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This year there will be elections for 2 positions on the Credit Union's Board of Director's held at the annual meeting. Both positions are for 3 year terms. Nominations for vacancies may be made by a petition signed by 62 members (1% of membership) and filed with the secretary of Trivantage Community FCU by August 1, 2008. The election will not be conducted by ballot and there will be no nominations from the floor when there is only one nominee for each position to be filled. If you are interested feel free to pick up an information packet at the credit union or contact a member of our nominationg committee: Ray Robinson and Rick Greenwell.

Current nominees are Stanley Fink and Duane Shafer. Stanley has served on the board for more than 18 years and is a retired maintenance supervisor for INCO Alloys International. For 36 years, Stanley served on the Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department and served as Fire Chief for 14 years and a Paramedic for 12 years. He is also the city recorder for the town of Ceredo.

Duane in currently a Systems Engineer at Special Metals Corportation, and has been employed there since 1995. He is an executive partner of Shafer & Associated, a tax accounting and bookkeeping firm in Proctorville, OH. Duane graduated in 1994 from Shawnee State University with an Electromechaical Engineering Technology degree, and was named 1994 Outstanding Student Achievement Award winner. Duane has been a member of the board since 2005.

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Were you born to be wild, even if only on the weekends? Join the club. If you haven't noticed, motorcycling isn't just for hippies and outlaws anymore. Millions of middle-class and even well-to-do folks are discovering the joys of the open road. With the average cost of a touring bike now topping $18,000, motorcycling is not so much about economy any longer as it is about lifestyle. Whether you're traveling alone, or with that one special person, or with an entire caravan of fellow bikers, there is a certain feeling you can get on a motorcycle that you can't experience with any other mode of transportation.

If you've been thinking about a motorcycle, there are many choices to make as to the type of bike-sports bikes, standard street bikes, motocross bikes, touring, cruiser, and vintage/collectible. Each type has its distinct pros and cons and is designed for a distinct purpose. And within those types, there are also different engine configurations to consider depending on the amount of power you'll need. Trivantage Community FCU urges you to consult with as many experts and resources as you can-especially if this is going to be your first motorcycle.

And when it comes to financing your motorcycle, see Trivantage Community FCU. We have a variety of loan programs to fit every need and budget. So if you're ready to hit the open road, we'll help you buy the bike of your dreams at rates that are easy on your wallet.

According to the Better Business Bureau, residents in several states have been victimized by the jury duty scam. Here's how it works: A scam artist calls and says he's an officer of the local court and claims that because you've failed to report for jury duty, an arrest warrant has been issued for your arrest. Of course, you say that you never received the jury duty notification. The scam artist then asks for confidential information for "verification purposes." This information generally includes Social Security number, birth date, driver's license number, and in some cases, credit card information. Most consumers will give out this information because they hear the word "warrant." Remember, a court officer would not call and ask for this type of information over the phone. Do not answer the questions, just hang up. NEVER give out your personal, confidential information when you receive a phone call.