January 10, 2012 – Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union Announces New CEO
Sean Jelen has been named to succeed James Kanaley as Chief Executive Officer of Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union (TobyFCU). The decision was unanimous by the TobyFCU Board of Directors after a thorough nationwide search led by JMFA Executive Recruitment. Jelen officially assumed the role of CEO on January 3, 2012. Kanaley ends a 9 year career serving as CEO with his retirement from TobyFCU.
Jelen is a visionary veteran of the financial services industry serving most recently as the Chief Operating Officer at Palisades Federal Credit Union in Pearl River, NY. Jelen brings a notable track record in leadership, innovative product development, organizational change-management, improvement initiatives and membership growth. Jelen completed his undergraduate studies at St. Francis College as well as his graduate studies at Boston University.
Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union (TobyFCU) originated in 1954 as the Tobyhanna Army Depot Federal Credit Union to provide financial services to those affiliated with the Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, PA. In the past 57 years TobyFCU has grown to over 20,000 members and over $150 million in assets. TobyFCU is currently affiliated with over 500 businesses throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. TobyFCU also has a 3-mile radius community charter between East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg, PA. As stated in their vision TobyFCU is dedicated to building life-long relationships by providing personalized financial solutions to enrich each member's life. For more information visit www.tobyhannafcu.org or call 1-866-TOBYFCU.
September 1, 2011 – TobyFCU Video Montage for WNEP.com
Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union recently had a video created that will appear on WNEP.com's Monroe County Hometown Page.
Check it out below:
May 31, 2011 – Tobyhanna Army Depot Seeks Historic Photos, Documents
TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, PA. — Do you have historic photos or documents about the region's largest employer?
Tobyhanna Army Depot will observe two significant milestones in 2012 and 2013. In 2012, Tobyhanna will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Army's arrival, when the area was first used as an Army field artillery training site. In 2013, Tobyhanna will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the opening of Tobyhanna Signal Depot, which occurred Feb. 1, 1953.
On June 4, Tobyhanna will conduct a Scanning Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Landing. Regional residents are invited to bring photos and documents related to the Army's presence at Tobyhanna over the last century. Originals will be scanned and returned while residents wait.
Donated items will supplement the depot's historic collection and may be used in displays, publications and video productions over the next two years.
"We hope to expand our collection of historic photos and documents, and perhaps learn more about Tobyhanna's significance to the region and to our nation over the last 100 years," says Michele Yeager, who is facilitating a committee of depot employees planning the twin observances. "We are looking for photos, documents, newspaper articles and other publications that will add to our existing collection of information. We will scan the material that day and return the originals to the owners while they wait. We're excited about seeing what area residents will share with us, particularly from the 1912-1947, as well as during the planning and construction of the depot in the 1950s."
"Local residents and Tobyhanna retirees have been great sources of information over the years during previous anniversary events here, and we look forward to their support as we prepare for these major events."
For more information, call the depot's Public Affairs Office at 570 615-7308 or e-mail Yeager at michele.yeager@us.army.mil. Tobyhanna is located at Interstate 380's Exit 8 in Monroe County.
April 25, 2011 – Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union Awards Local High School Seniors
Pictured from left to right: Stephen Skierski, student member; Nina Waskevich, TobyFCU VP of Marketing and Sales; Jessica Flynn, student member. Alexandra Pipcho was unable to attend the meeting.
Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union announced the youth scholarship contest winners at their 57th Annual Meeting held on April 13, 2011. The annual competition awards three scholarships totaling $4500. To be eligible the applicant must be a high school senior, a member of the credit union, and attending a 2 or 4 year college in the upcoming semesters. A total of 17 applications were received and judged by the credit unions marketing committee. This year's winners were as follows: third place-Stephen Skierski from Lakeland High School; second place-Alexandra Pipcho from Abington Heights High School; and first place-Jessica Flynn from Wallenpaupack Area High School.
For more information on TobyFCU call 1-866-TobyFCU or go online to www.tobyhannafcu.org.
April 18, 2011 – A Day of Golf to Support the Make-A-Wish Foundation and The Fisher House
There is still time to register and/or sponsor Tobyhanna Federal Credit Unions 8th Annual Golf Tournament. The event will take place at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountaintop, PA on Monday, June 13, 2011. All monies raised will be donated to grant a child's "wish" with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and to help support everyday needs of The Fisher House. Sponsors and participating golfers are being sought to reach the overall goal and make this event a true success for all. Request your sponsorship/registration packet today by calling Nina Waskevich at 1-866-TOBYFCU ext. 109.
For more information on TobyFCU call 1-866-TobyFCU or go online to www.tobyhannafcu.org.
April 11, 2011 – Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union Makes It Possible for Old Forge Students to Attend National Trade Fair Event
Pictured left to right: Christopher Thomas, Old Forge Area High School Principal; Bradley Vender, student; Joshua Woolaver, student; Sarah Spindler, student; Nina Waskevich, TobyFCU VP of Marketing and Sales; Ryan Scimeca, student; Justus Marsico, student; Thomas (TJ) Perrone, student; Kathleen Vols, student; Randy Webb, student; Kara Nunes, student; and Diane Smith, Entrepreneurship Teacher. Student members of Ticket Wizard program absent from the photo: Nicole Rutledge and Eric Fumanti
Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union (TobyFCU) recently donated $1000.00 to the Old Forge Area High School to help fund attendance to the New York City Trade Fair in Manhattan on April 7, 2011. The program is through the Business Practices Firm, Center for Simulated Business Services at Mercer County Community College. The purpose of the program is for students to create a marketing/sales project involving real events where firms buy and sell simulated products and services. Overall the program teaches entrepreneurial skills that require intensive cooperation among the students. Students are required to create a marketing plan, business plan, and financial data to name a few.
The Old Forge students created "Ticket Wizard" as their business which involved the sale of movie, concert, and related ticket packages. The students decorated a booth at the Expo and showcased their product lines to other participating schools. All students had the opportunity to buy and sell from each other throughout the day. Nearly 1600 students were at the event. Old Forge High School was one of three schools from our area.
A portion of the funding also came from the Scranton Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the students took on the goal of raising nearly $2,000 on their own. Fundraisers included a Coffee Cart business and the sale of Candy-Cane grams during the holidays.
For more information on TobyFCU call 1-866-TobyFCU or go online to www.tobyhannafcu.org.
March 21, 2011 – Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union Supports the American Cancer Society
Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union recently coordianted a Daffodil Day at its Scranton branch office. A representative from the American Cancer Society was onsite Friday, March 18, 2011 to sell Daffodils to the members and staff.
While the Daffodil Days program involves offering daffodils every spring to donors in appreciation for their contributions, it is about more than just giving beautiful flowers — it is everyone's opportunity to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays, where cancer never steals another year from anyone's life.
For more information on TobyFCU call 1-866-TobyFCU or go online to www.tobyhannafcu.org.
March 17, 2011 – Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union Announces Promotion
Bonnie Abromavage was recently promoted to Lending Manager for the Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union. Bonnie has been employed with TobyFCU for 15 years. She previously held the title Senior MSR III.
For more information on TobyFCU call 1-866-TobyFCU or go online to www.tobyhannafcu.org.
March 17, 2011 – Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union Announces Promotion
Belinda Yandell was recently promoted to First Mortgages Loan Coordinator for the Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union. She has been employed with TobyFCU for 25 years. She previously held the title of Lending Manager. This is a new role for the Credit Union to accommodate the entry into Mortgage services which will now be completed internally at the Credit Union.
For more information on TobyFCU call 1-866-TobyFCU or go online to www.tobyhannafcu.org.
March 10, 2011 – Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union Announces Employee Promotion
Nina Waskevich was recently promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Sales for the Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union. Ms. Waskevich is currently in her 10th year at the Credit Union. She started as an intern in 2002 and has since played many roles within the organization.
For more information on TobyFCU call 1-866-TobyFCU or go online to www.tobyhannafcu.org.
March 8, 2011 – Tobyhanna FCU Goes To Washington
Picture left to right: David Dixon, VP of HR and Administration; Nina Waskevich, VP of Marketing and Sales
Staff members from Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union recently attended the 2011 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference. The conference was held in Washington, D.C. February 27 – March 3, 2011. While attending the conference staff members paid a visit to Lou Barletta, local representative, to share some important topics regarding Credit Unions.
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