Your Neighbourhood Credit Union

Member Relations Committee Meetings
6:00 pm held at
38 Executive Place, Kitchener

Deadlines for agenda submissions:
February 1
May 1
August 1
November 1

Donations & Sponsorships

MESSAGE FROM A
HAPPY CAMPER (2007)!
Thank you so much for sending me to CYL camp. I had the time of my life and made many friends and memories that I know I can never possibly forget. We did so much in such a short period of time, it was so amazing. Just a few of the really fun things we did are "monk dinners" and co-operative (when our hands are all tied together) dinner, and we put on a really impressive talent show, played a lot of soccer and volley ball on the beach and my personal favourite was something called Talking Stick. It's when we all sit in a circle and pass around this sacred walking stick and can only talk when its in our hands. During this quiet evening activity our group of 32 people got closer than anyone ever imagined. We also got to do exciting things such as learning about many different credit unions and cooperatives. We had a lot of great speakers, some of which even played a really cool educational game called the Fair Game with us. Also we took a field trip to Meridian Credit Union and we got to mystery sop about 5 different banks in the area in Orangeville. It was really interesting. Probably the most inspiring lesson we learned about was when our facilitator conducted a session on HIV AIDS in Africa. It was so powerful and I hope to travel and help their situation out one day. All in all it was an absolutely unbelievable experience. I believe that every kid deserves to get the chance to strive to become a Co-operative Young Leader and have all the fun along the way. My favourite lesson I learnt was that everyone deserves love, dignity and respect. In conclusion thank you for providing this opportunity for me and I really hope to return next year.
Co-operatively yours, S.G.

CYL Summer Camp Sponsorship

In 2010, YNCU will sponsor 3 youths aged 14-17 to participate in a unique leadership and personal development experience Co-operative Young Leaders Program (CYL) in the Junior and Intermediate sessions during July, 2010.

The CYL provides a fun, stimulating and safe environment where young people learn about - and practice - communication, self-awareness and leadership through co-operative activities. A typical day may include sessions, skits, co-op tours, sports or a guest speaker. Sessions are collaborative, and participants are encouraged to share in the day-to-day leadership and management of the program.

And they have a whole lot of fun in the process! Learn more on the Ontario Co-op website here: There is detailed information on the Ontario Co-op website here: http://www.ontario.coop/pages/index.php?main_id=127

2010 CAMP DATES
JUNIOR: For first time participants (14-15 yrs - must be 14 at start of your camp session)
Junior A - June 26 - July 3, 2010
Junior B - July 3 - 10, 2010
Junior C - July 10 - 17, 2009

INTERMEDIATE: For Junior graduates & first time participants (generally 16-17 years old)
Intermediate A - July 17 - 24, 2010
Intermediate B - July 24 - 31, 2010

How to win a sponsorship

Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter to the Member Relations Committee expressing their interest in the CYL camp: Why would you like to attend? How will you benefit? What do you hope to learn?

Submissions must be delivered by 4:00 pm on May 1. The letter should be addressed to:

Member Relations Committee
Your Neighbourhood Credit Union
38 Executive Place
Kitchener, ON N2P 1N4
or by e-mail to info@yncu.com

The program is open to all youth members aged 14 to 17 by the time of camp.

You pay just the participant fee of $190+HST and YNCU will pay the sponsor fee of $590+HST for applications received before May 29. The total fee camp is $780+HST (early bird registration of May 30 or earlier). This is an incredible opportunity for youth members to attend a summer camp for a very low fee!