Central New York Chapter Photo Album

	On April 1, Empower FCU marked the one-year anniversary of the Empire FCU and Power FCU merger with the grand opening of a new Empower branch in Baldwinsville, NY. Cutting the ceremonial ribbon to mark the special occasion are (l-r) the Mayor of Baldwinsville, Chamber of Commerce President Lori Diver and Empower CEO John Wakefield. (5/8/08)
	(top photo) A group of volunteers from three Central New York credit unions joined with Home Headquarters, Inc. on International Credit Union Day to landscape an inner city Syracuse home. (bottom photo) Cyprien Mehigo and son (3rd & 5th from left), with volunteers from Cooperative FCU, are part of the extended family of Congolese refugees that live at the house and are working to purchase it with financing from the credit union. (12/18/07)
	The Central New York (CNY) Chapter of the NYSCUL hosted their annual International Credit Union Day legislative breakfast October 19, 2006 at Syracuse Fire EFCU. Mingling at the event were representatives from CNY credit unions, as well as state and local representatives. (11/1/06) Photo top: CNY Chapter President Ray Curtin (CEO, Empire FCU) reads a citation in recognition of International Credit Union Day from Assemblywoman Joan K. Christensen (right). Photo bottom: CNY Chapter President Ray Curtin (CEO, Empire FCU) receives a proclamation from County Executive Nicholas J. Pirro at the breakfast. Pirro and Syracuse Mayor Matthew J. Driscoll, who was unable to attend, signed the document. (11/1/06)
	Central New York Chapter President, Ray Curtin (Empire FCU), congratulates the recipient of one of a number of scholarships awarded by the League, the chapter and area credit unions to young credit union members at the chapter’s May 9^th annual meeting in Syracuse. (5/15/06)
	Bill Ryan, CEO, Syracuse Fire Department FCU received the district’s “Golden Flame” award from District President Bruce LaGrow, CEO, MONeY FCU, at their Annual Meeting held April 5^th at the Genesee Inn. The award is presented to the credit union with the most attendees at district meetings. (4/15/05)
	Tara Owens, security officer, Power FCU, facilitated a presentation on identify theft at the Central New York district’s Feb. 9 meeting at the NYS Fairgrounds. (2/25/05)
	Vicki O'Neil, president of ACMG FCU, talks to guests and members at the November 16th grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony for the credit union's new branch. (12/10/04)
	Syracuse credit unions and vendors get ready to tee off for the district’s annual CULAC/CUPAC golf outing, August 4, at Rogues Roost East Golf Course. (8/13/04)
	Pictured (l-r): Bill Johnson, Empire FCU; Senator John A. DeFrancisco (R-Syracuse); Cheryl Welles, ACMG FCU; Assemblyman Jeff Brown (R-Syracuse); Vicki O’Neill; ACMG FCU; and Bruce LaGrow, MONY FCU get together at NYSCUL’s Legislative Reception June 15 in Albany. (7/27/04)
	Marie & William Johnson, Empire FCU and Cheryl Welles, ACMG FCU spent time at NYSCUL’s Legislative Reception June 15 in Albany talking with Assemblywoman Joan K. Christensen (D-Syracuse). (7/27/04)
	Ray Curtin, Empire FCU, received District Education Liaison of the Year for striving to educate credit unions, youth and the public about the credit union movement. (6/29/04)
	And the winner is… HR Management Conference attendee Elizabeth Buonocore (right) from ACMG FCU was the lucky winner of a drawing for free attendance to next year’s HR Management Conference. Congratulating Liz is the League’s Vice President, Human Resources, Mary Ann Bourgeois. (5/17/04)
	Ron Enrenreich, Greg Knipe, Kevin Wehner, Rae Kramer, Keshanna Elrington, Amy Trostel and Robert McCool from Syracuse Cooperative FCU seem to be enjoying themselves at the District’s dinner meeting, March 1. The evening’s topic, identity theft. (3/4/04)
	William Johnson, Empire FCU; Congressman James T. Walsh (R-Syracuse); and Gregory Card, Syracuse FCU take time out from their conversation for a photo at NYSCUL’s Legislative Reception, Feb. 24, during CUNA’s GAC in Washington, DC. (3/4/04)