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Press Releases 2008December 10, 2008 - FMFCU HOSTS THE 2008 MEDIA BUSINESS AUTHORITY ANNUAL HOLIDAY MIXERMedia, PA - FMFCU welcomed honored guests and businesses from all over town during the Media Business Authority's Annual Holiday Mixer at FMFCU's Media Branch. Dozens of people visited the branch for some holiday cheer, food, entertainment, and socializing.
Santa Claus arrived in his horse-drawn carriage along with carolers and greeted the guests throughout the evening. Carolers and a keyboarist provided wonderful holiday music during the event. We'd like to thank all of the vendors who provided food and entertainment, the Coffee Beanery®, and the Media Business Authority. Happy Holidays! December 5, 2008 - FMFCU WALKS THE WEST CHESTER OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PARADEWest Chester, PA - FMFCU participated in the West Chester Old-Fashione Inside the FMFCU West Chester branch, parade-goers were treated with cookies, hot chocolate, giveaways, and other holiday food. Plus, they were given a chance to take a look around one of West Chester's best credit unions (Daily Local News 2008 - Reader's Choice Award)! We look forward to particpating in next year's parade. December 4, 2008 - U.S. REPRESENTATIVE JOE SESTAK VISITS FMFCU’S SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-OPERATED BRANCHSpringfield, PA - Congressman Joe Sestak, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, recently toured Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s (FMFCU) Springfield High School student-operated branch. In addition to touring the branch, the Congressman asked student employees questions regarding their work experience. Sestak is a proponent of job readiness programs and was eager to learn more about October 22, 2008 - CROZER-CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER OFFICALS AND BEN FRANKLIN HELP DEDICATE FMFCU’S NEWLY RELOCATED BRANCH Chester, PA - With the help of Crozer-Chester Medical Center officials and Ben Franklin (as portrayed by Ralph Archbold), Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its Crozer-Chester Medical Center branch office at One Medical Center Boulevard in Upland. The branch is now located inside the Medical Center on the third floor near the maternity department. An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is located in the outpatient pavilion. Both are accessible to the public. “Relocating the branch inside the hospital allows easier accessibility for all members. And, the branch is now open five days a week,” says John T. Powers, FMFCU Vice President of Retail Services. He adds, “In addition to the branch at the Medical Center, FMFCU has two other locations in the area—on Widener University’s campus and on Edgmont Avenue at University Technology Park.” Eugene Zegar, an FMFCU Board Member and Crozer-Keystone Health System Vice President of Human Resources and Joseph Saunders, Medical Center President helped dedicate the new branch. “We are pleased to offer our employees a full-service financial institution. Having an FMFCU branch in the Medical Center is a convenience for our employees. Because the branch is now open five days a week, employees won’t have to leave the Medical Center to conduct financial transactions,” says Zegar. Anyone who lives, works, worships or goes to school in the City of Chester is eligible for FMFCU membership. FMFCU is committed to helping members take the first step toward saving by offering a Super Saver savings account that pays a 7 percent Annual Percentage Yield (APY). FMFCU has been providing financial products and services to residents and organizations throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond since 1970. Today, the Credit Union has more than 54,000 members, over 1,000 partner organizations, 26 branches, 33+ ATMs and 24/7 access to member accounts. For more information on FMFCU products and services, or to become an FMFCU member, call 610-325-5100 or visit www.fmfcu.org. Crozer-Chester Medical Center (Crozer) is a 371-bed not-for-profit tertiary-care teaching hospital that is part of the Crozer-Keystone Health System, the largest employer and health care provider in Delaware County. The medical center admits more than 22,000 patients, treats approximately 53,000 Emergency Department patients, and delivers about 2,000 babies each year. The medical center includes the county’s only trauma and burn centers, a regional cancer center, a Level III intensive care nursery, and advanced outpatient, surgical and acute care services. For more information, visit www.crozer.org. September 25, 2008 - DELAWARE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE-DEDICATES CHESTER OFFICE IN FMFCU'S CHESTER BRANCHChester, PA - The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce (DCCC) h Various local officials were on hand including the Mayor of Chester, Crozer-Chester Medical Center executives, FMFCU management, and local businesses. Read more about the Chamber's new facility. July 25, 2008 - FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION HELPS LOCAL HOSPITAL AMBULANCE FLEET RAISE $80,000 FOR NEW EQUIPMENTBroomall, PA - Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) and Riddle Memorial Hospital recently raised $80,000 to purchase 12 LEAD Electrocardiogram (EKG) Monitors for the hospital’s fleet of 7 ambulances.
Riddle has been voted 4 years in a row, the “Best Hospital in Delaware County” by the readers of the Delaware County Daily Times. Employing over 1,900 people, this 230-bed hospital oversees annually 12,500 admissions, 85,000 outpatient visits and 34,000 emergency room visits. The Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union was voted “Best Bank in Delaware County” by the readers of Delaware County Daily Times as well. FMFCU and Riddle Memorial Hospital, two of Delaware County’s “BEST”, joined forces for something they both value deeply: Helping the community. July 23, 2008 - RIDDLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESIDENT AND CEO ELECTED TO FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORSBroomall, PA - Daniel E. Kennedy, President and CEO of Riddle Memorial Hospital recently began a three-year term on Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s (FMFCU) Board Mary O. Kennedy, FMFCU Board Chairperson says that Dan, an FMFCU member since 1985, is a welcome addition to the dedicated, professional and diversified Board of Directors, all of whom serve in a voluntary capacity. “I, and other FMFCU Board members look forward to working with Dan. He is a well-qualified candidate who will be an advocate for Credit Union members, ensuring that their financial wants and needs are satisfied,” says Kennedy. In addition to serving on the Credit Union’s Board of Directors, and being part of numerous professional organizations, Dan also is an active member in his community. He enjoys coaching youth athletics and participates as Board President of the Community Youth Soccer Association that has 3,000 participants, is Legislative Liaison for the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania with Representative Tom Killion; Senator Dominic Pileggi and U.S. Congressman Joe Sestack, participates on Neumann College’s Board of Directors Planning Committee. He is a Board Member of the Delaware Valley Healthcare Council and the Regional Policy Board of the American Hospital Association. He also is a member of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Dan and his wife Dorothy, reside in West Chester. They have two children, a daughter Courtney and a son Bryan.July 17, 2008 - FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NAMED CREDIT UNION OF THE YEAR BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONSBroomall, PA - Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) was recognized during the National Association of Federal Credit Union’s (NAFCU) 41st Annual Conference and Exhibition on July 11 in San Diego, California. Chosen Federal Credit Union of the Year from among credit unions across the nation having assets of $150 million or more, FMFCU was honored for its educational initiatives, offering members the best financial products and excellent service and giving back to the community. These attributes, in addition to a strong year of financial performance, including strong membership growth and sound financial management, contributed to FMFCU’s selection. Winning an award from NAFCU is especially noteworthy because it comes from industry peers. It’s the highest honor bestowed by NAFCU, which represents its members before the federal government and the public as the only national organization focusing exclusively on issues affecting federal credit unions. Taking all three impressive honors in less than one year marks what could be called the first “triple crown” win in Delaware County since 1937, when legendary thoroughbred racehorse, War Admiral won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont. Or, as FMFCU President/CEO John D. Unangst put it, “Winning one is good, two is great, but three is spectacular! Any company would be happy with one win, but here we won all three.” Unangst said the triple win is especially meaningful because the first represents recognition by financial industry peers, the second from consumers and the third by the business community, Winning the consumer preference award as Bank of the Year in the “Best of Delco” competition is significant as well, he says, because FMFCU beat out three giants in the banking industry: Wachovia, Citizens and Commerce. Because the Delaware County Chamber is the largest suburban Chamber in Pennsylvania, and the second only in membership size to the Philadelphia Chamber, the award presented to FMFCU also is significant, said Unangst. “All the awards validate what we do,” says Mary O. Kennedy, FMFCU Chairperson of the Board. “Our Board of Directors is very proud of each award, of Credit Union staff members and of John. He’s a tremendous leader. We have a winning combination of strong leadership and a great staff and membership.” Education and financial literacy played a large role in these recent awards. This year, FMFCU introduced the first Delaware County Excellence in Teaching award to honor outstanding, dedicated teachers. The Credit Union also annually awards the John D. Unangst scholarship to four graduating high school seniors to help further their education and partners with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit to co-sponsor Delco Hi-Q, the oldest continuous high school academic quiz competition in the nation . FMFCU’s award-winning Partners In Learning program, now in its fourth year has also reached more than 7,000 students and adults through financial literacy lessons during the past year. FMFCU has a Youth Advisory Board and employs over forty high school students in five student-operated Credit Union branches, where students gain hands on experience. FMFCU recently formed the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation, a separate charitable foundation to further support educational causes. In addition, FMFCU presented over 40 educational sessions and workshops to adults that included Internet, Fraud and Identity Theft Awareness, Estate Planning for Seniors, First-time Homebuyers and Understanding Credit. FMFCU’s commitment to the community goes beyond educational causes. The Credit Union’s employees annually contribute time, resources and funds to help various local charities. Among them are the United Way, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Operation Hope and Habitat for Humanity. FMFCU has been providing financial products and services to residents and organizations throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond since 1970. Today, the Credit Union has more than 52,000 members, over 1,000 partner organizations, 26 branches, 32 ATMs along with access to over 25,000 through a national ATM network and 24/7 access to member accounts and e-Banking. June 18, 2008 - FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DEDICATES ITS 26TH BRANCH OFFICE AND CELEBRATES ENGAGEMENT OF BEN FRANKLIN AND BETSY ROSSBroomall, PA - Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) dedica Local dignitaries attending the dedication, ribbon cutting ceremony and engagement party were Michael Brady, Incoming Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board; Blaise Caponi, Finance Director and Assistant Ridley Township Manager; Tore Fiore, Executive Director of the Brandywine Conference and Visitors Bureau; Adrienne M. Irving, Delaware County Intermediate Unit Director of Legislative and Community Services; Michael Ranck, Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County President; Domenick Savino, Drexelbrook CEO/General Manager and Ridley Township Commissioner, Sheri L. Zuppo. After the ribbon cutting and dedication, FMFCU Vice President, John T. Powers said, “Our Ridley Township branch joins FMFCU's Granite Run Mall and MacDade Boulevard branches by offering members the convenience of a third location with extended weekday hours and 7 day service.” May 9 , 2008 - VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED FOR HELPING CITY OF CHESTER RESIDENTS PREPARE 2007 TAX RETURNSBroomall, PA - Eight Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) employees, were acknowledged for participating in a successful 2008 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the City of Chester. The VITA program provides free income tax preparation to low income taxpayers. This is FMFCU’s third year being involved with the program.
During a special volunteer recognition ceremony held on Widener University’s campus, FMFCU employees along with other VITA volunteers were thanked for their time in helping to prepare and file returns for Chester residents during tax season. In addition to tax returns, volunteers also helped with economic stimulus payments. Credit Union employees who were recognized and thanked included: Tonia Covington, Upper Darby, who also served as a Site Coordinator; Gloria Mann, Linnwood; Cecily Venkatesh, Swarthmore; Quynh Nguyen, Upper Darby; Tyra Taylor, Wilmington, DE; Laverne King-Stover, Broomall; Carmen Freeman, New Castle, DE and Richard B. Elam, Sr., Lansdowne. Others recognized during the ceremony were Sara Starr and Nurel Storey, who were tax preparers at FMFCU’s Chester Branch and Sharon Fluellen-Flynn, who coordinated the site at North Chester Baptist Church. This year, VITA volunteers, all of whom are certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) prepared and filed 243 returns free of charge in two locations, the Credit Union’s Chester branch office and at North Chester Baptist Church. Volunteers prepared and filed returns between January 27 and April 12 for four days totaling 19 hours a week. “Considering the great demand of taxpayers filing for stimulus payments this year, volunteers did an outstanding job in preparing returns,” says first-year Site Coordinator and FMFCU Crozer-Chester Branch Manager, Tonia Covington. “I am pleased to report a 62% increase this year in dollars refunded to residents. Without help from the volunteer tax preparers, FMFCU Chester Branch staff and those at North Chester Baptist Church, we would not have been able to offer this valuable, helpful service to those who really need it,” says FMFCU Vice President and District Manager, John Greskiewicz. May 2 , 2008 - RECOGNIZED DURING VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK BY DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICEBroomall, PA - Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) was recently recognized by the Delaware County District Attorney’s office for their work in helping to protect Delaware County Senior Citizens against elder abuse, particularly fraud and financial exploitation.
“It’s important that our employees are educated in recognizing the different forms of elder abuse. We want them to understand and realize that senior citizens can be abused not only physically, but financially too. Each year, the Credit Union holds special training sessions for personnel that cover security and safety issues. This year, elder abuse was the special session. Employees from our 26 branch offices were educated on elder abuse, and the steps they should take if elder abuse is suspected. It’s an honor to be recognized for our efforts by the District Attorney’s office,” says Laymen R. Grant, FMFCU Internal Audit Manager.
April 9, 2008 - OPENS ITS 25TH BRANCH LOCATION IN THE BOROUGH OF WEST CHESTERWest Chester, PA - Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) recently held a gr Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) recently held a grand opening for its 25th branch location in the Borough of West Chester, making FMFCU the first Credit Union in the Borough. The new branch is located at 106 West Market Street and has Saturday hours to serve members' needs. “We’re happy to be in the Borough of West Chester. We’re looking forward to serving new and current members who reside in Chester County. Having a free-standing branch in downtown West Chester will give members the freedom and ability to conduct financial business anytime,” says John T. Powers, FMFCU Vice President of Retail Services. Attending the ribbon cutting ceremony were West Chester Mayor Richard Yoder; Glenn Fricke, Executive Director of Safe Harbor; Commissioner Kathy Cozzone; Katie Walker, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce President; Steve Grabicki, Chief of Staff for Senator Andrew Dinniman and Malcolm Johnstone, Executive Director of West Chester’s Business Improvement District. Following the dedication, FMFCU Branch Manager Marc Ernest presented Safe Harbor Executive Director, Glenn Fricke with a $200 donation that will benefit West Chester Borough’s homeless shelter. View the Daily Local front page photo.
March 26, 2008 - FMFCU HOSTS THE GREATER WEST CHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COFFEE CONNECTION FMFCU recently hosted The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection at our newest branch on Market Street.
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d Christmas parade on this fun-filled evening in West Chester Borough. FMFCU employees walked in front of the Ben Franklin and Betsy
Ross carriage and handed out giveaways and welcomed all who attended the parade.
FMFCU’s Partners In Learning program.
eld a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event at FMFCU's Chester branch office to announce the re-dedication of the DCCC's Chester office. Utilizing space donated by FMFCU, the Chamber will be able provide additional resources to the area. 
John D.Unangst, FMFCU President/CEO, who is also a member of The Riddle HealthCare Foundation Board, offered the hospital a $20,000 Challenge Grant to help purchase this new, life-saving equipment. Members of The Riddle HealthCare Foundation and Riddle Memorial Hospital Boards were able to respond to FMFCU’s challenge with an additional $60,000 to make the purchase possible. Each Philips HeartStart Mrx Monitor/Defibrillator costs between $20,000-$25,000. With this new equipment, when EMT’s are transporting cardiac emergency patients, they can begin treatment and use these EKG monitors to relay vital information to the Emergency Room and teams of physicians. This gives the hospital staff valuable time to analyze each patient’s situation while en route, saving up to 30 minutes of time. With the $80,000 FMFCU and the two Riddle boards were able to raise, the surrounding community will now be able to receive better care and lives will be saved.
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ted its 26th Branch in Ridley Township by holding a ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries. Then, the Credit Union, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and Brandywine Conference and Visitors Bureau hosted a surprise engagement party for special guests and famous patriots, Benjamin Franklin (as portrayed by Ralph Archold) and Betsy Ross (as portrayed by Linda Wilde) who recently announced their real-life wedding plans in Philadelphia. 
and opening for its 25th branch location in the Borough of West Chester, making FMFCU the first Credit Union in the Borough. The new branch is located at 106 West Market Street and has Saturday hours to serve members' needs.
