Join Us at the Annual Meeting

Unlike other financial institutions whose meetings are restricted to a few shareholders, your credit union is a financial cooperative with meetings open to its valued member-owners: You! So plan now to attend to learn about the
elections to the Board of Directors, hear about how the credit union fared in 2012, and get the scoop on what’s on tap in 2013. Give us your feedback and let us know how well the credit union is serving your financial needs. Tell us about what we’re doing right as well as your suggestions for making improvements. Enjoy refreshments and the chance to visit with other members, too. The credit union exists only to serve you and your support is appreciated. We look forward to seeing
you at the annual meeting.
Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 1PM at the ZPA Crystal Ballroom, 281 Grace Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
The following candidates were nominated to run in the 2013 elections.

Tadeusz Brzozowski
Graduated from New York University with a master’s degree in Engineering. Obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from NY College of Aeronautics. Former President of the United Poles in America Enterprises, Inc. Retired from Foster Wheeler Inc., where he was the Principle Project Engineer responsible for design, construction, and pre-commissioning of oil refineries, pharmaceutical facilities, power, chemical, and desalination plants. Extremely involved in the community by volunteering his expertise and time to various organizations, such as: United Poles in America (ZPA), Elizabeth contingent of the Pulaski Parade Committee, Pulaski Cadets, American Legion, and St. Hedwig’s RCC
in Elizabeth, where he’s an usher and an engineering advisor to the Parish’s restoration project.
Does not shy away from taking on challenges and responsibilities, which demand maturity, loyalty and steadfast character, which in his opinion make that “certain business people and board members [are]
more successful than others.”
Served on the Board of Directors of Unites Poles FCU in the past.
Promises to “make right decisions that will benefit our United Poles FCU members, our Polish organizations, and our entire community, while paying special attention to the needs of our FCU members.”
If elected, “will continue to work in the best interest of the United Poles FCU, its members, and our community by working with a strong and responsive Board.”

Konrad Kolodziej
I was born Poland and in 1986 immigrated with family to the United States. I hold a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Lafayette College in Easton, PA. Over the past decade I have actively participated in various Polish organizations (such as the ZPA; lector at the St. Stephen’s Parish in Perth Amboy, NJ). I have served on the Board of United Poles FCU since 2005 in various positions. I have always worked with members of the Board to ensure strong future and
growth of our Credit Union, but never forgetting the Polish heritage or the people who created and grew the Credit Union. My strong ties with the local community will allow me to promote United Poles FCU as a solid, honest, and friendly financial institution. Experience of managing various projects, creating budgets, and coordinating with other departments in my professional work will help me contribute to and ensure success of our Credit Union.
I will continue to represent our members through hard, honest, and proud work to guarantee that United Poles FCU is not just financial institution, but also a place we all can be proud of.

Teresa Rybinski
I was born in Poland and at the age of 17 came to United States of America. I graduated from Dickenson High School in Jersey City and Middlesex County College. Since 1973 I was employed at Hess Oil Co. as an accountant. I am presently employed by world wide oil company—ConocoPhillips in Linden, NJ and am responsible for Polypropylene accounting.
I have been volunteering at the United Poles FCU since August 2008 as a member of the Supervisory Committee and was recently appointed its Chairperson as well as a voting member of the Board of Directors. My 36 years of experience in accounting has helped the Board and the CEO to analyze and make the decisions in governing
our Credit Union.
I would like to bring new ideas and suggestions to help our Credit Union reach its goals. Having been a part of the Polish community in this area for a long time, I understand the concerns and needs of our current and new generation of members.

Voytek Wicinski
I was born in Poland, where I graduated from Technical High School as Electronic Technician. In 1990 I came to the U.S. Since 1998 I have been involved with IT departments of various companies. I am currently working as a Software Engineer in children’s clothing retail company.
My association with the Polish organization began in 2001, when my daughter started attending the ZPA Polish Supplementary School. When she was receiving Polish education I was involved in various
ZPA activities and I helped in many events organized by the school.
In 2006 I was appointed to the Supervisory Committee of United Poles Federal Credit Union. In April 2007 I was elected to the Board of Directors. I had different responsibilities during my involvement with UPFCU. I was Supervisory Committee member and then chairman, next I was selected as Treasurer/Secretary.
I’m running for re-election as the Board of Directors because of my strong believes that it is important to give back to the Polish community. My main responsibility as a board member is safety of financial assets deposited at our Credit Union. I want to ensure that Polish people, as an ethnic group, have strong financial institution that not only meets our banking needs but also provides support to various Polish organizations. I want to ensure continuous growth of our credit
union by not only providing service to current members but also by attracting more new members.

Petitions will be made available to all interested at each of United Poles FCU offices on January 2, 2013. To be effective,
nominations by petition must be accompanied by a signed certificate from the nominee or nominees stating that they are agreeable to nomination and will serve if elected to office. Petitions must be received by the Secretary at one of the Credit Union offices by the end of business on February 28, 2013. The mailing address is 412
New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, ATTN: Petitions.
Look for more information at any of our branches or visit www. unitedpolesfcu.com

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