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SERVING While we have grown, and while the world
around us has changed and continues to
CONTINUED FROM 6 change, our philosophy and our commitment

of their families and future gen- to our members remain unchanged.
erations for another 70 years and
beyond.
Since March of 2020, the credit communities, and fostering growth.
union has invested over $20 million to FUTURE We embrace the co-operative prin-
upgrade our technological infrastruc- ciple that when each does well, we
ture and to improve our alternative CONTINUED FROM 5 all do better. We are cognisant of the The Christiana branch under construction.
means of banking, to ensure the safety significant impact of the COVID-19
of our members. We have redesigned partners for all the ways they have pandemic and the enormity of the OUR HISTORY,
our ATM vestibules at Christiana and contributed to our success. task facing us as a nation and as a
credit union in this global village;
Mandeville to ensure that they are While we have grown, and while however, we remain true to our MILESTONES AND
easily accessible to members with the world around us has changed
disabilities. Each vestibule was then and continues to change, our phi- founders’ vision and the values and ACHIEVEMENTS
equipped with a state-of-the-art losophy and our commitment to our principles that have guided us since
full-service Diebold ATM. members remain unchanged. As we our founding. Trusting in God, we HISTORY leadership of the late principal
On behalf of the board of direc- celebrate our anniversary milestone look confidently to the future from HE MANCHESTER Co- of the then Holmwood Practical
tors, management and staff, we of 70 years of excellence, we are in- the shoulders of those who have operative Credit Union (1977) Training Centre (now Holmwood
thank the members for your con- spired and hopeful for a bright fu- brought us here. We are positioned TLimited had its genesis in Technical High School), Mr F.R.
tinued loyalty and patronage. Our ture. We are innovating to make sure well for the future – a future fraught 1947 as a study group under the PLEASE SEE HISTORY, 8
commitment to being a trusted fi- we give our members the absolute with challenges, but also ripe with
nancial partner is a privilege that we best service and financial products. opportunities that we will seize to
take seriously. As we reflect on this The opportunity to be a trusted fi- ensure the financial success of our
special year, let’s also remember the nancial partner is a privilege we take members and our community. As
founders and visionaries who sacri- seriously. We are deeply committed we continue the journey, may God
ficed to establish this credit union to to being the financial institution of continue to lead and direct us; may
serve multiple generations. choice, providing innovative and His grace and peace be with us; may
ACTIVITIES TO MARK OUR competitive products and services He bless us all.
70TH ANNIVERSARY: in a warm and friendly environment
to enhance the economic and social ALEXANDER BOURNE
1. Church service hosted by Spur well-being of our members. President, Manchester
Tree SDA Church. As we move forward, we will Co-operative Credit Union
be improving lives, building (1977) Limited
2. Unveiling of the rebranded
welcome signs in Mandeville and
Christiana.
3. Unveiling of handwashing sta-
tions at Garlogie Primary School.
4. Hosting of in-branch festivities,
which include member giveaways,
serving of packaged refreshment
to members.
5. Token distribution to members.

6. Publication of our 70th anniver-
sary Gleaner supplement.
7. Launch of a special anniversary
product.

8. Launch of our Anniversary
Scholarship and Bursary.
9. Hosting of a Long Service Awards
Banquet.
MICHELLE AMBERSLEY
General Manager, Manchester
Co-operative Credit Union
(1977) Limited
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