NORFOLK, Va. (9/10/15)--The We Promise Foundation, the charitable subsidiary of Chartway FCU, Norfolk, Va., continues its five-year support of St. Mary’s Home, a children’s residential facility, with a $25,000 gift to send children and young adults with severe disabilities to camp. Since 2011, Chartway’s We Promise Foundation has donated $97,400 to provide children and young adults at St. Mary’s the opportunity to attend camp. “Our employees are deeply dedicated to supporting and strengthening our communities,” said We Promise Foundation Chair John Blum. “Having been a proud supporter for so many years, we have been changed and uplifted to see the ways this summer program allows children and young adults to make meaningful connections and experience quality, spirit-lifting activities designed to help each person reach his or her fullest potential” …

GREENSBORO, N.C. (9/10/15)--Summit CU, Greensboro, N.C., announced it will merge with community-chartered Oxford CU, Oxford, N.C., through its credit union affiliate program. Under its affiliate program, Summit CU allows any merging credit union access to the full benefits of Summit CU while maintaining its prior identity. As an affiliate, Oxford CU will continue to operate under the same name, in the same location, with the same employees. Affiliated credit unions can maintain a strong brand identity through branded ATMs and logos, gather important statistical data, and take advantage of a greater economy of scale. “Credit unions can maintain their heritage.” said Sam Whitehurst, Summit CU president/CEO. Merged credit union boards may also participate in the operation and direction of the credit union in an advisory capacity …

O’FALLON, Mo. (9/10/15)--Gary Hinrichs has retired as president/CEO of West Community CU, O’Fallon, Mo., after 41 years of service with the credit union (St. Louis Business JournalSept. 9). When Hinrichs was named president/CEO in 1974 of what was them Brentwood Mutual CU, he was one of only two employees--and he was still in college earning his degree in business administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. “Gary has successfully guided our credit union during an era of tremendous challenge and growth,” said Michael Murphy, West Community CU board vice chair. “He has the board’s confidence, respect and admiration. His leadership will be missed” …