NorState holds annual meeting, donates to food pantries

MADAWASKA, Maine — NorState Federal Credit Union recently held its 74th annual membership meeting and luncheon at the Madawaska Knights of Columbus Hall. This year’s event included NorState FCU’s six branch offices in Madawaska, Van Buren, Eagle Lake, Ashland, Fort Kent and Presque Isle.

NorState FCU holds one annual membership meeting each year to report on finances and business. Local food pantries in Madawaska, St. David, Grand Isle, Van Buren, St. Agatha/Sinclair, Frenchville, Greater Fort Kent, Eagle Lake, Ashland, Easton, Ft.Fairfield and Presque Isle received checks from NorState’s Ending Hunger Campaign. Funds raised throughout 2014 totaled almost $28,000.

“Our annual membership meeting and lunch is a great opportunity for members and staff from all six branches to mingle in a casual setting,” said Susan G. Whitehead, president/CEO of NorState FCU. “This allows us to express our appreciation to them for their continued membership and loyalty to the credit union.”