PORTSMOUTH, NH. (June 23, 2016) --- To promote the second annual Seacoast Salutes event, the #ShowYourSalute social media campaign once again encourages support of the military by saluting in front of the backdrop banners at local Service Credit Union branches and Redhook Brewery.
While saluting in front of the #ShowYourSalute banner, members of the community can take photos including selfies.� Then they can post the photos to the Seacoast Salutes social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use the hashtag #ShowYourSalute.
Service Credit Union branches participating in the #ShowYourSalute campaign are Portsmouth, Pease International Tradeport, Somersworth, Hampton and Rochester branches. Branch staff members have shown their support by posting selfies to the Seacoast Salutes Facebook page.
Seacoast Salutes is a military appreciation day on Sunday, July 24
th from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Redhook Brewery, to recognize and honor the brave men and women defending our freedom and our great country. Lead sponsors at the General Stark level are Service Credit Union, Redhook Brewery and Chill Catering.
"We look forward to inviting the community to celebrate with those who are actively serving or are veterans at this event," said Seacoast Salutes Committee Member Retired Brigadier General Carolyn J. Protzmann said. "We"ve received generous donations from the sponsors so our military can enjoy a great day with their families and neighbors."
Like last year, the event is expected to be the largest appreciation event for military personnel and their families in New England. The all-day festival, on the grounds of Redhook Brewery, will serve as a fundraiser for the New Hampshire Air National Guard"s Chaplain Emergency Relief Fund.
"We are proud to be a sponsor of Seacoast Salutes at Pease, where Service Credit Union first began in 1957," said David Van Rossum, President/CEO of Service Credit Union. "We realize the sacrifices the military makes to protect our freedom. Service Credit Union is pleased to be part of this outstanding event in support of those who serve."
Emceed by Greg Kretschmar from WHEB"s Greg and the Morning Buzz, this second annual event will feature live musical performances by various Seacoast bands and children"s activities including a bouncy house, climbing wall and mechanical bull. An all-day barbecue will be hosted by Chill Catering. Miss New Hampshire Caroline Carter will be singing as well as signing autographs.
Organizers anticipate about more than 1,000 attendees. Admission is free for military and their immediate families, $10 for veterans and $15 for general admission. There is no charge for children ages 12 and under. Advance ticket sales are available to the general public through
www.SeacoastSalutes.com.
Those interested to learn more about Service Credit Union"s second annual Seacoast Salutes event are encouraged to become a fan of the event on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SeacoastSalutes.
Service Credit Union is a full service financial institution with 225,000 members worldwide, offering a wide range of financial products to its members.� With 54 branches including two staffed 24/7 contact centers, Service Credit Union serves anyone who lives or works in New Hampshire, 4 towns in Cape Cod, MA., and all branches of the U.S. Military and Department of Defense employees and their families. With over $2.9 billion in assets, Service Credit Union has 34 branches in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts, one in North Dakota, 16 branches on U.S. military bases in Germany and online and mobile banking services.
