Wetaskiwin Co-op Country Junction announces initiation of the Gerry Bussard Memorial Scholarship

			The Gerry Bussard Memorial Scholarship
			A $500 Scholarship will be awarded annually to one eligible student.
			Gerry Bussard (1959 - 2007) Gerry Bussard was an active member of the Wetaskiwin Co-op Association for over three decades and served as a member of the Board of Directors for close to twenty years, during which time the Co-op experienced phenomenal growth and success. Gerry's guidance as a Director exemplified the co-operative spirit upon which our organization was founded and his bold vision continues to inspire and motivate those who worked with him. As part of our ongoing commitment to our community and to furthering Gerry's vision, we are pleased to announce the Gerry Bussard Memorial Scholarship, through which we hope to encourage students to excel in their chosen field of study and to become active role models and leaders. The Gerry Bussard Memorial Scholarship will be be presented annually for ten years starting in 2009.
			Eligibility Requirements
			The candidate must be enrolled as a student in a Post-Secondary institution and have started the second or subsequent year of their post-secondary education. (Post-secondary education includes undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational education, apprenticeship or technical training, and distance learning programs classified as non-compulsory education following the completion of a school providing secondary education.) To be eligible the student/candidate, or a parent or guardian of the student/candidate, must be a member of The Wetaskiwin Co-operative Association Ltd. and this membership should have been obtained at least twelve months prior to the submission of the application. The student must not have previously received The Gerry Bussard Memorial Scholarship.
			How to Apply
			The Wetaskiwin Co-op Association requires the following information about the student: Name Address Phone number Brief description of the program the student is enrolled in Students should provide this information to the Administration Office of the Wetaskiwin Co-op Association during the month of November. This can be done in person or by mail to: Wetaskiwin Co-op Association Attn: The General Manager 4707 -40 Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta, T9A 2B8 All questions, not answered here, should be directed to the General Manager of the Wetaskiwin Co-op Association. Applications must be submitted and received in the month of November. The recipient will be selected by a draw done by the executive of the Board of Directors of The Wetaskiwin Co-operative Association Ltd. The scholarship will be presented at the Annual General Meeting of The Wetaskiwin Co-operative Association Ltd. in February each year. The Wetaskiwin Co-op Association was formed in 1917 and since that time has faithfully served its community and its membership. Community fund-raising projects have always been a huge part of Co-op's commitment to assisting the community - the families, service clubs, charitable endeavor, and many other non-profit organizations that require financial assistance. The Gerry Bussard Memorial Scholarship is an extension of the many community-minded activities that the Co-op supports. This year's Board of Directors is pleased to announce the establishment of this memorial scholarship in the name of Gerry Bussard, a deserving individual that unselfishly served his community. "The Wetaskiwin Co-op was formed by the community for the community. Indeed, we continue to believe in that philosophy and our business decisions and community projects are guided by that belief." Bert Horvey, Former General Manager Top of Page