http://www.nelsoncu.com Logically. Locally. en-us Copyright 2012 - Nelson & District Credit Union Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=94 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=94 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Just before the summer break a couple of schools accessed the funds that the Credit Union makes available for schools in District #8. In the top photo Tom Atkins hands a cheque to students at Redfish School for their Stream of Dream fish program. In the bottom photo, Bradley Roulston presents a cheque to a group of Grade 12 students involved in the Recreation Leadership Class at L V Rogers Secondary School. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=93 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=93 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=92 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=92 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 In order for more people to be able to use the services of the Nelson Carshare Co-op, several members of the co-op came up with the idea of offering a micro credit program. They approached the credit union about providing some cash to get the loan program up and running. Doug Stoddart (left) and Tom Atkins of the credit union hand over a cheque to Julia Roberts, Chair of the car co-op. The loans enable people to become members of the car co-op in Nelson and to enjoy the benefits of full membership right away. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=91 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=91 Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 A number of the Credit Union staff went across the street to chat with their neighbors, Touchstones Nelson, and present them with a sponsorship cheque. Accepting the cheque on behalf of the Museum, Art Gallery and Archives facility is Leah Best (front right), the Executive Director. Also on hand from Touchstones are four ladies on the steps in behind Leah (in ascending order): Deborah Loxam-Kohl, Shawn Lamb, Kaley Ewart and right beside Kaley, Alex Macfarlane. The funds will be used to help cover expenses for exhibitions brought in throughout the year and the credit union sees this as an opportunity to encourage economic activity in the city of Nelson! http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=90 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=90 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=89 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=89 Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=88 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=88 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700 George Penfold (far left) has been appointed by Selkirk College as the first Regional Innovation Chair in Rural Economic Development for the West Kootenay/Boundary region. Murray Coell (being interviewed by the media next to Penfold), the Minister of Advanced Education, who came to Castlegar to welcome the first RIC in the province indicated the goal is to have nine chairs throughout the province which will translate into jobs and diversity for young people so their skills can be utilized in the regions where they live. It took $2.5 million to get the program going with half of that coming from the private sector and local government sources. Nelson & District Credit Union contributed a dollar and a half per member to show their support for economic development in our area! http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=87 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=87 Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=86 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=86 Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 The Procter Community Society has been busy this year raising funds for the purchase of volleyball and gymnastics equipment. They also want to install a ramp for better access to the community hall. The credit union chipped in enough to get the ramp completed later this year or in early '07. Presenting the cheque to Janice Elder (right), Treasurer of the Society is Joy Butula of Allard Insurance Agencies Ltd., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nelson & District Credit Union. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=82 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=82 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=84 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=84 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Earlier in the year Nelson & District Credit Union designed and produced a series of special edition MemberCards. The cards feature scenes specific to each of our branches which have been well received. As a way of marking our 55th Anniversary we gave members an opportunity for 55 days to come in and get their new card for FREE and have their name entered in a draw. The winners from each branch received a panoramic print of the scene on their MemberCard and we also contributed funds to a community group of their choice. Here Deb Nelson (left), Manager - Financial Services, stands with Heather Cooper and daughter Sienna and Stephanie Robinson (far right) of the Rossland Recreation Department, who used the funds for their summer program. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=85 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=85 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Earlier in the year Nelson & District Credit Union designed and produced a series of special edition MemberCards. The cards feature scenes specific to each of our branches which have been well received. As a way of marking our 55th Anniversary we gave members an opportunity for 55 days to come in and get their new card for FREE and have their name entered in a draw. The winners from each branch received a panoramic print of the scene on their MemberCard and we also contributed funds to a community group of their choice. Lisa Nelson (far right) chose the Our Daily Bread program that provides food for the hungry in Nelson. Bradley Roulston (left), Certified Financial Planner in our Wealth Management Division passes the cheque to Pastor Jim Reimer who heads up the Our Daily Bread program and just behind Jim and Lisa is Tom Atkins, Manager - Program Development & Training. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=80 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=80 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Under the direction of Geoffrey Burns, Allison Girvan and Lynette Lightfoot the Capitol Theatre produced another top notch summer youth program. Gratefully accepting a cheque for the production of The Music Man is Neil Harrower, Director of the Capitol Theatre. Presenting the cheque from the Credit Union are Christine McCandlish, Chair of the Board of Directors, Virginia Makaroff, Executive Assistant and Tom Atkins, Manager, Program Development and Training. Cast and crew for the show are in the photo in behind Neil as they take a few moments to relax on a sunny afternoon! http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=79 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=79 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 The Riondel Community Cable & Video Society received a financial donation from the East Shore Community Branch of Nelson & District Credit Union. The funds will be used to cover some of the costs of the high speed internet installation that the Society is adding to its cable distribution. Colin Horwood, Bill Scott, Stuart Corry and Bill Nelson accept the cheque from Allan Turberfield. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=78 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=78 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Amy Paulhus and Stephanie Draper accept a cheque on behalf of the Crawford Bay School Badminton Team from Allan Turberfield, Manager of the East Shore Community Branch. The monies were used to defray costs of the team attending the BC High School Championships which were held earlier in the year in Cranbrook. The donation was made as part of the Community Investment Program (CIP)sponsored by Nelson & District Credit Union. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=77 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=77 Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=76 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=76 Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=75 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=75 Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 By all accounts the Big FREE Day was a Big Success and organizers Dorothy Hall (far left), Melanie Pieper (second from right) and Della McLeod (far right) were grateful for the support shown by the community. The credit union Wellness Team also got on board by arranging for staff to donate various items and then delivering them to the hall. Members of the Wellness Team appearing in the photo next to Dorothy include Janine, Candace and Lois. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=74 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=74 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=73 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=73 Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Since the fall of 2003, Nelson & District Credit Union has supported School District #8 with close to $9000 in funds to benefit students in the many facets of school life. This photo shows students and staff from Rosemont Elementary accepting a cheque for $300 to support their 2-4-C Group. This group is composed of 6 students, 3 parents and 3 staff members who monitor and support initiatives to enhance the schools Social Responsibility Goal and to make it a safe and inclusive school for all. Way to go! http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=71 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=71 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Kim Adamson (far right), a Co-ordinator for the Success By 6 program in the West Kootenay, stopped by the credit union to see how the book drive was going and was grateful to see that people in the community were responding. Anyone who has picture books which are in pretty good shape and that they no longer need can drop off the books at any of the credit union branches. Tom, Dominique, Candace, Elke and Lois of the Wellness Team at the credit union are pleased that this type of program is available in our region and encourage people to drop their books off soon. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=70 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=70 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0700 The Rossland Community Branch wrapped up 2005 with a substantial contribution to the Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club in Rossland. NDCU supported the purchase of 8 biathlon targets for their club, a community investment of $8000. Pictured is Deb Nelson, Manager of Retail Services from the Rossland Community Branch, presenting the medals to some of the top participants of the 2006 BC Winter Games Biathlon event at the new Black Jack facility. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=69 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=69 Tue, 10 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=68 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=68 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=66 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=66 Mon, 05 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=65 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=65 Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=63 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=63 Fri, 25 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0700 The credit union's Youth Community Champions Challenge gives youth a chance to win some money for their team, club, organization or group just by submitting an article on the positive impact that their group has on youth in our area. Neil Hilts of Rossland won $500 for the Rossland Red Mountain Racers based on his essay that he wrote about them. Happy to accept the cheque from Neil is President, Charlotte Carmichael of the Red Mountain Racers. Also on hand for the photo (from left to right) were: Tom Atkins of the credit union, Jessie Carmichael and Alison Worsfold. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=59 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=59 Mon, 07 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=58 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=58 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0700 For more than 20 years, independent photographer Fred Rosenberg has been capturing people out and about on the streets of Nelson. Though Fred's work has been featured in many different shows and displays in our province, he has also been trying to establish a permanent collection at the Nelson Museum. With the help of the credit union, Fred was able to produce over two dozen photographs that he recently presented to Leah Best, Executive Director of the museum. Be sure to ask to see the collection the next time you stop by the museum! http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=50 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=50 Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=49 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=49 Fri, 29 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=48 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=48 Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=47 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=47 Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=46 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=46 Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Success By 6 is an initiative dedicated to ensuring that children between the ages of 0 and 6 have access to programs and services that support their healthy growth and development. The credit unions in BC, local United Ways and the provincial Ministry of Children and Family Development have banded together to help support this program. In early April the credit union held a bake sale in Nelson to help do some fundraising and with the assistance of matching funds from the government as well as funds raised at the other branches about $650 has been collected. Standing by the bake table are (from left to right) Deb Weiland and Tom Atkins from the credit union, Blair Suffredine, MLA for Nelson-Creston and Kim Adamson a West Kootenay Co-ordinator for Success By 6. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=45 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=45 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0700 It's no secret that getting an education costs money and that is why Nelson& District Credit Union supports a number of programs that assist students. A couple of years ago the credit union started the Nelson & District Credit Union Aspire Scholarship and with the help of matching funds from the Selkirk College Foundation and the addition of the cheque from Tom Atkins (second from right), Manager Program Development & Training at the credit union, the Endowment Fund is now at $17,000! Students like (from left to right) Ian, Kyle, Rebecca and Ashley appreciate knowing that there are funds available to them for their education. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=44 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=44 Mon, 21 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0700 As part of their Jaws of Life Campaign, the Rossland Fire Department was happy to receive a contribution from the credit union. Deb Nelson, Rossland Branch Manager (far left) and Steve Cutt, Investment Advisor in our Wealth Management Division, hand over the cheque to Fire Chief, Gerry Woodhouse and Mark Daines, Manager of the Rossland Chamber of Commerce and a Firefighter. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=43 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=43 Fri, 28 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Stoddart, General Manager of the credit union, (on left) announces the presentation of a $10,000 cheque to the Museum, Archives and Art Gallery Society. Showing their appreciation are Frances Wellwood, Shawn Lamb, Stephanie Fischer and Ed Mannings. The funds will help to get the museum and an art gallery under one roof in the building which currently houses City Hall (pictured in the background). http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=42 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=42 Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Getting ready to Rap - er -ah - make that - wrap things up for another year are a number of our staff who pitched in to help out the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House. Before (from left to right) Virg, Janine, Karlene, Elke, Dom, Eva, Mary, Tera, Candace and Deb could wrap the presents, they had to select a request that had been placed on a Christmas tree at the Kootenai Moon Wicker and Rattan store on Baker Street, and then go out to see if they could find the item and purchase it. The Credit Union Wellness Team supplied the funds for the purchases and more than 20 gifts were delivered to the transition house! http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=41 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=41 Mon, 20 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0700 Tom Atkins, Manager-Program Development & Training, hands out a cheque to the Gordon Sargent School in the top photo and in the bottom photo, students at Blewett School are holding the cheque that Tom presented when he stopped by recently. Mrs. West, a teacher at Gordon Sargent School, brought several children, and some ornaments that the students had made to the credit union where they helped to decorate our tree. The students are also holding a wreath that a family at the school made and gave to us. At Blewett School, the funds were used to hold an African dance and drum workshop and Tom and the students are taking a breather after going through one of the sessions. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=40 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=40 Thu, 09 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0700 In addition to organizing events within the credit union, the Wellness Team helps out various groups whose objectives are connected in some way to improving the wellness level in our communities. The Wellness Team (in top right photo)is handing a cheque over to Tracey Kikals, Program Co-ordinator at The Family Place. In the photo below it, Esther and Amy (front left), volunteers with the Advocacy Centre, receive a cheque at the credit union and in the far right photo the Wellness Team stopped by Bigby Place and helped out with a sizeable donation. Accepting the cheque are Ruth and Dwin - to the left of the Team in the back row - and Marlene and Jean at the back and to the right, as well as Steven, Glen and Nick in the front row. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=39 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=39 Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700 The East Shore Community Branch has been proudly serving its members for 50 years. As part of its anniversary celebrations, the credit union transferred a deed for some real estate that it owns to the Crawford Bay Park & Hall Association. On hand for the transfer on a beautiful, sunny day in Crawford Bay Park were (from left to right): Susan Hulland, Vice-President of the Crawford Bay Park & Hall Association, Greg Garbula, who played a big part in bringing the transfer about, John Edwards, East Shore Representative on the credit union's Board of Directors, Doug Stoddart, General Manager of the credit union and Allan Turberfield, East Shore Branch Manager. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=38 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=38 Mon, 27 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0700 Before you know it summer is behind us and the schools are a flurry of activity following a short recess. Those students that have completed high school and are moving on to post secondary education are also busy adjusting to a new routine, and one of the biggest adjustments is finding a way to pay for that training. Each year the credit union helps out a little in that department by handing out some scholarships. Gordon Player (left) a member of the Board of Directors and Tom Atkins (right) Manager, Program Development & Training presented three scholarships to students at Rossland Secondary School. To Gordon's right are: Sarah Blaskovich, Katrina Ackerman and Ryan Turner. Sarah received the Aspire scholarship, Katrina the Dan Burnett Memorial Scholarship and Ryan the Aaron Allibone Memorial Scholarship. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=37 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=37 Fri, 13 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0700 The atmosphere was "electric" at the Nelson Tennis Club when they caught wind of the credit union's contribution to their organization. The funds were used to make some much needed upgrades to the electrical system. Members from the club who stopped by to show their appreciation were: (back row from left to right) Elizabeth Zemmels, Director, Maureen Little, Maureen Hyham, Gord Gray, Treasurer, George Trainor, Junior Program Coach, Victoria Chichmanian, Secretary, Rick Loewen, presenting cheque from the credit union, Hubert Nyst, Tennis Club President, Guy Burton, Lanny Horkoff, Junior Program Assistant Coach and kneeling in front (from left to right) Jamie Perchie, Rhea Zeindler-Olsen and Chipman Purdey. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=36 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=36 Fri, 30 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0700 This year's musical production coming out of the Capitol Theatre's Summer Youth Program is the popular 70's hit Godspell! As in the past few years, a number of youth spend a good portion of their summer diligently working at getting it all together for their time to shine and this year there were over 30 young people who did just that. The performances are always well attended which makes it all worthwhile for those who put so much into it. The credit union passed along their support in the form of a cheque to Marg Stacey, Manager of the theatre. Presenting the cheque is John Malakoff, Chair of the Board of Directors and just behind John is Tom Atkins, Youth Services Administrator at the credit union. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=35 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=35 Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0700 In the bottom right photo baby Charlie is thrilled with the book he received as a result of the credit union helping to support the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Program. Lois Anderson (far left) of the credit union presents the cheque to Joanne Harris, the Nelson Family Literacy Co-ordinator while Mary Asselin, Public Health Nurse, goes over some of the details of the program with Charlie's mom Alice. The staff at South Nelson School wanted to put on a Literacy Fair and as part of the School District 8 sponsorship program requested funds for the fair. Tom Atkins presents the credit union donation to several of the teachers at the school and in the other photo you can see just a few of the many displays the students prepared for the event. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=34 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=34 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0700 The credit union and School District #8 have worked out a program whereby the credit union provides a pool of money for schools within the district and then the schools submit an application for those funds. Tom Atkins, Youth Services Administrator at the credit union, visited three schools recently to hand out some cheques. Photo #1 - at Rosemont Elementary Tom is preparing to present a cheque to the Wowza's, the Destination Imagination Team that went to Tennessee. Photo #2 - Vic Manson, Principal at Hume Elementary applied for funding for the Grade 6 year end field trips and in Photo #3 Doug Garland, Principal at Brent Kennedy, will also be using the donated funds for various school trips. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=32 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=32 Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0700 The Wellness Committee at Nelson & District Credit Union invited representatives of the Summit 2 Summit multi-sport event to give a presentation at one of our staff meetings. We ended up becoming a Gold Level sponsor and also had staff members form teams and enter the event. The committee liked the wellness aspect to the whole thing and saw the value of having the staff get a chance to be involved. In the centre of the photo, Dominique Huchet of the Wellness Committee presents a cheque on behalf of the rest of the staff to Laurie Simpson and Dara Davidson of Summit 2 Summit. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=31 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=31 Fri, 21 May 2004 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Stoddart, General Manager of the credit union, announces a $20,000 donation the credit union will be handing over to the Osprey Community Foundation. Bruce Morrison (standing just behind Doug), President of the Foundation, welcomes the news of the credit union's continued support. We have made several donations over the past few years. Any funds we contribute remain with the Foundation and it is the interest earned on those funds that get distributed in our community. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=30 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=30 Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0700 As has been the case in years previous, Spring Break sees school teams who have managed to qualify, scurrying off to provincial tournaments. This year the Grade 9 girls basketball team at Trafalgar School got in at the last minute and here they are gladly receiving some much needed funds for their trip west. Accepting the cheque from Tom Atkins, Youth & Student Services Representative at the credit union are (from left to right) the team manager Kim Wilson, and players Danielle Johnston, Michelle Sturtevant, and Megan Kwan. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=29 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=29 Mon, 08 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0700 The Nelson Reflections Synchronized Swim Club was very appreciative of the support they received recently from the credit union. Dominique Huchet (far left) of the credit union presented the cheque to Erin Fitchett, swim team head coach. Standing beside Erin are Marnie Goodwin-Wilson, Caitlin Jessen, Cassie Wassick, Victoria Raedcher, and Susan Christie, Club President. Kneeling in front, from left to right, are Elisa Keeling-Hemphill and Alyssa Christie. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=28 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=28 Thu, 12 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0700 Just as the summer of 2003 was "summery" so the winter of 2003-04 was ... well... "wintery" which made for the right conditions for the 107th Rossland Winter Carnival. The winter festival is one of the major attractions to the area so the credit union pitched in not only financially but also by serving up some delicious apple juice during the event. Staff and Board Members alike helped out. Shown here are Corilee (top photo, left) and Deb and Kelly (bottom photo) of the Staff and Linda and John (top photo) from the Board who all had a hand in making people feel warm inside! http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=27 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=27 Thu, 15 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=26 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=26 Thu, 18 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Recently the staff pitched in to help two local organizations who distribute hampers in our area. At the staff Christmas party recently, those who came either brought a non-perishable food item or donated money to the Salvation Army and in the photo, the cheque and two large containers of food are being presented to Major Ed Ostrom and in the other photo, staff members are busy wrapping gifts and preparing food hampers for the HALO Hampers organization. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=25 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=25 Mon, 08 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0700 As everyone well remembers, it was a hot, dry summer - a summer that created a lot of devastation in the way of forest fires. To help support the relief efforts of the Canadian Red Cross, the Wealth Management & Financial Services departments contributed 25% of the credit union's casual jeans day fund to Shirley McCracken (seated front right)a volunteer with the Red Cross. Presenting the cheque to Shirley are (from left to right) Lori, Tara, Nancy, Brian, Deb, Katie, Tom, Vivi and Dave. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=21 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=21 Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Recently, Deb Storey (left) Commercial Services Manager and Tara Keirn (right) Nelson Branch Manager, were able to give Baigalmaa Sanjjav of Mongolia a detailed look at our credit union system. In Mongolia, Baigalmaa is the Executive Director of the Mongolian Co-operative Training and Information Centre and was able to spend a month in Canada as part of a mentorship program (Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due)set up by the Canadian Co-operative Association about three years ago. The program gives women from developing countries the opportunity to learn how the credit union system works in Canada. Baigalmaa was in Nelson for about a week and Tara and Deb enjoyed the time they had introducing her to our credit union, food and culture (particularly a hockey game that she was keen on seeing)! She will now be hoping to use the information that she has gained while in Canada to help set up credit unions in the rural areas of Mongolia. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=19 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=19 Mon, 15 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700 This year the credit union has helped out with a couple of projects that the Nelson & District Community Resources Society has been co-ordinating. In the top photo, Bruce Cottingham(right), Executive Co-ordinator and Angus Glass, both with NDCRS are pleased with the furniture and equipment that has been donated for the Short Term Accommodation program. In the bottom photo, Tom Atkins, Student & Youth Services Representative at the credit union presents a cheque to Allison Hack who is helping to co-ordinate the Earth Matter's Fruit Tree Project in the Nelson area. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=18 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=18 Wed, 13 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700 By all accounts the Nelson Free Ride Jam was an exciting weekend for a group of young cycling enthusiasts. The weather pattern continued to hold steady over the Kootenays. The skies remained clear, the sun hot and with little or no wind, dust clouds lay suspended above the mountain trails the entire weekend as riders ripped it up. Tom Atkins (third from left) Student & Youth Services Representative at the credit union presented a term deposit to Jason Manning (second from right)as part of the financial organization's involvement in the event. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=17 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=17 Tue, 05 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700 This is the third year that the credit union has been involved with the Capitol Theatre's Summer Program. Local youth are able to fine tune their creative talents under the fine leadership of people like Geoff Burns, Allison Girvan and Lynette Lightfoot! This year's production is Peter Pan, a Broadway musical classic and will be performed at the Capitol on August 14, 15 & 16. Presenting the cheque to Marg Stacey (middle), Theatre Manager, are John Malakoff and Virginia Makaroff of the credit union. John is the Chair of the Board of Directors and Virginia is the Executive Assistant. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=16 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=16 Fri, 18 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Candace and Lori (middle, left to right) of the credit union present a cheque to Chris Armstrong, along with son Aiden and Al Krause of Nelson Search & Rescue. The cheque was used to help purchase the Cascade Rescue Tobaggan and the litter wheel that it is attached to in the photo. Naturally it's equipment that we hope they never have to use but if they do it should give the Initial Response Team a little more flexibility when transporting the injured from difficult terrain. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=15 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=15 Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Once again the credit union has thrown its support behind what is now a summertime tradition in Nelson, the fun-filled, action-packed event that is StreetFest! Accepting the donation on the steps to the credit union are Evie Claire, Producer of this year's show and Joseph Lintz, President of the StreetFest Board. Behind Joseph and Evie are members of the credit union staff and the Board of Directors, many of whom will help out during the three day festival. From July 18 - 20 Baker Street in Nelson will be transformed into one long performance stage that will feature a variety of acts. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=14 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=14 Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Dagmar Swift (on left) Fundraising Chair of the Nelson Branch of the B.C. SPCA, accepts a cheque from Bernie, Lois, Mary, Suzanne, Janine, Sue and Elke of the credit union. Every three months a department within the credit union selects which charity will receive the proceeds from the Jeans Day PayDay Pool. The staff in the photo all work on the first floor of the Vernon Street office. At first glance it may appear as though there is only one dog in the photo, but there are actually two, Pebbles and Cookie, (can you "spot" them). We are not certain of this but it is possible they are playing a game of "copy cat" as they pose for the camera. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=12 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=12 Tue, 27 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Not only did the Credit Union display their support for Kootenay School of the Arts by featuring the works of some of the students at the school but they also donated $25,000 towards the establishment of an Endowment Fund! Standing by a display of student work are John Malakoff, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Credit Union and Linda Tynan, Executive Director of the accredited post-secondary arts school. Interest earned by the fund will go into operating and programming costs of KSA. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=10 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=10 Fri, 18 Apr 2003 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=8 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=8 Thu, 06 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Nelson & District Credit Union has made another scholarship available to the community. Making the announcement during the 5th anniversary celebrations of the Nelson & District Youth Centre is Tom Atkins, Student & Youth Services Representative at the credit union. The youth centre provides a games room, skate park, restaurant, a Youth Employment Resource Centre and much more. For more details about the scholarship, please contact Lisa Erven at the centre or Tom at the credit union. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=2 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=2 Thu, 17 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0700 On Thursday, October 17 (Credit Union Day) the second in a series of monuments that the credit union is placing around Nelson was unveiled. The historical marker honours the life of decorated WWII hero, Hampton Gray. Shown in the photo (left to right) are Marion Shirley whose suggestion for Stage 2 of our Community Project was the one that was selected, John McKinnon, the artist who designed and created the monument, Gary Exner, Mayor of Nelson, and Doug Stoddart, General Manager of the credit union. http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=5 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=5 Wed, 16 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0700 "OKAY, EVERYBODY! PILE ON!" Those are the instructions coming from Al Tischer (lower right corner) the ride co-ordinator for the Big Bike for Stroke. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon uses the big bike as a means of raising funds. They travel around to various communities encouraging groups like Nelson & District Credit Union to put a team of 29 riders together. Each rider needs to try and raise $50 in support for the Heart & Stroke Foundation and then go and have some fun pedaling around town on a most unusual bike. Once Al got our team, the Fat Cats, seated properly, he guided us through the streets of downtown Nelson on his bicycle built for 30. We put a challenge out to other businesses to put a team together and Pacific Insight came through by taking up our challenge. Together we raised more than $5000. After the ride we all got together for a tremendous feed at the credit union. Local businesses who were not able to put a team together supported the event by helping to provide the food and as all the people in the photo can attest – no one went away hungry! http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=4 http://www.nelsoncu.com/community_spotlight.php?id=4 Tue, 15 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0700 For the second year in a row, Nelson & District Credit Union has sponsored two teams for the Canadian Cancer Society's annual 12-hour Relay for a Friend, held at Haley Park in Warfield. The Relay raises funds in support of research into cancer cures. The teams were made up of Nelson & District Credit Union staff, friends and family. Lots of fun was had by all, and $4,500 was raised for the Cancer Society. As well, our teams won the Team Spirit award FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!! Team members were required to run, jog, or walk around the track for an hour each, completing 12 continuous hours for each team. The event culminates with the luminary walk. Luminaries can be purchased in memory of someone who has died from cancer, or in honour of cancer survivors. The track is ringed by the luminaries and all participants are given a candle to carry. The combination of the luminaries and the candles is an amazing site and is very moving.