August 4, 2008

Photo Finish | From the Aug. 4, 2008 issue of the WBJ

The Webster Five Foundation, a charitable organization founded by Webster Five Cents Savings Bank, has donated $3,000 to the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester. The funds will be used to support the museum's ongoing operations, including its outreach programs, which make the museum accessible to underfunded schools and libraries. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rena Zurofsky, interim executive director of Higgins Armory Museum; Richard T. Leahy, Webster Five president/CEO; Karen M. Kempskie-Aquino, vice president of Webster Five; Bettina Schmidt, Webster Five director of finance and operations; and Steven Manuel, marketing manager at Higgins Armory Museum.

Why Me Inc. in Worcester recently received a $10,000 grant from BJ's Charitable Foundation in support of its Childhood Cancer Lifeline program, which provides financial and emotional support for children with cancer and their parents. Pictured, from left to right, are: Danielle Perron, representative from Why Me; Paige Billings, marketing and development manager for Why Me; and Sandra Breault, community relations and events manager at BJ's Wholesale Club.

The Central Massachusetts South Chamber of Commerce recently awarded local students Michael Harrington, Michael Hughes, and Aoife McCarthy with $1,000 scholarships at their monthly Fun at Five networking event held at Cedar Street Restaurant in Sturbridge. Pictured, from left to right, are: Sheri Faubert, chamber scholarship and education chair; Alix Mcnitt, chamber executive director; Michael Harrington, scholarship recipient; and Judy Ferguson, Village Photo and nominating member.

The IC Federal Credit Union in Fitchburg has committed a $25,000 endowment for its recently established speaker series at Fitchburg State College, which will bring local and national business leaders to campus. Fitchburg State College president Robert V. Antonucci (left) accepts the endowment from the IC Federal Credit Union, presented by Norman J. Bourdeau, president and CEO, and Judy Kaddy, senior vice president of marketing and lending.