SAVE THE DATE
Our Annual Meeting & Member Appreciation Day will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026. More details to follow.
BOARD NOMINATIONS
One position on the Board of Directors is open for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union. The nominating committee consisting of Don Nickson, Jane Decoteau and Scott Hogan have nominated one individual for election Richard Thompson (3 year term).
Richard Thompson
25+ Years of Service
Richard worked at Fulton Co. National Bank & Trust Co. starting out as a check filer (before computers), worked his way to the Savings Department and the teller line and finally became a Loan Officer. While serving as a Loan Officer, Rick was chosen to start a Master Charge program. Rick left the Bank and started his own Landscaping & Garden Center business which he ran for 12 years and then purchased two businesses, a Dry Cleaner and a Credit Collection business. Rick has since sold both businesses and is now an owner of Saratoga Broadcasting Inc. which is an internet radio station.
PETITION INFORMATION
Credit union members have the ability to petition for the position of Saratoga’s Community FCU Board of Directors. A petition must be submitted in accordance with the following:
The Nominating Committee will review the petition nominee application and verify the nominee’s eligibility. If qualifying nominations are received by petition, the name of the nominees will be added to the ballot. No nominee will be added to the ballot unless they are nominated by the Nominating Committee or by approved petition as stated above. Failure to follow these procedures will prevent the petition nominee
from being placed on the official ballot.
A petitioning nominee must prepare and submit the Application for Nomination, the Statement of Consent to Serve, and the Petition forms. The forms can be obtained from the Nominating Committee by calling 518.682.3354.
The Nominating Committee must receive the completed forms at the credit union office, 189 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 by April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM.
At least 1% or 60 eligible voting members must sign the Petition form(s). Each member must provide his/her printed name, signature, and address for member verification.
Members were notified about Board positions in the statement insert. The petition window closes on April 17, 2026.
Associate Director Opportunity
Saratoga’s Credit Union's Board of Directors desire to supplement the knowledge and experience of the present Board by appointing Associate Directors. An Associate Director is viewed as a means by which continuity of the Credit Union’s governance activities may be maintained since an Associate Director may be asked to fill a Board vacancy when it occurs. An Associate Director does not have voting authority.
An Associate Director will be selected by ballot majority vote (5 votes) of the Board of Directors and serve a three year term. Continuation as an Associate Director will be subject to periodic Board review.
Requirements:
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Must be a current Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union member in good standing
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Attend a minimum of 6 board meetings per year
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Attend strategic planning session
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Attend all committee meetings for which appointed
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Complete all required training as deemed by Executive Committee for all volunteers
If you are interested in serving as an Associate Director please submit a letter of interest to the Nominating Committee.
Associate Director Program