ELMIRA, NY, October 21, 2008 – Community Bank, N.A. recently sponsored its 5th Annual Trike Race to benefit United Way of the Southern Tier.
Six teams representing financial institutions in the Elmira region raced each other on children’s tricycles in the chilly morning hours. The race was close but Elmira Savings Bank held on to their champion’s title. The event was held in Community Bank’s parking lot on Water Street.
The six-member teams raced in relay fashion around cones as they were cheered on by scores of other bank staff and community members. Over $1,500 was raised during the event and the money will be donated to United Way of the Southern Tier’s 2008 Community Campaign. United Way of the Southern Tier will invest the funds in local programs working towards creating lasting changes in community.
The Elmira Savings Bank team has captured the title each year the trike race has been held. This year they competed against teams from Community Bank, N.A., Chemung Canal Trust Company, Five Star Bank, Corning Credit Union, and CCSD Federal Credit Union.
About United Way of the Southern Tier
United Way of the Southern Tier (www.uwst.org) is a locally managed non-profit organization focused on effectively mobilizing the caring power of our community to help people improve their lives. United Way of the Southern Tier is the largest non-governmental provider of funding for health and human services in Chemung and Steuben Counties.
About Community Bank System, Inc.
Community Bank System, Inc. is a registered bank holding company based in Dewitt, NY, with $4.7 billion in assets and approximately 140 customer facilities (over 30 across the Southern Tier region). Its wholly-owned banking subsidiary operates as Community Bank, N.A. across Upstate New York, and as First Liberty Bank & Trust throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Community Bank offers a full range of high-quality products and services for both individuals and businesses. These include FDIC-insured checking and savings deposit products, a variety of personal and commercial loans, personal and employee benefit trust services, and a range of non-bank financial services including annuities, mutual funds and life insurance. For further information please visit our websites at www.communitybankna.com or www.firstlibertybank.com.
