President & CEO Brian Hughes, Simonne Hamman, Norby Hamman, Chairman of the Board of Directors Dana R. Flanders (L-R)Holy Rosary Credit Union (HRCU) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary at its 2011 Annual Meeting at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish Center.
HRCU commemorated the milestone with a look back at its rich history while also highlighting a strong 2011 campaign that saw tremendous growth and record levels in assets, deposits and loans. Over 175 attendees flocked to the event, marking the largest crowd at an annual meeting in the credit union’s history.
“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate our 50th anniversary and honor our founders than to do so in record numbers,” said President and CEO of HRCU, Brian Hughes. “2011 was a milestone year for HRCU and it is evident that even in these trying times, we will continue to thrive because of the values and commitment to service that this credit union was founded on.”
The event was highlighted by the commemoration of HRCU’s founders and families, as awards were individually presented for their role in the establishment of the credit union by Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dana R. Flanders and Hughes. HRCU founders, Bob Chasse and Gerry Gravel of Rochester, were both present at the meeting and were each honored for their services. Also in attendance at the event was Ron Burton, New Hampshire Commissioner of Banks, congratulating HRCU on its 50th anniversary.
Accepting awards on behalf of the remaining founders were; Simonne Hamman and her son Norby of Rochester for her husband Rodolphe, Michael Paradis of Sanbornville for his father Lucien, Gloria Roy of Rochester for her husband J. Paul Roy, Jean Gill of Somersworth for his uncle Monsignor Gilles Simard, and Doris St. Pierre for her aunt Angeline St. Pierre.
Also honored at the meeting were those sharing in the production of “Comme d’ Or,” a book that highlights the history of the credit union, the credit union movement and the Franco-American culture in Rochester. Michael Behrendt, Rochester’s City Planner and author of the book along with Lucien Gagne and Donna Claveau were all recipients of plaques for their work on the project. “Comme d’ Or” is available for purchase at any branch and on Amazon.com and 100 percent of the book’s proceeds will be donated to local charities and awarded later this year.
Additionally, board members re-elected to three-year terms were James Brock, Nancy Gilbert and Kathleen Simoneau. Members re-elected to three-year terms with the Supervisory Committee were Daniel Connelly, Don Doyon and Connie Hamann. Supervisory Committee member, Rachel Gilman, was elected to a two-year term to fill Kathleen Simoneau’s unexpired term. The event also featured a book signing by Behrendt and marked the release of HRCU’s annual report, which featured highlights of 2011, a timeline of the credit union’s history and financial condition, as well as a personal message from President and CEO Brian Hughes.
For more information, contact Anthony DeAngelis at (603) 332-6840, ext. 2227.
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