For over 70 years, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union has dedicated itself to helping make New London and Windham counties better places to live and work. We offer relationships beyond banking, and this commitment often takes us beyond the walls of our Credit Union and out into the communities in which we serve.
From opening day ceremonies at your local baseball field, to festivals, charitable walks and yard cleanups; our employees regularly attend events and volunteer their time in order give back to various local organizations. We look forward to meeting our members and potential members in relaxed, informal settings.
Be sure to read the news below to see how Charter Oak is making a difference in your community!
Community News
ONLY ONE WILD WEDNESDAY LEFT!
Our Latest Wild Wednesday Gas Card Winner
Denise C. Scott Boucher with Charter Oak’s Lyndsey O’Brien!
Before summer is over, come on up to the roof of Mohegan Sun’s Riverview Garage to meet Charter Oak’s Community Involvement Team and to sign up for our gas card drawing! Our latest winner was Denise C. Scott Boucher of Bozrah!
There is only one Wild Wednesday left and Charter Oak will be there on Wednesday, September 1st handing out fun freebies and awarding a free gas card to one lucky table visitor. Plus, there will be great food, music and fireworks!
See you up on the roof before summer comes to an end!
CHARTER OAK MAKES THE MOST OF FRIDAY THE 13TH AT DODD STADIUM!
It must have been Friday the 13th! Charter Oak’s rescheduled CT Tigers Game Night scheduled on August 13th at Dodd Stadium was postponed when the team bus broke-down in Jamestown, Virginia. (GAME IS RESCHEDULED FOR SAT. AUGUST 28TH!)
Making the most of the evening, Charter Oak and the Tigers celebrated Friday the 13th by getting dressed up for the occasion. Young visitors to the Credit Union’s promotional table enjoyed free candy, while parents received hand sanitizers donning the Charter Oak logo. Young fan Matthew Hary was the Credit Union’s favorite spooky goblin that night, stopping by throughout the night to give Jackie Uhler and Kim Bartlett a scare!
Be sure to come up for Charter Oak’s new night at the CT Tigers on Saturday, August 28th! With fun giveaways like T-shirts and Frisbees, drawings for gas cards and fireworks, the night is sure to be a blast! See you at the ballpark!
Matthew Hary of Ledyard and Charter Oak’s Community Relations Coordinator
Kim Bartlett Get Spooky at the CT Tiger’s Friday the 13th Celebration!
HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR GROTON CITY DAY!
Hundreds of Groton residents gathered in Washington Park on Friday, August 6th for the 26th Annual Groton City Day festivities featuring local businesses and community organizations.
On hand distributing fun giveaways like Frisbees, flashlights, bubbles and first-aid kits, were Charter Oak’s Aili Ero and Kim Bartlett who had the chance to meet the Groton Utilities mascots who were all decked out for the occasion! Topping off the festivities was our gas card drawing, won by John Parfitt of Groton!
Charter Oak’s Aili Ero, Groton Utilities mascots and Community Relations
Coordinator Kim Bartlett pose for the cameras at Groton City Day!
John Parfitt of Groton is our latest community event gas card winner!
LOCAL CHILDREN’S EVENT A BIG WAVE
OF FUN FOR CHARTER OAK EMPLOYEES!
On Saturday, July 24th, Charter Oak employees battled the heat at New London’s Waterfront Park for the fifth annual Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails festival. Featuring strolling pirates, children’s authors, boats and sailing vessels open for exploration, as well as environmentally themed activities and professional performances for children, the day was chock full of free activities for children and families.
Employees Cathie Forier, Clint Bramlett and Kim Bartlett (Pirate Kim) manned Charter Oak’s popular treasure booth throughout the day, with hundreds of children taking a spin on our prize wheel for fun giveaways like flashlights, pencils and more!
Charter Oak’s Kim Bartlett (in pirate gear) poses with Mitchell College’s
Wave and Fish Tales event volunteers following the big tugboat kick off!
PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES AND FIGHT HOMELESSNESS!
Benefit Dance at Ocean Beach to Support the Homeless Community of New London County
Every day of the year, the Covenant Shelter of New London and the New London Homeless Hospitality Center provide hope to the homeless in our area by facilitating the attainment of housing, income and other services through the provision of emergency shelter, nourishment and case management services.
Please join Charter Oak and hundreds of other supporters as we dance to fight homelessness at the 6th Annual Homeless to Hopeful Benefit Dance! Taking place from 7-10pm on Friday, September 10th at Ocean Beach’s Port N’ Starboard, everyone is invited to enjoy an evening of great music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, raffles and a silent auction in support of these tremendous organizations.
Tickets, which will be available at the door, are $20 for adults and $10 for students or active military personnel. For more information about this annual fundraiser, visit www.homelesstohopeful.org. Put on your dancing shoes and we will see you on the dance floor!
NEW LONDON’S OFFICE OF YOUTH AFFAIRS RECEIVES $2,500 GRANT
Grant Will Support Community Service, Intergenerational and Youth Center Night-Out Programs for 8-14 Year Olds
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union recently awarded $2,500 to the Office of New London Youth Affairs to aid in the development of a New London Community Center. Funding will be used by the organization’s Youth Action Council to spearhead community service, intergenerational and Youth Center Night Out programs for elementary and middle school aged New London youth.
The need for a youth center in New London has been a long term, ongoing need pinpointed by New London’s community leaders, families and youth. Charter Oak’s Community Giving Program was happy to help New London Youth Affairs provide area children aged 8-14 with a safe, supervised, centralized location to participate in educational and social programming.
Blythe Henry and Ellen Kleckner of New London Youth Affairs
Plan to Put Their Grant Funding to Work this Summer!
For more information on New London Youth Affairs and their efforts to help area youth, please visit: www.newlondonclicks.org.
CHARTER OAK EMPLOYEES GO THE EXTRA MILE TO GET INVOLVED!
Charter Oak’s Community Involvement Team was running all over New London last weekend to lend a hand with local community events! Employees Deb Berardi and Kim Bartlett ran the 2010 Pepsi Sailfest 5k Road Race on Sunday, July 11th, which was put on by the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Charter Oak’s Community Giving Program. Also helping out that morning was Becky Gerrish, who braved the heat to help distribute race packets and shirts to participating runners!
Celebrating their finish on that hot morning, Berardi and Bartlett posed with the route poster outlining the race course! Joining them in the race and in the photo is Deb’s husband, Dean Berardi! Be sure to join Charter Oak employees for the Niantic Bay ½ Marathon & 5K on Sunday, September 26th!
Charter Oak’s Deb Berardi (Left) and her husband Dean Berardi (Right), along with Kim Bartlett, celebrate their finish by holding up the race route sign!
Archived News
Upcoming Events Sponsored by
Charter Oak:
Third Thursday Street Festivals!
- Thursday September 16th 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Downtown Willimantic (Across the street from our Willimantic Branch)
Come to downtown Willimantic every third Thursday from May to September, when thousands of people from far and wide stroll along Main Street amid a background of musical, theatrical, visual and olfactory delights.
There are clowns and bands and giant stilters to entertain you as you meander through the fest. Local and regional crafters, as well as vendors showcase the wealth of goods produced in Connecticut. Don't miss Charter Oak's table featuring fun giveaways and drawings for free gas!
Homeless to Hopeful Benefit Dance
- Friday, September 10th, 7:00pm-10:00pm
- Location: Port N’ Starboard, Ocean Beach, New London
Please join Charter Oak and hundreds of other supporters as we dance to fight homelessness at the 6th Annual Homeless to Hopeful Benefit Dance! Everyone is invited to enjoy an evening of great music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, raffles and a silent auction in support of the Covenant Shelter of New London and the New London Homeless Hospitality Center. Tickets, which will be available at the door, are $20 for adults and $10 for students or active military personnel.
Norwich Auto Show
- Sunday, September 19th 8:00am-5:00pm
- Location: Dodd Stadium
An event you don't want to miss! Featuring 600 show cars, a swap meet & vendors, as well as door prizes and go-kart racing, there is something for the whole family! Stop by Charter Oak's promotional table for a fun giveaway item!
Niantic ½ Marathon, 5K & Kids Run
- Sunday, September 26th 7:30am-3:00pm
- Location: East Lyme Rocky Neck State Park
With plenty of road races on our community calendar, there are many opportunities to get in shape! Why not participate in this scenic 5K run along the shoreline and help raise money for the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation? Promoting initiatives that enhance and enrich education as well as economic opportunities in Eastern CT, the Foundation will be joined by the Chamber's Health Care Council, which will be putting on a fitness expo with health screenings! For complete event info, visit: www.nianticbayhalfmarathon.com.
7th Annual Thompson Community Day
- Sunday, October 3rd 12:00pm-4:00pm
- Location: Riverside Park in North Grosvenordale, CT
Thompson community day celebrates the unique people, organizations and businesses in Thompson, offering all residents of the community the opportunity to become familiar with the town’s assets and local talent. The day’s activities will include fun giveaways, door prizes, demonstrations, games, face painting and more! Come down to Riverside Park for some “Unity in the Community” and to meet members of Charter Oak’s Community Involvement Team!
Free Fall Shred Day!
- Saturday, October 16th
- 9:00am-12:00pm
- Locations: Charter Oak’s Norwich, Long Hill Road & Waterford Offices
The community is invited to take advantage of free shredding services being offered at three Charter Oak Federal Credit Union locations on Saturday, October 16th. Bring a canned good in support of your local food bank and take advantage of this safe & environmentally friendly way to destroy your personal documents!
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