Western Pennsy credit union celebrates 25 years of service (04/04/99)

Western Pennsy credit union celebrates 25 years of service

by Michael N. Morozowich

PITTSBURGH - The Ukrainian Selfreliance of Western Pennsylvania Federal Credit Union celebrated its 25th anniversary at its annual meeting held on Sunday, March 14, at St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Pittsburgh.

The credit union received a plaque marking 25 years of service to the community from Orysia Burdiak, representing the Ukrainian National Credit Union Association headquartered in Chicago.

The UNCUA also presented a plaque to retiring manager Taisa Korchynsky for 25 years of devoted service. The board of directors of Ukrainian Selfreliance presented Ms. Korchynsky with a plaque and a gold watch in recognition of her service to the credit union and the Ukrainian community.

Allegheny County Commissioner Michael Dawida presented a proclamation on behalf of the county, while Pittsburgh Councilman Dan Onorato welcomed the audience and presented a proclamation from the City Council. John Smith, presented greetings from Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy.

The credit union received a plaque from Jim Ritter, representing the Pennsylvania Credit Union League. James J. McCormack, president/CEO, in his letter praised the non-for-profit, member-owned credit union for its quarter century of service to its members. "During that time" Mr. McCormack said, "you have helped so many people to save, to borrow wisely and to build better lives for themselves and their families."

Ukrainian Self Reliance of Western Pennsylvania was chartered in January 1974, with all operations handled by volunteers. Today, with over 1,200 members and $8.4 million in assets, the credit union has four employees. Its seven directors, democratically elected by the members, still serve the credit union on a volunteer basis.

The Pittsburgh-based Self Reliance is one of over 858 credit unions in Pennsylvania today. These cooperative, self-help thrift and credit institutions serve more than 3 million members in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have more than $14 billion in combined assets.

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