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Local dignitaries and credit union officials, including members of Ticonderoga FCU’s (TFCU) volunteer board of directors were on hand for the official May 2 groundbreaking ceremony for TFCU’s new Elizabethtown branch. Digging in were (l-r): Peter Reale, building committee and Ralph Corbo, chair, TFCU Board of Directors; Greg Johnson, CEO, TFCU and Noel Merrihew III, supervisor, Town of Elizabethtown. (5/8/08)

The (Southern) Adirondack chapter raised $13,561 to benefit pediatric programs at four area hospitals as part of the League’s 2007 Credit Unions Care for Kids campaign. In addition to selling “Clarence the Cow” mascots, the credit unions sold candy bars, mugs, held raffles, lobby coin drops and business donations.

Credit union representatives present checks to two of their four recipients. Participating in the campaign were: Great Meadow FCU; Hudson River Community CU; Parks Heritage FCU; Saratoga’s Community FCU and TCT FCU. (2/8/08)

A newly restored historic marker was unveiled by Ticonderoga FCU (TFCU) as part of their International Credit Union Week celebration. The Meacham House Historic Site marker sits on the property of TFCU’s Port Henry branch, the original site of long gone Meacham House, which was built in the early 1800s. The project was spearheaded by TFCU Board Director Peter Reale. Pictured with Peter (l-r) are Branch Manager Wendy Courtright; COO Pamela Nolan and Town Historian Joan Daby. (2/1/08)

For the fourth year, UFirst FCU participated in Halloween on Safety Street at the Crete Civic Center. Each participant creates a booth from which to distribute candy. The booths are lined up along a pathway, which provides a safe, dry place for little ones to go trick or treating. Inside the booth (l-r) is Meghan McGee-Pelkey, Ashley Carpenter and UFirst’s Director of Marketing, Jody Carpenter. (1/28/08)

(l-r) Kathy Mallette, CEO, and James Wyman, VP, Operations at North Franklin FCU took “The Little Guy” to the 2nd Annual American Legion Post 219 Home Show, May 5-6 for pictures. They plan on taking “The Little Guy” to future outings and fundraisers. (7/9/07)

SeaComm FCU celebrates being among the first group of inductees into the New York Business Hall of Fame. Celebrating at the credit union are (l-r): St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Director John Wicke; SeaComm’s Director Keith Edwards; VP, Lending Ron Smith; Board Chairman Scott Wilson, Board Vice Chairman Tom Chatterton; VP, Operations Roberta Paccione; St. Lawrence County Chamber Executive Director Karen St. Hilaire; and SeaComm’s Director Harold Raymonda; VP, Finance Shannon Boyce; Director Gary Fuller and Director Patricia Dodge. (6/29/07)

Ticonderoga opened their first branch with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Port Henry site on March 23. On hand for the event, in addition to credit union officials, were Port Henry Mayor Ruth McDonough and Town of Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava. (4/12/07)

Jody Carpenter from UFirst Federal Credit Union (team sponsor) presents Saranac Lake High School’s LifeSmarts team a certificate of achievement from the New York Credit Union Foundation, sponsors of the statewide LifeSmarts competition, for making the finals. From left to right: Tricia Preston (coach); John Rodriguez; Sean Fudger; Sam Waters, and Tim Jackson. (2/28/07)

Representatives from three of six participating Adirondack and Capital chapter credit unions were on hand to present a check to Saratoga Care’s Clowns on Rounds program. The donation came from proceeds raised as part of the League’s Care for Kids program. Altogether, the group raised almost $18,000. Pictured: (l-r) Diane Benson, Marilyn Schwartz and Anthony LaPointe, TCT FCU; Dr. Wilma Pinkydoo (a.k.a. Jackie Killeen); Jason LaPierre and Susan Commanda, Hudson River Community CU; Lauren Anderson, Saratoga’s Community FCU; and Linda Dickie, Hudson River Community CU. Absent from the presentation were representatives from Great Meadow FCU, Parks Heritage FCU and Sunmark FCU. (1/19/07)

A team from Northern Corridor Community FCU gets ready to move onto their next hole at the Capital/Adirondack Golf Classic held June 29 to benefit CUPAC.  (8/09/06)

Adirondack district credit unions raised $15,500 for kids at three regional hospitals as part of their 2005 Credit Unions Care for Kids campaign. Credit union representatives above present a check for $5,166 to one recipient, Saratoga Hospital’s Clowns on Rounds program. Pictured: (l-r) Linda Green, Stewarts FCU; Charles Folensbee, Saratoga’s Community FCU; Dr. Wilma Pinkydoo (Jackie Killeen), Clowns on Rounds; Rich Meddaugh, Sunmark FCU; Sue Commanda, Hudson River Community CU and Anthony LaPointe and Diane Benson, TCT FCU. (1/27/06)

Hudson River Community CU’s 2^nd annual youth member appreciation day was a great success. Over 1,700 members participated in the festivities at the Great Escape Splashwater Kingdom in Lake George on June 11. Members 17 years of age and younger received free admission, picnic lunch, beach towels and beverages throughout the day. (7/22/05)

Teens from the Glens Falls Youth Center present a special “thank you” plaque to Hudson River Community CU CEO Bev Towers. The credit union donated over $37,000 to the center to support their education, recreational and life skills programs. (6/24/05)

District Director Lorraine Bourdeau (Ayerst EFCU) thanks outgoing District President Charles Folensbee for the time and professionalism he brought to the district council during his tenure at the Adirondack district’s April 8^th meeting. Bourdeau also presented Folensbee with a thank you gift at the event on behalf of the district. Not to be forgotten are the district’s fundraising efforts at the meeting. A CUPAC auction and a Care for Kids 50/50 raffle raised $539 and $290, respectively.  (4/12/05)

On November 18, Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) celebrated the opening of the credit union's new Glens Falls branch. Pictured above at the ribbon cutting ceremony are (l-r): HRCCU Board Security Officer Charles Pasquarell, III; HRCCU Board Secretary Margaret Rabida; HRCCU CEO Beverly Towers; Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward; HRCCU Board VP Stuart Field; HRCCU Board President Don Briner (cutting ribbon); Glens Falls Mayor Robert Regan; HRCCU Glens Falls Branch Mgr. Brenda Vogt; Glens Falls Director of Economic Development Jim Martin; and Congressman John Sweeney Representative Jim Clark. (1/13/05)

Credit union professionals joined supporters of Senate Banks Committee Chair Hugh Farley (R-Adirondack) to acknowledge the Senator’s efforts on behalf of his constituents, and to show their support in the upcoming election. Pictured (l-r) at the October 19^th reception at Glen Sander’s Mansion are: James Mack, St. Clare’s Hospital EFCU; Curt Cecala, TCT FCU; Senator Hugh T. Farley; Beverly Towers and Sue Commanda, Hudson River Community CU; Bruce Beaudette, Sunmark FCU and Cheryl Halter, New York State Credit Union League. (11/9/04)

Event organizers Brian Delehanty (Sunmark FCU) and Dee Albert (Schenectady County EFCU) welcome participants to the Adirondack & Capital Districts’ 8^th Annual Golf Outing to benefit CULAC/CUPAC. The gathering took place August 26 at Eagle Crest Golf Club.  (09/13/04)

GP Community FCU held a blood drive July 1^st to benefit Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) regional blood center. Manger Carol Kipp offers support as daughter, operations manager Holly, prepares to have blood drawn by a CVPH technician.  (08/27/04)

Over 1,000 Hudson River Community CU youth members and their families attended a Youth Member Day at the Great Escape on June 12. The celebration was held in honor of the CU’s 50^th anniversary. Pictured, wearing Youth Member Day T-shirts: (front row, l-r) Kerri, Jessica, Jasmine, Mildred & James Russell, (back row, l-r) Tracy & Sky Updike, Tom & Dorothy Russell. (08/13/04)

Representatives from Adirondack District credit unions sit for a picture with their local legislator during NYSCUL’s Advocacy Day June 15 in Albany. Pictured (back row, l-r) Therese Martin, Tri-Lakes FCU; Nicole Colson, Saratoga’s Community FCU; Charles Folensbee, Saratoga’s Community FCU; Linda Bourgeois, SUNY Plattsburgh FCU; Ed Albright, Dannemora FCU; Senator Elizabeth O’C. Little (R-Adirondack); Rod & Carol Kipp, GP Community FCU (front row, l-r) Curt Cecala, TCT FCU; Beverly Towers, Hudson River Community CU; Linda Dickie, Hudson River Community CU; Lorraine Bourdeau, Ayerst FCU. (07/27/04)

(back row, l-r) Michael Tobler, Albany Fireman’s FCU; Beverly Towers, Hudson River Community CU; Dirck Van Deusen, Empire Corporate FCU; and Linda Dickie, Hudson River Community CU meet with Senator Hugh T. Farley (R-Adirondack) to spread the word about credit unions during NYSCUL’s Advocacy Day June 15 in Albany. (07/27/04)

Curt Cecala, TCT FCU chats with Assemblyman Marc W. Butler (R-Adirondack) at NYSCUL’s Legislative Reception June 15 in Albany. (07/27/04)

Having a good time on the dance floor at the Adirondack District’s Annual Dinner Meeting May 15 were (l-r) Diane Migliozzi, Barbara Kenyon, Rebecca Perault & Kim Nelson from Saratoga’s Community FCU.  (06/30/04)

Pam Nolan of Ticonderoga FCU accepts her credit union’s 50-year anniversary plaque from Relationship Manager Dan Quinlan at the district’s May 15 meeting. (06/30/04)

Relationship Manager Dan Quinlan reads a letter from NYSCUL President/CEO William J. Mellin thanking retiring PRMC representative Linda Dickie (Hudson River Community CU) for her years of service at the district’s May 15 meeting. (06/30/04)

Adirondack District President Charles Folensbee & District Director Lorraine Bourdeau extended welcomes both before and after boarding the boat where their Annual Dinner Meeting took place on May 15. (06/30/04)

Linda Dickie, Hudson River Community CU, accepted the Public Relations & Marketing Council Representative of the Year award in recognition of her hard work and dedication on behalf of statewide programs such as Care for Kids and Credit Union Week. (06/28/04)

Five Adirondack District credit unions distributed 550 “Kids Facts” DNA kits to area families attending the 2004 Children’s Safety and Health Fair at the Champlain Center. Setting up the booth were (l-r) Nancy Shatraw, Dannemora FCU; Holly Kipp, Plattsburgh GP EFCU, and Fannie Shay, 1^st Plattsburgh FCU. Not pictured are participating representatives from Ayerst FCU and SUNY Plattsburgh. [06/03/04]

Adirondack credit unions raised over $17,500 for the 2003 Care for Kids Campaign. Representatives from the Adirondack District’s Northern Chapter present a check to one of a number of recipient charities. Pictured clockwise from top left: Hannah Hanford for CVPH Pediatric Ward & Children’s Psychiatric Unit; Holly Kipp, Platttsburgh GP EFCU; Linda Dasmajian, Ayerst EFCU; Fannie Shay, 1^st Plattsburgh FCU; Linda Venne, SUNY Plattsburgh FCU; Lorraine Bourdeau, Ayerst EFCU; Shelley Curry, Ayerst EFCU. (February, 2004)

Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) recently broke ground for their new Glens Falls Branch, scheduled to open in May 2004. Pictured left to right: HRCCU's Glens Falls Branch Manager Brenda Vogt; HRCCU Board Member Margaret Rabida; HRCCU CEO Beverly Towers; Glens Falls Mayor Robert Regan; HRCCU Board Members Stuart Field and Charles Pasquarell III; Glens Falls Economic Development Director James Martin. (February, 2004)