DANVILLE, Penn.--Members Choice Financial Credit Union held its Annual Meeting where in front of 200 members it reflected on 2014 results and presented $23,000 to six outstanding charities that were the focus of its “Decades of Dedication” celebration.
MCFCU was chartered in 1954 and has expanded their footprint to serve five counties with its mission of “People Helping People.” During this anniversary year MC hosted a number of fundraising events to celebrate and benefit six key organizations.
The “Decades of Dedication” celebration focused on six great organizations, each representing a decade that has uniquely served the community.
Decade #1 recipient, the Danville Area Community Center (DACC), formally the “Y” has served all segments of our community from Kinder Gym to Silver Sneakers. Representing the DACC was the director, Mrs. Jean Knouse and Board member Marty Walzer.
As a pillar of many communities the American Red Cross provides services during times of crisis and through outreach programs such as blood drives. Mike and Jo Benjamin, representing the American Red Cross were presented a donation as the Decade #2 recipients.
Decade #3 focused on the American Youth Soccer Organization which was chosen for its concept “everyone plays” and extensive network of volunteers allowing thousands of children to participate. Representing and accepting the donation from AYSO soccer was Regional Commissioner Rona Hummel.
Decade #4 recipient, The Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, was represented by Tracey Craddock. The Children’s Hospital has an extensive history with the credit union that dates back to its construction.
Providing healthcare to the residents of Union and Snyder Counties is the key focus of Decade #5 recipient Evangelical Community Hospital. After the recent Rooke expansion was completed, adding 72,000 square feet, Evangelical is now able to provide better care to all. Dale Moyer, Vice President/ Chief Information Officer, was presented a donation from MC to help continue the high standard of care.
The Decade 6 recipient was American Legions Operation Comfort Warriors Project. The Comfort Warrior’s Project’s purpose is to help wounded soldiers who returned home restore quality of life. Past Post Commander Danville American Legion Tim Egan was presented the donation by two MC veterans Jennifer Donnelly and Kara Miller.
A total of $23,000 was raised and were presented to each organization within the Six Decades of Dedication at M-C’s annual meeting on April 1st 2015. Over the years M-C means a lot of different things to different people. As the organization expand and to elaborate what “M-C” stands for, the name “Members Choice” was chosen to represent what the credit union wants to be known for by the communities they serve for the next 60 years.
A video of the event can be found here.