NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024 5 CREDIT UNION WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURE AS WE celebrated Credit Union Week under the theme ‘One World Through Cooperative Finance’, it was important to acknowledge the power and potential each of you brought to our significant and growing movement. Credit unions of Jamaica thrived because of our commitment to Principle 6 of the Universal Co-operative Principles – cooperation among co-operatives – and you, as NexGen leaders, played a vital role in advancing that mission. Your ideas, energy, and passion kept our credit union strong and innovative. We encourage you to remain engaged, continue learning, and take advantage of opportunities to make a meaningful impact in your communities. Together, we can create a brighter future grounded in cooperation, financial literacy, and empowerment. You are the future, and we, the executives, look forward to seeing the amazing things you will accomplish. CLEON CADOGAN NeXGen Change makers President NexGen president recognises the contributions of NexGen leaders THE MANCHESTER Co-operative Credit Union (1977) Limited (MCCU) celebrated Credit Union Week from October 13-19, under the theme, ‘One World Through Co-operative Finance’. The week of activities got under way with the National Church Service which it jointly hosted with the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League at the Mandeville New Testament Church of God on Sunday, October 13. The worship service was supported by credit union members from across the island, along with other dignitaries. On Monday, October 14, MCCU’s Soup and Soap Outreach Project was then held at the Curphey Home in Newport, Manchester, in which food and toiletry items were handed over to the staff and residents of the home, they were truly grateful for the gesture. On Tuesday, October 15, the MCCU team shifted gears and visited the communities of Alligator Manchester Co-op Credit Union celebrates Credit Union Week 2024 Kerrene Grant Brown (MCCU General Manager) did the scripture reading at the National Church Service. PLEASE SEE MCCU, 7 Business Development Officer, Terry-Ann Powell-Johnson (right), poses with a member of the Christiana branch during their Member Appreciation Day.
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