Summer Issue 2015

Member Highlights Just a boy and his Blue Jay

BREWER FCU WINS 2ND PLACE IN DORA MAXWELL AWARD

New Rewards Checking Program Coming Soon!

•ANNUAL YARD SALE HUGE SUCCESS •CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK AUCTION •MOVIE THEATER APPEARANCE •SUMMERS IN MAINE •AND MORE!

FUN. SUMMER. SUNSHINE

editor letter

HELLO EVERYBODY!!

Amy here, introducing you to some of our fun filled summer activities! Hard to believe it’s Septebmer and fall is almost here! Which means winters coming, yuck!!! But all is well, because we will ensure that through this crazy Maine weather, your community and financial needs will always be met!

We have some amazing new programs coming to you later this year, which many of you already take part in. It’s a little program called REWARDS!! That’s right! Once this is implemented, you will then have the opportunity to switch your checking to this Rewards Checking Program only to get money back for just simply using your debit card! That’s pretty amazing, right?

The other charities and fundraisers we put on this summer were truly rewarding and we are beyond honored to be apart of such a caring and loving county like Penobscot.

We were also beyond thrilled to win 2nd place in our asset size for the Dora Maxwell Social Responsability Award in the State of Maine!! First one ever! But as if we’d stop there! I will be heading down to the Mohegan Sun Casino on September 23 to recieve two Financial Marketing Awards in all of New England, the highest recognition for marketing you can get among banks, credit unions, mortages compaines, and other financial instituions!!! One for Overall Philantrhopy and one for Civic Involvement, for the organizing, and arranging the marketing of the Stearns vs. Schenck Alumni Game!

Not only is being a member of a credit union rewarding, but working for one is even better! It’s like they are all about making everyone’s dreams come true! I have feel truly blessed to be apart of such an encouraging and exciting team!

If you are a member of Brewer FCU, I hope you enjoy your time with us, and we encourage you to bring in more members, because we care, and we want the opportunity to prove it!

With Much Heart Felt Love: Amy Collinsworth

The Dora Maxwell Award 2015

Brewer FCU wins 2nd Place in their asset size for the State of Maine!

The Dora Maxwell Social Responsability Community Service Award is given to a credit union or chapter/multiple credit union groups for it’s social responsability projects within the community. The award is given for external activities.

We decided that the best community service project we did in 2014 was the Stearns vs. Schenck Alumni Game. During that game, we were able to raise a substantial amount of money for a small region that we can accomodate now! $1,420 was raised and to be divided between both high schools as they see fit. Not only that, we dedicated the game to a players recently deceased mother, AND created two new sports banners that currently hang in both gyms, symbolizing working together, and what can be accomplished if both towns work together.

This was our first real test run at sponsoring our own event, and with a full smile on my face, can say that it was an ultimate success...Exceeding our expectations by far. We want to show the nwer parts of our charter what it means to be a credit union, and how we are Brewer FCU differ ourselves from everyone else. We want to be apart of the community, we WANT to sponsor you, we WANT you to want to come to us, because we do more than just stash your money in a big mattress out back.

2015 Dora Maxwell Social Responsability Recognition Award Winners First Place -Casco Federal Credit Union -New Dimensions Federal Credit Union -PeoplesChoice Credit Union -Five County Credit Union Second Place -Brewer Federal Credit Uion -Central Maine Federal Credit Union Honorable Mention -Community Credit Union President/CEO Rick Kaul and Marketing Specialist Amy Collinsworth posing with Award at Holiday Inn in Portland, ME

If you would like to get the full scoop on the story, please check out our very first digital magazine: ww.issuu.com/brewerfcu/januaryissue We have many more magazines, online newsletters, and want to continue to grow our positive message for our members and our community!

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Continuing Our Community Support

Children’s Miracle Network Auction 2015

This year, on June 4th 2015, the Bangor Chapter of Credit Unions (nine total) got together as a group and helped raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network by holding an auction at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor, Maine.

During this auction, they bid on items brought in by each credit union’s members, bought raffle tickets, and worked together for a great cause.

$20,000

This year, they were able to raise more than towards the charity and will continue to do so, hoping to surpass prior years expections!!

Thank you to the Chapter President, Dave Defroscia of Brewer Federal Credit Union, for organizing and helping to create such a memorable event.

229 Dirigo Drive, Brewer, Maine

77 North Main St, Brewer, Maine

ENDING HUNGER IN MAINE CAMPAIGN

Brewer FCU’s Marketing Specialist Amy Collinsworth presents a check to Rich Romero of Brewer Area Food Pantry. We have been ecstatic here about the amount of money raised for our Ending Hunger Campaign, and how much we were able to donate to both parties! Let’s keep raising money and hope together!

Brewer FCU Staff- Rick Kaul: President/CEO, David Stanhope: Main Street Branch Manager, and Lucielle Knox, Dirigo Manager: glady present a check to CHEFS Food Pantry. Some of our staff generously donates their volunteer time every Thursday to help them each year, and we are very proud of them!

AS CORPORATE SPONSORS OF THE MAINE PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION We congratulate all the teams that represented us in the Penobscot County for the Baseball/Softball Championship Games!

In the blue corner, we have the ever mighty and fighting Stearns Minutemen, who have once again proven to the rest of the state that it doesn’t matter what size your school is, just how big your heart is!

Making history, both the boys and the girls teams advanced to the Eastern Maine Finals after hosting both home games! Both teams ventured onto states, where they played their hearts out, and came in 2nd place. Their community was beyond thrilled at their accomplishments, and hope to keep their athletic ability alive!

In the red corner, once again facing off in an epic battle over the river, the Bangor Rams Baseball team move forward after a close game with the Brewer Witches. They, too, have proven their athletic skills over the years, and will continue to fight to keep their title!

They won their 2nd Championship in a row for their high school!

Again, we congratulate and thank you, for this is why we chose to sponsor such an encouraging and exciting program in our great State!

Although we cannot sponsor individual causes, we can however, be a location to help raise money for your cause! In May, a mother and a member wrote to us asking if we could help raise money for her son’s ‘lottery’ medical trial. Connor White, a 12 year old Bangor native, was chosen among 20 children in the nation to be a part of the second phase of a ground breaking clinical trial for Autism.

That being said, Brewer FCU did what they could to help this family, for their medical bills and travel expenses (out of pocket costs) were above $17,000, an outstanding amount for anyone.

We did what we could, informing members of the cause by putting up posters and telling them at the teller line, and were able to help raise $100 in one week for this family!

The other tribute we did for them, was this picture you see above. We used one of their photos taken from a story, and converted it via photoshop, with a quote we asked Rachel, “What is it was like being a mother of an Autsitc boy.” They had no idea we were presenting this to them when they came in for the check. We placed it in a nice matted black frame, and hoped that it grace their living room, and put a smile on their faces each time they walked by.

BREWER FCU’S 2015 ANNUAL YARD SALE FOR ENDING HUNGER

Raised roughly $1,300!!

Log onto www.youngfreemaine.com and check out some of the amazing opportunities for young adults ready to take on the world and be financially secure!

New Sponsorships & Donations of 2015 -Corporate Sponsor of Maine Principals Association -Downtown Countdown -American Folk Festival -Cross Insurance Center Gala -Exiles Motorcycle Club -American Cancer Society-Bark for Life -People’s Choice Golf Scramble -Walk to Defeat ALS Gift Card -Brewer Days Sponsorship -Financial Fitness Contribution -Bangor FCU Golf Sponsor -Literacy Volunteers of Bangor -Maine Infantry Foundation -Convention Golf Hole Sponsor -SVFCU Golf Sponsor -CMN Auction Ipod Nano -Lumberjacks -NN Golf Sponsorship

Old Sponsorships/Donations 2014 -Brewer Kiwanis Gift Card -Young & Free Contribution -Hands of Hope -Red Sox Ticket/CMN Auction -Scholarship Funds -Farmers Market -Brewer Food Cupboard -CHEFS -Financial Fitness Contribution -Brewer Community Center -Annual Golf Tournament -CMN -Stearns/Schenck Alumni Game

MEMBER DAY 2015

We wanted to share with you some of the fabulous pictures we took of our members enjoying our Member Appreciation Day May 2015! Hotdogs, soda, sunshine, what more could you ask for?

LOL Caption Time FREE HOTDOGS & SODA

FREE GIVEAWAYS

CFO Erin Campbell & Keagon Kaul give a big thumbs up Dave’s hotdog cooking skills...they admitted after that it was a mistake LOL Amanda Hill engages with a member so deep in discussion.

“I prefer gingerale” said Amanda “Well I prefer Coke” says the Member In the end, they both agree to disagree LOL

Vice President Dave Defroscia looking dapper as ever!

Dave likes long walks on the beach and kittens. He has a love for fooseball and over the top dramatic movies.

But when he’s not working hard at Brewer FCU...he cooks hot dogs outside.. of Brewer FCU LOL

Member #1 “Wow I love cups, especially glass ones...outside... where they can accidently fall off, break, make a mess, and Dave would have to clean it up...”

Member #2 “DO IT!” LOL

Members watch Dave work hard to keep up with all the cooking. Much to their suprise, Dave actually can BBQ and felt sorry for doubting him all these years....

Just kidding, they sat their laughing at him with his funny little gloves and resisted the urge to throw food at him.

LOL

JUST KIDDING!!

JK, ROFL, LOL, HAHA We love to kid around and have fun here at Brewer FCU, that is why we decided to dress down all day everyday! Don’t feel pressured or unappreciated by talking to someone in a suit, we are down to Earth, casual, and love to make our members feel welcomed!

Be sure to follow us on social media, Facebook especially, for chances to win cool prizes, get the inside scoop on fun activities we are doing, and of course, to read up on latest trends and events we are/have done here at Brewer FCU with our new digital magazine!

BREWER FCU’S COLORING ACTIVITY Come on into either branch and pick up your FREE Geo-Shape page! We always encourage you to bring it back in so we can hang it in the branch!

Isabella brought hers in and took home just about 10 more!! They are for ALL ages, and can help with keeping your brain healthy and creative!

GE0 SHAPES

What could be more fun about a company premiering a hilarious commercial that doesn’t show on the average television, but on the MOVIE SCREEN!!

That’s right, Brewer FCU has signed a contract enlisting us to promote commercials through Bangor Mall Cinemas. So far, we have heard nothing but laughs from the viewers...which is the exact reaction we have been looking for! All we want is for you to know we have fun, enjoy a good laugh, and want to prove our alligence to you!

Check out the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXW1WFliNBI Or just type in “Brewer Federal Credit Union!

To view our commercial on youtube! And if you go to any movie at Bangor Mall Cinemas, you won’t see some stuffy boring bank commercial, that’s for sure!

SUPER COOL GARDNEING OR HOUSE DECOR!

A Boy and his Blue Jay

“I’m Joseph Howe. I’m a 21 year old carpenter and resident of Millinocket. I’m an avid outdoorsman and love taking advantage of what the area has to offer. Whether it be fishing or hunting. Hiking or skiing. I’ve lived here all my life and always enjoyed the different animals I got to see. But I’ve never seen a blue Jay as friendly as this one. I was in my yard one day and noticed the it didn’t spook or fly away as I carried on around my yard. In fact, as I stood on my back deck, he flew to the railing beside me, just sitting there, looking around and back and forth at me. I slowly moved my hand closer and and found that I could pet him on the head. I thought to myself, this is amazing! I walked away for a moment and grabbed a handful of bird seed and placed it on the railing. He began to eat and allowed my to continue petting him. Not a care in the world. I laid my hand in the railing

just to see, and he stepped into my Palm grasping my thumb. And stood there as I took a few photos. I then let him go and carried on with my day. The following morning I went back out to find nothing stirring about. Then as I started walking towards the steps I saw the bird fly over and land beside me. And then up onto my shoulder. I was at a loss. This behavior continued for about a week and I haven’t seen him since. What an incredible experience! It’s truly amazing what nature will do if you just sit back and let it.”

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SUMMERS IN MAINE

Breathtaking photos from local and various artists

Brewer FCU is always involved in their community!

Here are just some of the charities we cater to!

CHEFS Brewer Area Food Cupboard Maine CU Leagues’ Ending Hunger in Maine Campaign Credit Union Youth Week Financial Fitness Fairs Children’s Miracle Network City of Brewer 4th of July Fireworks Annual Yard Sale Box Tops and Label for Education Brewer Winterfest Schoool Supply Drive Special Olympics-Summer and Winter Games International Credit Union Day Member Appreciation Day Brenda Davis’ Walk to End Hunger Thanksgiving Food Drive Free the Z Turkey Drive for Chefs The Smile of a Child Christmas Program Monthly Dress Down to Help End Hunger CULAC Dress Down Don’t Tax My CU Campain Brewer Days Maine CU’s Ending Hunger Share the Bread Event at Good Shepherd Food Bank

For years, Brewer FCU has not been shy about helping out their community. We have donated generously to those who truly need the help in the towns of Dedham, Eddington, Holden, Orrington, and Clifton. This past year, we were granted charter expansion to all of Penobscot County, where took full advantage of it.

We hope to continue our support of Penobscot County and help those who need it! Our Credit Union would be nothing without the loyalty and committment of our members!

Brewer FCU also donates generous amounts to schools, charaties, commerces, events, businesses, and much more!

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Amy Collinsworth: amy@brewerfcu.org

BREWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 229 Dirigo Drive & 77 North Main St. Brewer, ME, 04412 207-989-7240