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Teach Children to Save
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5/4/2009
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Each year in April, the American Bankers Association operates a national financial education program called Teach Children to Save where we visit local elementary classrooms to teach the value of saving money.
This year, the ABA Education Foundation has called on bankers to accept the Million Child Challenge and reach 1 million students with a Teach Child to Save lesson. Employees at United Bank visited 14 schools this year & spoke to 1102 students in grades K – 6.
Some of our employees shared their comments on the program and the feedback they received:
David Bush, Branch Manager – Eastern Shore
Both of the classes (2nd and 3rd grades) were very receptive and enthusiastic to our presentation; they were very eager to participate and answer the questions we asked them as part of the presentation. The teachers - as well as the principal and staff - were thrilled that we were there and commented how happy they were that we contacted their school to visit.
As far as the program, I think it is outstanding. Not only did it go very well, but it was very rewarding to go to a school which is often overlooked.
Renee Jones, Operations Supervisor – Bay Minette
The third grade teachers and students at Bay Minette Elementary had a very good response. One of the teachers came to me after class and told me that she was so excited about this program because the activity went along perfectly with the agenda she and three other teachers have. It is not required that they teach this, but these teachers had decided to add a banking lesson into their studies.
I feel the students really enjoyed the activities based on the participation while we were there. This group made a special thank-you card that each one signed and brought to us at the bank!
I feel that the program went over well. I love going out in the schools and talking to the kids about banking. Sometimes they have such funny answers and then sometimes I can't believe how much they do know! I really enjoy this program and hope to see it continue.
UPDATED 5/4/2009
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United Bank Supports Local Schools and Social Services at 22nd Strawberry Festival
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4/24/2009
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United Bank is proud to have been a sponsor at the 2009 Baldwin County Strawberry Festival in Loxley April 12-13. Great weather and record crowds helped United Bank reach out to customers and potential customers from around the region while also supporting Loxley Elementary School and the Baldwin County Area of Retarded Citizens. As a sponsor, United Bank distributed strawberry seeds, garden gloves and huggers along with information on products and services offered at our 17 locations. The 2009 festival marks the 22nd year for one of Baldwin County's biggest events.
"United Bank is proud to have been a part of such an important event for our local school children and citizens," said Greg Walker, Loxley branch manager. "Being involved with and committed to our local communities goes hand in hand with providing banking solutions to local residents and businesses and is why we're the Hometown Advantage for so many customers."
The Strawberry Festical has grown from a few crafters and food vendors, to more than 175 arts and craft exhibitors, a dozen different food vendors, an exciting carnival, wonderful children's games, antique auto show, exhibits and live music. The 2008 festival raised approximately $48,000 last year for its two beneficiaries. Proceeds from the festival have helped each organization with it's daily operations. Loxley Elementary School has used their funds to purchase computers for their classroom and library, to air condition their multi-purpose building, and to upgrade their playground equipment. The Association for Retarded Citizens of Baldwin County (ARCBC) has used it's funds to open new residential homes and to purchase vans used at these homes.
UPDATED 5/4/2009
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