June 2017

April was National Credit Union Youth Month, and to encourage our younger Members to start (or continue) a savings habit, we created a contest. Everyone who made a deposit to a youth account during the month of April was entered to win one of five prizes.

We had a great turnout, with many of our youth Members making deposits. From among all the entries, we randomly chose our five winners. Winners of Utica Zoo passes are:
From left to right: Rocco B., Colin P., Evan D., Andrew W.

Our grand prize winner, who will go on a special Utica Zoo Animal Encounter, is Francesca D. Watch for a great picture of Francesca on her Animal Encounter next month.

Thanks to everyone who entered. Keep up those savings habits, and you’ll all be big winners as your savings grow!

For many years, the Utica Zoo has been building on their long and rewarding tradition of bringing education and entertainment to the Mohawk Valley and Central New York. Now, they are digging into even bigger plans.

Back in September of 2016, we sponsored the Zoo’s Dream Big Master Plan Unveiling Initiative, where we announced a $60,000 contribution to the Utica Zoo Sinnott Education Center, a facility dedicated to giving attendees a glimpse behind the scenes of their ambassador and education animals. These animals are usually only visible when they travel to school classrooms, fairs, and other events to help people learn about the zoo’s important conservation work, and about the natural world. The Sinnott Center will give us a chance to see these wonderful animals during their training, both before and during their time visiting people outside of the facility.

Preparation for the new center has begun, as demolition of the old structure is completed. Renovations to the new space are beginning, and First Source CEO Mike Parsons joined other community leaders in celebrating the start of work with a ceremonial “shovel-ready” event on the site.

From left to right: Utica Zoo Executive Director Andria Heath, Joan M. Sinnott, PhD, Mayor Robert M. Palmieri, Senator Joe Griffo, First Source Federal Credit Union CEO Mike Parsons

We look forward to seeing the new Sinnott Education Center take shape, along with the other exciting new initiatives at the Utica Zoo in the months and years ahead!

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