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June/July 2012 www.esb.ie/em


CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SUCCESS


ST. PATRICK’S CREDIT UNION 1962 - 2012


St. Patrick’s Credit Union (ESB Staff) Ltd. celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. Since its foundation in 1962, the Credit Union has made a valuable and lasting contribution to ESB staff and families. It is important that, at this time of financial uncertainty for many, this contribution continues.

THIS ANNIVERSARY IS an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution made by so many volunteers to the success of St. Patrick’s – throughout the years a committed network of agents, officers and directors have played a central role in ensuring that our Credit Union delivers the services that our members need, thus ensuring its role as an important and valued resource for staff throughout the country.

On Thursday 17 May, a commemorative History of St. Patrick’s Credit Union was published. The history, developed by ESB Archives, provides a unique insight into the work of the organisation.

Speaking at the event, George O’ Driscoll, President of St. Patrick’s Credit Union, welcomed guests and formally thanked Directors, Supervisors, Agents, Management and Staff for their continued commitment. He also thanked the many different individuals and organisations who have supported St. Patrick’s Credit Union, particularly senior management in ESB who have provided invaluable support.

George highlighted the seven guiding principles of Credit Unions - voluntary membership, democratic member control, members economic participation, autonomy and independence, education training and information sharing, cooperation among cooperatives and concern for community all of which were reflected in their approach to conducting business. He said, “It is a matter of pride for all those in St. Patrick’s Credit Union that we always try to operate on the basis of Not for Profit, Not for Charity but for Service”.

In his address to mark the 50th Anniversary, John Campion Executive Director Sustainability & HR, stated; “Since its establishment, both management and staff in ESB view the work of the Credit Union as being commendable and deserving of full support. So much of its work is being carried out on a voluntary basis with people from different backgrounds coming together giving freely of their time and expertise. Successive generations of current and retired ESB staff and their families have benefited from having recourse to it at critical points in their lives,” said John.

Photographs and content from the commemorative publication will be featured in a Credit Union exhibition which will tour key locations over the coming months.

image shows a group of people at the event. There are 4 seated at the front and 7 standing at the back.
Credit Union staff pictured back row (l-r): Caitriona Duffy, Simon Dunne, Tracey Roe, Rosaleen McDonnell, Kathleen Humphries, Tracy McGuigan and Chris Hussey. Front row (l-r): Karen Mulligan, Robert Cooper, George O’Driscoll (President) and Carol McVey.

image shows a group of people at the even, there are 2 sititng at the front and 5 standing at the back. They are all looking to camera and smiling.
Some of the Directors of St. Patrick’s Credit Union back row (l-r): Suzanne Ward, Valerie Little, George O’Driscoll, Declan Scallan and Sandra Hoey. Front row (l-r): Eddie Byrne and Philip Higgins.

image shows a gathering of men at the event. They are standing in front of a display. They are all smiling towards camera.
Joe Gallagher, Joe Guerin, Founding Member and lon time Director, Joe Fortune, George O’Driscoll, Tony Merriman and Dave Byrne ESB Board Members.

Credit Union History and Photography Exhibition -Coming to a location near you

Locations and dates in June and July (later dates will appear in the next edition of EM or check ESBNet for details).

Location Date
Castlebar Tues 5 – Wed 6 June, commencing 9.00am
Moneypoint Tues 19 – Thurs 21 June, commencing 11.00pm
Cork (Wilton) Thurs 28 – Fri 29 June, commencing 8.30am
Enniscorthy Mon 2 – Tues 3 July, commencing 8.00am
Ballina Mon 9 – Tues 10 July, commencing 8.30am
Ballyshannon Mon 16 – Tues 17 July, commencing 9.00 am
Finglas, Leopardstown Road, Letterkenny, Sligo, Waterford, Athlone and Rosbrien Sept – November 2012
Exact dates & times to be published when finalised.

Each event will include a Credit Union Information and Advice Clinic where ESB staff can talk confidentially to a member of the credit union staff.