For Immediate Release:

(Rockwood, ONT – May 16, 2022) The Ontario 4-H Foundation is once again having their fundraising auctions, held in conjunction with their two golf tournaments, hosted online. This means bidding is open to everyone, not just golfers. Funds raised go towards the long-term sustainability of 4-H in Ontario.

There are two auctions – one for Eastern Ontario, and one for the western/southern regions. Details:

Items can be viewed, and bids can be placed at:

Guelph: Auction is open now and closes on May 24th at 9 pm

https://on-4-h-fdn-guelph-fundraiser.silaucbiz.com/

For the Eastern Ontario auction: Auction opens on May 28th and closes on June 7 at 9 pm.   https://on-4-h-fdn-ottawa-fundraiser.silaucbiz.com/

Support the long-term viability of 4-H in Ontario with our on-line auction. Bid early. Bid often – or just donate to the Ontario 4-H Foundation through our website. Bid now. Bid often.

Purchased items will be available for pick-up the day of the golf tournaments (listed below). If you are unable to come that day, alternative arrangements must be made with the contact person named on the website.

Guelph Tournament

Thursday May 26, 2022

Victoria Park East Golf Course, Guelph

Ottawa Tournament

Thursday June 9, 2022

Anderson Links Golf Club, Ottawa

Regular charitable donations to the Foundation, outside of this Draw are also welcomed and can also be made through the 4-H Ontario website under the Foundation tab. https://ontariofourhfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list

The goal of the Foundation is to acquire and invest funds through endowments and donations for the long-term benefit of the 4-H Programs in Ontario. Since 2008, the Foundation has also supported local associations by investing funds on their behalf for the benefit of programs within their counties. At the end of last year, funds managed by the Foundation totaled nearly $3.2 million.

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For more information:

Patty Lasby

plasby@genex.coop

519-835-3982

Golf Tournament Committee Chair