Credit Union Supports Guard and Reserve
May 2, 2013
PORTSMOUTH� �Service Credit Union President/CEO Gordon Simmons recently signed Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve certificates stating the credit unions support for the Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve. The certificate will be displayed in each of the credit unions 40 branches worldwide
ESGR is a Department of Defense agency that seeks to promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees.� The agency recognizes outstanding support, increase awareness of the law, and resolve conflicts through mediation.
"We are committed to helping the men and women in the military and their families," says Simmons, President/CEO of Service Credit Union. "Service Credit Union has remained dedicated to the National Guard and Reserve. We want to make sure that our employees are aware of our commitment."
The certificates state that Service Credit Union recognizes "the National Guard and Reserve as essential to the strength of our nation and the wellbeing of our communities. In the highest American tradition, the patriotic men and women of the Guard and Reserve serve voluntarily in an honorable and vital profession. They train to respond to their community and their country in time of need. They deserve the support of every segment of our society."
Service Credit Union pledges that employment will not be denied because of service in the Guard or Reserve, employee job and career opportunities will not be limited or reduced because of service and employees will be granted leaves of absence for military service in the Guard or Reserve, consistent with existing laws, without sacrifice of vacation. The credit union also appreciates the values, leadership and unique skills service members bring to the workforce and will encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists and Veterans.
"We at Service Credit Union take pride in supporting, in every way possible, our employee Guard members, but also via financial services we provide our tens of thousands of active duty and Guard members of this credit union around the world," says Simmons.� "We are grateful for their profound dedication and sacrifices in the protection of our great nation in keeping the peace while preserving our liberty."
Service Credit Union is a full service financial institution, offering a wide range of financial products to its members.� With 40 branch locations including two staffed 24/7 contact centers, and full internet banking services, Service Credit Union serves anyone who lives or works in New Hampshire (excluding Coos County), 4 towns in Cape Cod, MA., and all branches of the U.S. Military and Department of Defense employees and their families. With over $2.2 billion in assets, Service Credit Union has 22 branches in New Hampshire, one in Massachusetts, and 17 branches on U.S. military bases in Germany.
Photo: Service Credit Union employees and Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve representatives flank Service Credit Union President/CEO Gordon Simmons, left holding certificate, and ESGR State Chairman David Quinn, right holding certificate. The certificate represents a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve.�
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