In June 2009, American Eagle Federal Credit Union donated a total of $5,350 to support and enhance the communities we serve in Hartford, Middlesex, and Tolland counties.

Saint Francis Foundation

American Eagle FCU was a Silver Sponsor of the 2009 Swing for Saint Francis Golf and Tennis Tournament. The event was held June 29, 2009, at the Tumble Book Country Club in Bloomfield and benefits outreach programs at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

Goodwin College Foundation

American Eagle FCU is pleased to be the Captain’s Circle Sponsor for Goodwin College’s Half Moon event. The Half Moon is a full-scale replica of the Dutch ship of exploration sailed by Henry Hudson for the Dutch East India Company in 1609. The ship operates a floating museum and is a platform for the educational “Voyage of Discovery” program for middle-school students who serve as crew members and learn about history, math, and science.

This program promotes education and the importance of environmental education in the Hartford area. Free public tours of Goodwin College located on one Riverside Drive in East Hartford and the Half Moon ship will take place on July 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Goodwin College was founded in 1999, having evolved from Data Institute Business School, a career training school that had operated in East Hartford, Connecticut since 1962. In 2004, the college became a nonprofit organization and received accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In 2007, enrollment had increased to over 1,400 students and the college’s nursing program had grown to become the second largest in the state of Connecticut. American Eagle’s donation will be used to provide scholarships to students attending Goodwin College.

Employee Volunteerism

Twenty different Credit Union employees volunteered a total of 126 hours during June. From January through June, 61 different employees have volunteered a total of 573 hours in the community.

Junior Achievement

Jack Girard, George Guerette, Jessica Mazzaccaro, Gladys Schmitt, and Susan Waide volunteered at the Junior Achievement 2009 Governor’s Golf Classic. The CU staff provided assistance with greeting golfers, registration, putting contest, raffle ticket sales, and the fundraising auction. The event was held at the Tumble Brook Country Club in Bloomfield. Proceeds help bring Junior Achievement programs to Connecticut classrooms.

Anita Castora, Tom Nash, and Susan Waide taught the Junior Achievement curriculum to Hartford county fifth graders at Aetna in Middletown. The students received basic lessons in economics, business, personal finance, money management, and earning a living.

East Hartford Chamber of Commerce

Anita Castora, Ramsey Baz, Rick Schneider, Mark Suski, and Susan Waide volunteered at the East Hartford Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at the Long Hill Golf Course in East Hartford.

Willowbrook School

Donna Baez, Melanie Anderson, Gerlinde Orfitelli, Melissa Orozco, Roberta Salafia, Doreen Smith, Linda Stanley, and Susan Waide volunteered at the Willowbrook School Field Day. The employes helped run outdoor games and activities for children ages 3-5. The Credit Union Mascot “Earnest the Eagle” (Doreen Smith) entertained the kids with handshakes and photos. Willowbrook School is a comprehensive Preschool where the following programs are offered: Birth to Three, Special Education, Head Start, and School Readiness.  Nearly 300 young children between the ages of 3-5 have their first school experience at Willowbrook. 

East Hartford Main Office Employees Rich Marinelli, Anita Castore, and Linda Stanley continued the read-to-children program at the Willowbrook School in East Hartford.

Juvienille Diabetes Research Foundation

Brian Kennedy volunteers each month by serving on the JDRF Corporate Committee

The Children’s Home, Cromwell

Lori Ann Mancuso-Russell volunteered at The Children’s Home Prom on June 11.