Vermont Federal Credit Union Supports Special Olympics with Penguin Plunge

Burlington, VT – Vermont Federal Credit Union staff and a record breaking 1,269 participants participated in Penguin Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics

 On Saturday, February 4th Vermont Federal Credit Union staff members joined community members as they jumped into 33 degree Lake Champlain water in support of the Special Olympics. Saturday’s event raised $538,487, topping last year’s record by $64,000. This was the 22nd Annual Burlington Penguin Plunge and Vermont Federal’s third year in a row participating in the event.

Lance Potter, team captain and Senior Vice President at the Credit Union stated, “Our 19 Penguin Plunge team members had a great time participating in the annual Penguin Plunge. It’s always a great time for a great cause, and we’re already looking forward to next year.” Potter added, “Our team raised over $6,900, a record for our Vermont Federal plunge team. We are pleased to contribute to the record total raised for Vermont Special Olympics.”

All proceeds from this fundraising event support the Special Olympics sports training and competition opportunities, health screens and leadership training for those right here in Vermont.

Vermont Federal is a $475 million-plus financial institution, with six locations currently serving nearly 36,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, meaning they share ownership in the Credit Union and elect a volunteer board of directors. Vermont Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Chittenden, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Franklin, Washington, or Addison Counties in Vermont. Vermont Federal Credit Union is committed to providing support to the communities it serves and to make a decided difference in the lives of its members and other Vermonters. For more information about Vermont Federal Credit Union, call (888) 252-0202, visit www.vermontfederal.org, or find us on Facebook.