact:
Nicole Eich, Program Manager
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