Employees participated in the Survivors Ceremony by releasing butterflies and in the Luminary Ceremony by lighting candles in memory of and in honor of family members and friends.

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NATIONAL CREDIT UNION YOUTH WEEK

Beaver Valley Federal Credit Union participated in our first National Credit Union Youth Week which is sponsored by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). This year's theme was "Got Green? Grow it at your Credit Union".

Youth Week was held April 21-25, 2008 with office festivities on Friday, April 25th. Every Youth member making a deposit during the week was entered in a drawing to win one of four $100 US Savings Bonds.

Nationally, CUNA reported that 395 credit unions participated in the Youth Week Savings Challenge with 75,420 youth making deposits totaling $11,775,163,03. They also reported that a total of 6,583 new youth accounts were opened!

It is the goal of this program to help credit unions build strong relationships with their youth and their families. The Board of Directors and employees of BVFCU are proud to have had a role in this year's successful event.

Next year's event is scheduled for April 19-25, 2009.

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SANTA LAND

Each year, in conjunction with the Bridgewater Light-up Night, our Bridgewater Office hosts Santa Land. The office is decorated for Christmas, and children are encouraged to visit Santa in the lobby where they receive a Santa treat. Visitors may purchase a picture of their child with Santa. The proceeds benefit the Bridgewater Residential Committee.

The most recent Light-up Night was held on November 17, 2007.

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INTERNATIONAL CREDIT UNION DAY

For over 50 years, credit unions have set aside the third Thursday in October to celebrate International Credit Union Day. Each year, it gives us an opportunity to remember our proud history as we promote understanding and support for the credit union difference.

As in past years, on October 18, 2007, Beaver Valley FCU thanked its member’s for being a part of the credit union difference. Both our Beaver Falls and Bridgewater offices provided refreshments, balloons and a children’s coloring activity for those who visited us that day.

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BRIDGEWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT
7TH ANNUAL BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM

For the 5th straight year, Beaver Valley FCU has participated in the Bridgewater Police Department Bicycle Safety Program. The 7th annual program was held on Saturday, June 17, 2006. The event is held to increase the awareness and importance of children wearing bicycle helmets, and the overall safety of children.

The Bridgewater Police Department fitted children with free helmets. Booths were setup by other area businesses to promote children’s safety. As in past years, Beaver Valley Federal Credit Union donated four children’s bicycles that were given away in a special drawing.

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LIFESTEPS ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS

For several years, the staff at BVFCU participated in the Adopt a Family for Christmas program held by Lifesteps, Inc. in Brighton Township. Each year, Lifesteps asks local organizations to give gifts and non-perishable items to a local family in need. We were supplied with the gender, age and clothing size of each family member. The credit union took up a collection among the staff to purchase gifts for the family.