Community Photos: August 19, 2013
Published August 19, 2013 12:00 AM
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Updated June 1, 2021 1:17 PM
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American 1 CU, Jackson, Mich., hosted "American 1 Teen Idol," a youth singing event at the Jackson County Fairgrounds that drew more than 50 teens from the region to audition, with ten performing in the final competition. The CU also recently hosted three Kids' Fest events to promote learning and safety during the summer for kids between kindergarten and fifth grade.
ISU CU, Terre Haute, Ind., announced Morgan Taylor and Joanna Ber as winners of $8,000 scholarships from the credit union. Both students plan to attend Indiana State University in the fall.
Town & Country CU, Minot, N.D., collected three awards during a recent Credit Union Association of the Dakotas Summit, recognizing the CU's efforts in financial education, community building and more.
Tower FCU, Laurel, Md., raised $26,000 during the Tower FCU 31st Annual Tower Classic Golf Tournament, which benefits sick children and their families at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore.
Aventa CU, Saguache, Colo., held a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest branch here. The event included distinguished guests from throughout the community, as well as a block party.
CFCU Community CU, Ithaca, N.Y., hosted two community shred days, shredding documents and raising more than $460 for Alex's Lemonade Stand, a foundation dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Genisys CU, Auburn Hills, Mich., was recognized by Corp! magazine with its "Michigan's Economic Bright Spots" award and was honored at an awards breakfast.
The El Paso Chapter of CUs hosted a bowling for kids challenge to benefit the Children's Miracle Network, bringing in $6,500 for the organization.
Employees at DATCU, Denton, Texas, worked with children from the Big Brothers Big Sisters program during the most recent academic year.
Employees and families of Numerica CU, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, took part in the Hero's Parade, the annual Fourth of July celebration in town. Numerica was a presenting sponsor for the event.
First Capital FCU, York, Penn., threw a birthday bash for Scuba Sammy and Roxy Rockstar, the mascots for the CU's youth programs, with a special event held at a York Revolution baseball game.
St. Mary's Bank, Manchester, N.H., announced that it is donating the lobby mural in its main headquarters to the Manchester Historic Association, which plans to loan the piece to the American-Canadian Genealogical Society for an extended period of time.
Aleksandra Zakrzewska was one of four students to receive a $2,000 college scholarship from Vermont FCU, South Burlington, Vt. Zahrzewska has been accepted to Yale University, where she plans to study biology.
Picatinny FCU, Rockaway Township, N.J., awarded a total of $3,500 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors Michael Staples and Meghan Grau.
Hudson River Community CU, Cornith, N.Y., donated $250 to Curtis Hovey, director of the Cohoes Community Center.
Family FCU and Kinecta FCU joined forces to host an interactive financial education seminar for the Wilmington Boys and Girls Club in Wilmington, Calif.
Vantage CU, St. Louis, announced Jennifer Simms as the first winner of its summer loan promotion, awarding her $1,300 for her savings account. Simms won the random drawing for the month of June out of 402 qualifying entries.
Sooper CU broke ground on a new 4,000-square-foot facility in Arvada, Colo. The CU's current Arvada branch will be remodeled to serve as the Sooper CU corporate office.
The Northwest FCU Foundation recognized its partners and volunteers during its annual awards ceremony, including giving out awards for Volunteer of the Year and Educator Partner of the Year.
Garden Savings FCU, Parsippany, N.J., held a golf outing that raised more than $13,000 to benefit the Rutgers Youth Education and Employment Success Center, also known as the YE2S Center.
GCS CU, Granite City, Ill., raised $725 for the National Children's Cancer Society's Pack the Pool fundraiser during June, thanks to employee donations and staff paying to wear jeans to work.
