PORTSMOUTH, N.H.–Service Credit Union continued its support for the 12th consecutive year to the Pease Greeters program which welcomes and honors military personnel landing at the Portsmouth International Airport.
Service Credit Union donated $1,000 to the Pease Greeters at its corporate offices. Service Credit Union President/CEO David Van Rossum, AVP of Member Services Sue Westerh and Pease Air National Guard and Pease Tradeport Branch Manager Michele Saccoccia were on hand to deliver the donation to Pease Greeter Co-founder Al Weston.
Since its inception in 2005, the Pease Greeters have welcomed more than 600 flights no matter what time of the day. The nonprofit organization meets flights coming in from and going out for deployment.
“Service Credit Union has been very supportive of all of our activities,” said Weston. “They have been a continual presence with the Pease Greeters and we really appreciate their contribution year after year after year.”
The Pease Greeters program welcomes the military in three phases. First, the troops are welcomed by a line of greeters when they exit their flights. Secondly, the troops are supplied with refreshments and thirdly, the greeters conduct a parting ceremony honoring the men and women for their service. Service Credit Union donations allow the organization to provide refreshments to the troops.
“Service Credit Union is extremely proud of the role we serve to help the Pease Greeters in their noble endeavor to pay tribute to our troops,” said Van Rossum. “It is a pleasure and an honor for the credit union to give back to men and women who serve our country here and overseas.”