Our Steubenville and Three Springs drive thrus will be closing early on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. They will close at 5:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
WSX 25-Year Club Picnic Gets Boost
Supported by a generous contribution from First Choice America Credit Union, the Weirton Steel 25-Year Club will stage its ladies and men’s annual summer picnic on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Serbian Picnic Grounds in Weirton. The 25-Year club has been in existence for over 75 years. This year’s picnic is not only for the employees and retirees of the former Weirton Steel Corporation/Arcelor Mittal plant with 25 years of service but also for active employees at Cleveland Cliffs.
Pictured in the front row at the check presentation are from left: John R. Thayer, First Choice America Board Member, Ron Baker, 25-Year Club President; Brenda Ice, 25-Year Club; Kenneth W. Truax, First Choice America Chairman; and Scott Winwood, First Choice America President and Board Member. Pictured in the back row from left: Bill Walters, 25-Year Club; Ernie Nicholas, Jr., 25-Year Club; Dan Kelly, 25-Year Club and Edward L. Kennedy, First Choice America Board Member.
Helping the Fight Against Cancer
Helping to fight the battle against cancer, First Choice America Credit Union is a Gold Level Sponsor for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The 2024 Relay for Life of Brooke/Hancock Counties is scheduled for Saturday, June 1st at Central Park in Wellsburg from 6pm to 11pm.
Pictured are (l-r) Tammy Hornick co-chair for the Relay for Life Brooke/Hancock Counties and Scott E. Winwood, President & CEO of First Choice America Credit Union. Tammy has been involved in the Relay for Life for approximately 20 years and thanked First Choice America for their continued support and generosity over the years.
Celebrating 85 Years
Pictured are the Board of Directors of First Choice America, from left to right: Edward L. Kennedy, Vice Chairman; Scott E. Winwood, President and Board Member; John R. Thayer, Board of Director; Kenneth W. Truax, Chairman; and Robert G. Mrvos, Treasurer.
First Choice America’s 85th anniversary celebration on May 17, 2024 attracted thousands of members to our eight offices for swag bags and prizes. Each person was given a commemorative goodie bag filled with several give-away items including souvenir 85th anniversary logo key rings.
Each office awarded five $85 cash prizes to members. The Credit Union also awarded five surprise $85 prizes to members who used the Credit Union’s electronic services on May 17th. There was one grand prize winner of a $500 VISA Gift card. The grand prize winner was Michael Gooderl.
The Credit Union was founded on May 17, 1939, and by the end of that year, listed 977 members and assets of $20,000. Today, First Choice America with over 33,500 members and assets of approximately $625 million and ranks as the second largest credit union in West Virginia.
Run for the Roses
First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union once again made a significant donation in support of the 2024 Weirton Rotary Club’s Kentucky Derby fundraiser. Pictured are Scott E. Winwood, President and CEO of First Choice America and Mike Gianni, Rotary member. This year’s 150th Kentucky Derby “Run For The Roses” will be held at the Holiday Inn of Weirton on Saturday, May 4th. Doors open at 4:45pm with a derby themed dinner, a photo booth and music.
Celebrating Our 85th Anniversary
Join us on May 17th for our 85th Anniversary!
- Giveaways at All Offices
- 5 Lucky Members at Each Office Will Win $85.00
- Additionally, 5 Lucky Members Who Make Electronic Transactions Will Win $85.00
- One Lucky Winner Will Win a $500 Gift Card
Stop by and enter to win!
*One entry per person for the $500 Gift Card.
