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Gerber Federal Credit Union President/CEO awarded Community Service Award

FREMONT, MI (January 22, 2026) |

Gerber Federal Credit Union (Gerber FCU) President/CEO John P. Buckley, Jr. was recently presented with the Edgar A Guest Masonic Award for Community Service from the Freemasons Hesperia-Arcana Lodge No. 346 and the Grand Lodge of Michigan.

“Receiving the Edgar A. Guest Masonic Award for Community Service is a humbling honor”, said John P. Buckley, Jr.  “The Masonic tradition of supporting education, youth advocacy, and families in need has shaped communities for more than two centuries here in Michigan and beyond. I am thankful to Hesperia-Arcana Lodge No. 346 and the Grand Lodge of Michigan for recognizing the impact that shared service and compassion can have. Together, we continue the important work of ensuring opportunity, dignity, and hope for all. I also must thank all of my colleagues at Gerber Federal Credit Union for doing the credit union work so well that it has allowed me to get involved in our community.”

Junior Deacon Ryan Dickson (Left);Gerber FCU President/CEO John P. Buckley, Jr. (Center), Former Master of the Lodge Richard Kolbe (Right)

Michigan Masons

Freemasons started some of the first public schools in both Europe and America. We supported legislation to make education universal. In the 1800s, Masons lobbied for the establishment of state-supported education and federal land-grant colleges. The first Masonic Lodge in Michigan was created more than 250 years ago in Detroit. Today, Masons give millions of dollars in scholarships each year. We encourage our members to give volunteer time to their local schools, buy classroom supplies for teachers, help with literacy programs, and do everything they can to help ensure that each person – adult or child – has the best educational opportunities possible. Michigan’s focus remains the same, with various programs established that are dedicated to education and youth advocacy, as well as supporting our brotherhood and families in need.

Gerber Federal Credit Union

Gerber Federal Credit Union is proud to have served Newaygo County as your trusted financial partner over 75 years!  We were founded here, and we’re focused on growing here.  We have two branches located in Fremont and one in Newaygo.  At Gerber FCU we value the relationships we create with our members and with one another. We are honest and trustworthy. We are kind and genuinely care about our members, colleagues, and the community. We are a team and work together for the common good of our members and the community. Stop in or visit GerberFCU.com to learn why Newaygo County trusts Gerber FCU as their financial partner.  

Contact

Heather Wiersema CUCME
Marketing Officer
P (231) 924-4880 x147
marketing@gerberfcu.com

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