WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MHV!
New Insurance Regulations
As of 8/2/10, NY State legislation passed increasing the minimum amount of assessed auto collision property damage for which insurance carriers can implement a surcharge (rate increase) rose from $1,000 to $2,000. This legislation now protects consumers from vehicle insurance rate increases due to minor auto accidents where the total damage is assessed to be under $2,000. Insurance companies have 120 days to comply with the new legislation. Mid-Hudson Valley Insurance Representatives along with other independent agents have been promoting and supporting this legislation for consumers and are pleased that it has finally been passed.
MHV is Horsin’ Around Saugerties
Our entry into the 2010 Hors'n Around Saugerties Summer Celebration was installed near the branch in the village of Saugerties over the July 4th weekend and will remain there until early September. Next time you’re driving through keep an eye out for the “The Mid-Hudson Valley Jewel.”
"Hors’n Around Saugerties” is a summer-long public art project located on the sidewalks in and around the Village of Saugerties, showcasing the work of local artists and raising money for deserving community organizations. As with tradition of the Hors’n Around Celebration the horse along with all other entries will be auctioned off on September 11th at the “Unbridled Fun” Gala and Auction to benefit local organizations.
The AMAZING Fun Fair at MHV, featuring Bob & Sheri!
The Kick off to the summer season with MHV was Saturday, June 12th from 9:30am-12:30pm at the Credit Union Center on 1099 Morton Blvd in Kingston.
We had:
- Bob and Sheri from 98.5 THE CAT. The morning radio sensations signed autographs from 9:30 to 11:30am. The first 100 received a collectors edition Bob and Sheri Totebag!
- The Catskill Animal Sanctuary had fun games for the entire family and information on how you could volunteer!
- The Ulster Police Department offered free Operation Child kits to help keep your kids safe!
- A Jungle Bounce House for the kids was so much fun!
- Prizes, Games and Refreshments too!
Photo's to come!
MHV’s 2010 Relay for Life Recap
MHV Employees Lead the Relay
MHV recently celebrated the end of their most successful Kingston Relay for Life Campaign to date. Our employees and members help to raise over $25,000 making us the top corporate donator for 2010! We also won Best Tent at the Kingston Relay for their “Hotel Hope” and “Zen Lounge” themes.
“This year, by far, is the most successful relay in our long history,” stated Bill Spearman, CEO. “I think you can see how important our devoted and caring employees are to our local American Cancer Society Chapter. I couldn’t be prouder of the effort that was made and this truly proves that MHV has heart.”
One of three Grand Marshall’s for this year’s Kingston Relay for Life was MHV employee Bob Gorman, who recently battled cancer and found a new appreciation for life. Bob proudly walked the Survivor Lap with Grand Marshall’s Kayla Simon and Carol Montgomery at the Opening Ceremony to fellow employees cheering them on at Dietz Stadium.
From left to right: Carol Montgomery, Kayla Simon, Bob Gorman of MHV
MHV Awards Scholarships to Local Students
MHV awarded ten scholarships to local Hudson Valley area high school seniors to help finance their college education through the 2010 Credit Union Association of New York (CUANY) scholarship competition. The students competed against more than 1,500 credit union members from across New York State. CUANY chose the winners based on their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements in addition to an essay on the shared credit union philosophy, “People Helping People.”
From left to right: Kelley Huang of Hurley; Bill Spearman, CEO
Kelley Huang, of Hurley, was selected as a top ranking statewide winner and received an additional scholarship from the Credit Union Association of New York. Bill Spearman, CEO of MHV presented Kelley with her scholarship awards on May 17th.
The local high school seniors who received MHV Scholarships were: Alex Blackman of Fishkill; Amy Buono of Port Ewen; Kevin Michael Kurtz and Shannon Weeks of Lake Katrine; Kyle Landell of Kingston; Esther Lin of Livingston; Rejoice E. Scherry of Stone Ridge; Matthew Singer of Shokan; and Megan E. Williamson of Germantown.
Business Plan Developed for MHV Takes First Place at SUNY New Paltz 2010 Business Plan Contest
On May 5th, the School of Business at SUNY New Paltz held their annual Business Plan Competition. The team (shown below) won first place for their MHV business plan to offer packages to enhance the financial wellness of college students. The team was presented with an award of $2,400 and a certificate for their achievements. Join MHV in congratulating the SUNY New Paltz Business School team!
From left to right: Robert Michaud, SVP/CMO at MHV; Gary Anderson, Chairman of the Board of Directors at MHV; Todd Hunt; Nettie Frohnhoefer; Saleem Khan; Kristin Hennessy; and William Spearman, President & C.E.O. of MHV.
