Local Kindergarten – 12th grade artists showcased on Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation and Silver State Schools Credit Union’s 38th Annual 2024 Happy Times Calendar
LAS VEGAS, NV (December 5, 2023) — 12th Grade Artists Showcased on Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation and Silver State Schools Credit Union’s 38th Annual 2024 Happy Times Calendar
Las Vegas, NV – (December 4, 2023) – Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), a Las Vegas based financial institution serving its members since 1951, is set to showcase 13 talented students for their winning artwork featured in the 38th Annual Happy Times Calendar.
Students from across Southern Nevada were asked to create art that makes them happy, with one winner selected from each grade—from Kindergarten through 12th grade—to be featured in the annual student artwork calendar. The Credit Union receives an average of 2,000 artwork submissions each year for this program.
“In the 38 years of the Happy Times Calendar, we continue to be amazed by the creativity and positivity expressed through art by the youth in our community,” said Scott A. Arkills, President/CEO, Silver State Schools Credit Union. “We are proud to uphold this tradition and showcase the remarkable talents of these young student artists.”
Winning students and teachers will be honored at this year’s Happy Times Calendar Awards Ceremony hosted at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Student winners will receive a $200 cash prize and their original artwork will be framed to commemorate their achievement. The student’s school will also receive $200 in support of its Art program. The winning pieces of art are displayed year-round at the Westcliff Branch and Tule Springs Branch of Silver State Schools Credit Union.
WINNERS:
Cover: “Snow Angels” – Madelyn S.; 11th grade; Advanced Technologies Academy January: “Big Butterfly” – Anonymous; Kindergarten; Our Lady of Las Vegas School February: “My Happiness” – Londyn P.; 6th grade; Thurman White Middle School March: “Leprechaun” – Beau V.; 5th grade; Our Lady of Las Vegas
April: “Seasons of Smiles” – Charlotte H.; 1st grade; Las Vegas Day School
May: “Floating Summer” – Gavin M.; 4th grade; Helen Smith Elementary School
June: “School’s Out” – Ivy B.; 3rd grade; Our Lady of Las Vegas School
July: “Happy Birthday at the Park” – Arianna J.; 2nd grade; Doral Academy Red Rock Elementary School
August: “Summer in Greece”- Isabelle C.; 8th grade; Bob Miller Middle School
September: “Falling in the Leaves” – Arya E.; 7th grade; Our Lady of Las Vegas School October: “Autumn House Harvest” – Christina P.; 12th grade, Advanced Technologies Academy
November: “Spooky Hooves” – Izabella A.; 9th grade; Foothill High School
December: “A Joyous Occasion” – Emily Star M.; 10th grade, Pahrump Valley High School
The 38th Annual Happy Times Calendar’s will be available on Tuesday, December 5th, at any of the ten Southern Nevada SSSCU branch locations. Members can obtain one Happy Times Calendar per primary membership. Additional calendars may be purchased for $2.00 each, with 100% of the proceeds going to the People Over Profit (POP) Foundation, the charitable arm of Silver State Schools Credit Union, while supplies last.
About Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU)
Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), founded in 1951, is a State-Chartered financial co-operative Prioritizing People Over Profit. The Credit Union serves over 63,000 members of the educational community, as well as the Southern Nevada community at large and their families, with ten branches in the valley. SSSCU provides “Excellent Member Service and Financial Solutions – For Life!” via a wide range of banking products, that are simple, secure, and convenient. As of September 2023, SSSCU reported total assets of $1.142 Billion, deposits of $1.044 Billion, and loans of $826 Million. Liquidity remains strong at $42 Million, and the credit union is well-capitalized with a regulatory net worth at $118 Million, equal to 10.24% of total assets. Accounts insured up to $500,000. American Share Insurance insures each account up to $250,000. Excess Share Insurance Corporation provides up to an additional $250,000 of insurance per account. This institution is not federally insured. For more information, visit
silverstatecu.com.
About People Over Profit (POP) Foundation
Recognizing the positive impacts of its employees, the Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU) Board of Directors and its Executive Team established the Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation, a Nevada nonprofit charitable 501(c)(3) organization in 2019. As the charitable arm of SSSCU, the POP Foundation strives to elevate education and financial literacy by providing Southern Nevada students with tools, resources, and access to build a better future by educating, empowering, and enhancing our community for the common good. From partnering with like-minded local nonprofit organizations, to uncovering unmet needs within our community, we are eager to do more for Southern Nevada students. When you donate to the Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation, your financial support enables us to put funds toward bettering the lives of young people in our community. To give a tax-deductible donation and make a lasting difference in the life of a child, or learn more about the POP Foundation, please visit popfoundation.com.
