BURLINGTON, VT – On Thursday, April 11, 2013 approximately 375 people joined Vermont Federal Credit Union at its 60th Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center in South Burlington. Re-elected to the Board of Directors were Joseph Finnigan and Douglas Fisher.
This was the largest membership representation in the history of Vermont Federal Credit Union Annual Meetings. Many new members as well as members who have been with the Credit Union for years turned out to participate in the democratic process that remains at the forefront of the credit union philosophy. Lively participation from much of the membership was observed. There were two positions on the Board of Directors to be elected at the Annual Meeting. Incumbent nominees included Joseph Finnigan and Douglas Fisher. There were no nominees through petition. Joseph Finnigan and Douglas Fisher were each re-elected for three year terms.
Member check-in began at 5:00 PM with light hors d’oeuvres and drinks served prior to the doors opening to the Sheraton’s Emerald Ballroom at 5:30 PM. The room was decorated in a birthday party theme to celebrate the Credit Union’s membership and 60th anniversary. A complimentary buffet was served prior to the business meeting beginning at 7:15 PM. At the end of the evening, members were celebrated with a variety of raffle prizes and floral arrangement giveaways.
Vermont Federal is a $384 million plus financial institution, with seven locations currently serving over 35,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, meaning they share ownership in the credit union and elect a voluntary board of directors. Vermont Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Chittenden, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Franklin, Washington, or Addison Counties in Vermont. Vermont Federal Credit Union is committed to providing support to the communities it serves and to make a decided difference in the lives of its members and other Vermonters. For more information about Vermont Federal Credit Union, call 802-888 252-0202, visit www.vermontfederal.org, or find us on Facebook.