February 3, 2014 – Pittsfield – Greylock Federal Credit Union announced that its annual United Way support surpassed previous records, with a total of $129,355. Greylock employees raised $94,355 through raffles, Shred Day, flower sales, employee recognition night, bingo night and employee payroll pledges. Over 95% of employees donated to the 2013 campaign drive. Greylock provided corporate support for the campaign with $35,000, which included $5,000 contributed toward the 2014 Nissan Versa donated for the annual raffle through Greylock’s partnership with Johnson Ford Lincoln Mercury Nissan.
Greylock President Marilyn L. Sperling thanked co-captains Kate Gelinas, assistant vice president deposit operations manager and Jane Curtin, Great Barrington branch manager, as well as committee members: Terry Arpante, recovery specialist; Kathleen Chenail, Greylock Insurance Agency personal account manager – North Adams; Dan Dillon, relationship development officer; Eric Drayman, database administrator; Anna Flynn, assistant branch manager – Williamstown; Connie Menin, senior branch specialist; Gerry Murray, vice president, human resources; Kathy O’Neil, member service officer – Kellogg Street; Deb Prew, teller – Great Barrington; Sue Rapkowicz, loan services supervisor; Grace Vallone, assistant branch manager – Merrill Road; Deb Wagner, member services representative/receptionist – Elm St.; and Audrey Wendell, member service officer – West Street, who served as a BUW Workplace Campaign Executive during the Berkshire County campaign.
Sperling acknowledged the efforts of Greylock’s staff on behalf of Berkshire United Way. “Once again I feel great pride for the way our Greylock team stepped up with support for the Berkshire United Way with donations of time and money. The United Way plays an integral part in our community and we are always amazed at the overwhelming generosity and enthusiasm our people bring to the campaign.”
The car giveaway also marked the 14th year that Greylock Federal Credit Union and Johnson Ford Lincoln Mercury Nissan have sponsored the drawing which allows the winner to choose between a new car or cash. The winner was chosen at The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Chamber Nite event held at Greylock Federal Credit Union,150 West Street on January 15th. The winner was Sally Rice of Peru who works for Crane in Dalton. "I wasn’t even thinking of the contest," said Rice, "I was just hoping to donate to a good cause. It’s just a complete shock to me.” Tary Johnson of Johnson Ford Lincoln Mercury Nissan announced that they are thrilled to continue the tradition going forward in 2015.
