Lee Wojnar, VP of Marketing for O Bee Credit Union, is Volunteer of the Year for United Way of Thurston County

TUMWATER, Wash., May 11, 2009 (allCUnews) -- The United Way of Thurston County has announced its 2009 Community Impact Volunteer of the Year -- Lee Wojnar, Vice President of Marketing for the O Bee Credit Union. He will be honored at a special luncheon on June 11th. According to Pam Toal, Executive Director for United Way, "Lee is a terrific choice because he has brought us so many new ideas for energizing our many efforts." Each year the award is given to a person who meets the following criteria:

-- Shows commitment and dedication to the United Way of Thurston County through volunteerism.

-- Volunteers time to support efforts in one or more of our community initiatives.

-- Shows a commitment and dedication to the United Way mission (for example longevity of service or uniqueness of service).

Notes Wojnar, "The United Way is integral to the community that O Bee Credit Union serves. Supporting its programs has been a great way for our institution to say thanks. My background includes information technology in addition to marketing and I am working together with the United Way to enhance systems for giving during 2009 and beyond."

About O Bee Credit Union

O Bee Credit Union (The Olympia Brewing Company Employees and Families Credit Union) was started February 15, 1955, by Ted McGill who worked in the bottle house of the Brewery. This full service non-profit credit union owned by its members is now open to all Washington residents with locations in Tumwater, Tenino, and Lacey.

SOURCE: O Bee Credit Union

O Bee Credit Union
Chris Reisch, Marketing Assistant
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