HANSCOM AFB, Mass.— Paul Marotta, chairman of the board for Hanscom FCU, accepted the award as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year by the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) during the group’s annual meeting in Honolulu.
“Mr. Marotta’s commitment to the credit union movement is well-known across the nation,” said David Sprague, CEO/President of Hanscom FCU. “We are deeply proud of this honor. The Volunteer of the Year award is a testament to his outstanding services on behalf of our members.”
Marotta has served Hanscom FCU since 1976 and was elected chairman of the board in 1992. Throughout his volunteer career, Mr. Marotta has provided leadership and inspiration, the credit union said. “He ably represents credit union member interests, encourages active board participation, and enthusiastically supports community service at Hanscom FCU and the Massachusetts credit unions of the Credit Union Cooperative Association.”
At right, Paul J Marotta, Hanscom FCU Chairman of the Board (center), accepts the Volunteer of the Year award from B. Dan Berger, NAFCU President and CEO (left); and Charles A. Rutan, NAFCU Board of Directors.
Separately, Hanscom FCU was recently recognized by the Marketing Association of Credit Unions with a silver MAC Award for community engagement, focusing on the credit unions efforts to support U.S. military veterans.
“We have seen our members who are veterans go from difficult circumstances such as bankruptcy and homelessness to home ownership and top credit ratings,” said Marotta. “It’s everyone’s job to do what they can for those who have sacrificed so much.”
“We conducted over 150 events last year, helping our veterans with personal financial education tools, branch service at three VA Hospitals, charitable resources, and partnering with community organizations,” revealed Maria Porto, AVP of Partner Relations.
Ferdousi Faruque, right, Hanscom FCU Relationship Manager, represented Hansom FCU at this year’s MAC conference. Hanscom FCU received a silver MAC award for its work with veterans in the community.