Chairman of the board of First New York Federal Credit Union receives Leadership Award
ALBANY, NY (December 17, 2021) — We are happy to announce that Charles R. Smith, Chairman of the Board of First New York Federal Credit Union, was recognized with the National Association of Credit Union Chairmen’s 2021 Eugene Ball Award during the 45th Annual Chair’s Roundtable Forum in Denver, Colorado.
Smith was elected as Board Chairman of First New York Federal Credit Union in 1990. Soon after, he become involved with the National Association of Credit Union Chairmen (NACUC) and began attending the Chair’s Roundtable Forums. In 1998, he was elected to NACUC’s board of directors serving as Chairman from 2003 to 2007. Smith commented, “I wanted to give back to an organization that’s given me so much in my role as Board Chairman. It’s been an honor to be a part of it and now to be recognized with this award.”
Smith has served with First New York Federal Credit Union for more than 50 years beginning as a volunteer field rep. Before he was elected to the Board of Directors in 1984, he served on the Supervisory Committee. Smith spent more than 25 years as an educator and school principal in the Schenectady City School District.
Congratulations to Chuck Smith and thank you for your dedication and leadership!
Charles R. Smith
About First New York Federal Credit Union
Founded in 1937, First New York Federal Credit Union offers a full suite of financial services, including checking and savings accounts, auto, home and personal loans, credit cards, online and mobile banking, business services, and commercial lending and investment services. With $450 million in assets and over 32,000 members, First New York has branches in Albany, Cobleskill, Glenville, Halfmoon, Niskayuna, North Greenbush, Rotterdam, and Saratoga. Members also have access to stand-alone kiosks in Colonie, Rotterdam and Saratoga, and more than 30,000 fee-free network
ATMs nationwide. For more information, call 518-393-1326, 1800, visit FirstNewYork.org.
