On Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at their annual Volunteer Appreciation Night, the Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions announced their donation of $26,500 to support Florida CUPAC. The event serves as a thank you to Credit Union volunteer Board Members and Credit Union employees who volunteer their time throughout the year holding various fundraising and community involvement events. The Appreciation Night also serves as an opportunity to present donations of funds raised throughout the year to various organizations.
The funds for CUPAC were raised through the Tampa Chapter of Credit Union’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament. This year’s event took place on Friday, May 1 and was held at the beautiful Plantation Palms Golf Club in Land O’ Lakes. Over 75 golfers took part in the food, fun and festivities for the day.
Jeanie Henson from the League of Southeastern Credit Unions was on hand on behalf of the Florida CUPAC to accept the donation presented by Mary Ott-Wood President/CEO of Florida West Coast CU and a League of Southeastern Credit Unions Board Member. The funds donated to CUPAC were part of the over $65,000 given out at the Appreciation Night to various organizations, including several charities that benefit children. All of these funds were raised through the support of the Tampa Chapter Credit Unions, their employees, and sponsors.
