Greene County Democrat

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  • FOGCE Federal Credit Union dedicates board room to former manager, Willie Carpenter, Mr. Credit Union

    Shown Lot R standing before the photo and plaques honoring Mr. Willie Lee Carpenter:
    Mrs. Bobbie L. Carpenter, wife; Mr. Cheyenne Moore, friend; Ms. Kimberly Carpenter, daughter; Carol P. Zippert, FOGCE Board President.
    Mrs. Joyce Pham, FOGCE Credit Union Manager and Mr. Rodney Pham are shown unveiling the photo and plaques at the dedication of the credit union’s board room to Mr. Willie Lee Carpenter.

    The Federation of Greene County Federal Credit Union (FOGCE) dedicated its board Room to the late Mr. Willie Lee Carpenter, who served as manager and board treasurer of the credit union for over thirty years. Mr. Carpenter’s wife Bobbie J. Carpenter, his daughter Kimberly and friend Cheyenne Moore were present for the dedication held Thursday, April 21, 2022. Members of the credit union’s board, supervisory committee and credit committee, who worked very closely with Carpenter over the years, were also present.
    The signage on the wall of the Willie Lee Carpenter Board Room displays a photo of Mr.
    Carpenter; a circular plaque identifying the room as well as a photo plaque depicting the credit union’s office and a summary of Carpenter’s contributions.
    During the dedication, credit union officials extended their deepest appreciation to Willie’s family for their sacrifices relative to the long hours of service in those 30+ years he gave to the credit union.
    The dedication was followed by a reception which afforded all present more time to share
    personal stories of how Willie affected their lives and participation in the credit union.
    During Willie Carpenter’s managerial tenure, the FOGCE Federal Credit Union became a
    Million Dollar Credit Union, with current assets of $1.4+ million. He also witnessed the credit union securing its own facility, after borrowing space to operate with various local organizations during its first 20 years of operation.
    Mr. Carpenter’s remarkable service to the credit union and the community was evident during the more than thirty years he led the organization as Manager. He was active in recruiting individuals to join the credit union from his place of employment, Winchester Carton (now West Rock), as well as from the various institutions and businesses in the county, including the county government, the county school system, the county hospital and Greenetrack,. Inc.
    In the 1990’s, Mr. Carpenter was a lead organizer in developing a Youth Credit Union Project in Greene County. The young people involved were trained in operating a credit union, including forming their own board of directors, credit committee and supervisory committee. They learned the value of saving by pooling their resources together and depositing as a group in the FOGCE credit union. He accompanied the members of the youth group to various workshop trainings to enhance their understanding and appreciation of a community based credit union.
    Willie Lee Carpenter was known as the man who operated the FOGCE Federal Credit Union from his pocket. He carried membership cards with him, (and some say loan applications as well) always ready to enroll new members and serve them. In the county where he was loved so well, he was affectionately referred to as Mr. Credit Union.

  • FOGCE Credit Union holds annual Drop-By Membership Meeting

    The Federation of Greene County Employees Federal Credit Union (FOGCE Federal Credit Union), based in Eutaw, AL, held its annual membership gathering as a Drop-By Meeting, on Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Members visited the credit union’s office during that time period to sign-in and receive a gift bag with annual operational reports on the credit union, as well as various holiday treats.
    Forty-nine members participated in the Drop-By Meeting and were able to cast their ballots for board and credit committee elections. Ms. Darlene Robinson, Ms. Mollie Rowe and Mr. Rodney Pham were re-elected to the FOGCE Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and Ms. Arnelia Johnson and Mr. James Powell were re-elected to the Credit Committee.
    The members’ sign-in roster also served as the basis of selection for awarding door prizes.
    Board members scheduled individual volunteer time to meet and greet members assisting in maintaining the safe distance as members participated in the Drop-By Annual Membership Meeting.
    The credit union is obligated to hold an annual membership meeting, but the board of directors and staff recognized the responsibility of maintaining a safe environment for the credit union’s continued service to members.
    FOGCE manager, Mrs. Joyce Pham, secured various equipment on the premises as safety measures for staff and members. These include sanitation stations and plexiglass dividers in the lobby area, clerk and manager’s offices and in the boardroom. The mask requirement is also in place, and routine cleaning and sanitizing are conducted throughout the operational hours.
    The December FOGCE Board of Directors meeting followed at 4:00 p.m. at which time the board conducted its reorganization of officers. By acclamation, the body retained all its presiding officers: Carol P. Zippert as President; Darlene Robinson as Vice President; Mollie Rowe as Secretary and Jimmie Paster as Treasurer.
    The FOGCE Federal Credit Union is located at 112 Prairie Avenue, Eutaw, AL, across from the Thomas E. Gilmore Courthouse Square. Any one residing or working in Greene County can be eligible for membership.

  • FOGCE Federal Credit Union plans Drop-By Membership Meeting

    FOGCE Federal Credit Union, based in Eutaw, AL, has scheduled its annual membership meeting, as a Drop-By Meeting, for Friday, December 11, 2020, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Members are invited and encouraged to drop by the credit union’s office during that time period to sign-in and receive a gift bag with annual operational reports on the credit union, as well as various holiday treats. The members sign-in roster will also serve as the basis of selection for awarding door prizes.
    The credit union is obligated to hold an annual membership meeting, but the board of directors and staff recognize the responsibility to maintain a safe environment for the credit union’s continued service to members.
    FOGCE manager, Mrs. Joyce Pham, has secured various equipment on the premises as safety measures for staff and members. These include sanitation stations and plexiglass dividers in the lobby area, clerk and manager’s office and in the boardroom. The mask requirement is also in place, and routine cleaning and sanitizing are conducted throughout the operational hours.
    Board members have scheduled individual volunteer time to meet and greet members to assist in maintaining the safe distance as members participate in the Drop-By Annual Membership Meeting.
    The FOGCE Federal Credit Union is located at 112 Prairie Avenue, Eutaw, AL, across from the Thomas E. Gilmore Courthouse Square.