GHFCU Golf Balls Winner - Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union

INSIDE
This Issue:
• Scholarship Winners
• New Pooler Office
• Relay for Life
• New Employees
• Mbr. Appreciation Day
• Annual Mtg. Winners
• RISE Award Winner
• 2012 Golf Tourney
Family Day
at our Pooler Office
102 Park Ave.
in front of Publix on the Pooler Pkwy.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday, July 21
Come join us for a day of fun, food
and frolic for the entire family!
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IMPACT
GHFCU Golf Balls Winner
Tina Snow (left), pictured with her daughter, was the winner
of the GHFCU Bridgestone Golf Balls, one of the door prizes
given away at the Grand Opening of the Pooler office.
Georgia Heritage FCU Raises $3,000
in 2012 Relay for Life
Georgia Heritage staff and family members enjoyed the 2012 Relay for Life event held at Benedictine
Military School in Savannah. Board Chairperson Jan Griner joined the GHFCU RFL team again this
year. The group raised $3,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Barnes & Noble Nook Winner
Niyah Thomas (second from left) was the winner of the
Barnes & Noble Nook Color at the Grand Opening of the
Pooler office. Niyah is pictured with Mandy Gibson (far left),
Alison Schubert (front), Abigail Barefield, and Tori Depeyster
(far right).
GHFCU Board Congratulates 2012 Scholarship Winners
The winners of the 2012 College Scholarships were congratulated by the Board of Directors at the
May Board meeting. South Effingham High School Senior Andrew Rushing, son of William P. and
Suzanne Rushing of Guyton, won a $1,000 scholarship. Andrew will be attending Georgia Institute
of Technology to pursue a degree in bio-medical engineering. Chelsea Riddle of Savannah is the
recipient of the $1,000 scholarship for a continuing education student. A former 2010 GHFCU
scholarship recipient, Chelsea is a full-time teacher at Bethesda Academy. She is pursuing her
graduate degree in the field of communication sciences and disorders at the University of South
Carolina. Shown are (left to right, front row): “Pat,” Suzanne and Andrew Rushing, GHFCU
President/CEO Dale Taratuta, and Chelsea Riddle. Back row (left to right): GHFCU Directors Brenda
Elmgren, Jan Griner, Russell Bright, Regina Lowery and J. D. Dyches.
iPad Winner
Sancil Tabakian (left) was the iPad winner at the Grand
Opening of the Pooler office. Branch Manager Billie Dees
presented the iPad.
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Member Appreciation Day Winners
In April, Georgia Heritage held Member Appreciation Day with special gifts, food, and a door prize
drawing. Winner at the Lathrop office was David Linton, shown with CEO Dale Taratuta, receiving his
Kindle and GHFCU tote bag full of credit union giveaways (left photo). Winning the Kindle at the Pooler
office was Marian Martin, shown with Branch Manager Billie Dees (right photo).
Ribbon Cutting at Pooler Office
Launches Day of Family Fun
More than 500 people attended the Grand Opening of
Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union’s Pooler office
on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Attending the ribbon
cutting were (left to right): GHFCU Director Russell
Bright, Pooler Councilwoman Rebecca Benton, Director
Brenda Elmgren, Pooler Mayor Mike Lamb, Director
Emeritus Jerry Gill, President/CEO Dale Taratuta,
Director Regina Lowery, Board Chairwoman Jan Griner,
and Director J. D. Dyches. The Grand Opening event
included giveaways, door prizes, and a money vault
machine in the lobby. Outside, the crowds enjoyed New
Country BOB 106.9, refreshments, a moonwalk and
giant inflatable slide for the children.
Awesome Signage for
New Office in Pooler
Members and area residents continue to offer their
excitement and approval of the new Pooler office of
Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union. The large
monument sign, located on the Pooler Parkway just in
front of the Publix shopping center, blends in well with
other business signs in the area. If you haven’t stopped
by the office, please plan a trip soon. In Pooler, the credit
union is open 9:00 to 5:00 Monday through Thursday,
9:00 to 6:00 on Friday, and 9:00 to 1:00 on Saturday.
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Welcome New Staff
Laura Hendrix
Laura Hendrix is the credit union’s new
Accounting Manager. With nearly 20 years
of financial institution experience, Laura will
manage the ACH, card services, and
finance functions of the Georgia Heritage
Accounting Department.
Ruby Villa
Ruby Villa recently joined us as a Member
Service Representative and Outbound Call
Specialist. She brings more than eight
years of experience in the financial services
industry. Ruby is excited to help members
with all their lending needs!
Billie Dees is
RISE Award Recipient
Billie Dees received the RISE Award presented in April by
President/CEO Dale Taratuta. The quarterly award
recognizes employees who embrace our core values of
Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE). Branch
Manager of the new Pooler office, Billie received a
personalized certificate, a traveling plaque and $100 cash.
Victoria Bartelt
Victoria Bartelt recently joined the Georgia
Heritage team as a part-time Collections
Clerk. A recent resident to the Savannah
area, Victoria is excited to assist
our members and the credit union’s
Collections Department.
Who says you can’t teach
an old dog new tricks?
Even when it comes to motorcycle riding! This spring, Liz
Purdee noticed William H. Murphy driving his motorcycle
through the credit union’s parking lot at Lathrop with a furry
friend in tow. According to Mr. Murphy, the dog is two years
old and has been riding with him like this for about eight
months. Liz said, “I thought this was about the cutest thing
I’ve seen in a long time.” Good job, Liz!
Door Prize Winners at
2012 Annual Meeting
Independence Day
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Labor Day
Monday, September 3, 2012
Several attendees were prize winners at our
March 2012 Annual Meeting. From left to right,
Rosa Lee Sauls was the grand prize winner
taking home a Nook Color. Her husband,
Percy, won a box of GHFCU golf balls. E. D.
Flowers won $50 while Olivia Gaines also won
a box of GHFCU golf balls. Johnny Young was
the lucky winner of $100 while Norman Kirby
took home $50. Thanks to all who attended
the event.
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