Community Photos: August 26, 2013
August 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Altura CU, Riverside, Calif., awarded $500 to Cassie Winge, right, as part of the CU's monthly promotion to increase its debit card usage.
Vacationland FCU, Sandusky, Ohio, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest branch, estimated to cost $4 million, is expected to open by the Fall of 2014.
Roger Turnquist, former board member for Army Aviation Center FCU, Daleville, Ala., was posthumously named 2013 Volunteer of the Year by the League of Southeastern CUs. AACFCU's Board of Directors Chairman Brent Lister can be seen here accepting the award, flanked by LSCU President Patrick LaPine, left, and Brent Lister, LSCU awards committee chairman.
Andrews FCU, Suitland, Md., held its 65th annual meeting, during which Glen Carpenter (seated) received an AFCU 65th Anniversary Commemorative Coin from Gen. Frank Cardile, chairman of the board (left), and Jim Hayes, interim CEO.
TDECU, Lake Jackson, Texas, hosted two different fundraisers that garnered more than $720 in donations to be put toward the SPCA of Southern Brazoria County, which plans to use the funds to create a small animal play area.
The "Millionaire's Club" team of high schoolers, sponsored by State Employees CU of Maryland, recently won the Maryland State Personal Finance Challenge, and placed sixth nationwide.
The CU Association of the Dakotas, Bismarck, N.D., prepared more than 33,000 "Don't Tax My Credit Union" postcards to be sent to legislators throughout the Dakotas.
The American Red Cross collected 21 pints of blood from employees, members and the community at Robins FCU, Warner Robins, Ga., during a recent blood drive.
Danielle Loyd, a member at Credit Union ONE, Ferndale, Mich., poses with her new bike, which was given to her by representatives of the Airea Company, who were in the CU when Loyd reported that her bike had been stolen from in front of the credit union.
Pine Belt FCU, Hattiesburg, Miss., partnered with Hattiesburg Police Department for the Muscular Dystrophy Assocaition's "jailbird" fund raising campaign. Pine Belt FCU CEO Bobby Green was taken to "jail" by Lt. Harris, raising more than $500 in "bail" for the MDA.
Pen Air FCU, Pensacola, Fla., presented a check for $10,000 to Covenant Hospice Children's Support Services as part of its "Jeans for Generosity" employee charitable giving program.
Educational Community CU, Kalamazoo, Mich., celebrated the grand opening of its new branch on Gulf Road.
Public Service CU, Romulus, Mich., and its board awarded $1,000 scholarships to 10 high school students who will continue their education next year.
Progressive CU, New York city, awarded a total of $11,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors during its 95th annual meeting, held earlier this year at the Affinia Hotel in New York.
Premier FCU, Greensboro, N.C., has created a "history wall" as part of its newly remodeled headquarters, paying tribute to the CU's 50-year history. The wall includes clips from old newsletters, photos and ads, and cost-of-living statistics from 1963 to present.
Genisys CU, Auburn Hills, Mich., sponsored the Chesterfield Summer Salute, a "thank you" event held at the Chesterfield Township Office for community members.
Kellogg Community FCU, Battle Creek, Mich., held Dollar Dog Kids Day, which included punch, pop and snow cones for kids, as well as a fire truck for them to explore.
The DATCU Dash, from DATCU CU, Denton, Texas, raised more than $10,000 to benefit the United Way of Denton County.
Piedmont Advantage CU, Winston-Salem, N.C., held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new headquarters facility.
Hopewell FCU, Newark, Ohio, held its third annual car show in the parking lot of its North 21st Street branch. Despite soggy weather, HFCU raised $900 to benefit the Licking County Humane Society in Heath, Ohio.
Founders FCU, Lancaster, S.C., celebrated the opening of the Academy for Teaching and Learning in School Credit Union, the 22nd branch the CU has installed in schools. The CU will open to students every Thursday morning, and nearly 60 students deposited money on the first day it was open.
Credit Union West, Glendale, Ariz., donated more than $67,000 to the 100 Club of Arizona in memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots.
Texas Trust CU, Mansfield, Texas, received a special visit from Sea World San Antonio, including this snake wrapped around COO Willy Kelsey. Sea World also brought a femur and an owl to the CU as part of its North Texas promotional tour.
Employees at Picatinny FCU, Rockaway Township, N.J., donated flip flops or cash to buy flip flops as part of Operation Jersey Cares - Flip Flops for Soldiers, which collected more than 200 pairs of the sandals to send to a military hospital in Kyrgyzstan, where soldiers had been wearing combat boots in the showers.
Derick Mason, a member of Georgia United CU, Athens, Ga., was the winner of the CU's "Win Car Insurance Premiums for One Year" sweepstakes, earning him $3,000 to be put toward auto insurance costs.
P&G Mehoopany Employees FCU held a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly relocated branch in Enyon, Penn.
Hiway FCU, St. Paul, Minn., was officially proclaimed as a Yellow Ribbon Company by Minnesota's Lt. Governor during a ceremony held at Camp Ripley, near Little Falls, Minn. Yellow Ribbon companies are known for their support of military families.
Members of the Seedling Club of Evergreen CU, Neenah,Wis., worked on the "Cool for School" program in partnership with Community Clothes Closet to help disadvantaged families prepare for the upcoming school year with backpacks, school supplies and clothing, along with raising $150.
Downey FCU, Downey, Calif., donated $670 to the Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties as part of its DFCU Cares program.
Dutch Point CU, Wethersfield, Conn., participated in the Wethersfield Youth Employment Skills (YES) program, working with a dozen high school students and teaching them the skills necessary to find and keep a job. The program includes lessons on skill building, and writing resumes and cover letters, along with basic banking education.
