ROME, N.Y.-- AmeriCU Credit Union held its annual membership meeting where President and CEO Ronald Belle and Chairman Nick Fabrizio addressed the current membership on the CU’s financial performance and successes in 2023.
The credit union said it prides itself on transparency and believes in the importance of keeping their member-owners updated on the state of their credit union, as was outlined during the meeting and in their annual report.
In July 2023, AmeriCU said it was proud to announce their largest expansion yet into 15 additional counties across the North Country, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, and Southern Tier Communities of New York State, bringing its total to 24.
“In 2023, AmeriCU remained committed to providing value to members through enhanced product and services, implementing innovative technologies, and first-class service,” the credit uion said. “The year’s highlights included a new Virtual Financial Center, renovations of the Watertown and Auburn Financial Centers, a website redesign, an expanded Interactive ATM network, and the new mobile and online mortgage application.
“AmeriCU introduced Pay A Person – a mobile application that allows their members to transfer money quickly and easily from their mobile phone, Pay A Day Early which provides early access to direct deposit paychecks including pension, social security, and all income payments, My Credit Score and Autobooks,” the CU added.
AmeriCU said it also gave back generously to the communities it serves and was voted a Best Company to work for in New York State. American Banker recognized AmeriCU as one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2023.
Meanwhile, AmeriCU’s Nominating Committee announced that incumbents George Bauer and Joseph Turczyn have been nominated to fill two open positions on the board.
“As AmeriCU looks ahead to 2024, we are eager to deepen the connections we have with our membership. We will continue to evolve our services to give back even more to our members and take care of those who have helped us get to where we are today as we expand forward,” said Belle.
During the event AmeriCU awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to local students joined by their families and recognized for their academic achievement.