Wilson Office Opens

Windsor Federal Savings Takes Leadership Role in Windsor’s 375th Anniversary Celebration

Jan Kelley, Director of Human Resources Promoted to Vice President

Mary-Lynn Kinney, CFO promoted to Senior Vice President

Robin Myers Promoted to Assistant Branch Manager of the Main Office

Michelle Carroll Promoted to Business Banking Officer

Earl J. Martel III New Outside Mortgage Originator For Windsor Federal Savings

Windsor Federal Savings Announces Winners of Personal Shredders

Windsor Federal Savings Helps Keep Firefighters Safe

Lori Grillo New Mortgage Originator For Windsor Federal Savings

2006

Windsor Federal Savings Collects Food and Toys for families - Commitment to Community Ramps Up for Holidays

70th Anniversary Celebration Winners

Windsor Federal Savings Marks Historical 70th Anniversary - Community Landmark Since 1936

Community Wide Ribbon Cutting of New Poquonock School All Access Playground

Anthony Lamberto, Jr. new Vice President, Residential and Consumer Lending at Windsor Federal Savings

Windsor Federal Savings contributes over $75,000 in community donations in 2005 - Commitment to Local Causes to Continue in 2006

Windsor Federal Savings Named Business of the Year  

Windsor Federal Savings Takes Stand Against Identity Theft

Windsor Federal Savings Announces Winners of 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredders

Windsor Federal Savings Celebrates Employee Milestone - Rosa Segars Honored for 35 Years of Dedicated Service

Mark Griffin Announces New Bloomfield Branch Manager

Windsor Federal Savings Purchases Bloomfield Office Building & Property

Windsor Federal Savings Generously Donates For Renovation Efforts of Bloomfield’s Prosser Library

Windsor Federal Savings Announces Opening of New Wilson Office

Mark E Griffin, President of Windsor Federal Savings is pleased to announce that the Wilson Office moved into their new building located at 321 Windsor Avenue in Windsor and officially opened for business on Monday, October 22, 2007.

The new Wilson Office facility offers the convenience of two drive-up lanes, a much needed drive-up ATM machine, night depository and will be open on Saturdays.  Coffee and tea are always available for customers and as a treat, pastries and cookies from The Beanery Bistro will be provided the first 2 weeks.

An official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for early November.

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Windsor Federal Savings Takes Leadership Role in Windsor’s 375th Anniversary Celebration
Hometown Bank to be Presenting Sponsor for historic hometown celebration

Windsor Federal Savings President Mark Griffin announced this week that Windsor's hometown bank will be a Presenting Sponsor of Windsor’s 375th anniversary events.

“Like so many people here, our roots are in Windsor and we wanted our bank to play an important part of this anniversary celebration,” Mr. Griffin said.  In fact, aside from our financial support, we are going to encourage our employees and customers to get involved in this celebration that all of New England will be watching and enjoying.”

Event Chairperson John Pier said, “I’m pleased that Windsor Federal Savings decided to take such an active role in this historic anniversary of our town’s founding, but frankly, I’m not surprised.  Their motto is ‘Neighbors helping neighbors since 1936,’ and over the years I, like thousands of Windsor residents, have come to learn that they mean it.”

“I couldn’t be more proud of Windsor Federal Savings’ support for an event that people will remember for decades,” Mr. Pier said.

Windsor 375 is a committee of community volunteers led by the Chamber of Commerce, the Windsor Historical Society and the Town of Windsor organizing a variety of events and activities ending in September of 2008 to mark the 375th birthday of Connecticut ’s first town.

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Janice Kelley Promoted to Vice President

Mark E. Griffin, President of Windsor Federal Savings is pleased to announce the promotion of Janice Kelley to Vice President / Director of Human Resources.

Jan joined our staff as Director of Human Resources in November 2005 with more than 25 years experience in Human Resources; 20 of those years at Mechanics Savings Bank as Vice President – Human Resources.  She attended and received her degree from Central Connecticut State University and is a graduate of the Connecticut School of Finance and Management.

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Mary-Lynn Kinney Promoted to Senior Vice President

Mark E. Griffin, President of Windsor Federal Savings is pleased to announce the promotion of Mary- Lynn Kinney to Senior Vice President / Chief Financial Officer.

Mary-Lynn joined Windsor Federal Savings as Vice President in August 2000, with over eighteen years of financial analysis, reporting, and investor relations experience with several diverse institutions including Mechanics Savings Bank, and a $5.8 billion publicly held California institution. In April 2003, in recognition of the financial strengths that she has brought to our bank she was appointed Chief Financial Officer by our Board of Directors.  Mary-Lynn is a current member of the National School of Banking Class of 2008.  She is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross.

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Robin Myers Promoted to Assistant Branch Manager, Main Office

Mark E. Griffin, President of Windsor Federal Savings is pleased to announce the promotion Robin D. Myers to Assistant Branch Manager – Main Office.

Robin joined the bank in 2001 and has worked as a Teller, Customer Service Supervisor and Personal Banking Representative.

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Michelle Carroll Promoted to Business Banking Officer

Mark E. Griffin, President of Windsor Federal Savings is pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle A. Carroll to Business Banking Officer.

Since starting in 2005, Michelle has held the position of Personal Banking Representative and Retail Banking Specialist.  She is responsible for providing support for our online cash management services and serving as an account representative for business banking relationships.

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Earl J. Martel III New Outside Mortgage Originator For Windsor Federal Savings  

Mark E. Griffin, President of Windsor Federal Savings is pleased to announce that Earl J. Martel III has joined the Association as their new Outside Mortgage Originator.

Earl brings with him over fourteen years of mortgage loan experience including work associations with McCue Mortgage, GMAC Mortgage, Campbell Mortgage, William Raveis Mortgage Services, and Countrywide Home Loans.  Earl will be on the road the majority of the time, but will have an office at our Day Hill branch located at 555 Day Hill Road in Windsor. He can be reached at 860-817-3651 or by email. 

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Windsor Federal Savings Announces Winners of Personal Shredders

Congratulations to all!!

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WINDSOR FEDERAL SAVINGS HELPS KEEP FIREFIGHTERS SAFE

Windsor Federal Savings once again proved their credo of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” as president Mark Griffin awarded generous donations to the volunteer fire departments in Windsor , Granby , East Granby and Bloomfield as part of their 70th anniversary celebration and the banks steadfast commitment to the community.

 “We wanted to make a donation that would benefit the community as a whole.” stated Mark Griffin, “The Fire Departments are there to serve the entire community 24/7 and without them, the safety of the residents and their property would be at jeopardy. We appreciate everything they do.”

“Windsor Federal Savings bends over backwards for the fire department.” Chief Lewis of the Windsor Fire Department said. “When I learned about the donation they were making I thought, fantastic, not many corporations would do this and it is really appreciated and I want to express my gratitude.”

Lewis said that the money was already earmarked for the purchase of voltage detectors for the officers of each of the fire companies.  “These tools will be used to ensure the safety of all the firefighters.” Lewis said, “When firefighters are fighting fires they are pulling open walls looking for sparks or flames with metal tools like hooks and halligen tools. These voltage detecting devices are able to detect electrical current so we can eliminate the possibility of hitting live wires and getting shocked.” Lewis said after the purchase of the voltage detectors if any monies were left over it was going to be used toward the purchase of new leather boots for the fire fighters. “Every little bit helps.” He went on and said about the donation, “We are so grateful to Windsor Federal Savings. They are big, yet they still have that community orientation and that small town feel.”

“Due to the generosity of Windsor Federal Savings, we will be able to purchase and upgrade safety equipment for our firefighters.” stated Chief Al Christensen of the Lost Acres Fire Department, “Every little bit helps.”

East Granby Volunteer Fire Department, Chief Don Zessin has earmarked the monies to purchase a Holmatro Hydraulic Rescue Cutter Tool which is similar to the jaws of life.  “The department was really excited when I told them about Windsor Federal Savings donation” said Fire Chief Zessin. “It came as a pleasant surprise and we really appreciate their support of our firefighters.”

Chief Art Gold of the Blue Hills Fire District said the money couldn’t have come at a better time.  The fire district soon will become one of 39 municipalities in the CAPTAIN Fire project which is the name of the mobile data system used for public safety services in the Capitol Region.  “We were budgeted to purchase only three laptop units to use with this network but due to the generosity of Windsor Federal Savings, we will be able to purchase one more laptop unit.”  Gold also stated, “To have a company that’s not even located in our fire district step forward and make a donation is totally great.”

As for the Bloomfield Center Fire District, Chief Bill Riley has earmarked the monies to purchase gas meters which monitor CO levels along with other general fire fighting equipment.  “What a wonderful gesture on the part of Windsor Federal Savings to acknowledge the fire departments in the towns they serve” said Chief Riley. “Our funds are limited when it comes to purchasing needed equipment and every little bit helps.”  

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Lori Grillo New Mortgage Originator For Windsor Federal Savings

Mark E. Griffin, President of Windsor Federal Savings is pleased to announce that Lori Grillo has joined the Association as their new Mortgage Originator.

Lori brings with her a diverse background in banking, including work experience in the investment and mortgage areas. Lori was a Mortgage Loan Officer with TD Banknorth and she worked with PHH Mortgage Corp. as an Account Manager, Mortgage Advisor. Lori enjoys home remodeling, gardening and attending auctions. Lori can be reached at 860-298-5359 or email her.

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WINDSOR FEDERAL SAVINGS COLLECTS FOOD AND TOYS FOR FAMILIES
Commitment to Community Ramps Up for Holidays

Windsor Federal Savings five branch offices will serve as drop-off points for unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items destined for local food banks and social service organizations this holiday season. Members of the public, customers and employees are encouraged to take advantage of the drop-off areas and help local families.

Toy and food collections begin at all locations the week of November 13th.  Collection areas will be clearly marked and easily accessible in each office’s lobby.

In addition to collecting donations, Windsor Federal Savings will participate in the Adopt-A-Family program, adopting three families living in Windsor, Granby and Bloomfield. A family “Wish List” will be provided and Windsor Federal Savings employees will shop for and then wrap the gifts.

“Over and above the contributions we make year-round, we’re joining forces with our neighbors to make an even bigger difference in the community during the holidays,” said Mark Griffin, president and CEO of Windsor Federal Savings.  “We invite all of our customers and members of the public to come by and give whatever they can to make this time of year brighter for everyone in our community.”

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Windsor Federal Savings Announces 70th Anniversary Celebration Winners

Grand Prize Winner: 40" Samsung LCD HDTV - Ronald Ridolfo

1st Place Winners: $500 Mobil/Exxon Gas Card

Main Office:  Mary Kay Shannon
Wilson Office:  Carl Robinson
Day Hill Office: Ann Baldwin
Granby Office : Megan McDonald
Bloomfield Office : Zan Dakers

2nd Place Winners: Weber Gas Grill

Main Office: Paulette Grant
Wilson Office : Lula Jones
Day Hill Office: Kimberly Woodward
Granby Office : Jason Andrus
Bloomfield Office : Christine Butler

 3rd Place Winners: $100 Geissler's Gift Card

Main Office: Mary Ellen Straut
Wilson Office : S. McFarlane
Day Hill Office : Ann Marie Nock
Granby Office : Bob Cawthon
Bloomfield Office: Ricky Nelson

Congratulations to All!!!!

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COMMUNITY-WIDE RIBBON-CUTTING OF NEW POQUONOCK SCHOOL ALL-ACCESS PLAYGROUND

Windsor Students Collect More Than 1 Million Pennies – One Coin at a Time

Windsor residents of all ages were invited to a Community-Wide Ribbon Cutting to formally open Poquonock Elementary School’s new “All-Access Playground”. The free celebration took place on Thursday, October 5 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the playground at 1760 Poquonock Ave.

To kick off the celebration, dozens of Poquonock students cut a long ribbon at the very same time. After the ceremony, children enjoyed a community playtime on the new handicapped accessible playground. The new playground will be used by children who live throughout Windsor.

“This special opening celebration is the culmination of four years of fundraising at Poquonock Elementary School,” explains Nancy Cheney, Playground Committee Co-Chair. “Since we kicked off our fundraising project, children have deposited more than 1 million pennies into a large collection machine in the school hallway. The collection unit was specially designed and built by students, and featured tubes for counting by 10,000s and a glass window, so the children could see the number of coins steadily grow. Before it was emptied, the collection box was estimated to weigh 5,511 lbs. or 2.7 tons – about the weight of three cars. In fact, if the pennies were stacked into a single column, it would be more than 5,000 feet tall!”

Poquonock Elementary School students, their families, and the school’s PTO have been hard at work raising funds for the $80,000 project since 2002. They raised money at annual tag sales and karate clinics, at booths at Windsor’s Shad Derby, at birthday parties, through a raffle, and even while trick or treating. Local businesses and civic associations, and community families stepped forward with their own generous contributions to ensure that enough funds were raised beyond the million-penny drive. The playground was constructed in four phases with all of the labor provided by the Poquonock Elementary School parents, teachers, and PTO members.

Throughout the month of September, the entire school has been counting down the days by counting up the pennies. The October 5^th 5 p.m. event  capped off a day-long celebration that included a special school-wide assembly, featuring the return of former Poquonock students who built the original penny collection machine. Windsor Federal Savings generously provided employees to coordinate the counting of all the pennies. In addition, Cummins-Allison Corporation transported special high-speed coin counting machines with a supervisor down from Massachusetts, at no cost to the school, to facilitate the project.

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Anthony Lamberto, Jr. new Vice President, Residential and Consumer Lending at Windsor Federal Savings

Mark E. Griffin, President of Windsor Federal Savings is pleased to announce that Anthony Lamberto, Jr. has joined the Association as the Vice President of Residential and Consumer Lending.

Prior to joining Windsor Federal Savings, Tony, a native of New Jersey , was President and owner of a full service, property-casualty, health and life insurance agency. He began his mortgage and finance career with Household Finance, NJ as Branch Manager and continued to increased his lending and finance knowledge working with various institutions; Senior Loan Officer with First United, NJ, Branch Manager with Wilmington Finance, NJ, Regional Sales Manager for Prime Mortgage, CT and Branch Manager for Countrywide Home Loans. With over twenty years of lending and business management experience, Tony is well versed in sales, operations, products and services, training and development.

Tony attended and received his BA in English Communications from Lebanon Valley College , PA. He is a resident of Southington and a member of The Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors, Greater Norwich Chamber of Commerce and Co-Executive Director of Miss Southington/Plantsville Scholarship Organization. In his spare time, he coaches baseball, soccer and hockey. Hobbies include golf, tennis, camping, playing musical instruments, singing and acting.

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WINDSOR FEDERAL SAVINGS CONTRIBUTES OVER $75,000 IN COMMUNITY DONATIONS IN 2005
Commitment to Local Causes to Continue in 2006

Windsor Federal Savings today released its 2005 list of donations indicating a total of over $75,000 given to various organizations within the communities of Northern Connecticut including the towns of Windsor, Granby, Bloomfield, Windsor Locks, East Granby, Simsbury, Suffield and Hartford.

During the 12-month period ended (December 31, 2005), the bank made a multitude of small to large community donations including $5,000 to American Red Cross to help Hurricane Katrina victims; $3,000 to the Windsor Historical Society for various programs including Living History Day; $3,500 to the Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s “Nightmare on Broad Street;” $1,700 to the Town of Granby’s “Sounds of Summer Concert Series”, $2,500 to The Granby Chamber of Commerce “Celebrate Granby in the Park” event and $10,000 to the Bloomfield Prosser Library to renovate the Children’s room flooded in October 2005.

One of Windsor Federal Savings company mantras is to support community charitable organizations through financial contributions as well as to encourage community involvement on the part of its employees.

“We’ve been a part of the community for more than 70 years,” said Mark Griffin, president and CEO of Windsor Federal Savings. “We feel we are neighbors to everyone in the community and our philanthropic activities are one way we can contribute back to the community in addition to providing the personal banking services we offer every day.”

Whether helping to renovate a local flood-ridden library, or supporting local little league teams, Windsor Federal Savings maintains all of its corporate giving within the communities it serves.

“Many of our 2005 donations are ones we’ve made annually for years. It just makes sense for us to contribute when the community has been a part of our success for all this time,” said Griffin.

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WINDSOR FEDERAL SAVINGS NAMED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Windsor Chamber of Commerce Honors Bank for Volunteerism and Donations

Windsor Federal Savings is the recipient of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce’s 2006 Business of the Year Award.

The award recognizes Windsor Federal Savings’ endless support of the Windsor community and Chamber through volunteerism and monetary donations. Windsor Federal Savings received the award at the Chamber’s 57^th Annual Dinner and Business Meeting June 9 at the Windsor/Hartford Marriott.

“Windsor Federal Savings provides substantial monetary donations, but they also volunteer their time and their employees time for community events,” said Jane Garibay, executive director of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. “They set the standard to which all businesses should aspire.”

Supporting community charitable organizations through financial contributions and encouraging community involvement on the part of its employees are philanthropic values deeply rooted in the banks history, according to Mark Griffin, president and CEO of Windsor Federal Savings.

“For more than 70 years we’ve been a part of the community,” said Griffin. “As neighbors to everyone in the community it’s important for us to take an active role in supporting our home and customers.”

Whether helping to renovate a local flood-ridden library, or supporting local little league teams, Windsor Federal Savings maintains all of its corporate giving within the communities it serves.

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WINDSOR FEDERAL SAVINGS TAKES STAND AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT

In an effort to help curb the growing threat of identity theft, Windsor Federal Savings, in partnership with Infoshred held a FREE SHRED DAY on Saturday, June 17, 2006 for their customers and the general public at their Main Office.

“Identity theft comes in many forms and affects people in many different ways—none that are good,” said Mark Griffin, president and CEO, Windsor Federal Savings. “With a few simple precautions, consumers can better protect themselves from identity theft. The free shred day was one way we were able to provide the community with a quick and easy way to destroy unneeded personal documents to help protect against this growing criminal activity.”

According to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, three percent or 3.6 million households in the U.S. were victims of identity theft in 2004. When it happens to you, identity theft can be a traumatic experience that can take days, weeks, even months to rectify.

In addition to destroying unneeded and outdated personal documents, Windsor Federal Savings encourages consumers to learn about the different ways they can protect themselves including these few suggestions:

• Avoid phishing tactics by disregarding illegal requests of personal information disguised as legitimate banking institutions. “Reputable financial institutions, including Windsor Federal Savings, will never initiate a request for sensitive or confidential information through email, pop-up messages, or claim to be updating files. Consumers should disregard these requests,” said Griffin.
  

• Social Security Numbers —Protect it, and only use your number for its intended legal use.

• Personal Checks—Do not print phone numbers, social security numbers, or license numbers on personal checks, and destroy any old or unused blank checks.

• Debit, credit card, and ATM receipts—resist the temptation to simply throw them out. Save them and destroy them appropriately.

• Wallets/Purses—Carry with you only those cards you will need and use. Don’t carry your Social Security card with you.

• Inspect Your Credit Report – Visit www.annualcreditreport.com to obtain a free annual credit report.

• Other ways to avoid ID Theft – Use online banking services and electronic statements. Purchase a crosscut shredder.

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Each Office of Windsor Federal Savings held a raffle giving away a 12-Sheet Crosscut Shredder to promote their Free Shred Day.  The drawing was held on June 14th and the winners are....

Main Office winner, John Abrom
Granby Office winner, Paul Willis
Day Hill Office winner, Dorothy Howe
Wilson Office Winner:  Rufus Reedom
Bloomfield Office Winner: Terina Louis

Congratulations to everyone!

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Windsor Federal Savings Celebrates Employee Milestone
Rosa Segars Honored for 35 Years of Dedicated Service

Over the last 35 years, banking has undergone a revolution and Rosa Segars, Customer Service Specialist for Windsor Federal Savings, has seen it all.

Thirty-five years ago on May 10, 1971 when Segars joined Windsor Federal Savings as a full-time bookkeeper and general clerk, the bank had just started using computers. Today, technology has transformed the way Windsor Federal Savings serves its customers, and Segars was there to witness it all including the advent of automatic teller machines (ATMs), online and telephone banking, and debit cards.

Segars has been with the bank for half of its rich 70-year history. For all of its advancements in banking, Segars said she is very proud that Windsor Federal