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Williamstown Savings Customers to Vote Community Gifts - September 24, 2007
WILLIAMSTOWN - Williamstown Savings Bank customers will help celebrate the 11th anniversary of the bank's Community Dividend Program by casting votes to allocate funds to Northern Berkshire area non-profit organizations, beginning Oct. 1.
Since 1996, Williamstown Savings has committed to donating at least 10 percent of its annual after-tax income to community non-profit organizations through the program and has allocated more than $1 million. It was the first bank in Massachusetts to establish such a guaranteed-giving program.
The bank's officers and directors distribute 80 percent of the program's funds to substantial charitable programs, capital development projects and other community events. In 2007, that includes major donations to Northern Berkshire Healthcare, Hoosic River Watershed Association, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown Film Festival, Williamstown Community Chest, Williamstown Holiday Walk and the Fund for Williamstown.
The remaining 20 percent of CDP funds is allocated through customer voting. Each fall, customers are given an opportunity to cast a vote for the non-profit organization of their choice from a ballot that is mailed to homes and businesses, and distributed in the bank's lobby. In addition, customers can vote online through at www.williamstownsavings.com . This year, votes will be accepted from Sunday, Oct. 1, through Tuesday, Nov. 6.
In 2006, a record turnout of more than 1,500 customers cast votes, which was a voting increase of 35 percent over the previous year. Each customer vote represents a direct allocation to the organization selected. In 2007, bank customers will allocate more than $14,000 to local non-profits.
"This is a great opportunity for our customers to support their favorite community programs," bank President Stephen Crowe said. "In this election, every vote really counts. There are 65 organizations on this year's ballot, and we hope all of our customers will take the opportunity to vote for the one they feel most deserves our support."
Crowe said results of the customer voting would be announced in November. |
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