Summer Sun and Credit Union Fun!
As another academic year has closed and students, educators, and school staff look ahead to warm days and maybe some fun in the sun, your credit union continues to be here for all your needs.
What have we been working on this spring?
Financial Literacy Program Expansion and Walter M. Bobesky Presidential Scholarship for Continuing Education
The demand for financial literacy and education has never been greater. In addition to our four local student-run branches, additional programming has been put in place for various libraries, homeschool groups, career fairs, YMCAs, education groups, school and community organizations and businesses. With this growing need also comes the search for financial assistance for further education. In addition to our annual high school senior scholarship program, SECNY is pleased to announce the inaugural Walter M. Bobesky Presidential Scholarship for Continuing Education- in honor of our recently retired President/CEO of 32 years. This scholarship will be designated for an adult learner looking to pursue further training/education and will be awarded for the first time this year. Application details are available online and submissions are accepted through July 31, 2025. FUN FACT: SECNY has awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships since 2000!
Branch ATM Upgrades
All branch ATMs have been updated with additional layers of the latest security- look for contactless card reader capability coming next year!
Community Engagement
From food drives to parades to community/chamber events to student branch celebrations, your credit union staff have been out and about representing SECNY and working to celebrate our mission to serve!
What’s happening as we spring ahead to summer?
Preparation for a New Academic Year!
SECNY is proud to support our schools, staff, educators, students and their families. Need credit union supplies, presentation, or information to help start the 2025-2026 academic year strong? Contact any branch or Jillian Kerekes, Director of Education & Online Marketing to inquire. Interested in our student-run branch program or financial literacy programming for your school? Contact Ashley Crisafulli, Financial Literacy and Account Operations Coordinator to inquire.
Contactless Credit Cards- coming later this year!
SECNY credit cardholders will soon be able pay with just a tap of your card wherever contactless cards are accepted! Existing chip-only credit cards will remain in use until expiration/reissue, or a new card is requested. Stay tuned for more details!
NEW Online Account/Loan Applications
Many of our SECNY team will take part this year in the implementation and launch of new online account and loan applications. These will benefit existing and potential members by introducing more efficient application processes including shorter app completion times (typically 3 steps!), interactive communication, mobile-friendly fields, ability to fund new accounts online, document uploads, and more. Look for these to go live in Q1 2026!
We are incredibly fortunate and proud to maintain a 54-year history of service excellence in Central New York. SECNY remains committed to Service, Education, and Community.
To our members- you are our “why”. You drive us to build best practices and create value and benefit for you, your families, and our communities. Member surveys and feedback this past year continuously stated that friendliness and knowledge of our staff were the top reasons you bank with SECNY. We truly appreciate you choosing our team and keeping your business local!
Sincerely,
Courtney Fulmer
President/Chief Executive Officer
