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design, development, utilization, management join my colleagues to provide leadership to the
and evaluation of processes and resources for CCUA as we help to support and grow the credit HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO . . .
learning. Her unique background, which includes union system.” Canada’s credit union system is a
instructional design, resource development, vital competitor in the financial services industry. WFCU Credit Union has long been
evaluation, strategic planning and leadership CUCC represents five provincial/regional recognized as one of the leading, progressive
development, makes her ideally suited to work Centrals and one Federation, representing financial organizations in the City of Windsor
with leaders and organizations who need to 303 credit unions with more than $177.7 billion and Essex County. With nine current retail
motivate and mobilize their people to succeed in in assets and serving over 5.35 million members, locations serving Windsor and surrounding
a constantly changing environment. Dr. Forsyth outside of Quebec. For further information on communities for 75 years, WFCU began
also serves as a member of a national facilitation the local credit union visit WFCU.ca or on this in September 1940 with assets of less than
team with United Way/Centraide Canada; appointment check out: CUCentral.ca. $10,000 and now has $2.3 billion in Managed
was the Co-Chair of the 2013 “Carrousel of the Assets, and Member Service Totals of $3.2
Nations” with the Multicultural Council; is a HALL OF FAME billion. WFCU is the sixth largest credit union
member of Windsor Rotary 1918 and an Adjunct in Ontario, operating nine retail locations
Professor at the University of Windsor. With Active Care Management (ACM) has been and serving 34,600 members, including
Dr. Forsyth as Chair, the Chamber is focusing nominated for the 2015 International Travel 31,000 personal members in 16,000 households,
on three key areas this year: membership, Insurance Journal (ITIJ) Award for “Assistance 2,100 businesses and 1,500 organizations.
partnerships and engagement.“Together we can Company of the Year” (ITIG.com/awards). The WFCU (Windsor Family Credit Union)
leverage the Chamber’s unique role and value,” award ceremony takes place in Athens, Greece membership is open to anyone who lives and/
believes Dr. Forsyth. “Your Chamber has the on November 5, 2015. “We’re thrilled to be or works in Ontario. Over the past five years,
independence, perspective and strength to do recognized for providing our customers and $5.4 million has been donated back to our
the right thing. We have a vital role to play at program sponsors with exceptional service and community. Learn more at WFCU.ca.
this time of both opportunity and challenge in support,” says David Rivelis, Executive Vice Happy 40th anniversary to the Amherstburg
our community.” She adds: “Partnerships will President for ACM. “It’s a testament to the hard Freedom Museum! A celebratory party
continue to play a central role by encouraging work and dedication of our staff – our success is took place on September 19, 2015 and guests
organizations to interact, engage and forge truly a result of their commitment to customer enjoyed birthday cake, music, stories and
alliances with the Chamber of Commerce service excellence.” The ITIJ Awards recognize 40 years of museum history. Fred Johnson,
community, aligning them with our mission to innovation, achievement and quality of service, author of “Story of Gabriel Timberlake, Escaped
contribute directly to our members’ success and and are a chance for those working in this Slave: Later Named James Johnson,” was also
in turn the economic success of the region.” global marketplace to reward the partners present for a book signing. The Amherstburg
On September 15, 2015 Credit Union and providers who they feel deserve special Freedom Museum (277 King Street;
Central of Canada (CUCC) announced the recognition for their efforts over the past year. AmherstburgFreedom.org) was established
names of the credit union leaders elected to The awards, which have been distributed every in 1975, founded by Melvin (Mac) Simpson,
the Board of Directors of the Canadian Credit year since 2002, are voted for by subscribers to and built on a foundation of rich local
Union Association (CCUA). This newly elected ITIJ and are judged by an independent panel of black heritage, positive development of the black
Board, which consists of 16 directors in total experts. Founded in 1993, ACM specializes in community and the aspiration to educate and
(11 directors elected by credit unions and five the provision of worldwide medical assistance share the journey, challenges and successes with
directors appointed by regional Centrals), brings and claims management for travel insurance everyone. The Museum includes the national
together credit union leaders from every region and international health insurance programs. historic Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal
of Canada, and represents credit unions of all With offices in Windsor (3600 Rhodes Drive) Church, the Taylor Log Cabin, a 19th century
sizes. Martin J. Komsa, President and CEO of and Laval, QC, ACM ensures comprehensive home containing artifacts, which display life
WFCU Credit Union, was elected to represent coverage in popular destinations throughout of the time and the Museum Complex, which
“Peer Group 2.” “I am honoured to have been North America, Europe, and Asia, and contains rotating travelling exhibits as well as the
elected to the new CCUA Board and look forward executes cost-effective and client-centred permanent exhibit. The Amherstburg Freedom
to working through the transition of Credit solutions based on a network of global Museum preserves and shares Amherstburg’s
Union Central of Canada to the new CCUA,” relationships and a commitment to outstanding stories of the Underground Railroad and the
says Komsa. “Credit unions play a key role in the customer service. Check out their website: compassion and solidarity it took to make this
financial services marketplace. I am pleased to Active-Care.ca for more details. network possible.
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and evaluation of processes and resources for CCUA as we help to support and grow the credit HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO . . .
learning. Her unique background, which includes union system.” Canada’s credit union system is a
instructional design, resource development, vital competitor in the financial services industry. WFCU Credit Union has long been
evaluation, strategic planning and leadership CUCC represents five provincial/regional recognized as one of the leading, progressive
development, makes her ideally suited to work Centrals and one Federation, representing financial organizations in the City of Windsor
with leaders and organizations who need to 303 credit unions with more than $177.7 billion and Essex County. With nine current retail
motivate and mobilize their people to succeed in in assets and serving over 5.35 million members, locations serving Windsor and surrounding
a constantly changing environment. Dr. Forsyth outside of Quebec. For further information on communities for 75 years, WFCU began
also serves as a member of a national facilitation the local credit union visit WFCU.ca or on this in September 1940 with assets of less than
team with United Way/Centraide Canada; appointment check out: CUCentral.ca. $10,000 and now has $2.3 billion in Managed
was the Co-Chair of the 2013 “Carrousel of the Assets, and Member Service Totals of $3.2
Nations” with the Multicultural Council; is a HALL OF FAME billion. WFCU is the sixth largest credit union
member of Windsor Rotary 1918 and an Adjunct in Ontario, operating nine retail locations
Professor at the University of Windsor. With Active Care Management (ACM) has been and serving 34,600 members, including
Dr. Forsyth as Chair, the Chamber is focusing nominated for the 2015 International Travel 31,000 personal members in 16,000 households,
on three key areas this year: membership, Insurance Journal (ITIJ) Award for “Assistance 2,100 businesses and 1,500 organizations.
partnerships and engagement.“Together we can Company of the Year” (ITIG.com/awards). The WFCU (Windsor Family Credit Union)
leverage the Chamber’s unique role and value,” award ceremony takes place in Athens, Greece membership is open to anyone who lives and/
believes Dr. Forsyth. “Your Chamber has the on November 5, 2015. “We’re thrilled to be or works in Ontario. Over the past five years,
independence, perspective and strength to do recognized for providing our customers and $5.4 million has been donated back to our
the right thing. We have a vital role to play at program sponsors with exceptional service and community. Learn more at WFCU.ca.
this time of both opportunity and challenge in support,” says David Rivelis, Executive Vice Happy 40th anniversary to the Amherstburg
our community.” She adds: “Partnerships will President for ACM. “It’s a testament to the hard Freedom Museum! A celebratory party
continue to play a central role by encouraging work and dedication of our staff – our success is took place on September 19, 2015 and guests
organizations to interact, engage and forge truly a result of their commitment to customer enjoyed birthday cake, music, stories and
alliances with the Chamber of Commerce service excellence.” The ITIJ Awards recognize 40 years of museum history. Fred Johnson,
community, aligning them with our mission to innovation, achievement and quality of service, author of “Story of Gabriel Timberlake, Escaped
contribute directly to our members’ success and and are a chance for those working in this Slave: Later Named James Johnson,” was also
in turn the economic success of the region.” global marketplace to reward the partners present for a book signing. The Amherstburg
On September 15, 2015 Credit Union and providers who they feel deserve special Freedom Museum (277 King Street;
Central of Canada (CUCC) announced the recognition for their efforts over the past year. AmherstburgFreedom.org) was established
names of the credit union leaders elected to The awards, which have been distributed every in 1975, founded by Melvin (Mac) Simpson,
the Board of Directors of the Canadian Credit year since 2002, are voted for by subscribers to and built on a foundation of rich local
Union Association (CCUA). This newly elected ITIJ and are judged by an independent panel of black heritage, positive development of the black
Board, which consists of 16 directors in total experts. Founded in 1993, ACM specializes in community and the aspiration to educate and
(11 directors elected by credit unions and five the provision of worldwide medical assistance share the journey, challenges and successes with
directors appointed by regional Centrals), brings and claims management for travel insurance everyone. The Museum includes the national
together credit union leaders from every region and international health insurance programs. historic Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal
of Canada, and represents credit unions of all With offices in Windsor (3600 Rhodes Drive) Church, the Taylor Log Cabin, a 19th century
sizes. Martin J. Komsa, President and CEO of and Laval, QC, ACM ensures comprehensive home containing artifacts, which display life
WFCU Credit Union, was elected to represent coverage in popular destinations throughout of the time and the Museum Complex, which
“Peer Group 2.” “I am honoured to have been North America, Europe, and Asia, and contains rotating travelling exhibits as well as the
elected to the new CCUA Board and look forward executes cost-effective and client-centred permanent exhibit. The Amherstburg Freedom
to working through the transition of Credit solutions based on a network of global Museum preserves and shares Amherstburg’s
Union Central of Canada to the new CCUA,” relationships and a commitment to outstanding stories of the Underground Railroad and the
says Komsa. “Credit unions play a key role in the customer service. Check out their website: compassion and solidarity it took to make this
financial services marketplace. I am pleased to Active-Care.ca for more details. network possible.
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