Adams Community Bank Celebrates Its Staff

Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — Adams Community Bank hosted its annual Retirement and Service Award Celebration on June 3, honoring staff members who have reached milestones in their service to the bank and those who recently retired.

The retirement of William Wheelock was celebrated along with a service recognition award for Kathleen LeClair with 30 years of service. Doreen Descoteau, Patty Carpenter, Donna Tatro, Julie Dzbenski, Laurie Pelczynski and Pam Duval celebrated 25 years of service.

With 15 years of service were Sue Moulton, Wendy Laughlin, Kris Bona, Michelle Davignon and Norma Barnes. Other awards included Mike Prudhomme with 10 years of service and Heather Coons, Laila Boucher and Brenda Nolan with 5 years of service.

“It is a distinct pleasure for me to recognize our incredible group of banking professionals who have achieved one of the five-year service increments we honor each year," Charles O’Brien, president and CEO, said. "The depth of knowledge that this group possesses allows them to truly understand the needs of our customers.”


Additionally a graduation and awards ceremony was held on June 11 honoring those bank employees who received certificates and/or diplomas from the nationally recognized Center for Financial Training. Employees being honored for their professional development were Laila Boucher, Louellen Boucher, Kelly Charon, Kyla Morrissey, Lisa Odvar, Kelly Ryan, Judy Sayers and Jolene Wood.

O’Brien presented each employee with their award.

"I am thrilled that so many of our banking professionals work to enhance their banking skills. Both our customers and the bank benefit from their educational initiative,” he said.

Adams Community Bank is an independent, community savings bank located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts and headquartered in Adams.

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Adams Free Library Pastel Painting Workshops

ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack will present three separate pastel painting workshops for adults and teens 16+, to be hosted by the Adams Free Library. 
 
Wednesday, April 24 The Sunflower; Wednesday, May 8 Jimson Weed; and Thursday, May 23 Calla Turned Away from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  
 
Registration is required for each event.  Library events are free and open to the public.
 
These programs are funded by a Festivals and Projects grant of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
 
This workshop is designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Attendees will create a personalized, original pastel painting based on Georgia O’Keefe’s beautiful pastel renditions of The Sunflower, Jimson Weed and Calla Turned Away. All materials will be supplied. Seating may fill quickly, so please call 413-743-8345 to register for these free classes.
 
Maichack is an award-winning portraitist and painter working primarily in pastels living in the Berkshires. He has taught as a member of the faculty of the Museum School in Springfield, as well as at Greenfield and Holyoke Community College, Westfield State, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
View Full Story

More Adams Stories