BANGOR, Maine (12/7/15)--Bangor (Maine) FCU participated in the “Nickels with Noah” fundraiser celebration Dec. 2 at the Brewer Community School.  Noah, an 11-year-old survivor of bacterial meningitis who was named Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals State of Maine Champion Child in 2014, is always coming up with ways to “pay it forward” after his experience growing up with the disease. The “Nickels with Noah” fundraiser is just one of the many ways he gets the community involved to help EMHS Foundation Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals accomplish his dream. Bangor FCU presented Noah with a check for $3,950.52, matching what Noah and his peers raised at the school. Bangor FCU also received a grant from CO-OP Financial Services’ Miracle Match for matching funds, giving Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals a grand total of $11,851.56 …

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. (12/7/15)--Great Lakes CU, Bannockburn, Ill., has completed its merger with Phone-Co CU, Chicago. With the merger, Great Lakes CU has 14 branches in the Chicagoland area. “Not only can members easily visit any of our branch locations, but they can also take advantage of the shared branching network and hundreds of fee free ATMs to access their Great Lakes CU accounts,” said Vikki Kaiser, president/CEO of the credit union …

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (12/7/15)--Langley FCU, Newport News, Va., presented the American Red Cross Hampton Roads Chapter with a $10,000 check for its annual campaign. The donation allows the Red Cross to continue offering aid to those who have been displaced by natural disasters or fires in their homes in Hampton Roads. “Langley is a committed partner to the Red Cross and the many services it provides within our community,” said Langley FCU President/CEO Tom Ryan. “Our gift will have a far-reaching impact on the lives of individuals and families who are in need of their services” …

HOUSTON (12/7/15)--Steve Gilman has been named CEO of Houston Texas Firefighters FCU. Gilman replaces Clint Hartmann, who is retiring in March after serving 11 years as the credit union's president/CEO. Gilman previously served as president/CEO of Members Choice CU, Houston. He will officially begin his role Jan. 4 …