Manchester Co-operative Credit Union

NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021 7 partners for all the ways they have contributed to our success. While we have grown, and while the world around us has changed and continues to change, our phi- losophy and our commitment to our members remain unchanged. As we celebrate our anniversary milestone of 70 years of excellence, we are in- spired and hopeful for a bright fu- ture.We are innovating tomake sure we give our members the absolute best service and financial products. The opportunity to be a trusted fi- nancial partner is a privilege we take seriously. We are deeply committed to being the financial institution of choice, providing innovative and competitive products and services in a warm and friendly environment to enhance the economic and social well-being of our members. As we move forward, we will be improving lives, building communities, and fostering growth. We embrace the co-operative prin- ciple that when each does well, we all do better.We are cognisant of the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the enormity of the task facing us as a nation and as a credit union in this global village; however, we remain true to our founders’ vision and the values and principles that have guided us since our founding. Trusting in God, we look confidently to the future from the shoulders of those who have brought us here. We are positioned well for the future – a future fraught with challenges, but also ripe with opportunities that we will seize to ensure the financial success of our members and our community. As we continue the journey, may God continue to lead and direct us; may His grace and peace be with us; may He bless us all. ALEXANDER BOURNE President, Manchester Co-operative Credit Union (1977) Limited MCCU 70TH ANNIVERSARY of their families and future gen- erations for another 70 years and beyond. Since March of 2020, the credit unionhas investedover $20million to upgradeour technological infrastruc- ture and to improve our alternative meansof banking, toensure thesafety of ourmembers.Wehave redesigned our ATM vestibules at Christiana and Mandeville to ensure that they are easily accessible to members with disabilities. Each vestibule was then equipped with a state-of-the-art full-service Diebold ATM. On behalf of the board of direc- tors, management and staff, we thank the members for your con- tinued loyalty and patronage. Our commitment to being a trusted fi- nancial partner is a privilege that we take seriously. As we reflect on this special year, let’s also remember the founders and visionaries who sacri- ficed to establish this credit union to serve multiple generations. ACTIVITIES TO MARK OUR 70TH ANNIVERSARY: 1. Church service hosted by Spur Tree SDA Church. 2. Unveiling of the rebranded welcome signs in Mandeville and Christiana. 3. Unveiling of handwashing sta- tions at Garlogie Primary School. 4. Hosting of in-branch festivities, which include member giveaways, serving of packaged refreshment to members. 5. Token distribution to members. 6. Publication of our 70th anniver- sary Gleaner supplement. 7. Launch of a special anniversary product. 8. Launch of our Anniversary Scholarship and Bursary. 9. Hosting of a Long Service Awards Banquet. MICHELLE AMBERSLEY General Manager, Manchester Co-operative Credit Union (1977) Limited MESSAGES SERVING CONTINUED FROM 6 FUTURE CONTINUED FROM 5 While we have grown, and while the world around us has changed and continues to change, our philosophy and our commitment to our members remain unchanged. HISTORY T HE MANCHESTER Co- operative Credit Union (1977) Limited had its genesis in 1947 as a study group under the leadership of the late principal of the then Holmwood Practical Training Centre (now Holmwood Technical High School), Mr F.R. OUR HISTORY, MILESTONES AND ACHIEVEMENTS The Christiana branch under construction. PLEASE SEE HISTORY , 8