DECU Community Corner
As the staff of Down East Credit Union, we not only work hard to provide our members with excellent service, we also like to lend a helping hand in our communities.
Calendar of Upcoming DECU Events
07-15-2010
Machias 20 on 20
Bring in a receipt dated July 15th through 22nd to our Machias Branch showing you spent at least $20 at a local Machias Bay Area business and we'll enter your name in our 20 on 20 drawing for a chance to win $20.
07-15-2010
St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce "20 on 20" Program
Down East Credit Union in Calais and Baileyville will participate in the St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce "20 on 20" Program. Bring in a receipt, of at least $20, from any local business dated July 15 - 22nd and we'll enter your name in our "20 on 20" drawing for $20.00.
07-29-2010
Member Appreciation Days
On Thursday and Friday, July 29th and 30th all branches of Down East Credit Union will offer refreshments, fun and prizes as we celebrate you, our members. Please plan to stop by for a visit, we look forward to seeing you.
12-31-2010
Future Plans for Bowdoinham and Richmond Branches
To better serve all members living in the Sagadahoc County/Harpswell/Brunswick area we are currently planning to build a new branch on Main Street in Topsham. Our schedule is to relocate the Bowdoinham Branch of Down East Credit Union as well as the Bowdoinham Branch and Richmond Headquarters of Down East Insurance Agency to the new location by late Fall 2010. Just a few highlights of the new facility will be:
• Drive up Window Service
• Enclosed Walk – Up ATM
• Adequate and Safe Parking
2011 – We plan to relocate the Richmond branch of Down East Credit Union on Main Street, Richmond to a new location across from our current location. A few of the highlights of the new office will be:
• Safer Drive up window service
• Safer ATM and Night Deposit access
• Improved air quality and work environment for members and staff
DECU Past Events
Baileyville Branch makes Ending Hunger donation
07-16-2010
Every year the staff of Down East Credit Union helps raise funds for Maine Ending Hunger. Through weekly donations, Once a Month Dress Down Day and various fund raising events the employees will be giving back over $900 to the local food pantries in their area.
Sally Coleman, Baileyville Branch Operations Supervisor presents Tonya Scott of the Woodland Community Food Pantry with a donation.
Angela Chute, CIC honored
07-16-2010
Professional Society Recognizes Local Insurance Agent
The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) recently honored Angela Chute, CIC, of Down East Insurance Agency, Bowdoinham for dedication and leadership in the insurance industry.
Mrs. Chute was awarded a certificate of achievement, recognizing five consecutive years of active affiliation with the Society of CIC. The CIC designation carries meaningful prestige in the insurance profession as it signifies commitment to advanced knowledge and customer service.
The Society's President, Dr. William T. Hold, CIC, CPCU, CLU, cited "This accomplishment denotes outstanding achievement within the insurance profession. The high standards maintained by Angela Chute will reflect positively on clients, associates and the insurance industry as a whole."
The Society of CIC is the founding program of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, the nation's leading source of continuing education programs for the insurance and risk management industries. Other members of the organization include the Society of Certified Insurance Service Representatives (CISR), the Certified Risk Manager Program (CRM) and the National Research Academy. Down East Insurance Agency is a Credit Union Service Organization wholly owned by Down East Credit Union.
Machias Relay for Life
04-23-2010
The Machias Branch of Down East Credit Union Relay for Life team raised $2800 for the American Cancer Society's Annual Relay for Life held at the University of Maine in Machias.
Some of the team members:Back, Lori Peakall Cote, Gloria Merrill, Jackie Berry. Front: Nancy Crowley and Denise Chandler
Down East Credit Union is a Maine Credit Union
Serving Washington, Waldo, Hancock, Penobscot, Lincoln, Kennebec, Sagadahoc,
and Knox Counties,
and the towns of Brunswick and Harpswell in Cumberland County.
Branch offices are located in Baileyville, Machias, Belfast, Unity, Bangor, Calais, Richmond, and Bowdoinham.
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