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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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Corporate Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament
gives back to the community
by Shaylyn Thornton
On August 28, oil and gas-based companies in
the area hit the slo-pitch fields at Vision Park to
compete in a tournament against each other.
Volunteers from Shell Canada took charge of
planning the Edson Corporate Oil and Gas Charity
Slo-Pitch Tournament, with the goal of creating a
“fun filled team building event,” said Shell staff
members and tournament organizers Sarah Aubin
and Scott Borton. “We also wanted to raise funds
for a local Edson charity.”
The group decided that the proceeds would go to
the Edson & District Boys & Girls Club because of
the great services they offer the community. Staff
from the Club volunteered in the beer gardens for
the day. Teams had a fantastic time at the Edson Corporate Oil and Gas Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament. Pictured
Nine corporate teams participated in the one-day is the Daylight Hydrovac team, who ended up taking home the championship belt. photos submitted
event, and worked together to raise funds through
registrations, raffle prizes, 50/50 draws, as well as
the beer gardens. The participants definitely
showed up to play, but even more apparent was
their generosity.
“We raised over $8000 for the Boys & Girls
Club,” said Aubin. “They will be using the funds
for local programming activities, like crafts and
Kids in the Kitchen.”
The Club's Program Director, Shelby DePee,
spoke on how much this means to them. “We are so
grateful from the support we get from Shell,” she
said. “This is not the first time they have stepped
up, and we would not be able to offer the
programming we do without them. Every single
person and company who participated in and
supported this tournament has made a huge
difference to us.”
The Club noted that although the generosity is
“phenomenal”, Shell does more than just donate.
“They have some of the most outstanding staff who
are always willing to help out, whether it's with
hosting events, tutoring our kids, offering cooking
programs,” said DePee. “Whatever it is, Shell has
always been one of our biggest supporters.”
In addition to hitting a home run with their
fundraising, the tournament also had great game
play. The overall winner of the tournament was Members of the Shell team had a fantastic time at the Edson Corporate Oil and Gas Charity Slo-Pitch
Daylight Hydrovac Services, and the team earned a Tournament.
and we look forward to doing it again next year!”
championship belt that they get to keep until next said Aubin.
years tournament. Aubin and Borton noted the importance of
“We thought the belt would be a fun alternative
to the classic trophy,” said Aubin. “The intent is for everyone involved in the tournament. “Big shout
out to all of our volunteers, participants, and
it to be showcased at the champion's business and sponsors,” they said. “This couldn't have been done
to strike up conversation around our annual event.” without you all.”
This year was the first Corporate Charity Slo- The group encourages the community to check
Pitch Tournament, but the group definitely plans on out the tournament's social media for updates and
holding the event again in the future. “The details regarding their 2020 tournament.
feedback from the community has been awesome,
The championship belt was proudly delivered to
the Daylight Hydrovac office after they won the first
annual Edson Corporate Oil and Gas Charity Slo- Teams had a fantastic time at the Edson Corporate Oil and Gas Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament. Pictured
Pitch Tournament. is the Brenntag team.
PAGE 12 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 PAGE 25
Corporate Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament
gives back to the community
by Shaylyn Thornton
On August 28, oil and gas-based companies in
the area hit the slo-pitch fields at Vision Park to
compete in a tournament against each other.
Volunteers from Shell Canada took charge of
planning the Edson Corporate Oil and Gas Charity
Slo-Pitch Tournament, with the goal of creating a
“fun filled team building event,” said Shell staff
members and tournament organizers Sarah Aubin
and Scott Borton. “We also wanted to raise funds
for a local Edson charity.”
The group decided that the proceeds would go to
the Edson & District Boys & Girls Club because of
the great services they offer the community. Staff
from the Club volunteered in the beer gardens for
the day. Teams had a fantastic time at the Edson Corporate Oil and Gas Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament. Pictured
Nine corporate teams participated in the one-day is the Daylight Hydrovac team, who ended up taking home the championship belt. photos submitted
event, and worked together to raise funds through
registrations, raffle prizes, 50/50 draws, as well as
the beer gardens. The participants definitely
showed up to play, but even more apparent was
their generosity.
“We raised over $8000 for the Boys & Girls
Club,” said Aubin. “They will be using the funds
for local programming activities, like crafts and
Kids in the Kitchen.”
The Club's Program Director, Shelby DePee,
spoke on how much this means to them. “We are so
grateful from the support we get from Shell,” she
said. “This is not the first time they have stepped
up, and we would not be able to offer the
programming we do without them. Every single
person and company who participated in and
supported this tournament has made a huge
difference to us.”
The Club noted that although the generosity is
“phenomenal”, Shell does more than just donate.
“They have some of the most outstanding staff who
are always willing to help out, whether it's with
hosting events, tutoring our kids, offering cooking
programs,” said DePee. “Whatever it is, Shell has
always been one of our biggest supporters.”
In addition to hitting a home run with their
fundraising, the tournament also had great game
play. The overall winner of the tournament was Members of the Shell team had a fantastic time at the Edson Corporate Oil and Gas Charity Slo-Pitch
Daylight Hydrovac Services, and the team earned a Tournament.
and we look forward to doing it again next year!”
championship belt that they get to keep until next said Aubin.
years tournament. Aubin and Borton noted the importance of
“We thought the belt would be a fun alternative
to the classic trophy,” said Aubin. “The intent is for everyone involved in the tournament. “Big shout
out to all of our volunteers, participants, and
it to be showcased at the champion's business and sponsors,” they said. “This couldn't have been done
to strike up conversation around our annual event.” without you all.”
This year was the first Corporate Charity Slo- The group encourages the community to check
Pitch Tournament, but the group definitely plans on out the tournament's social media for updates and
holding the event again in the future. “The details regarding their 2020 tournament.
feedback from the community has been awesome,
The championship belt was proudly delivered to
the Daylight Hydrovac office after they won the first
annual Edson Corporate Oil and Gas Charity Slo- Teams had a fantastic time at the Edson Corporate Oil and Gas Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament. Pictured
Pitch Tournament. is the Brenntag team.
