Sat. May 16:Community Shred Day at Freedom’s Swan Creek from 9AM–Noon (or until full).
Branch Closure
Please be advised that the Hunt Valley branch ATM will be unavailable from 1:00 PM on May 9th until 6:00 AM on May 11th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Visit our branch locations page to find the closest ATM to you.
Branch Closure
Please be advised that the Drive Through at the Forest Lakes Branch on Rock Spring Rd will close one hour early (5pm) on May 5th for maintenance. Please use our locations pageto find another branch or atm near you.
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Branch Closure
Please be advised that the Drive Through at the Fountain Green Branch on Churchville Rd will close one hour early (5pm) on April 29th for maintenance. Please use our locations pageto find another branch or atm near you.
Branch Closure
Please be advised that the Drive Through at the Park Avenue Branch on Emmorton Rd will close one hour early (5pm) on April 28th for maintenance. Please use our locations pageto find another branch or atm near you.
Branch Closure
Freedom’s Park Avenue Branch in Bel Air will close early at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15th for the Annual Meeting.
Branch Closure
Please be advised that the Edgewood branch location is temporarily closed, and will reopen on Monday, March 16th, under normal operating hours. Please use our locations pageto find a branch near you. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Rachel Amrhein (L) is presented a check for $1,000 from Mike MacPherson (R), Freedom President and CEO
Freedom member Rachel Amrhein’s essay on Credit Unions has earned her a $1,000 scholarship from the Maryland/DC Credit Union Foundation. Ms. Amrhein, who lives in Bel Air, is a a graduate of the John Carroll School and a junior at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Each year the Maryland/DC Credit Union Foundation awards twelve, $1,000-scholarships to eligible Credit Union members throughout Maryland and D.C. This year thirteen Freedom members entered an essay, video or photo in the competition.
2017’s essay topic was: “As a credit union member, explain why someone should choose a credit union as their primary financial institution over alternative service providers, such as for-profit banks.”
Highlights of this year’s competition —
College-bound credit union members submitted a total of 328 essays
Another 58 photo entries were received
Twelve video applications were entered
Entries were scored by 104 volunteer judges
Judges recorded over 6,300 scores
Members from 57 MD & DC-based credit unions applied
The results are in for our Youth Month guessing game! During Youth Month each branch had a large jar with coins in it. The task was to guess the total dollar amount in the jar. Only Youth Club members were eligible to enter a guess. Now the winner from each branch is cashing in — A Mason jar full of coins! — and depositing into their accounts using our new coin counting machine at the Forest Lakes Branch!
Now all Freedom members can bring their coins to be counted and cashed out or deposited for free!
Some of our Winners:
Coin Guessing Game winners, L to R, Ivy U., Taylor H. and Adrian W.
Freedom Again Hosting Bike to Work Day at Our APG South Location
Bike to Work Day at Aberdeen Proving Ground South (Edgewood Area) is May 23, 2017! We are once again hosting the event in the parking lot of our APG South branch on Hoadley Road. Join us there and get a free Freedom goody!
Dash Part of U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground’s 100th Anniversary!
Freedom’s Edgewood base is located at the U.S. Army’s Aberdeen Proving Ground Edgewood area. So it was a short drive for staff to take part in an Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) 100th Anniversary Celebration event — the Gas Mask Dash!
The U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) sponsored the Dash, which was open to the public. Participants could either run a 5k or walk 2 miles. The glorious weather on April 27 made taking part a pleasure!
Freedom was on site to provide Freedom backpacks to attendees, and to provide information and support!
Participants were also treated to a bit of gas mask history, with a display of masks over the years. Even a Navy goggle mask and a K9 mask were there for viewing.
Freedom’s 2017 Annual Meeting was April 11 at Ripken Stadium. Prior to the meeting’s start, members enjoyed music provided by the C. Milton Wright Jazz Band. A hors d’oeuvres buffet and drinks were served. In addition, several staffed “stations” situated throughout the venue provided members more information about our offerings and answered questions, particularly about electronic services. Upon entering the event, members received a ticket for door prize drawings and a card that could be marked at each of these five stations.
Proceedings
As the Annual Meeting began, members met members of our Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee. Next, those in attendance reached a quorum to approve the notes from last year’s meeting. Following the formalities, Board Chairman, Mike Kaiser, and President/CEO, Michael MacPherson, each made brief remarks. Mr. MacPherson gave an overview of Freedom’s state of affairs, he discussed our mission and plans for the future. This discussion was followed by a new video providing a general overview of the Credit Union — who we are, what our values are, and what we can do for members. The evening’s business concluded with a question-and-answer session between members and the President/CEO.
Freedom’s Web Strategist Rachel Schmidt enjoys refreshments at this year’s annual meetingLeft to right, SVP of Business Banking Robert Wehland , Business Development Specialist Patrice Ricciardi
Prizes
As a gift to all in attendance, members received a plush Freedom throw blanket. Members enjoyed replenished refreshments throughout the evening’s proceedings. To wrap up the evening, Mr. MacPherson drew random winners for each of 10 door prizes. Prizes were gift cards worth $25 apiece from a variety of local stores and restaurants. Finally, all full participation cards were collected and Mr. MacPherson drew a winner for the grand prize of $100!
New Faces
Several new attendees came out to enjoy this year’s annual meeting. We love to meet our members, and hope to see more next year! Please remember that our Annual Meetings are open to all members, and always take place in the evening. These meetings provide a great opportunity to learn about Freedom and get your questions answered while enjoying a great evening out!
Annual Meeting to be Held at Ripken Stadium on April 11
This year’s Annual Meeting of Members will be held on Tuesday, April 11 at Ripken Stadium.Hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks will be available, and attendees will receive a beautiful Freedom throw blanket!
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Location: Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM
All members are welcome to attend and are asked to RSVP online, at a Freedom branch, or by calling 800-440-4120.
Special Youth Promotions all Month, Event April 29
◊ $25 Matching deposit on new Youth Club Accounts1
Stork — For parents of infants to 2 years of age
Kirby Kangaroo — For kids age 3 to 12
CU Succeed — For teens age 13 to 17
Choices — For young adults age 18 to 25
Each club comes with special benefits, financial education, special savings and loan terms.
◊ $25 Matching deposit for new Coverdell ESA (Education Savings Account) for new or existing Youth Club members (Stork, Kirby Kangaroo, or CU Succeed).$100 Matching deposit for new IRA for new and existing “Choices” Youth Club (18-25) members!
◊ $10 Refer-a-member bonus!2
◊ New Youth Club members who join in April are entered for a chance to win a family membership for the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore! FREE admission for a family with up to four people3
Congratulations to Stacie Sloan, SVP Member Services, who has been accepted into the 2017 class of Harford Leadership Academy.
In its twenty-seventh year, the Harford Leadership Academy is a Community Development Program, co-sponsored by Harford Community College and the Harford County Chamber of Commerce. The Academy is designed to promote the development of existing and emerging leaders and to create a committed, involved, and diverse network of leaders in Harford County. More than 850 individuals have completed this outstanding program, including leaders representing the areas of business and industry, education, government and civic organizations.
Stacie joins other Freedom employees and volunteers who have also graduated from the Academy: Board members George Heidelmaier (2000), Ronnie Davis (2009), Tony Belcastro (2011), and Rick Gerety (2016);
Employees: Mike MacPherson (2000), Dawn Hamilton (2005), Patrice Ricciardi (2013), Sue Manning (2014), and Bob Wehland (2016).
