Capital Chapter Photo Album

	Community Resource FCU, in association with the Hudson Mohawk Runners Club, hosted the third annual Fun Run for Kids on Sunday, June 15 at the Crossings in Colonie. There were 274 adults and 80 children that participated in the event that raised $7,456 to help the Capital District Community Gardens program. (6/23/08)
	(l-r) Capital Communications Cares Foundation coordinator Bob Bascom, President/CEO Paula Stopera and Edward Neary, executive director of the Colonie Senior Services Center, holds the $10,000 grand prize check following the credit union’s annual BIG Benefit Raffle drawing. The Foundation raised $55,000 from the raffle to bolster its commitment to Capital Region organizations and charities. (6/17/08)
	Capital Communications FCU (CCFCU) honored three teenage members recently with their Making A Difference Award for going above and beyond to make a difference. Pictured (l-r): CCFCU CEO Paula Stopera, Katie Dartt (volunteers as an arts and crafts teacher at a summer camp for inner-city children), Jessica Abel (volunteers at the Morrell Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany Med), Margaret O’Mara (volunteers at Wildwood Programs), and CCFCU Youth Coordinator Carie Tonner. (5/8/08)
	(l-r): Capital Communications Federal Credit Union President/CEO Paula Stopera and National Guard Members Lt. Andrew Shaw and Sgt. Stephanie Spanton hold care packages that are ready for mailing to troops serving overseas. The effort was part of the Capital Communications Cares Foundation’s spring Support our Soldiers Drive. (5/1/08)
	Bethlehem Town Supervisor Jack Cunningham welcomes Capital Communications FCU to the community during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Glenmont branch as credit union President/CEO Paula Stopera looks on. (2/1/08)
	(l-r) Nancy Flynn from National Grid and Yvonne Vickery from Community Resource FCU sit in front of wrapped gifts the two organizations collected for a single mom with four young children. They “adopted” the family through the Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families. (1/28/08)
	(Top Photo) Ten-year breast cancer survivor, Rose DeSorbo, with “Faith,” the plush Saint Bernard dog that Capital Communications Care Foundation handed out to each of the breast cancer survivors at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Albany. “Faith” is the fourth in a collection of keepsake animals that have been given to survivors. The Foundation has been one of the flagship sponsors of the Walk since it began in April twelve years ago. (Bottom Photo) Pictured are some of the 350 people who walked with the Foundation’s team, which raised more than $47,000 to support the fight against breast cancer. (1/7/08)
	Paula Stopera, president/CEO, Capital Communications FCU, poses with children at the Marillac Family Shelter following the shelters’ tree lighting ceremony. The credit union’s Foundation arranged for Santa to visit each child at the Albany shelter while Foundation elves caroled and brought holiday gifts and decorations to families living at the shelter. (12/18/07)
	Capital Communications Cares Foundation volunteer Joy Barnhart, leading her horse Bo, was one of a number of credit union staff that volunteered time and their horses so that dozens of children, and some of their parents, could enjoy a horse ride at the Marillac Family Shelter. (10/2/07)
	(l-r) Don Marr, Marty Heilmann, Terry Fisher and Bill Conley from Niagara Mohawk Power Corp Troy EFCU were one of a number of teams that played in the Capital Chapter Golf Classic on June 28 to support the PAC. (8/15/07)
	Pictured are Capital Communications Cares Foundation volunteers who were among those lending a hand at the Special Olympics 2007 Summer Games held June 14-17 at SUNY Albany. (8/9/07)
	A team of Capital Communications FCU’s employees (l-r: Howie Silverman, Gary Bliss, Chris Williams and Johanna Robbins) helped raise more than $28,000 for the Capital Communications Cares Foundation through their participation in the Foundation’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament held at Wolferts Roost Country Club June 18. (7/27/07)
	School Systems FCU celebrated the grand opening of their new branch in the Rensselaer Technology Park Friday, June 22^nd with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured (l-r): Alyssa Evanchick, COO/marketing director; Preston Arment, special guest; Thomas Lovell, board member; Maureen Palmer, board chair; Thomas Hart, board vice-chair; Benjamin Lindemann, board member; and President/CEO Mark Hatfield, Ph.D. (7/16/07)
	On Sunday, June 17, Community Resource FCU (CRFCU), in association with the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club, hosted the Community Resource Father’s Day 5K Run and Fun Run for Kids to benefit the Capital District Community Gardens. Pictured (l-r) are Run organizers Wendy Meola, director of Marketing, CRFCU; Suzanne Nealon, Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club; Mary Brizzell, Town of Colonie Supervisor; Betsy Kindlon, CEO, CRFCU; and Amy Klein, executive director, Capital District Community Gardens. (7/9/07)
	Senator Neil Breslin (D-Capital) with constituent Bruce Beaudette, CEO, Sunmark FCU, at the close of the League’s Municipal Deposits lobby day in Albany, March 27, 2007. (4/12/07)
	Kip Summerlin from Columbia-Greene FCU (right) is pictured with representatives from Cairo-Durham High School’s LifeSmarts team: (l-r) Tom Karnes (coach), Dan Desco, Conor Treacy, and Nick Gatti. The New York Credit Union Foundation sponsors the statewide LifeSmarts competition. The team, sponsored by Columbia-Greene CU, was one of 12 to qualify for the statewide finals in Albany. (2/28/07)
	(l-r) Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital President & CEO Robert Bylancik demonstrates how a pediatric wheelchair scale they helped purchase functions to Linda Dickie, Hudson River Community CU; Candi Green, TCT FCU; Jason LaPierre, Hudson River Community CU; and Bruce Beaudette, Sunmark FCU. The credit union representatives are from three of six participating Adirondack and Capital chapter credit unions that raised $17,875 to benefit pediatric programs at area hospitals as part of the League’s Care for Kids program. In addition to the scale, their donation also helped Sunnyview purchase a shower stretcher for bathing coma patients. Credit unions not present for the demonstration include: Great Meadow FCU, Parks Heritage FCU and Saratoga’s Community FCU. (1/19/07)
	Participating in the October 10 ribbon-cutting ceremony for SEFCU’s new Wilton branch are (l-r) Board Member Leonard Smith, President Michael Castellana, and Board Members Paul St. Paul, Kenneth Hahn, and Judy DeLong. Also in attendance for the event were Arthur Johnson, Wilton town supervisor; Jeff Shinaman, VP, Saratoga Chamber of Commerce, and Jim Alexson, Wilton branch manager. (11/15/06)
	Members of the Capital Communications FCU Teen Youth Group, working on behalf of the credit union’s Capital Communications Cares Foundation, present backpacks filled with school supplies to Equinox Youth Shelter Program Director Denise Wheeler (third from right). In total, the group delivered more than 200 backpacks to shelters and organizations that assist children in need throughout the Capital District. (11/7/06)
	Capital City Rescue Mission Executive Director Perry Jones awards a certificate of appreciation to Robert Bascom, Capital Communications Cares Foundation coordinator. The Foundation recently donated $5,000 to the Mission’s medical clinic to help provide care to the uninsured. (10/27/06)
	On June 13, (l-r) Wendy Meola, director of marketing, Community Resource FCU, awarded Stephanie Cogan, Shaker Elementary School PTA president, with a check for $5,700 to help build a new playground. The credit union raised the money by organizing a 5K run, asking businesses to sponsor the event, and by raffling off donated airline tickets. (10/6/06)
	Margaret Anderton (l), executive director, Bethesda House received a check for $5,000 from Robert Bascom, coordinator of the Capital Communications Cares Foundation. The money will be used to support the organization’s prescription drug program that benefits homeless and low-income people. (9/26/06)
	Albany Firemen’s FCU’s CEO, Michael Tobler (left), takes Assembly Minority Leader James Tedisco (R-Capital) on a tour of the credit union, introducing the legislator to present members and staff. (8/30/06)
	Community Resource FCU, in association with the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club, hosted the Community Resource Father’s Day 5K Run and Kids Fun Run. 279 adults and 65 children participated in the event that raised $5,700 to help Shaker Elementary renovate its playground. Pictured (l-r): Amy Martin, Shaker Elementary PTA; Sue Nealon, Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club; Betsy Kindlon, Community Resource FCU; Assemblyman Robert Reilly (D-Capital); Stephanie Cogan, Shaker Elementary PTA; Mary Brizzell, Town of Colonie Supervisor; and Elizabeth Wood, Shaker Elementary principal. (7/24/06)
	SEFCU awarded $9,500 in college scholarships to high school seniors in conjunction with NYSCUL’s annual Scholarship Program for credit union members. Receiving their awards at SEFCU’s headquarters in Albany were: (l-r) Heather Palmeri, John Hargraves, Matthew O’Connor, Shawn Gordon, Chad Brooker, Kara Parnett, and Amanda Boccio. (6/22/06)
	Community Resource FCU has awarded its TeenSmarts college scholarship to Allison Tomaszewski of Clifton Park. TeenSmarts is a financial program for young adults aged 13 to18 which helps provide teens with financial knowledge so they are capable of handling their own finances when the time comes for them to leave home for college or a career. (5/15/06)
	Attendees at the Capital chapters March 29 meeting listen to guest speaker Lois Kitsch, director of Field Projects, Filene Research Institute, talk about how credit unions can effectively serve members of low to modest means and the underserved. (5/2/06)
	On January 29, employees from Community Resources FCU bowled as a team, raising $800 for the Capital District Community Gardens. Clockwise from left: Wendy Meola, Mike Galea, PK Harrington, Patrick Kelly, Billy Sousis, Naomi Jaeger, Heather Finch, Mavis Kelly, CEO Betsy Kindlon, and Deana Harrington. (3/1/06)
	On December 4, SEFCU staffers loaded a U-Haul with hundreds of pounds of school supplies and departed for Louisiana. They delivered the supplies to schools damaged by Hurricane Katrina, as well as a $25,000 check to Varnado High School. (1/13/06)
	Capital Communications FCU’s Capital Communications Cares Foundation gathers the recipients of its 2005 Weidner “Ed” Davis (pictured far left) Scholarships. The Foundation awarded $10,000 in scholarships to members pursuing undergraduate degrees in the fall. (1/4/06)
	The Capital Communications Cares Foundation raffled off $13,000 in monetary prizes at its BIG Benefit Raffle drawing. The raffle raised $37,000 for local charities and organizations. Grand prize winner Thomas Farry (center) holds a $10,000 check presented to him June 13^th by Paula Stopera, president/CEO, Capital Communications FCU, and the credit union’s Employee of the Year, Howie Silverman. (6/24/05)
	Community Resource FCU (CRFCU) helped Colonie Senior Service Centers (CSSC) celebrate National Senior Week at the Bright Horizons Social Center. The credit union sponsored the group’s events, which included an open house, line dancing, Tai Chi, a cookout, and more. Pictured at the check presentation (from left): Wendy Meola, director of Marketing, CRFCU; Edward Neary, executive director, CSSC; Elizabeth Kindlon, CEO, CRFCU; Susan Tobin, director of Development, CSSC, and Deana Harrington, member service manager for community, CRFCU. (6/14/05)
	Capital Communications FCU’s (CCFCU) Cares Foundation partnered with Rebuilding Together to help make repairs to homes during Rebuilding Together’s annual work week. CCFCU employee Cindy Ruderman is pictured working on the deck of a Schenectady home as part of the project. (6/2/05)
	Radio Disney AM 1460 was on hand with music, fun and games for kids at the opening of Capital Communications FCU’s newest branch in Niskayuna. The credit union also provided a sumptuous breakfast buffet and gave away a Disney Cruise for a family of four as part of the festivities. Pictured are staff members (l-r): Tiia Colongione, Michael Vroman, Julie Carnevale and Debbie Doakmajian. (4/28/05)
	Community Resource FCU’s management, employees and members bowled for the Capital District Community Gardens on Jan. 29. The credit union’s teams raised $1,555, 21% of the total raised from the Garden Bowl. Pictured (l-r): Carole Tomasczewski, Yvonne Vickery, Ada O’Donnell, Billy Sousis, Naomi Jaeger, Deana Harrington, Marvin Aunchman, Betsy Kindlon, Mike Galea and Mavis Cheuk. (2/23/05)
	Board Member Joe Toomey, Albany Fireman’s FCU, gets some assistance from visiting District President Charlie Folensbee (Adirondack) when drawing the lucky name of a prize recipient at the Capital District’s meeting Feb. 9, at Crossgates Restaurant & Banquet House. (2/15/05)
	Postal Inspector Ray Smith shows this credit union audience how to prevent mail fraud and identity theft at the Capital District’s meeting Feb. 9, at Crossgates Restaurant & Banquet House. (2/15/05)
	(From left) Paula Stopera, president/CEO of Capital Communications FCU, Peter Aust, president/CEO of the Southern Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and Ed Gilligan, president of the Credit Union's Board of Directors, cut the ribbon at the credit union's newest branch in Clifton Park on December 13, 2004. (2/9/05)
	Capital Communications FCU’s Capital Communications Cares Foundation recently helped create memories for children at Marillac Family Shelter and St. Catherine’s Center for Children when they treated the children to ice cream and horseback rides. Credit union employee Joy Barnhart leads her horse “Fancy” while giving rides at Marillac Family Shelter on her day off. (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)
	Dirck Van Deusen, Empire Corporate FCU; William J. Mellin, NYSCUL; and Assemblyman Ronald Canestrari (D-Capital) chat at NYSCUL’s Legislative Reception June 15 in Albany. (7/27/04)
	Assemblyman Ronald Canestrari (D-Capital) also stopped to talk with Michael Tobler and Robert Cardarbyshire from Albany Fireman’s FCU at NYSCUL’s Legislative Reception.(7/27/04)
	Assemblyman Pat M. Casale (R-Capital) and Dirck Van Deusen, Empire Corporate FCU share a moment at NYSCUL’s Legislative Reception June 15 in Albany. (7/27/04)
	(Pictured from left) Mark Hatfield, CEO, School Systems FCU, and Postal Employees of Troy NY FCU Secretary/Treasurer Donald Burns and Board Vice President William Allendorf, with their 50- and 75-year anniversary plaques, respectively. The plaques were presented to the credit unions by the League at the District’s May 5 meeting. (5/17/04)
	NYSCUL Relationship Manager Dan Quinlan introduces “How to Compete for Auto Loans” panelists (l-r) Barry Levine, The Negotiators Inc.; Mark Kelly, Loan Manager, Community Resource FCU; and from Enterprise Car Sales, Christopher Wright and Brian DeLarm. The panel discussion was part of the Capital District’s May 5 Annual Meeting. (5/17/04)