TOCCOA, Ga.– Peach State Federal Credit Union has made a $5,000 donation to each of two causes.
The first donation went to the Currahee Military Museum, an addition to the Stephens County History Museum in Toccoa. The museum will receive $1,000 per year through 2022 from the credit union beginning this year.
Peach State’s President/CEO, Marshall Boutwell, and Chief of Staff, John Fair, both served in the military prior to their careers with the credit union.
“We have a special place in our hearts for those who have served in the armed forces,” remarked Boutwell. “Many of our employees and members are veterans. This donation is a tribute to their service to our country,” said Fair.
“The museum was established to preserve the legacy of Camp Toccoa,” said the museum’s executive director, Brenda J. Carlan. “Through this donation, Peach State will help us share this important part of local history with residents and tourists.”
The Currahee Military Museum and Stephens County History Museum are located in the Train Depot in historic downtown Toccoa, Ga. The museum is supported exclusively through donations, volunteers, sales, admission fees and memberships.
At right, Peach State President/CEO Marshall Boutwell; Currahee Military Museum Executive Director Brenda J. Carlan; Peach State Chief of Staff John Fair; Toccoa Branch Manager Eddie Powers; Peach State Regional Business Executive Scott Roland.
Separately, Peach State Federal Credit Union presented a $5,000 donation to a Northeast Georgia library. The Toccoa-Stephens County Library will receive $1,000 per year through 2022 from the credit union beginning this year.
“Our foundation in education coupled with our sense of community leads us to make connections such as these,” remarked Boutwell. “Libraries are an important component in the learning process, and we hope that this donation will open new avenues for education in the Stephens County area.”
Below, from left: Peach State Regional Business Executive Scott Roland; Peach State President/CEO Marshall Boutwell; Friends of the Library President Margo Taylor; Toccoa-Stephens County Library Branch Manager Emily McConnell; Peach State Chief of Staff John Fair; Toccoa Branch Manager Eddie Powers.