Milwaukie, Ore. With the help of its generous members, Clackamas Federal Credit Union (Clackamas) has donated $10,000 for the third year in a row to local nonprofit Mt. Hood Search and Rescue Council (MHSARC). These funds will go toward the purchase of new equipment for use during search and rescue operations.
Specifically, the donated funds will be allocated toward the purchase of a specialized gas monitor that will be used to check fumaroles,�naturally occurring volcanic vents, for noxious gases that have the potential to cause serious illness or even death. The monitor will allow responders to more easily determine when the aid of HAZMAT is needed, helping to ensure the safety of teams conducting cave rescues on Mt. Hood. Additionally, the money will be used to obtain new lighting for a mission shelter, along with some much-needed equipment for the K-9 team at Mt. Wave Emergency Communications Inc., an Oregon nonprofit that provides radio communication and backup medical support to search and rescue teams.
"Because of Clackamas Federal Credit Unions incredible support over the years, we have been able to purchase equipment that we have only dreamed of. The support of Clackamas Federal Credit Union has been invaluable to the search and rescue community," said Sherri Magdlen, Director of Development at MHSARC. An integral part of the Clackamas community, MHSARC works to save lives and to improve search and rescue programs through review of past missions, planning of future missions, coordination of communication, planning, education, and cooperation.
"Clackamas Federal Credit Union is very thankful to our members, who made this donation possible. And we are honored to partner with such a vital group of volunteers in our local community, who are dedicated to serving the people of Clackamas County," said Mary Greco, CEO�of Clackamas Federal Credit Union.
About Clackamas Federal Credit Union
Clackamas Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, financial cooperative open to membership for people who live, work, worship, or attend school in Clackamas County, Ore. Branches in Oregon City, Milwaukie, Canby, Molalla, Sandy, and West Linn have been helping members achieve their financial goals since 1957.
100 percent not-for-profit and 100 percent member-owned, Clackamass mission is to help members succeed, working tirelessly to provide personal service and unique savings that cant be found at national banks. Careful administration of member funds have kept CFCU well capitalized, assuring the safety of members deposits and continuing CFCUs member-focused programs like free checking. To learn more, please visit
www.clackamasfcu.org.
Attached Photo: MHSARC President Dave Proudy , CFCU Director Hugh Kalani, CFCU Secretary Charles Fick III, CFCU President/CEO Mary Greco, CFCU Vice-Chairman Dana Lord, CFCU Director Barry Rotrock, CFCU Chairman Keith Galitz, , CFCU Director Gordon Huiras, CFCU Board Treasurer Geoff Horton, MHSARC Director of Development Sherri Magdlen
Milwaukie, Ore. With the help of its generous members, Clackamas Federal Credit Union (Clackamas) has donated $10,000 for the third year in a row to local nonprofit Mt. Hood Search and Rescue Council (MHSARC). These funds will go toward the purchase of new equipment for use during search and rescue operations.
Specifically, the donated funds will be allocated toward the purchase of a specialized gas monitor that will be used to check fumaroles,�naturally occurring volcanic vents, for noxious gases that have the potential to cause serious illness or even death. The monitor will allow responders to more easily determine when the aid of HAZMAT is needed, helping to ensure the safety of teams conducting cave rescues on Mt. Hood. Additionally, the money will be used to obtain new lighting for a mission shelter, along with some much-needed equipment for the K-9 team at Mt. Wave Emergency Communications Inc., an Oregon nonprofit that provides radio communication and backup medical support to search and rescue teams.
"Because of Clackamas Federal Credit Unions incredible support over the years, we have been able to purchase equipment that we have only dreamed of. The support of Clackamas Federal Credit Union has been invaluable to the search and rescue community," said Sherri Magdlen, Director of Development at MHSARC. An integral part of the Clackamas community, MHSARC works to save lives and to improve search and rescue programs through review of past missions, planning of future missions, coordination of communication, planning, education, and cooperation.
"Clackamas Federal Credit Union is very thankful to our members, who made this donation possible. And we are honored to partner with such a vital group of volunteers in our local community, who are dedicated to serving the people of Clackamas County," said Mary Greco, CEO�of Clackamas Federal Credit Union.
About Clackamas Federal Credit Union
Clackamas Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, financial cooperative open to membership for people who live, work, worship, or attend school in Clackamas County, Ore. Branches in Oregon City, Milwaukie, Canby, Molalla, Sandy, and West Linn have been helping members achieve their financial goals since 1957.
100 percent not-for-profit and 100 percent member-owned, Clackamass mission is to help members succeed, working tirelessly to provide personal service and unique savings that cant be found at national banks. Careful administration of member funds have kept CFCU well capitalized, assuring the safety of members deposits and continuing CFCUs member-focused programs like free checking. To learn more, please visit www.clackamasfcu.org.
Attached Photo: MHSARC President Dave Proudy , CFCU Director Hugh Kalani, CFCU Secretary Charles Fick III, CFCU President/CEO Mary Greco, CFCU Vice-Chairman Dana Lord, CFCU Director Barry Rotrock, CFCU Chairman Keith Galitz, , CFCU Director Gordon Huiras, CFCU Board Treasurer Geoff Horton, MHSARC Director of Development Sherri Magdlen