http://www.servicecu.org/press.aspx Press Releases are updated weekly. en-us 11/09/09 14:27:24 GMT http://www.servicecu.org/rss/ http://www.servicecu.org/rss/rssLogo.gif http://www.servicecu.org/press.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx Rochester students will once again benefit from Service Credit Union's generous contribution of school supplies to the Rochester School District. The donation, of backpacks, pens, pencils, crayons, notebooks, binders, rulers, folders, glue and other supplies, was made recently to school officials. This is the third consecutive year Service Credit Union has donated to the Rochester School District. http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx Service Credit Union President/CEO Gordon A. Simmons was re-elected as chairman of the Defense Credit Union Council for the 2009-2010 term. Simmons served as chairman for the past two years and from 2000-2002. Simmons was first elected to the DCUC Board as representative-at-large. He also served as second vice chairman from 1996 to 1998 and as first vice chairman for the 1998-1999 terms and from 2006-2007. After completion of this term, Simmons will have served on the board for 15 years. http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx With New Hampshire Food Bank wrestling with decreased donations and increased demand this summer, Service Credit Union has once again stepped up with a substantial contribution. http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx Service Credit Union has opened its new full-service branch office in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center (KMCC) located on Ramstein Air Base on Day, Month Date. This is the 16th Service Credit Union full-service branch office in Germany including a 24/7 contact center. http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx Service Credit Union participated in Walk New Hampshire on Tuesday, July 14th to promote healthy habits and exercise among its employees. Dr. Susan Lynch, wife of Gov. John Lynch and Chairwoman of the Foundation for Healthy Communities, joined Service Credit Union. http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx Service Credit Union presented a $75,000 check to Homes for Our Troops President and Founder John Gonsalves along with Dan Egan, President of N.H. , MA. and R.I. Credit Union Leagues, Tuesday in Portsmouth. http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx Service Credit Union is proud to sponsor the 2009 Teacher of the Year contest with Clear Channel Radio stations. The contest allowed members of the community a chance to nominate their favorite teacher by visiting a participating radio station website including WERZ 107.1FM, WHEB 100.3 FM, WQSO 96.7 FM, Kiss 95.3 FM, WGIN AM 1380, and WMYF AM 1380, Clear Channel Radio picked three finalists from over 75 eligible entries. Visitors to the radio station’s websites voted for their favorite teacher. http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx More than 25 Service Credit Union volunteers spent the day serving at the VA Medical Center in Manchester in preparation for the veterans' Memorial Day celebration http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx with the help of humor, upbeat songs and four furry friends, Service Credit Union made financial literacy fun and engaging for children and their parents in the Bedford and Merrimack area Friday, April 17th. The credit union brought its Smart Savers Saving Money is Fun Club to life with The Money Mammals, a live puppetry performance. The show is designed to teach money management and the principles of “Share, Save and Spend Smart Too.” It also featured special information for parents by offering them tips on how to teach their children about the value of money. http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx New Hampshire credit union officials and state Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter met Friday, April 17th at America’s Credit Union Museum in Manchester to discuss pending legislation and the strong financial state of credit unions in New Hampshire. http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx http://www.servicecu.org/pressRel.aspx Service Credit Union honored as outstanding employer of the Guard and Reserve Caption President CEO of Service Credit Union Gordon Simmons accepts the Pro Patria Award from New Hampshire Committee Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and Ret. Colonel http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2502 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2502 Service Credit Union employees joined New Hampshire Goes Red For Women Day as part of National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 6 to show their support for women's heart disease awareness. Red Day is a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease sponsored by the American Heart Association. The organization created and introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 to deliver an urgent wakeup call to American women. This observance promotes the Red Dress symbol and provides an opportunity for everyone to unite in this life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red dress, shirt, or tie, or Red Dress Pin. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2442 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2454 Service Credit Union recently renewed its commitment for Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve. Service Credit Union President/CEO Gordon Simmons, center, signed the certificates while Retired Brigadier General John Pappas, left, Region 1 Chairman and Retired Colonel Ted Kehr, State Chairman, both of the New Hampshire ESGR Committee, were on hand. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2442 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2452 Service Credit Union donated 1,342 pounds of canned goods and nonperishable items along with a $25,000. On hand to present the check to New Hampshire Food Bank Executive Director Melanie Gosselin, center, were Service Credit Union Board of Directors member Barbara Roberge, left, and Service Credit Union President/CEO Gordon Simmons, right. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2442 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2424 PORTSMOUTH, NH. (November 1, 2008) --- Service Credit Union is donating Holiday Gift Cards, valued at $30,000, to families needing holiday assistance across the 12 Army and Air Force bases where the credit union’s 15 branches serve in Germany and at the Pease Air National Guard base in New Hampshire. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2440 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2424 PORTSMOUTH (November 24, 2008) The Service Credit Union Wish Trees are in full bloom at 16 branch locations in New Hampshire and, for the first time, a Wish Tree is available online. This holiday season, Service Credit Union has made charitable giving as simple as possible so members and nonmembers can choose a gift for a needy child. http://www.servicecu.org/template2.aspx?id=2430 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2424 PORTSMOUTH (November 12, 2008) – Service Credit Union representatives were on hand to watch the unveiling of the United States Air Force memorial Tuesday in Boscawen. Service Credit Union acknowledges the significance of this monument, which recognizes the brave men and women of New Hampshire who have sacrificed for our freedom. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2424 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2424 Service Credit Union kicked off its annual food drive November 1 and it runs through November 15. Members and nonmembers can drop off their canned goods at any New Hampshire and Massachusetts branch. For every 10 items contributed, Service Credit Union will donate a turkey to the branches’ local charity, which are in critical need this year and will be the benefactors of the food donated. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2368 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2368 Members can rest easy knowing their savings are federally insured to $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government through the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2366 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2366 PORTSMOUTH (September 23, 2008) – Service Credit Union has become the sole sponsor for the Civic Engagement Team of City Year New Hampshire. Service Credit Union is proud to be a major contributor of City Year New Hampshire since Service Credit Union and City Year share that same belief that contributing to the strength and vitality of the community will help better the places where we live and work. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2344 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2344 PORTSMOUTH (August 19, 2008) – Service Credit Union received the 2007 Army Credit Union of the Year Award this week at the Defense Credit Union Council meeting in Chicago. n a recommendation letter from the U.S. Army Garrison Mannheim Commander Jeffery Fletcher, he states "Service Credit Union stands above their peers in support of our soldiers through special programs to combat predatory lending, classroom and online financial education, 24/7 worldwide access and a full range of high quality, low-cost financial products and services. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2316 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2316 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (July 23, 2008) Knowing the high price of fuel and dim outlook from any relief, Service Credit Union will help those less fortunate with their energy costs this coming winter. As part of its Energy Saving initiative, Service Credit Union donated $25,000 Wednesday to the New Hampshire Fuel Assistance Community Action Agencies. The donation will be spread across the six state agencies and divided into amounts based on Service Credit Union membership distribution in that area. Service Credit Union presented the check to New Hampshire Governor John Lynch, who represented the six community agencies, at the statehouse. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2314 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2314 PORTSMOUTH, NH (July 16, 2008) Service Credit Union recently presented a group of Rochester Knitters with a $1,000 check and a large basket of yarn for their Knitting for Charity Program. The donation was given in memory of Rodney G. Brock, past President/CEO of Service Credit Union. Brock was an instrumental part of the credit union for 31 years including his appointment as President/CEO in 1980. Under his leadership, the credit union grew from $40 million to $290 million in assets. Brock's sister, Betty Brock McGuire is one of the knitters for the program. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2226 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2226 PORTSMOUTH (June 4, 2008) --- The Somersworth Youth Safe Haven Summer Program will become a reality thanks to a generous donation of $12,000 from Service Credit Union. Service Credit Union's donation saved Somersworth Youth Safe Haven Annual Summer Program from closing its doors, which previously was having trouble finding funding until the credit union stepped in. With this contribution, the summer program can rest assured that it can help children this summer. It (Service Credit Union's donation) comes at the right time, Somersworth Mayor Michael Micucci said. I am glad to see they are getting their funding. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2224 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2224 PORTSMOUTH (June 3, 2008) --- Salmon Falls Community Credit Union membership overwhelmingly voted in favor of merging into Service Credit Union at a May special meeting. The merger also met final regulatory approval from the New Hampshire Banking Department and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Salmon Falls Community Credit Union of Somersworth announced its intent to pursue a merger with Service Credit Union earlier this year after the Salmon Falls Board of Directors evaluated several merger partners and collectively endorsed Service Credit Union as the most fitting credit union to serve existing Salmon Falls Community Credit Union members. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2222 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2222 PORTSMOUTH (June 3, 2008) --- Service Credit Union upped its support to New Hampshire chapters of the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) and the Air Force Association (AFA) with a $10,000 donation, making the credit union the largest contributor to United States Air Force memorial with a total contribution of $30,000. It is extremely important to recognize all of the brave New Hampshire men and women who have fought for our freedoms with dignity and courage, and who have sacrificed for us. Service Credit Union and its members have has a long history of supporting our brave men and women who serve in the military and this contribution continues that tradition, says Governor John Lynch. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2220 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2220 PORTSMOUTH (May 29, 2008) --- The Salem branch of Service Credit Union celebrated its move from its former location at 159 North Broadway directly across the street to its new home at 158 North Broadway at a ribbon cutting ceremony recently. Service Credit Union President/CEO Gordon Simmons gave the opening remarks, citing Salem's humble beginnings in the community as Spicket Valley Credit Federal Credit Union and growing to a full-service branch at Service Credit Union. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2190 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2190 DOVER (April 21, 2008) --- Service Credit Union booth and prize wheel attracted many at the Kids Fest at the Dover Arena in April. Hundreds of children from New Hampshire and Maine area came to enjoy the festivities and spin the prize wheel for one of the many Service Credit Union prizes. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2186 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2186 PORTSMOUTH (May 12, 2008) --- More than 150 children took part in The Children's Museum of Portsmouth Annual Fun Run on Saturday, May 3 on the grounds of Strawbery Banke Museum. Several races were held from a 50-yard dash to a ¼ mile run and Service Credit Union was there as a finish-line sponsor. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2184 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2184 PORTSMOUTH (May 2, 2008) --- The President's Volunteer Service Award was presented to Service Credit Union President/CEO Gordon Simmons for his dedicated service especially in the area of providing financial literacy to credit unions' members. Simmons received this distinguished honor at the 36th Annual Defense Credit Union Council's Overseas Subcouncil Meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland in April. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2144 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2144 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (April 4, 2008)--- Service Credit Union received two major honors at the Diamond Awards ceremony Tuesday, March 18 during the CUNA (Credit Union National Association) Marketing and Business Development council's 15 annual conference in Nashville, Tenn. Participating with 1,500 entries from 300 credit unions across the United States and Canada, Service Credit Union was awarded The Top Diamond Award for Best Website Marketing and the Diamond Merit Award for Segmented Marketing. The merit honor was given to the credit union for its customized kit to support military member relocation. In both categories, Service Credit Union entered in the largest asset classification of greater than $1 billion and all marketing materials were internally generated by credit union employees. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2142 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2142 EPPING, N.H. (April 15, 2008) --- Service Credit Union officially opened its sixth branch inside Wal-Mart with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Epping on Friday, April 11, 2008. Citing the rich history of both Service Credit Union and the town of Epping, Service Credit Union President/CEO Gordon Simmons said that the opening would not have been possible without the commitment of business leaders and residents of the community. The Epping branch enhances Service Credit Union's footprint of unparalleled financial services and convenience for its existing members and reaches out to new members, says Mr. Simmons. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2140 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2140 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (April 9, 2008) --- The Pease Greeters recently acknowledged Service Credit Union for its continual support of their program to welcome and honor military personnel landing at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. Since its inception in 2005, the Pease Greeters have welcomed 168 flights including 29 this year no matter what time of the day. Ed Johnson, chairman of the Pease Greeters, said the nonprofit organization, meets flights coming in from and going out for deployment. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2118 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2118 EPPING, N.H. (March 31, 2008) --- Service Credit Union opened a new full-service branch inside the Epping Wal-Mart on March 10. The Epping branch is the sixth of seven branches planned to open in New Hampshire's Wal-Mart stores. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony officially marking the opening of the newest branch will be held Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m. Gordon Simmons, President/CEO, and town officials are scheduled to attend. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2104 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2104 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (March 26, 2008) --- More than 150 8th grade students from Portsmouth Middle School learned about budgeting and financial decision-making at a recent CU 4 Reality Fair held in Manchester, N.H. The event was sponsored by Service Credit Union. CU 4 Reality is a program cooperatively developed across a number of credit unions in New Hampshire. The program uses an in-class curriculum during the school year to teach participants important skills that will equip them to handle money responsibly, set and adhere to budgets, and avoid the pitfalls of debt. The program culminates with a simulated real-world CU 4 Reality Fair, where the student participants create a spending plan based on a salary, and balance needs versus wants, to make sure they are living within their means. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2098 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2098 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (March 28, 2008) --- Governor John Lynch and other officials commended Service Credit Union for its years of serving the state and its members commemorating the 51st annual meeting Thursday night, March 27 at the Frank Jones Center. During the 2008 meeting attended by more than 250 local members and credit union officials, keynote speaker Governor Lynch commended Service Credit Union, stating the state's largest credit union sets the standard for all other organizations and is a model organization in the state. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2090 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=2090 PORTSMOUTH New Hampshire --- New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has proclaimed March 26, 2008 as New Hampshire Credit Union Day. In his proclamation, Gov. Lynch notes that these member-owned, not-for-profit financial institutions serve more than 396,000 state residents. The Service Credit Union is the largest credit union in New Hampshire and among the 24 state and federally chartered credit unions serving state residents. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1928 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1928 Vogelweh, Germany (December 21, 2007) --- Service Credit Union has announced the first and only Self-Service Shared Branching Kiosk of its kind outside of the United States at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. This Self-Service Shared Branching Kiosk is designed to bring financial services to the many visitors, staff and medical staff of the LRMC. A DSN phone that dials directly to the Service Credit Union Contact Center will be available for shared branching members. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1916 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1916 PORTSMOUTH, NH (December 20, 2007) --- Service Credit Union in partnership with Financial Service Centers Cooperative, Inc. (FSCC) Shared Branching Network, announce plans for providing convenient financial services at participating 7-Eleven stores across the country. Members can perform a variety of credit union transactions at 7-Eleven stores via a 24/7 self-service kiosk machine called a Vcom® Unit. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1910 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1910 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (November 21, 2007) --- Service Credit Union held a food drive across all 12 New Hampshire branch locations. From November 1-16, the credit union collected cans and non-perishable food items, leading to a presentation at the New Hampshire Food Bank on Wednesday, November 21st. Mr. Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union presented the check to NH Food Bank Director Melanie Gosselin following the weigh-in on November 21st at 11:30 am at the 62 West Brook Street location in Manchester. The amount was known only by Mr. Simmons and the Board of Directors, but was expected to exceed the credit union's donation last year of $25,000.00. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1908 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1908 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (November 9, 2007) --- Service Credit Union launched a food drive at all 12 New Hampshire branch locations in response to the New Hampshire Food Bank's recent announcement that supplies are low. From November 1-16th, the credit union is collecting cans and non-perishable food items, leading to a presentation at the New Hampshire Food Bank on Tuesday, November 20th at 11:30 am at the 62 West Brook Street location in Manchester. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1906 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1906 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (October 29, 2007) --- Service Credit Union sponsored the eighth annual Ghosts on the Banke Halloween celebration this past weekend at the Strawbery Banke Museum. Tellers from the Portsmouth and Pease branches dressed as witches and passed out child safety reflectors from their caldron in the form of witches and ghosts, to promote safe trick or treating. The grounds and historic houses of the museum were transformed with jack-o- lanterns, wondering old ghosts and hundreds of lights, lighting the way for children to trick or treat, listen to music by the bonfire or take a wagon ride. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1904 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1904 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (September 10, 2007) --- Service Credit Union will make a presentation of school supplies to the Rochester School District Principals and Superintendent at the School Board Meeting on Thursday September 13 at 7 p.m. in City Council Hall at 31 Wakefield Street in Rochester. The credit union met with the Extended Schools Program and Volunteer Office and developed a wish list for Rochester students based on the community needs. Service Credit Union CFO Scott Wensley will present the Rochester School System with more than 500 sets of colored pencils, binders, and spiral notebooks provided by Service Credit Union. The credit union will also present 150 backpacks for varying ages, stuffed with hats and mittens for elementary students. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1900 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1900 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (August 31, 2007) --- Gordon A. Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union, has been elected Chairman of the Defense Credit Union Council for the 2007-2008 term. He previously served as Chairman from 2000 - 2002. Mr. Simmons was elected to the DCUC Board as representative-at-large in 1995. He served as 2nd Vice Chairman from 1996 to 1998 and as 1st Vice Chairman for the 1998-1999 terms and again from 2006-2007. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1896 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1896 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (December 20, 2007) --- Service Credit Union launched a new website today to its diverse global membership. The servicecsu.org website supports more than 100,000 members and offers complete internet banking services from anywhere in the world. To increase the level of member service in New England, where the credit union is headquartered; in Germany, where the credit union serves members on 14 U.S. Army and Air Force installations; and to military members around the world, Service Credit Union created a cyber branch available in their three major members' languages English, Spanish, and German. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1892 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1892 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (November 21, 2007) --- Service Credit Union held a food drive across all 12 New Hampshire branch locations between November 1-16 and presented the total donations today at the New Hampshire Food Bank. More than 1,300 pounds of food was contributed, almost double the amount from the credit union's food drive the previous year. Mr. Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union presented the check for $30,000.00 to NH Food Bank Director Melanie Gosselin following the weigh-in. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1886 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1886 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (November 28, 2007) --- Service Credit Union is donating gift cards valued at $30,000 to families needing holiday assistance at Pease Air National Guard base and across the 14 Army and Air Force bases where the credit union's 15 branches serve in Germany. Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union presented 20 VISA® gift cards to Colonel Richard Martell, Commander of the 157th Air Refueling Wing. Richard Tolle, Senior Vice President of Overseas Operations of Service Credit Union and the local Service Credit Union Branch Managers presented 375 VISA gift cards to senior military leaders for distribution throughout the holiday season. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1884 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1884 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (December 20, 2007) --- Service Credit Union recently completed installation of an ATM machine at the Base Exchange (BX) on Pease Air National Guard Base in Portsmouth, NH. The ATM brings 24/7 access to cash for all personnel on base. Service Credit Union was founded in 1957 by 9 people with $932 in assets and was originally chartered to serve the military and civilian employees at Pease Air Force Base. Today, Service Credit Union has over $1 Billion in assets and provides financial services to 104,000 members residing in the United States and on military bases in Europe. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1882 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1882 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (January 14, 2008) --- Service Credit Union donated $30,000.00 to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project in Washington D.C, furthering the foundation's goal of $100 Million Dollars to complete the project and making the credit union a Founding Sponsor. Service Credit Union is proud to be among those honoring the life of Doctor King through the creation of this historic monument, says Gordon Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union. Dr. King personified social responsibility and the ideals that we live by at credit unions. He continues to inspire us with his remarkable leadership. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1878 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1878 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (November 7, 2007) --- Service Credit Union presented the New Hampshire chapters of the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) and the Air Force Association (AFA) with a check of $15,000 for the NH Air Force Memorial Fund, bringing their total donation to $20,000. The credit union launched the campaign in February with $5,000. The AFSA and AFA are building a memorial to honor all New Hampshire men and women who have served in the United States Air Force at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscowan, NH. A ground breaking ceremony for the memorial is planned for Sunday November 11th at the cemetery after the 11:00 a.m. Veterans Day ceremonies. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1166 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1166 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (September 10, 2007) -- Service Credit Union made a presentation of school supplies to the Rochester school district Principals and Superintendent at the School Board Meeting on Thursday September 13th at 7 p.m. at City Council Hall in Rochester. The credit union met with the Extended Schools Program and Volunteer Office and developed a wish list for Rochester students based on the community needs. Service Credit Union CFO Scott Wensley presented the Rochester School system with more than 500 sets of colored pencils, binders, and spiral notebooks provided by Service Credit Union. The credit union also presented 150 backpacks for varying ages, stuffed with hats and mittens for elementary students. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1036 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=1036 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (August 20, 2007) --- Service Credit Union served as the lead sponsor of the 2007 Wings of Hope Air Show on August 18th and 19th at Pease Air Force Base. The Portsmouth-based credit union began operations at Pease 50 years ago and has remained an avid supporter of programs and events that better the welfare of the both the military and the local community. Service Credit Union also served as the lead sponsor at the last Air Show at Pease in 2000. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=644 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=644 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (March 30, 2007) --- Service Credit Union is sponsoring WERZ's Coats for Kids campaign. From April 2nd to April 28th, Service Credit Union will collect used coats for families in need at 6 branch locations on the seacoast. All residents are encouraged to go through their closets for coats they no longer want or need. Coats will be dry cleaned and delivered to Rockingham Community Action, SHARE Fund Program and CareLink of York. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=646 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=646 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (February 7, 2007) --- With a $5,000 donation, Service Credit Union kicked off the fund raising campaign of the New Hampshire chapters of the Air Force Sergeants Association and the Air Force Association. The organizations plan to build a memorial to honor all New Hampshire men and women who have served in the United States Air Force. The memorial is to be erected at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscowan, NH. It will honor all of those who have served in the Air Force, the AF Reserve, the NH Air National Guard and all members of former U.S. Army Air Service. Service Credit Union has promised to match all funds raised for the monument up to $20,000. http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=650 http://www.servicecu.org/template.aspx?id=650 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (January 11, 2007) --- Service Credit Union opened a new full-service branch inside the Portsmouth Wal-Mart. The Portsmouth branch is the fourth of seven branches planned to open in New Hampshire Wal-Mart stores.