2012 Our Year in Pictures

LEED Gold Certifi cation Event Hudson River Community Credit Union Thursday, April 19th 11:30 AM

A gathering was held on Thursday, April 19th in celebration of Hudson River Community Credit Union’s Troy Branch receiving a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold rating for its energy effi cient design and use of sustainable construction materials.

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Sue Commanda welcomes attendees.

Project architect Dave Sadowsky details the environmentally-friendly, energy effi cient and sustainable products used in the construction of the Troy branch.

Jodi Smits Anderson of the Upstate NY Chapter of the US Green Building Council presents the LEED Gold award to Stuart Field and

Sue Commanda.

The Honorable Lou Rosamilia, Mayor of the City of Troy presents a Certifi cate of Appreciation to Sue Commanda

and Stuart Field.

Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen Jimino congratulates HRCCU on the award and thanks HRCCU

for making life better in Rensselaer County.

Stuart Field speaks on behalf of the Board of Directors on the signifi cance of this award and offers thanks to all for their attendance at and participation in this event.

The LEED Gold Award.

Youth Fingerprinting Event Hudson River Community Credit Union Saturday, April 21st 9 am - 1 pm

On Saturday, April 21st, a fi ngerprinting event was held at the Corinth branch. Area youth were invited to have their fi ngerprint documented by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department. The event helped HRCCU to kickstart National Credit Union Youth Week. HRCCU Event Scrapbook

Offi cer Coletrain and Andrea Lawrence wait for the children to arrive. Offi cer Coletrain fi ngerprints Hailey Spring.

Offi cer Coletrain fi ngerprints Samantha Petteys.

All youth who were fi ngerprinted were given a card that contained their fi ngerprint along with important biographical information such as date, gender, height and weight.

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Earth Week Recycling Event Hudson River Community Credit Union Saturday, April 21st 9 AM - Noon

An Electronics Recycling Event was held on Saturday, April 21st in celebration of Earth Week. This event helped HRCCU to close out a week full of events and promotions surrounding Earth Week.

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A larrge recycling truck helped us to promote Saturday;s Earth Day Electronics Recycling Event.

Marc from eLots unloads one of over 40 vehicles that participated in our event.

This Recycling event accepted electronic components vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, computers and more.

Members and non-members appreciated our Electronics Recyling Event. These folks even became members that day!

Another non-member returned to schedule an appointment to discuss a Home Equity Loan!

Another electronics drop off.

Our recycling event helped to cap off a week of environmentally-friendly events, promotions and giveaways at our Troy branch.

Be sure to update your email address while at the branch

today. Our monthly emails provide members with details on

upcoming events and promotions!

2012WomenofInfluenceLuncheon LongfellowsRestaurant&ConferenceCtr. Wednesday,May23,2012

Hudson River Community Credit Union CEO Sue Commanda was one of six women honored at the 2012 Women of Influence luncheon sponsored by the Saratoga Today Newspaper. Over 180 were in attendance at the event. Sue and the other winners were included in a special edition of the weekly Saratoga Today news.

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Sue poses for a photo with her sister, Cindy McDonald before the awards ceremony begins.

Susan Leous and Sue Commanda enjoy lunch before the award winners are announced.

Sue Commanda (center) with HRCCU staff at the event. (L to R) Christine Somers, Lauren Jenkins, Shelley Tracy, Nadine Jones,

Susan Leous, Brenda Vogt.

Sue poses with her 2012 Women of Influence Award at Longfellows Restaurant and Conference Center.

Sue accepts her 2012 Women of Influence award.

Memories on Wheels Car Show Corinth, NY Monday, May 28, 2012

HRCCU Corinth branch staff were on hand at the recent “Memories on Wheels” car show that took place on Memorial Day in Corinth, NY. The show offered 50 - 75 classic cars for viewing. HRCCU was the only fi nancial institution present and our staff fi elded many inquiries and requests for membership as a result.

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The HRCCU Table - all set up and waiting for classic car fans. Several classic cars lined up for viewing at the show.

HRCCU’s Shari Ward displays her 1974 VW Beetle at the show.

Memorial Day Parade Hudson Falls, NY Monday, May 28, 2012

HRCCU Hudson Falls branch staff, their families and members of HRCCU’s Marketing & Communications and Business Development Team participated in the Village of Hudson Falls Memorial Day Parade. We were honored to be joined by two World War II Veterans, Mr. Sal Marcantonio and Mr. Jim Williams.

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Sarah Dashnaw poses with the HRCCU banner with her nephew, Ben Dashnaw prior to the start of the parade.

Waiting for the start of the parade are HRCCU’s Ed Behanand Mr. Salvatore Marcantonio.

Special thanks to:

Mr. Salvatore Marcantonio

Mr. Jim Williams

The Queensbury Auto Mall

The Village of Hudson Falls

Erika Williams drives a 2012 Mustang Convertible provided to us for the day by Queensbury Auto Mall. Sitting in the Mustang with Erika is Mr. Jim Williams, a 92-year old Veteran who served as a

pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

Salvatore Marcantonio waves an American Flag during the parade. Mr. Marcantonio served in an Artillery battalion under

General George Patton in France during World War II. (Photo from the Village of Hudson Falls website.)

(Photo from the Village of Hudson Falls website.)

Memories on Wheels Car Show Corinth, NY Monday, May 28, 2012

HRCCU Corinth branch staff were on hand at the recent “Memories on Wheels” car show that took place on Memorial Day in Corinth, NY. The show offered 50 - 75 classic cars for viewing. HRCCU was the only fi nancial institution present and our staff fi elded many inquiries and requests for membership as a result.

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The HRCCU Table - all set up and waiting for classic car fans. Several classic cars lined up for viewing at the show.

HRCCU’s Shari Ward displays her 1974 VW Beetle at the show.

Memorial Day Parade Hudson Falls, NY Monday, May 28, 2012

HRCCU Hudson Falls branch staff, their families and members of HRCCU’s Marketing & Communications and Business Development Team participated in the Village of Hudson Falls Memorial Day Parade. We were honored to be joined by two World War II Veterans, Mr. Sal Marcantonio and Mr. Jim Williams.

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Sarah Dashnaw poses with the HRCCU banner with her nephew, Ben Dashnaw prior to the start of the parade.

Waiting for the start of the parade are HRCCU’s Ed Behanand Mr. Salvatore Marcantonio.

Special thanks to:

Mr. Salvatore Marcantonio

Mr. Jim Williams

The Queensbury Auto Mall

The Village of Hudson Falls

Erika Williams drives a 2012 Mustang Convertible provided to us for the day by Queensbury Auto Mall. Sitting in the Mustang with Erika is Mr. Jim Williams, a 92-year old Veteran who served as a

pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

Salvatore Marcantonio waves an American Flag during the parade. Mr. Marcantonio served in an Artillery battalion under

General George Patton in France during World War II. (Photo from the Village of Hudson Falls website.)

(Photo from the Village of Hudson Falls website.)

FUNDayattheGreatEscape LakeGeorge,NY Sunday,July22,2012

Over 300 Credit Union member/owners, their families and friends enjoyed a fantastic day of sun, fun, food and excitement at Hudson River Community Credit Union’s first ever “FUN Day at the Great Escape,” Sunday, July 22nd. Attendees were treated to park admission, parking, lunch buffet and soft drinks at a great discount.

Thanks to our great participation, we were able to raise over $650 for charity! Thanks to the Great Escape for donating the free soft drinks for our fundraiser. It was greatly appreciated on such a hot day!

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A hot and sunny day of fun was waiting for our members, their families and friends.

HRCCU’s Georgia Williams and Christine Somers greet our members and their guests and answer any questions they may have.

Even potential members were glad to participate in our Credit Union’s sponsored FUN Day!

Members begin to arrive ready for fun!

A great day for sunglasses and sunscreen!

Big smiles on FUN Day!

Cathleen and friends take a ride on the Sasquatch. Cynthia hanging around on the Great Escape’s Skycoaster ride.

or, a thrilling ride on the Desperado Plunge!A beautiful day for a quiet Swan Boat cruise...

and we even caught a glimpse of the Sasquatch!Cinderella was in attendance at FUN Day...

Georgia, Christine and Ed wait to greet members at lunch. HRCCU beach towels for our youth members.

Who needs a beach towel at a water park? Everyone! Debra and Noah were very happy that Deb won tickets to FUN Day at a Chamber of Commerce event.

Who’s having a great time at FUN Day? Everyone! Enjoying a fun-filled birthday at HRCCU’s FUN Day!

Lauren, Josh and Logan take a break for lunch.

Candy and Pam enjoy lunch with their families.An all-you-can-eat buffet of burgers, hot dogs, salads and all the fixin’s. .

Lunch in the shade of the Northwoods Picnic Grove.

Grabbing a bite to eat before heading back out into the Park. Nothing like hot dogs and hamburgers at a picnic.

CelebrationofLocalCommunityHeroes EastField,GlensFalls,NY Saturday,June23,2012

More than 1,100 local baseball fans and Credit Union members turned out for HRCCU’s Celebration of Local Community Heroes at East Field in Glens Falls on Friday, June 23rd. Pregame activities included recognition of a number of local community heroes and a special ceremonial first pitch.HRCCUEventScrapbook

East Field’s sign announces our special evening. HRCCU’s Candy Cappello and Beth Edwards meet & greet the fans.

A Yankees/Red Sox game ticket package (with transportation provided) was the prize in a raffle to benefit the

Adirondack Vets House in Glens Falls, NY.

Beth hands out squeezie baseballs to all the kids.

Fans donated $1 for a chance to win the tickets and to help support our needy local veterans.

Our members and fans helped us to raise over $650!

A very popular giveaway item that evening.

A Warm Welcome For Our Local Community Heroes!

Matt Congdon of the Glens Falls Area Youth Center arrives. Sally Snowdon (with Bailey) from Lower Adirondack Search & Rescue.

Sal Marcantonio arrives ready to throw out the first pitch.Our National Anthem chorus for the evening.

VIPs and their guests help themselves to pre-game snacks, drinks and gift bags in the Hudson River Community Credit Union VIP tent.

Sal receives the congratulations of Chase Griffen (#15) and Golden Eagles Head Coach John Mayotte.

Genevieve Scott, Garrett Stevens, Jason Ashline and Steven Gosselin of Whitehall, NY, who gave up their birthday gifts in an effort to raise donations for their local food pantry, sing our

National Anthem before the start of the game.

Sal Marcantonio, who played semi-pro ball here at the recreational field that was to become East Field from 1946 - 51, throws a hearty ceremonial first pitch to Glens Falls Golden Eagles catcher, Chase Griffen. Sal is joined for the first pitch by his son Bill Marcantonio, grandson-in-law

Jason Diamond and HRCCU’s Doug Collignon.

Recognized on the field prior to the first pitch were Duane Vaughn, the Executive Director of WAIT House as well as Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue’s Sally Snowden and her Golden Retreiver Bailey.

Fans went crazy for a chance to grab an HRCCU prize!

HRCCU staff join Ed Behan on the field at the end of the seventh inning as he announces the winner of HRCCU’s Yankees/Red Sox raffle.

HRCCU staff pose for a photo: (L to R) Christine Somers, Doug Collignon, Beth Edwards, Candy Cappello,

Ed Behan and Erika Williams.

HeroesWeekattheGreatEscape LakeGeorge,NY August6-12,2012

As a part of our continuing commitment to local Community Heroes, Hudson River Community Credit Union was the sole sponsor of Heroes Week at the Great Escape in Lake George. Our sponsorship provided free park admission to military personnel and veterans, first responders, firefighters, police officers, nurses, doctors and teachers. HRCCU also offered reduced-price park admission for guests.HRCCUEventScrapbook

The Great Escape’s “Sasquatch” thrill ride welcomed our Heroes on a morning with a cloudless sky.

HRCCU was on-site throughout the week, recognizing Heroes for their service and offering them giveaways and chances to win great prizes.

Even Shaggy stopped by our booth for his chance to win a gift certificate.

Two Heroes walk past our display with their free HRCCU beach towels in hand!

Spruce the Moose gives HRCCU a big “thumbs-up” for its support of our local Community Heroes!

Another Hero visits our booth and enters our drawing to win a $50 gift certificate donated by the Old Bryan Inn and Longfellows Restaurant.

The Byron family (HRCCU members) stop by to thank us for giving back to our local community.

5,000 to 8,000 visitors were made aware of our Credit Union’s support for our Heroes each day during Heroes Week!

or, a thrilling ride on the Desperado Plunge Log Flume!

To help celebrate Heroes Week, Splashwater Kingdom’s all-new Alpine Freefalls waterslide was the scene of an exciting challenge that took place between representatives of our Army National Guard, Police and EMS personnel - all in full uniform!

The Army National Guard Medic may have finished the race first - but they are all winners to us!

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Isabelle and Ian Lumbra get their fingerprints from Deputy McCullough while Mom looks on. Dixie D’anglico is the youngest to be fingerprinted!

Deputy Stark explains what the K9 Officer does.

Isabelle Lumbra gives a gracious Thank You to K9 Officer Nass.

K9 Officer Nass poses with members. L to R: Brittany Viehmann, Aubrey Smith, Caitlyn Smith, Isabelle

Lumbra, Sarah Dashnaw, Michael Dashnaw, Taylor Smith, Kara Dashnaw, and Lauren Smtih.

Riley McGuire looks on as he is fingerprinted.

HRCCU’s Hudson Falls branch staff recently held a free youth fingerprinting event. Area youth were invited to have their fingerprints documented by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. Also on hand were Deputy Stark and K9 Officer Nass. Over 25 children participated in this branch event.

Fingerprinting Event HudsonFalls,NY Tuesday,August21,2012

FingerprintingEvent HudsonFalls,NY Tuesday,August21,2012

HRCCU’s Hudson Falls branch staff recently held a youth fingerprinting event. Area youth were invited to have their fingerprint documented by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. Also on hand were Deputy Stark and K9 Nass. Over 25 children visited to partake in the events. HRCCUEventScrapbook

Isabelle and Ian Lumbra get their fingerprints from Deputy McCullough while Mom looks on.

Dixie D’anglico is the youngest to be fingerprinted!

FingerprintingEvent GlensFalls,NY Tuesday,August28,2012

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Deputy Stark explains what the K9 officer does.

Isabelle Lumbra gives a gracious Thank You to K9 officer Nass.

Nass poses with members of the Hudson Falls branch. L to R: Brittany Viehmann, Aubrey Smith, Caitlyn Smith, Isabelle Lumbra, Sarah Dashnaw, Michael Dashnaw, Taylor Smith, Kara

Dashnaw, and Lauren Smtih.

Riley McGuire looks on as he is fingerprinted.

HRCCU’s Glens Falls branch staff recently held a youth fingerprinting event. Area youth were invited to have their fingerprint documented by the Warren County Sheriff’s Department. Over 25 children stopped by the branch to receive their identification card and back-to-school safety coloring books.

HRCCU Member Kiersten Naylor gets measured for her height which is recorded on the Safe Child card.

Youth member Cassandra Hayes enjoys the free popcorn that was offered to all who visited the branch.

HRCCU employee Sabrina Frenette has her fingerprints taken. Youth up to the age of 18 were

eligible to participate.

HRCCU Member Lindsey Holcomb proudly displays her Safe Child card.

HRCCU Member Brody Holcomb has his weight documented for his Safe Child card.

Over 35 youth members and non-members took advantage of the free fingerprinting event.

LunchforaCause BBQFundraiser GlensFalls,NY Friday,September14,2012

HRCCU’s Glens Falls branch hosted a Barbeque Lunch Fundraiser on Friday, September 14th. Over $400 was raised to support local pediatric programs at Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, Seton Health in Troy and Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady. HRCCUEventScrapbook

Our Iron Pig pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw and a water or soda was a delicious bargain at just $7.50.

Members line up to donate to a worthy cause and receive their lunch.

A hungry member is happy to grab lunch at the Credit Union!

Sunny and warm. A great day to be outside raising money for a good cause!

A special thank you goes out to The Iron Pig BBQ of South Glens Falls.

Lunch was delicious and we appreciate your participation in our fundraiser.

ElectronicRecyclingEvent Saturday,October20,2012

HRCCU held a recycling event at all branches to wrap up the International Credit Union Week celebration.

HRCCU employees Doug Collignon and Vickie Hayes add to the recycling collection pile.

Members Jeannie and Gary Carter took advantage of the electronic recycling event. They were first in line and very

thankful as we helped clean out their basement!

HRCCU employee Sue Leous and her grandson Ethan stopped by the Hudson Falls

branch to drop off some electronics.

Hudson Falls employees Sarah Dashnaw and Fallon Beckwith pose by the recycling pile.

Scrapster employees load a truck full of electronics at the Troy branch.

Vince Coppola from Scrapster waits for more electronics to fill his truck.

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HudsonRiverCommunityCreditUnion celebratesthe Holidays 2012

HRCCUmembersandemployeeshelpedmaketheholidaysalittlebrighterfor700localchildren!

1. Colleen McGuire and Candy Cappello add toys to the Glens Falls collection boxes. 2. Hudson Falls’ Sarah Dashnaw tops off the branch’s second full box of donated toys. 3. Tim Forbes of the US Marine Corps Foundation’s Toys for Tots poses with our Troy Office’s Jennifer Reiszel, Bonnie O’Donnell and Eric Razzano. HRCCU’sCohoesbranchUnityHouseHolidayCoatDriveasuccess!

4. Mary Harrold shows Unity House’s Smantha Shipherd one of the many warm winter coats, hats, mittens and scarves donated to the Cohoes branch coat drive.

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Toys for Tots Campaign

Holiday events in our branches

Unity House Coat Drive