Bank President Delivers Donation, Learns About Needles and Stitches
SOLON, Maine – Skowhegan Savings President and CEO John Witherspoon visited Coolidge Library in Solon on Thursday, March 11, 2010 to present a $1000 donation to the library for much-needed repairs at the facility including upgrading the furnace and painting the historic wrought-iron fence in front of the building.
To mark the occasion and thank the Bank for the donation, members of the library's weekly knitting group gave a hands-on tutorial to Witherspoon in some of the basics of the craft.
"Our libraries are so much more than book depositories - they are community gathering places where knowledge is generously shared with friends old and new. We're happy to support the Coolidge Library so that the knitting group and so many others can continue to benefit from its resources," commented Witherspoon.
The donation is part of Skowhegan Savings' charitable giving program that provides funds to organizations that focus on economic and community development and financial literacy. Awards are made quarterly; the next application deadline is March 31, 2010. More details on how to apply are available on the Bank's Web site: http://skowsavings.com/charitable_donations.php.
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Photo caption: In celebration of Skowhegan Savings' donation to the Coolidge Library in Solon, the members of the weekly knitting group invited bank president & CEO John Witherspoon take a knitting lesson at the library.
Pictured are: (back, l to r) Allyn Foss, Karen Handelsman, Sally Foster (Librarian), Sarah Davis. Sherri Vigue, Nancy Baxter, Everett Day, and Mary Lou Ridley; (front) John Witherspoon and Marlene Poulliot
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About Skowhegan Savings:
Skowhegan Savings, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual savings bank dedicated to strengthening the Maine families, businesses and communities it serves. Named as one of Maine's Best Places to Work in 2009, Skowhegan Savings' team of friendly, committed employees takes pride in delivering personalized, competitive banking services with integrity and putting the needs of their customers first. An innovative and progressive approach to banking ensures their customers enjoy a banking experience that is quick, easy and convenient. Skowhegan Savings' nine Maine branches include two locations in Skowhegan, as well as locations in Belgrade, Bingham, Dexter, Fairfield, Madison, Norridgewock, and Pittsfield. For more information, visit www.skowsavings.com or contact Customer Service at 800.303.9511.
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