August 2023 Member Exchange

T h e m i s s i o n o f t h e B o y s & G i r l s C l u b s o f N e w p o r t C o u n t y i s t o i n s p i r e a n d e n a b l e a l l y o u n g p e o p l e , e s p e c i a l l y t h o s e w h o n e e d u s m o s t , t o r e a l i z e t h e i r f u l l p o t e n t i a l a s p r o d u c t i v e , r e s p o n s i b l e a n d c a r i n g c i t i z e n s .

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ALL PADDLE BOARDERS, KAYAKERS, SURF SKIERS & OCEAN LOVERS ALIKE !

EVENT & RACE DETAILS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH

@ NEWPORT SHIPYARD

Timed 3-Mi. & 6-Mi. Races

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RACE DIVISIONS

12'6 & Under SUP

14' & Over SUP

Prone - All Sizes

Surf Ski Kayak - All Sizes

Kayak - All Sizes

WORKING FOR A CLEAN, HEALTHY OCEAN THAT IS ACCESIBLE TO ALL!

DON'T MISS THIS SCREENING

Ben Tuff found recovery from alcohol and mental illness in 2012. He is a record-holding ultramarathon swimmer who has created the movie "Swim Tuff" with Producer, Matt Corliss. Over ten years ago, Ben gave up the bottle and taught himself to swim "Swim Tuff" captures Ben's perseverance and joy in sobriety while looking to destigmatize the idea of addiction and help people learn to follow their dreams The documentary "Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle" chronicles Ben's journey and will animate, inform, and inspire each and every person to adopt a growth-mindset to bring about change or take on new challenges to their lives one stroke at a time all while raising funds for local nonprofit Clean Ocean Access

bentuff@gmail.com

WHEN: August 1st

Doors open @ 7PM

Screening Starts @ 7:30

Q&A @ 8:15

WHERE: Jane Pickens Theater

49 Touro St, Newport, RI 02840

EVENTS DEPARTING FROM JAMESTOWN

Lois Vaughan Trio, Live Performance

August 1

Wine and Cheese Tastings August 8 and 29

Summer Favorites and Buffett Hits Live Music August 15

Beer Tasting w/ The General’s Crossing Brewhouse August 22

Around the Island Race Start September 3

(Departing from Jamestown and Newport)

The Narrow River Band, Live Performance

September 19

Reggae Night on the Coastal Queen September 26

August15,2023

TRADEWIND AVIATION RELAUNCHES NEW YORK TO NEWP ORT ROUTE FOR SUMMER 2023

The market leader in regional air mobility will restart scheduled service to the “Sailing Capital of the World,” with flights from Westchester, NY on June 22nd

From touring Gilded Age mansions, enjoying fresh lobster rolls, or strolling above the shoreline along the Cliff Walk, there is no end to delights in Newport, Rhode Island. Discerning travelers from the New York metropolitan area can access Newport with ease with Tradewind’s scheduled service directly into the New port State Airport.

The service returns on June 22nd, and Tradewind Aviation invites weekenders, vacation homeowners, and anyone intrigued by the opulent history, engaging culture, and coastal setting of Newport to fly to the “Sailing Capital of the World” in style.

A premium operator of private and scheduled flights throughout the U.S. and Caribbean and named one of the top five U.S. airlines in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards in 2021 and 2022, Tradewind’s scheduled flight service is between Westchester County Airport (HPN) and Newport State Airport (NPT) in Middletown, just 10 minutes from downtown Newport. Tradewind’s flights from New York will depart from the Million Air private terminal, which offers complimentary parking, valet service, and streamlined security, allowing guests to arrive at the terminal just 30 minutes before departure

This service features round-trip flights on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays, along with select holiday Tuesdays between June 22nd and September 5th Every flight offers complimentary refreshments, snacks, wine, and beer. Flight time is only 35 minutes, and rates range from $145 to $445 per seat each way, including taxes and fees. Private charters to Newport are available year-round for travelers looking to fly on their own time.

“Newport is one of those special places that once you’ve experienced it, you can’t wait to go back We’re excited to relaunch our annual summer flights to offer travelers convenience from the greater New York area to one of New England’s most distinguished hotspots,” said David Zipkin, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Tradewind Aviation. “Our unique fleet of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft ensures a comfortable flight, offering our guests an easy and efficient way to enjoy all that Newport has to offer while avoiding summer traffic.”

Booking for Tradewind’s Newport scheduled service is available at www.flytradewind.com or 203-267-3305.

Nathan Howlett, DO

Ian A. Madom, MD

Tracy Gannon, MS,

Michael Mason, DO

Akshay Yadhati,

858 West Main Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Immediate Release

Contact: Courtney Hunter

401.619.1754

chunter@peoplescu.com

PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION REALIGNS MARKETING DEPARTMENT WITH NEW HEADS OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

MIDDLETOWN, RI (July 27, 2023): People’s Credit Union announces a realignment of the Marketing Department with the creation of two new roles, Head of Marketing Communications and Head of Community Development. Jessica Holden, a seven-year veteran of the Marketing Department, will now be the Head of Marketing Communications. Holden’s responsibilities will be developing the Credit Union’s communications for all marketing initiatives covering branding and product campaigns inclusive of media planning, website, and social media content , as well as member communications.

Courtney Hunter, with over twenty years at the Credit Union, has been appointed the new position of Head of Community Development. Hunter’s responsibilities will include cultivating and identifying opportunities with civic, nonprofit, and community organizations while also administering charitab le donations and leading the Credit Union’s Community Involvement Program Both Holden and Hunter will report to the Head of Member Delivery and Marketing for the Credit Union.

“As the worlds of marketing communications and community development rapidly change and evolve, People’s believed it was best to have two focused individuals lead these areas,” stated Bill DeWitt, Head of Member Delivery and Marketing for People’s Credit Union. “In Jess and Courtney, we have the perfect solution with each having already made significant contributions to the Cre dit Union. I am confident that they are the right people to lead these respective disciplines as the Credit Union moves into its second century,” he added.

Jessica Holden, Head of Marketing Communications

Courtney Hunter, Head of Community Development

858 West Main Road

RI

chunter@peoplescu.com

PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION AND THE NEWPORT GULLS HONOR STUDENTS AT FANATIC ABOUT READING NIGHT

MIDDLETOWN, RI (JULY 17th, 2023): People’s Credit Union and the Newport Gulls celebrated their 2023 FANatic About Reading Program Night on July 12th at Cardines Field in Newport. Before the night’s game, Aquidneck Island elementary school students who participated in the program were honored on the field by the Gulls, their fans, and People’s Credit Union, for completing their summer reading assignments. The FANatic About Reading Program, having just completed its 15th season, gives Newport Gulls college athletes the opportunity to read to students in their classrooms and encourage reading over the summer by rewarding these children with a special recognition at Cardines Field.

FANatic About Reading Fan

Gully, Gully Jr. and Sean Daly, Head of Peopl e’s Credit Union

858 West Main Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Hunter

401.619.1754

chunter@peoplescu.com

PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION COMPLETES MAJOR RENOVATIONS TO MIDDLETOWN BRANCH

MIDDLETOWN, RI (JULY 26,2023): At a July 26th Ribbon Cutting event, People’s Credit Union unveiled its newly renovated Middletown branch lobby at their headquarters, 858 West Main Road. The branch’s innovative design and layout now provides a higher level of personal member service, as well as technology upgrades, including:

• Providing greater privacy for members’ financial matters with:

- Additional offices to replace member service cubicles.

- A separate entrance to the ATM.

- A better service area for safe deposit box holders.

• Creating greater ADA accessibility to entrance doors and telle rs.

• Integrating a meeting room into the branch to accommodate larger groups and further the collaboration between branch and support staff.

• Installing a coin machine where one can quickly and easily count change at no charge to members.

• Adding a technology bar for learning about and interacting with the Credit Union’s website, online banking, and other member technologies.

Additionally, based on member feedback and to better serve its members, the Middletown branch lobby and the drive-up will now have extended hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All other five People’s Credit Union branches will continue with their current time schedules.

“By gaining a thorough understanding of our members’ needs, we have created a more member -centric branch experience that allow s for greater privacy with daily transactions and financial conversations,” stated Sean Daly, Head of People’s Credit Union. “Thro ugh enhanced technology, a more functional design, and expanded hours, the Middletown branch is now well positioned to provide the best service s for our members in all capacities,“ Daly further added.

goes extinct august 13th!

Make discoveries during this prehistoric adventure featuring nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs that roar, spit and move. Hop on a dinosaur ride, hone your paleontologist skills at our fossil dig sites and more!

Tina Santos | Director of Marketing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Record-Breaking Fun and Philanthropy – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s Welcome to Summer Party Raises $70K+ for Youth Mentoring and Camperships!

Narragansett, RI: The rain cleared and the fun began at Bonnet Shores Beach Club on Saturday, June 24th for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s (BBBSRI) Annual Summer Fundraiser, ‘Welcome to Summer.’ The evening featured electrifying entertainment by Brass Attack, exciting raffle packages, delicious food, and lots of dancing. Welcoming more than 600 attendees, the even t raised over $70,000 – its most successful year yet!

One hundred percent of the event proceeds remain local, directly supporting hundreds of one-to-one youth mentoring relationships throughout RI. A special thanks to the Ranaldi Family for allowing BBBSRI to honor and highlight the life of Catherine Ranaldi, their cherished family member and close friend of the event committee, by allocating a portion of the funds raised to support BBBSRI’s Campership Fund, providing 17 Mentees with camperships. An opportunity they may not have otherwise had to make new friendships, explore diverse activities, and create memories that will last a lifetime!

The event wouldn’t have been a success without the continued support of our sponsors, who play a vital role in championing our mission. We extend a big thanks to our Diamond Sponsor, The Moulder Family Foundation, and all other sponsors for their generous contributions and commitment to empowering the youth of Rhode Island. Also, a special thank you to Bonnet Shores Beach Club for generously hosting the event , to Wes Lessard at TaseRite, and to our Board President, Tom Furey, for his dedication to bringing the event to life year after year.