Delta, BCOn August 23 and 24, amateur golfers headed to Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen to participate in the annual Envision Financial Mens Beach Grove Amateur Championship. In addition to enjoying a high level of amateur play, golfers were also supporting the South Delta Food Bank and local families in need.
"Supporting the South Delta Food Bank is perfectly aligned to our signature causeThe Full Cupboardwhich aims to raise food, funds and awareness for local food banks," says Courtney Roth, branch manager at Envision Financials Tsawwassen location. "At Envision Financial we are committed to making a meaningful difference in our local community and supporting this event allows us to do just that."
This year, the event raised $8,000all of which will be donated to the South Delta Food Bank. The South Delta Food Bank serves 80-90 families with children every week in addition to seniors and local Aboriginal people.�Completely volunteer run, the food bank relies on the generosity of the community to support its mission.
"One of our main tournament goals is to give back to the community and being partnered with Envision Financial allows us that opportunity," says Brent Derrheim, Head Golf Professional Beach Grove Golf Club. "With the strong support of the Beach Grove membership and this years participants, the tournament will be able to support a worthy recipient such as the South Delta Food Bank. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Envision Financial and the opportunity to continue to support local charities within�the community."
Since Envision Financial and Beach Grove Golf Club began partnering to host this event, proceeds from the tournament have always benefited local community organizations.� In fact, over $85,000 has been raised since 2007 and these funds have supported organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC and the Delta Hospice Society.
The Envision Financial Mens Beach Grove Amateur Championship tournament provides an open environment for amateur golfers to participate in a game of golf at one of the foremost private golf courses in the Lower Mainland while providing an environment that promotes the game of golf, provides competition and encourages camaraderie and networking amongst amateurs throughout the community and beyond.
About Envision Financial
Envision Financial is a division of First West Credit Union, B.C.'s third-largest credit union, with 38 branches and 29 insurance offices throughout the province operating under the Envision Financial, Valley First and Enderby & District Financial brands. Led by Launi Skinner, First West has $7.7 billion in assets under administration, more than 177,000 members and close to 1,300 employees. For its extensive community involvement, Envision Financial is designated a Caring Company by Imagine Canada. For more information on Envision Financial, visit
www.envisionfinancial.ca.
