DECU Community Corner

Balloons in the Vineyard

09-25-2009

Down East Credit Union often gives away balloons, usually to happy little children but Unity member and vineyard owner Clem Blakney was overjoyed when the credit union said yes to his unique request for balloons. Clem wanted to put Mylar Balloons in his vineyard to scare away the birds that were feasting on his crop of grapes. His idea was to have balloons with the Credit Union's logo on them in his vineyard, which is on a busy highway leading to the very popular Common Ground Fair. Down East would be advertising and he could protect his crop. This was a win-win for everyone.

Regional Vice President Kaj Johansen with Unity Vineyard owner and Credit Union member Clem Blakney with one of the many DECU balloons that fly in his vineyard.

Celebrate Bowdoinham

09-12-2009

Monty Moose and his friends helped Bowdoinham celebrate on Saturday, September 18th. Employees from the Bowdoinham and Richmond offices of Down East Credit Union, along with several Down East Insurance Agency staff members, handed out candy all along the crowded parade route. On the Waterfront young and old alike gathered at the Down East booth to try their hand at the Bean Bag Toss. All proceeds went to the Maine Ending Hunger fund.

Monty Moose and friends get ready for the Celebrate Bowdoinham Parade

First Kennebec River Fest

08-22-2009

On Saturday, August 22nd the grounds of the beautiful Plant Home in Bath was awash in great music, good food and fun. Under a beautiful summer sky the attendees ate and enjoyed the sounds of Bruce Hardina, Jason Spooner Trio, Iron Bridge, The Boneheads and Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations. As the sun began to set the evening air was charged with the sounds of Motor Booty Affair and the dance floor in front of the stage was crowded with happy people anxious to "shake their booty". A little after nine the perfect day wound down with a spectacular firework display over the Kennebec. All proceeds for this event went to the Plant Home. In support of the Plant Home and its mission, Down East Credit Union offers a Plant Home Debit Card program, click on the Plant Home card on our Home Page to learn how you can help.

Lori Peakall - Cote honored

05-16-2009

Lori Peakall - Cote, Vice President of Deposits, Training and Audit was honored at the Maine Credit Union League's Annual Convention with the Diane Oceretko, People Helping People Award. In additon to her fill time position with the credit union she managed to volunteer over 280 hours in 2008. Lori has been a long time volunteer in her community. Her nomintation sited her as a "tireless volunteer, always willing to help with a smile on her face and endless energy." Lori was also recognized by the Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce at their annual meeting as the 2008 MBACC Volunteer of the Year.

Lori Peakall-Cote with her Diane Oceretko "People Helping People" Award

Louise Herring Award

05-16-2009

Down East Credit Union was award the Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action. This award is given to a credit union for its practical application of credit union philosophy within the credit union. It is awarded for extraordinary, internal programs that are focused on its membership and create services that benefit its members. This award is not for charitable work that is directed outside or extended beyond a credit union's membership. Down East won first place in the Credit Unions $50-$250 Million Dollar asset size. The entry will go on to compete at the national level in the fall.

Linda Howe accepts The Louise Herring Award on behalf of Down East Credit Union.