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League Presents Awards At Annual Convention

(August 7 - Latham, NY) – The New York State Credit Union League’s Annual Convention culminated Wednesday, August 1 with an awards luncheon that recognized credit unions and volunteers alike. Credit Unions: The Odds on Favorite was the theme as hundreds of participants gathered in Saratoga Springs for the four-day event that coincided with the first week of the famed Saratoga Racetrack’s 2007 season.

"Convention, given the number of fellow credit unionists that gather at this event, is the perfect time to acknowledge and applaud our credit union members," said William J. Mellin, League president and CEO. "When you add in the location, facilities, speakers and everything else Convention has to offer, you have a truly memorable event."

The following were recognized during the awards luncheon:

Outstanding Professional
  • Mike Vadala, president/CEO, The Summit FCU
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    Outstanding Volunteers
  • Theodore Abriel, Albany Firemen’s FCU
  • Peter Scheibe, Syracuse Cooperative FCU
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    Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award

  • $50-$100 million in assets

    • 1st Place: GHS FCU
    2nd Place: Horizons FCU
    • $200-$500 million in assets

      1st Place: Sidney FCU
  • $500+ million in assets

    1st Place: Visions FCU
    2nd Place: Xerox FCU
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    Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action

  • Under $100 million in assets 1st Place: GHS FCU
  • Over $100 million in assets

    1st Place: Visions FCU
    2nd Place: Sidney FCU
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    Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award

  • $20-$80 million in assets 1st Place: Southern Chautauqua FCU
  • Over $200 million in assets 1st Place: Visions FCU
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    • Honorable Mention: Sidney FCU
    • Honorable Mention: Teachers FCU

    UsNet’s Ralph W. Hillman Marketing Award

  • Teachers FCU
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    For more information, go to 2007 Recognition Awards.

    Some additional highlights from the Convention included a general session welcome by the Mayor of Saratoga Springs Valerie Keehn, the magic of Bob Higa, famed jockey Jerry Bailey’s keynote, a day at the racetrack, and a wide-ranging selection of education sessions.

    Next year’s convention will be held October 5 – 8, 2008 at the new Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel in Niagara Falls, NY.

    The New York State Credit Union League (NYSCUL) has served as the trade association for the state’s credit unions for 90 years. It is the fifth largest league in the country. New York credit unions have assets of more than $37 billion and more than 4.1 million members. To learn more about the League, visit www.nyscul.org.

     

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