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Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: Meeting begins at 4:30 PM
Location: Mystic Hilton, 20 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355

Click Here to RSVP for CorePlus’ Annual Meeting

ANNUAL MEETING & NOTICE OF ELECTIONS

The Nominating Committee, consisting of Emeritus Directors Jean Swift and Glenn Wilcox as well as Director Grace Vandal has presented its report of nominees for the Board of Directors in accordance with the bylaws of CorePlus Federal Credit Union. The following individuals have been nominated for election to 3-year terms each:

Louis J. Fusaro, Sr. was the Chief of Police for twenty years when he retired with 48 years of service to the Norwich community. During his 50 years in law enforcement, he also served as President of; the Connecticut Police Association (PAC), the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association (CPCA), and is the current Secretary of the New England Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. (NEACOP). Chief Fusaro has been a Credit Union member and supporter since 1968. He was a past Director, and volunteer President of the former Norwich Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union for a period of 10 years, before it merged with CorePlus Credit Union. Chief Fusaro served on the CorePlus Supervisory Committee for several years and has been a CorePlus Director since 2014.

Kenneth P. Levy, C.P.M. joined the CorePlus Supervisory Committee in November of 2016, serving as chair since 2019 and joined the board in August 2024. Ken has been Director of Procurement and Contracts for over 35 years, working for multinational firms headquartered in CT, MA, VA, and Europe. He has experience in the biopharma, insurance, logistics, defense contracting, and high-tech manufacturing areas. Since retiring from Genzyme Corporation, a Sanofi Company, Ken has been active with various Multiple Myeloma research and support organizations. He has a BS in Physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and continues to serve on various boards and remains an active volunteer in the community.

David Moorehead was the Executive Director of the Waterford Country School for 31 years and has served many years with local civic, religious, and municipal organizations. Mr. Moorehead brings management and financial experience in nonprofit institutions to his role as a board member. He has been affiliated with CorePlus since 1982, serving as a Director since 2011, and chairs the Facilities Committee.

Karen Walters has been a Scient Federal Credit Union Board member since 2017 and Board Chair since 2021. She has over 30 years as a Pharmaceutical Scientist and has held several positions with Pfizer over the last 25 years, currently as an Associate Research Fellow in Drug Safety. Karen received her BS (Biology, Chemistry & Math, St. Mary College, Leavenworth KS), MS (Physical Chemistry, St. Louis Univ.), PhD (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Univ. of Missouri-Kansas City), MBA (Fairleigh Dickinson Univ., Madison, NJ), and Master’s in Public Health (Univ. Mass-Amherst). Karen has extensive volunteer experience that includes board positions with United Way of Southeast CT, Sacred Heart School (Chair) (Groton, CT), St. Bernard School (Uncasville, CT), Sacred Heart/St. Mary Parishes (Groton, CT), and the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class.

Election and Meeting

Having met the bylaw provisions that at least one nomination be made for each vacant position, there will be no nomination(s) from the floor. No petition nominations having been received the election will be a single vote cast by the secretary in acclamation and will not be conducted by ballot.

The 89th CorePlus Federal Credit Union Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Mystic Hilton, 20 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355. Registration is at 4:00pm and the meeting starts at 4:30pm.

You may RSVP by contacting the Scient call center at 860-445-1060 or CorePlus call center at 860-886-0576.

Our next Shred Day is:
Saturday, April 11th
9 AM to 12 PM

Location:
67 Lathrop Road, Plainfield, CT 06374

During this event, we will be accepting toiletry, non-perishable food, and monetary donations for Project PIN Food Pantry.

To keep our employees safe, we ask that you stay in your car at all times. Please open your trunk when you arrive and an Infoshred employee will remove the documents to be shredded.

On-Site Shredding, or Mobile Destruction, is for people who prefer their material be shredded prior to being removed from their facility.

Infoshred is the only vendor in New England to be certified by NAID for secure On-site Document Destruction. Infoshred offers confidential document shredding in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

Shred Days are back at CorePlus Credit Union and Scient Federal Credit Union with three opportunities for you!

Our Plainfield and Norwich events are held in partnership with Infoshred and our Groton event is held in partnership with Shred-it as a way to protect individuals from identity theft. You may bring personal documents, financial records, credit card statements, insurance forms, canceled checks, bank statements and tax preparation worksheets to be shredded. These events are open to the public – you do not need to be a Member to bring documents to be shredded. However, to allow us to serve as many individuals as possible, we kindly ask that you please limit your shred volume to 3 boxes.

Plainfield

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 67 Lathrop Road, Plainfield, CT 06374

During this event, we will be accepting toiletry, non-perishable food, and monetary donations for Project PIN.

Norwich

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 202 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360

During this event, we will be accepting monetary donations for ECHO Cancer Foundation.

Groton

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: 60 Colver Avenue, Groton, CT 06340

To keep our employees safe, we ask that you stay in your car at all times. Please open your trunk when you arrive and a credit union or event partner employee will remove the documents to be shredded.

On-site shredding, or mobile destruction, is for people who prefer their material be shredded prior to being removed from their facility.

Infoshred is the only vendor in New England to be certified by NAID for secure on-site document destruction. Infoshred offers confidential document shredding in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

North American Shred-it locations are NAID Certified for document destruction, adhering to the stringent security practices and procedures established by the National Association for Information Destruction.

Changing jobs is a common experience for most U.S. workers. But what’s the right thing to do with your retirement savings plan account from a previous employer? Chances are you have questions and could use someone at your side to lead the way — especially in understanding how your decision can impact your long-term retirement savings.

Here’s an opportunity to attend a valuable educational seminar on this important topic, at no cost and no obligation:

Understanding Your Rollover Options
6:00 PM EST on December 9th at ZOOM (Virtual)
Presented by Travis Stanley from TruStage™ Annuities

You’ll get a clear understanding of the different options available to you when you leave an employer and have an employer-based retirement savings plan account balance to consider, including:

Four major options for retirement plan balances when changing jobs
Pros and cons of each option
How a Rollover works
And more

Click here to reserve your place at this upcoming seminar.

You are welcome to bring a guest, but space is limited so please make your reservations today. Contact your CorePlus Wealth Management representative, Holland Rajaniemi at (860) 885-3680, or email at Holland.R@lpl.com with any questions.

Holland Rajaniemi
CorePlus Wealth Management Advisor
CorePlus Credit Union

202 Salem Turnpike
Norwich, CT, 06360

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TruStage™ Annuities are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company (CMFG Life) and MEMBERS Life Insurance Company (MEMBERS Life) and distributed by their affiliate, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA, 50677. Investment and insurance products are not federally insured, may involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by any depository or lending institution.  All contracts and forms may vary by state and may not be available in all states or through all broker/dealers.

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Retirement savers face new challenges in today’s volatile market. Traditional portfolio diversification may not grow your savings — causing you to face additional risks.

Find out new ways of managing your investment risk with the Investment Diversification seminar on 12/02/2025 at 6:00 PM via ZOOM.

Here’s an opportunity to attend a valuable educational seminar on this important topic, at no cost and no obligation:
Investment Diversification
6:00 PM EST on December 2nd at ZOOM
Presented by Travis Stanley from TruStage™ Annuities

Travis Stanley from TruStage™ Annuities will assist you in understanding the following:

What traditional portfolio diversification is
How the investment landscape changes
How you can pursue your goals while mitigating risk
How new annuity options help you rethink diversification

Click to Register

Holland Rajaniemi
CorePlus Wealth Management Advisor
CorePlus Credit Union

202 Salem Turnpike
Norwich, CT, 06360

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During this presentation, annuities will be discussed. Fixed and Variable annuities are suitable for long-term investing, such as retirement investing. Gains from tax-deferred investments are taxable as ordinary income upon withdrawal. Guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the issuing company. Withdrawals made prior to age 59½ are subject to a 10% IRS penalty tax and surrender charges may apply. Variable annuities are subject to market risk and may lose value.

TruStage^™ Annuities are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company (CMFG Life) and MEMBERS Life Insurance Company (MEMBERS Life) and distributed by their affiliate, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA, 50677. Investment and insurance products are not federally insured, may involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by any depository or lending institution.  All contracts and forms may vary by state and may not be available in all states or through all broker/dealers.

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Your exciting next chapter will start soon. Are you ready? You’ll encounter financial, lifestyle and emotional milestones along the way — but you’re not in this alone. We’ll work together to help you feel confident about your path to retirement. A great first step in this journey is the Three Transitions to Retirement seminar.

Here’s an opportunity to attend a valuable educational seminar on this important topic, at no cost and no obligation:
Three Transitions to Retirement
6:00 PM EST on November 18th at ZOOM
Presented by Travis Stanley from TruStage™ Annuities

Travis Stanley from TruStage™ Annuities will answer your retirement questions and help you:

More confidently address the financial, lifestyle, and emotional transitions to retirement.
Guard against risks and manage the inevitable ones.
Gauge when you’re ready for retirement.

Click here to reserve your place at this upcoming seminar.

Holland Rajaniemi
CorePlus Wealth Management Advisor
CorePlus Credit Union

202 Salem Turnpike
Norwich, CT, 06360

Travis Stanley and TruStage™ Annuities are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or CorePlus Wealth Management.

TruStage^TM Annuities are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company (CMFG Life) and MEMBERS Life Insurance Company (MEMBERS Life) and distributed by their affiliate, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA, 50677. Investment and insurance products are not federally insured, may involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by any depository or lending institution.  All contracts and forms may vary by state and may not be available in all states or through all broker/dealers.

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Income for Life Virtual Seminar – Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00PM

You have retirement goals and plans for your future. Without a regular paycheck to count on, achieving a steady stream of retirement income will be an important part of the road ahead.

Will Social Security be enough? What about your 401(k)?

Here’s an opportunity to attend a valuable educational seminar on this important topic, at no cost and no obligation:

Income for Life
6:00 PM EST on November 6th at ZOOM
Presented by Travis Stanley from TruStage™ Annuities

You’ll find out more about how to use annuities to help create a guaranteed income for life, including social security and your 401(k). You’ll learn the answers to your income for life questions, including:

Sources of retirement income you can rely on
Retirement risks you face now
Income strategies you should consider
How you can use annuities to guarantee income for life

Click here to reserve your place at this upcoming seminar.

Holland Rajaniemi
CorePlus Wealth Management Advisor
CorePlus Credit Union

202 Salem Turnpike
Norwich, CT, 06360

Travis Stanley and TruStage™ Annuities are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or CorePlus Wealth Management.

Fixed and Variable annuities are suitable for long-term investing, such as retirement investing. Gains from tax-deferred investments are taxable as ordinary income upon withdrawal. Guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the issuing company. Variable annuities are subject to market risk and may lose value.

Medicare and You Virtual Seminar – Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00PM

Planning for retirement is never easy, and maneuvering through Medicare rules and regulations is one more step in an already confusing process.

Here’s an opportunity to attend a valuable educational seminar on this important topic, at no cost and no obligation:

Understanding Medicare
6:00 PM EST on October 30th at ZOOM
Presented by Travis Stanley from CUNA Mutual Group

You’ll find out more about Medicare rules and regulations and discuss the role they play in the process of retirement. You’ll learn the answers to your Medicare questions, including:

Key differences between Medicare parts A, B, C and D
Tips for choosing your coverage
How to enroll in Medicare
How to plan your retirement income with health care costs in mind

Click here to reserve your place at this upcoming seminar.

Holland Rajaniemi
CorePlus Wealth Management Advisor
CorePlus Credit Union

202 Salem Turnpike
Norwich, CT, 06360

Travis Stanley and TruStage^™ Annuities are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or CorePlus Wealth Management.

Social Security and Your Retirement Virtual Seminar – Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00PM

Regardless of how close or far away retirement is, chances are you have questions and could use someone at your side to help lead the way – especially with how Social Security works.

Here’s an opportunity to attend a valuable educational seminar on this important topic, at no cost and no obligation:

Social Security and Your Retirement
6:00 PM EST on October 6th at ZOOM
Presented by Travis Stanley from TruStage™ Annuities

Start finding answers at our Social Security and Retirement seminar at no cost or obligation to you. Travis Stanley from TruStage™ Annuities will walk through specifics about Social Security and help you understand:

The rules for starting Social Security benefits
How spouses coordinate their benefits
Different things you can do to potentially increase your benefits
Where Social Security fits into your retirement plans

Click here to reserve your place at this upcoming seminar.

Holland Rajaniemi
CorePlus Wealth Management Advisor
CorePlus Credit Union

202 Salem Turnpike
Norwich, CT, 06360

Travis Stanley and TruStage™ Annuities are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or CorePlus Wealth Management.

NORWICH, Conn — CorePlus Credit Union (CPCU), in partnership with UCFS Healthcare, continued its commitment to supporting local students by achieving record-high numbers in its annual Backpack and School Supply Drive. The 2025 initiative collected and distributed 603 backpacks filled with essential school supplies, significantly higher than in 2024 (401) and 2023 (114).

It’s a longstanding value at CPCU that all children deserve access to essential school supplies to be better prepared for class, more confident in their abilities, and more engaged in learning. Unfortunately, many families across Connecticut continue to face financial challenges that make it difficult to afford these essentials. This annual drive helps close that gap while easing the burden on teachers, who often purchase supplies for their students out of pocket.

Donations were accepted between June 23 and August 1, 2025, at all seven CorePlus branch locations across Eastern Connecticut, as well as at UCFS Healthcare sites. The distribution event took place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at UCFS’s Edward & Mary Lord Family Health Center located at 47 Town Street in Norwich.

“The perennially growing success of this event is driven by the generosity of our Credit Union members, employees, sponsors, and community,” said CPCU Marketing Manager Eric Blackburn. “Every child deserves to start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. This year, the substantial impact of this event is a reflection of the power of community coming together for a shared purpose.”

Sponsorships from Scient Federal Credit Union, Champagne Motor Car Company, Troiano Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, and Gates GMC provided critical funding for backpacks and supplies. CorePlus Credit Union also matched the first 50 backpack donations, ensuring at least 100 local children would begin the school year fully equipped.

This year’s effort was made even more meaningful as CorePlus and Scient prepare to join forces through an upcoming merger, pending membership approval. CorePlus is grateful to Scient for their enthusiastic participation and shared commitment to serving our community. Members of both credit unions can look forward to an expanded product and service suite, a larger branch network, and the increased ability to provide ongoing support to our communities through monetary, volunteer, and educational efforts.

The August 6, 2025, distribution event was broadcast live on Full Power Radio (Jammin’ 107.7) and featured family-friendly activities, giveaways, and resources provided by numerous community organizations, including:

CorePlus Credit Union
UCFS Healthcare
Scient Federal Credit Union
Otis Library
Rose City Learning Center
Norwich Bully Busters
East Great Plains Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
Read to Grow
Double Daggers Tattoo
Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity (L.E.A.D.)
Uncas Health District
Wondr Nation
Norwich Public Schools
American Heart Association
Yantic Volunteer Fire Department
Norwich Police Department
Operation Lifesaver, Inc.

About CorePlus Credit Union

CorePlus Credit Union is a federally chartered, member owned, not for profit cooperative. We are a not for profit, not for charity, but for service credit union founded in 1936. With a strong emphasis on community development and member well-being, CorePlus Credit Union is dedicated to creating financial wellness for all. For more information, visit coreplus.org.