News from our members

Tom Brady Speaks at Motivational Seminar with Tony Robbins

 

Click here for the Tony Robbins Achieve Summit Flyer

Boston, MA – Tom Brady, five-time Super Bowl Champion Quarterback of the New England Patriots and Tony Robbins, the World’s #1 Business Strategist, will hit the stage in Boston on June 8, 2017 for the Ultimate Wealth and Success Summit.

Business and community leaders all over New England will gather at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for this daylong event to get motivation and training from Tony Robbins and Tom Brady, celebrate the Patriots Super Bowl victory, and glean success strategies from other celebrity achievers featured at the event.

This world class business event combines entertainment, education and celebration in a one day seminar packed with superstar speakers. Tom Brady and Tony Robbins will be joined live on stage with two-time Super Bowl Champion Julian Edelman, the “Profit” Marcus Lemonis, Skinnygirl founder Bethenny Frankel and several surprise guests.

“If I have something to say, I want it to be meaningful,” says Tom Brady, world-famous for his drive, determination and motivation to win. At the Ultimate Wealth and Success Summit Brady will reveal some of the top keys to his incredible success.

“This is Tom’s first public event since winning  his fifth Super Bowl and becoming the greatest quarterback in NFL history,” says Brian J. Forte, Director of the event and award-winning producer.  According to Forte, “New England’s top business leaders and professionals will attend this event because it’s a way to recharge and refocus, network and sharpen your skills. There is no question Tony Robbins can motivate an audience. He is the best in the world. When you combine that with coaching from Tom Brady, the wisdom of the Profit, Marcus Lemonis, and all the entertainment and surprises we have in store – it’s going to be the most phenomenal event we have ever produced!”

For tickets call 1-617-418-6939 or go to achievesummit.com.  Use a promo code BKW1 to receive a 10% discount.

FRAUD IS REAL, BE PREPARED

Do you suspect fraud?
Although we are making great strides to stop the majority of fraudulent activity with new payment technologies such as EMV, you may still encounter it. Should you suspect fraud, there are several steps you can take to minimize your risk and manage the situation.
When you suspect fraud

If your employees are suspicious about a card or a cardholder at any time during a transaction, tell them to call the Authorization Center and request a Code 10 authorization.
A Code 10 authorization request alerts the card issuer to suspicious activity – without alerting the customer. During a Code 10 call, your acquirer may ask for transaction details. Your call will be transferred to the card issuer’s special operator who will provide instructions on any necessary action.

When the operator picks up, train your employees to say, “I have a code 10 Authorization Request,” and then follow these steps:
1. Stay calm to avoid alarming the person who presented the card.
2. Keep the card in question in hand to address any questions.
3. Answer the operator’s questions in a normal tone, with a simple “yes” or “no.”
4. Follow the operator’s instructions.
5. For your staff’s safety, do not, under any circumstances, confront or try to apprehend the customer.

If it becomes necessary to notify the police, the operator will do so while your employee waits on the line.

Reporting fraud
Sometimes fraud happens even with strong preventive measures in place. Keep contact information for reporting fraud easily accessible, and make sure your employees know how to use it.
Contacts

If a fraudulent transaction occurs, contact the following entities for assistance:
• Your bank or payment processor
• Your legal counsel
• Your local police department or U.S. Secret Service office
Provided by ON-LINE CREDIT CARD SERVICES, INC.- Sturbridge, MA 01566 TEL: (800) 538-1556
Thank you for your business,

Sincerely,
Michael W. Young
President/Owner
(800) 538-1556

On-Line Credit Card Services and Payment Systems
54 Main Street – PO Box 795 Sturbridge, MA 01566-0795

Bring your Mother to the Devens Common Center

Bring your Mother to the Devens Common Center
For our fabulous Mother’s Day Brunch!
Sunday May 14th 2017
9AM to 2PM
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad
Vanilla Yogurt with Crunchy Granola
Assorted Baked Muffins & Danish
Omelet Station with Assorted Gourmet Stir-Ins
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs & Crispy Apple Wood Smoked Bacon & Country Sausage
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes, Toast and Bagel Station with appropriate accompaniemets
Thick-Cut French Toast with Whipped Cream & Maple Syrup
Fresh Baked Crepes with Blueberry Sauce & Strawberry Sauce
House Garden Salad
Assorted Rolls & Butter
Carved Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef with Aus Jus & Horseradish Sauce
Rice Pilaf, Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Medley
Portobello Mushroom and Cheese Stuffed Ravioli with a Balsamic Cream Sauce
Assorted Cakes, Pies & Mini Pastries
Apple, Orange, Cranberry & Tomato Juice, V8 Juice
Milk & Chocolate Milk, Coffee, Decaf & Tea
Cash Bar Available
Adults $27.95 Seniors $19.95
Kids (5-10) $14.95 Kids (4-under) FREE
Please Call to Make Your Reservations Now! (978) 772-0188
31 Andrews Parkway Devens MA 01434
& New England Baked Haddock
Tuscan Chicken
Roasted Bone-In Kentucky Brined Pork Steamship, Served with a Maple Bourbon Glaze

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Campaign Update
We have 90 supporters and 134 followers, and we have raised 45% of our goal. We have just 29 days left to reach our goal!

Don’t wait to pledge! Visit our campaign page today and make a contribution! Thanks to very generous match donors, each contribution made today will be matched by an equal amount, up to a total of $350.

Drawing for Two Season Passes to Stratton Players!
The names of all campaign followers and supporters who live within 20 miles of Fitchburg, MA will be entered into a drawing to win two season passes (next season) to the Stratton Players. We will draw a winner on Friday, May 5th at 5pm!

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Email cecilyblinkstop@gmail.com today if you would like to contribute $100 or more and become the next match donor!

 

Executive Producer

One of the most important roles on our team!

 

Are you interested in joining our team as an Executive Producer? Executive Producers are key members of the filmmaking team. By contributing at least 10% of the total budget for the film ($2,500), you will receive IMDb (Internet Movie Database) credit, many incredible invites and perks (see campaign page), and, when the feature film is made, your contribution to the short will count as an equity investment in the feature. If you would like more information about becoming an Executive Producer, please contact Jennifer Potts at cecilyblinkstop@gmail.com

Leominster Credit Union to hold Annual Fall Shred-A-Thon

 

Leominster Credit Union will hold a Shred-A-Thon at its 910 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA location on Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 9:00AM – Noon.

Members and non-members can get rid of old, sensitive documents by shredding and recycling them at the Shred-A-Thon.  All items will be shred on site by a secure shredding service, New England Security Shredders.

Members of the community can bring up to three legal size file boxes or three 13-gallon kitchen trash bags to be shred for free.  However we will be accepting donations to Habitat for Humanity during the event.  The Shred-A-Thon helps raise awareness about recycling and of course the importance of shredding personal documents to protect against identity theft.

Important documents to bring to the Shred-A-Thon include bank statements, tax returns, medical bills, credit card statements and other personal documents.

For more information contact Joanne Lattanzi, Marketing Manager 978-466-7240 or marketing@leominstercu.com

Founded in 1954, Leominster Credit Union (LCU) is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with a full range of deposit, lending and other financial services. Headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, LCU is proud to claim nearly 50,000 members and more than $600 million in assets. LCU has seven branch locations in Leominster, Worcester (2), Clinton, Holden, Sterling and North Leominster with ATM services at all branch locations. LCU also provides 24 hour banking via Mobile and Online services. Visit leominstercu.com or call 800-649-4646.

Workers Credit Union Acquires Braley Wellington Insurance Group

Workers Credit Union Acquires Braley Wellington Insurance Group 

Acquisition signals continued commitment to financial success of members

In a move designed to further enhance its role as a trusted financial advisor, Workers Credit Union announced today its acquisition and partnership with one of Central Massachusetts’ leading retail insurance agencies, the Braley Wellington Group.

“At Workers Credit Union it is our mission to improve the daily lives of our members. After an extensive search, we could not be more pleased to have found Braley Wellington, a highly reputable firm with the expertise, cultural compatibility and a shared commitment to helping our members achieve long term financial success and security,” said Doug Petersen, Workers Credit Union President and CEO.

Commenting on the acquisition, Robert Lockett, President of Workers Financial Services. LLC. said, “Over 91,000 local residents already trust Workers with the core of their financial life – savings, investing, home mortgages, car loans and other personal credit. Adding direct insurance activities will significantly enhance our ability to provide comprehensive financial solutions to our existing membership and be a powerful tool to attract new members. I look forward to welcoming the talented team from Braley Wellington into our organization.”

With assets of more than $1.5 billion, Workers Credit Union, founded in 1914, serves members from across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. A leading credit union in Massachusetts, Workers has 16 branches from Orange to Acton. Workers Financial Services is a credit union service organization with the mission of delivering services that compliment traditional credit union products.

The Braley Wellington Group is a full service insurance agency offering assistance with the insurance needs of Massachusetts residents for over 200 years. Representing over 30 reputable carriers, the agency provides a complete range of commercial and personal insurance products as well as a full time claims department, all under one umbrella. The agency operates out of four locations in Worcester, Auburn, Millbury and Leominster.

Parker Wellington, President and CEO of Braley & Wellington Insurance Agency, explains, “Our goal has always been to give our customers the peace of mind that comes with knowing someone is looking out for them. We could not be more pleased to become part of Workers Credit Union, which shares in this belief and will allow us to expand our ability to fulfill our mission.”

Both institutions will be working together over the next few months on integration activities while developing a number of delivery strategies directed toward the Credit Union’s members and the broader community. Commercial lines agents will continue to represent a blend of business types throughout Central Massachusetts, while personal lines agents will be augmented with support and referrals generated from the Workers branch and digital network. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

About Workers:

Workers Credit Union is high performing financial institution owned by its members, with 280 employees and 16 branches throughout north central and eastern Massachusetts. In 2017 Workers gave its members $3.3 Million as part of its annual GiveBack program which rewards members based on their utilization of credit union products and services. Workers is passionate about community, making financial contributions in the communities it serves and facilitating volunteerism among its staff.

 

Workers Financial Services is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) dedicated to providing trusted products and services to help people achieve financial security. One of the fastest growing CUSO’s in the country, Workers Financial Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Workers Credit Union.

 

Media Contact: Vivian H. Brooks, #774.452.4270, vivianb@ideaagency.biz

Source: Workers Credit Union

“Great Masters of Song” Program at Fitchburg Public Library

“Great Masters of Song” Program at Fitchburg Public Library

The Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main Street, will present an evening of song on Thursday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m.   Skylarkz, a duo consisting of Sarah Clay, vocalist, and Nick Kachulis, piano, will present  “Great American Masters of Song,” featuring selections from Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and more of the masters of American Popular Song.  Between songs, they will treat the audience with tales of the composers, the era they lived in, and the history behind the music.  Skylarkz is well known throughout New England for their delightful concerts.

       This free program is made possible by a grant from the Fitchburg Cultural Council, which is a part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  For more information about this and other Library programs, call 978-829-1783

“Active Shooter — Civilian Response” classes:

“Active Shooter — Civilian Response” classes:

 

Learn what to do NOW to better your chances of survival if you are caught in an active shooter event; before its too late and you are in the middle of that horrific event.

 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
WHERE: Hampton Inn & Suites
65 Prescott St,
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605

 

WHEN: Thursday, April 27, 2017
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton
99 Erdman Way
Leominster, MA 01453

 

TIME:  6:15pm – 9:00pm
COST: $49.99

 

Call A+ Firearms Training of MA now at 508-864-7473 to register for either of these classes.  REGISTRATION DEADLINE for Leominster class is this Sunday, April 23rd at 6pm, and Worcester class is Monday, April 24th at 6pm.

 

Remember, we recently had an active shooter event at the South Shore Mall in Braintree, MA.  They can happen anytime and anywhere.

 

For more details go to my Website at APlusHandguns.com and look under Active Shooter — Civilian Response.