Celebrate our 2024 Community Builders

It’s Fall and the Battle River Community Foundation is excited to be recognizing some of the area’s most community minded citizens at our annual Community Builders Dinners.

These events shine a spotlight on people in the Battle River Region who share the Foundation’s “giving back” philosophy. The dinner is an opportunity to raise funds for causes close to our Community Builders’ hearts through support of an endowed fund created in their name, and provides insight into how the Foundation supports local communities. All this combined with good food and fellowship, heartwarming speakers, and some very unique auction items, makes these evenings a “must” attend.

On October 18th, at the Days Inn Norseman, we will shine the spotlight on Camrose Community Builders Roxy and Boris Rybalka. The Rybalkas have a passion for encouraging young people to believe in themselves and chase their dreams. Boris has lived this passion by working as a coach and manager, including 27 years with the Camrose Kodiaks Jr. A Hockey Club. Roxy has 30 years experience in the classroom, where she has come to see that skills like self confidence and resilience can be as important for children to learn as reading and math in order to achieve success.

On October 26th, the Sedgwick Community Hall will play host to a Flagstaff Community Builders’ Dinner, highlighting Ian Malcolm and Karen Robinson. Both of Scottish descent, Ian and Karen have helped to instill a clan philosophy in their local community. Their first Scottish celebration was a Robbie Burns night in 2008, which continues to this day. Ian and Karen have also been key in the establishment of the popular Gathering of the Clans festival and the establishment of the Battle River Pipes and Drum Squad.

Join us for one, or even both of these very special evenings to celebrate Community Builders in your area and to make a difference in your own community and beyond. Call our office to purchase your tickets today.