Picture (L-R): Michael Ostrowski, President & CEO; Jodi Turati, Director & Scholarship Committee Chair; Elizabeth Mickens, The Springfield Renaissance School; Todd Cieplinski, Chairman; Sydney Dodds, Springfield Central High School, Hope Christian Clark, Suffield Academy; Alexandra Cieplinski, Suffield Academy; and Patrick Cowles, Minnechaug Regional High School.

In accordance with the Bylaws, Arrha Credit Union held its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 145 Industry Avenue, Springfield location. Ostrowski, welcomed everyone to the annual meeting and provided an update that included staff appreciation, positive financial performance, personalized member service, and high performance of the staff.  The staff was applauded for their superior member service and sharing the latest technology with members to support their busy lives. 

Chairman, Todd Cieplinski, thanked everyone for attending and noted a successful year. He recognized staff and Directors for their hard work and dedication. Jodi Turati, Director, recognized five $1,000, 2023 Anthony J. Serafino Scholarships, awarded to worthy students based on scholastic merit and civic achievement. Criteria used to evaluate the applicants were scholastic achievement, must be a senior high school student, must be a member or student whose parent is a member; outside activities, community endeavors, and intention to attend a two-year or four-year degree granting college or university. In addition to the scholarships, each student was given $100 to open an account with a debit card to jump start their financial future on a positive note.

The meeting ended with accolades for its members and their trust in us and staff.