First Choice America’s “People Helping People” scholarship applications are now available at all eight Credit Union offices, but also by clicking on the following link: “People Helping People” Scholarship Application. The scholarships are for $1,000 each. Applications must be turned in by February 29, 2024. Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, high school graduate, or equivalent and do not have to be a first year student. Applicants may attend any accredited college, university, or trade school. The applicant must be a member of First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union. Complete guidelines accompany the application.
Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness
As we have done for the past nine years, our offices will be donned in pink decor in the month of October. During this time we will be selling ribbons/logos to raise money for Breast Cancer charities. Our staff will also be donating money to dress down during select days in October.
First Choice America cares about the communities we serve. We are proud to announce that over the past nine years we have raised over $50,000 to assist worthy charities in the battle against breast cancer.
Memorial Golf Tournament Set
First Choice America Credit Union made a generous contribution to the Ron “Fritz” Williams Golf Scramble to take place at Mountaineer’s Woodview Golf Course on Saturday, August 19th. The outing pays tribute to the late All-America basketball player at Weir High School and West Virginia University who was a No. 1 draft pick in the NBA.
All proceeds from the tournament benefit The Fritz Williams Scholarship Fund.
Pictured are (l-r): William Zimmerman, Youth Leader and Golf Committee Member; Holly Zimmerman, Golf Committee Secretary; Keith Howard, Grandfather of Scholarship Recipient; Elijah Anderson, Scholarship Recipient; William Currenton, Golf Committee Chairman; Scott E. Winwood, First Choice America CEO and Board Member; Damarr Turner, Scholarship Recipient; Janai Turner, Sister of Scholarship Recipient; and Marcus Turner, Father of Scholarship Recipient.
Touch a Truck Event Sponsor
Supported by a generous donation from First Choice America, Weirton Rotary’s Touch a Truck event will be held Saturday, July 29th at 10am to Noon at Starvaggi Park in Weirton. Along with the variety of trucks for children to see and touch, there will be free admission to Starvaggi pool for anyone under 10.
Pictured at the check presentation are (l-r) Scott E. Winwood, President & CEO of First Choice America Credit Union and Courtney Petrovich, Rotarian.
WSX 25 Year Club Picnic
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 15, 2023 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 defunct Weirton Steel Corporation/Arcelor Mittal plant with 25 years of service but also for active employees at Cleveland Cliffs.
Pictured in the front row representing the Weirton Steel 25-Year are from left: Bill Walters, Brenda Ice, Ron Baker, Perry Duckworth, and Dan Kelly. Pictured in the back row representing First Choice America are Board Members from left: Robert G. Mrvos, Scott E. Winwood, John R. Thayer, Edward L. Kennedy, and Kenneth W. Truax.
Relay For Life
Helping to fight the battle against cancer, First Choice America Credit Union renewed its Silver Sponsorship for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The 2023 Relay for Life of Brooke/Hancock Counties is scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd at Central Park in Wellsburg from 6pm to 10pm.
Pictured are (l-r) April Kimble, volunteer for the Relay for Life Brooke/Hancock Counties and Scott E. Winwood, President & CEO of First Choice America Credit Union. April has been involved in the Relay for Life for approximately 17 years and thanked First Choice America for their continued support and generosity over the years.
