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Leominster MA – April 14, 2017 – Nearly 200 students attended the Clinton High School CU4 Reality Financial Fair sponsored by All One Credit Union on March 30, 2017. The Financial Education Fair prepares students for the many financial decisions they will need to make once out of school. Students prepare for the event through a yearlong curriculum that introduces them to skills on responsible money management, creating a budget and making wise decisions regarding credit. The CU4 Reality Financial Fair is a three-hour exercise where students select a career with realistic salaries and then start on a “financial education” journey visiting booths attended by local businesses, volunteers and LCU employees to gain a real life understanding of living expenses.

Students visited booths where everyday life experiences and spending situations were presented. Volunteers including auto dealers, realtors, lenders, utility providers, retailers and others who helped them understand the actual expenses and how to develop a spending plan. This event brings awareness and a focus on “needs versus wants.” Students learned that they may need to change expectations. Instead of buying a car, they may need to take public transportation; or they may need share living expenses with a roommate in order to make ends meet.

This year, in addition to Clinton High School attendees, students from Lincoln-Sudbury and Concord-Carlisle Regional High Schools as well as Clinton Middle School participated in the event.

Students from Nichols College served as ‘credit counselors’ and reviewed each student’s plan. They showed them where they were over budget and recommended adjusting their choices by eliminating some of the ‘wants’ in order to have enough for the necessities.

John O’Brien, President and CEO of All One Credit Union commented, “It is very rewarding to be a part of this event at Clinton High School. This Financial Fair presents real life experiences, creates awareness of financial circumstances and assists the students in preparing for their future. We’d like to thank Ellen Welch, Business Technology teacher for all her hard work, as well as those who took time out of their busy schedules to support this event including Leanne Martin Fay, of Economic Empowerment Program Director for Financial Education from the State Treasurer’s Office, Principal Jim Hastings and Superintendent of Schools Terrance Ingano.”

Kelly Marrone and Mychelle Phillips of LCU manage the Cable and Internet Utilities Table at the CU4 Reality Fair

All One Credit Union recently announced the promotion of Ellen Coughlin, Joanne Lattanzi and Nicole Legere

At the December meeting, the Board of Directors of All One Credit Union approved the promotions of Ellen Coughlin, to AVP, HR; Joanne Lattanzi, to AVP, Marketing and Nicole Legere, to AVP, Compliance.

Ellen Coughlin promoted to AVP/HR
Ellen Coughlin was originally hired as a teller in the Worcester office. She was promoted to the loan servicing area before moving into Human Resources in April of 2004. Coughlin is responsible for policy administration, performance management programs, recruiting initiatives, compensation/salary administration and employee relations. Coughlin received a BA from Worcester State College in Spanish and a minor in Health Sciences. She went on to receive her master’s degree from Emmanuel College, with a concentration in Human Resources. She has also received her PHR, Professional Human Resources designation from the HR Certification Institute. Coughlin resides in Sterling with her husband and daughter.

Joanne Lattanzi promoted to AVP/Marketing
Joanne Lattanzi joined LCU in 2011 as Marketing Associate. She was promoted to Marketing Manager and Officer in 2013. Prior to joining LCU in 2011, Lattanzi was the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at The First National Bank of Ipswich. Lattanzi is involved with numerous committees within the LCU organization and responsible for various community events such as Shred Days. Lattanzi is currently responsible for managing media relations, event coordination, website and social media content. She is a graduate of the ABA School of Bank Marketing and Management and resides in Melrose with her husband.

Nicole Legere promoted to AVP/Compliance
Nicole Legere started at LCU as a consultant through a partnership with the Cooperative Credit Union Association in April of 2014. Legere is responsible for the compliance department. She has developed and administered a comprehensive Compliance Program. Legere earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts at Amherst in Political Science and her Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law. She has been admitted to both the Massachusetts and New York Bar. Legere resides in Clinton.

“These promotions are the result of the exceptional performance of these individuals within their respective departments,” commented John O’Brien, President and CEO. “Ellen, Joanne and Nicole display exemplary behavior and discipline in getting the job done and we are pleased that they are part of the LCU Team.”

All One Credit Union Participates in United Way of North Central Mass Meal Packing Event

Leominster, MA – A All One Credit Union team of volunteers participated in one of the largest single meal packing events for the United Way of North Central Massachusetts. The event was held at the Double Tree by Hilton in Leominster and the volunteers packaged more than 100,000 meals for 20 local food pantries.
The event was organized by United Way of North Central Massachusetts, in an effort to ensure that local families won’t go hungry, according to Phil Grzewinski, president of the local nonprofit organization that focuses on health, education and income initiatives.
Approximately 400 volunteers worked in teams of 14 to assemble, package, seal and box nutritious meals of rice and beans, macaroni and cheese and other meals.
The meals were distributed to food pantries in Athol, Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner, Devens, Pepperell, Templeton, Winchendon and Westminster.

(L-R) front: Nancy Daigle, Ann Younie, Meghan Thomas, Susan Landry,
Middle: Cindy Holder, Stephanie Hyles, Lucas Hyles,
Back: Stan Hyles

All One Credit Union (LCU), in honor of Veteran’s Day, donated a variety of household goods to Armistice Homestead in Leominster.

LCU employees donated $5 to wear jeans to work one day in October, raising enough money to purchase four laundry baskets full of new household items such as bed sheets, cooking utensils, flatware, towels, cleaning products and more. The event was organized by LCU employees; Ellen Coughlin, Ruth Pisciotta, Linda Taratuta, Fiona Szpiech and Bryon Goguen.

Cindy Correll, Development Director Veteran Homestead, commented, “No veteran should be discarded, and neither should their experience. All One Credit Union has supported Armistice Homestead in Leominster, MA with friendship and supplies. The veterans residing at Armistice Homestead maintain independence and dignity in a home-like atmosphere”.

Veteran Homestead is an independent, non-profit organization that provides housing and care to U.S. Armed Services Veterans from across the nation. Their focus is on reclamation and regeneration to transition soldiers back to civilian life, so they can reclaim their lives and revitalize their futures.

Bryon Goguen, LCU; Cindy Correll, Veteran Homestead; Ruthie Pisciotta, LCU

Front Row: Fiona Szpiech,LCU; Linda Taratuta, LCU; Ruthie Pisciotta, LCU; Bryon Goguen, LCU; Brenda Brousseau, Veteran Homestead;
Back Row: Gerardo Luciano, Veteran Homestead; Cindy Correll, Veteran Homestead Development Director; Ron Rousseau, Jim Fitzgerald Veteran Homestead