ThrillBill

From our local community bank

"Bill's energy, creativity and commitment to the mission of Alternatives Federal Credit Union played a vital role in the economic development of the Ithaca community."

Greg Hartz

Tompkins Trust Company CEO

The Summit FCU, Rochester

What can I say other than "you are my hero" and thanks for all that you and your CU has taught me.  Mike Vadalla

Best Wishes, Leanne McGuinness

It was a pleasure visiting Alternatives.  We met so many wonderful people during our visit.  Thank you for your hospitality and everything you have done for credit unions.  Enjoy your retirmenet.  Laurie Baker

member since 1981

Thank you so much for your many years of service at AFCU.

All your work has created enormous benefit to so many people and

organizations in the Ithaca Community.

I really appreciate all your hard work.  Best wishes to you!

- Janice Nigro,

member since 1981

Retirement Event Photos

Thank you Tom Hoebbel for posting photos of the Alternatives Annual Meeting /   Retirement Event

You may request photos online if you like.

Founder of Ithaca Hours

Congratulations on your exemplary career and retirement into whatever is next.

Thanks for sponsoring and pioneering local currency; for your audacity and restraint.

Best,

Paul Glover

http://www.paulglover.org/

Three Music Pieces

Each of these pieces uses a unique letter-to-pitch mapping system that Mer Boel developed so that names could be "spelled" in music Then this pitch series is used to inspire the rest of the piece. The intent is to evoke personality and characteristics, or to illuminate hidden aspects of psyche

Bill.wma Composed by Mer Boel, performed by Water Bear: Mer Boel, Ruth Roland, and Hank Roberts.

William.wma Composed by Hank Roberts, performed by Water Bear: Mer Boel, Ruth Roland, Tim Reppert, and Hank Roberts.

A Different Bill.wma A Commission by Judy Swann.  Composed by Mer Boel, performed by Water Bear: Mer Boel and Hank Roberts.

Bill is one special human being I am proud to know.

love,

Mer

positive influence

Our Board and staff wish you a happy, healthy retirement.  You have been a positive influence on the growth and development of our credit Union. 

Congratulations,

Gates Chili FCU

Muralist for Alternatives

I am so happy that your were here while I painted the Mural for Alternatives.  It was wonderful to get to meet you.  I wish you the best of Luck with your new ventures.  Hope to see you around town, Ithaca Paint & Decorating, Farmer's Market.  Thank-you so much for choosing me as your Muralist for Alternatives.  I will never forget the experience.

Lots of Luck & Love,

MaryBeth Ihnken

First memory

Let's see.  First memory is your eyes lighting up when you heard I was intending to be in Ithaca for the long term.  Next would be that of a pretty very pregnant lady waltzing through behind the teller line as if she belonged there (Nancy Myers, with Tessa).  Then there's you holding Tessa, who, with her fat baby cheeks, your eyes, & your direct eye contact, looked exactly like a mini-you.

Other memories -

- You trusting me to figure out loan programs (student loans, debit cards, SBA approval).

- You assigning me to multiple clumps and the formation of multiple policies.

That trust, and ability to work independently within the community focuesed support and assistance structure you created, has changed my life for the better.

Mary Ziegler

Director of Consumer Lending

pleasure working with you

It has been a pleasure working with you at Alternatives.  Although I have only been at the Credit Union half as many years as you, I am glad to be a part of a successful community oriented financial institution that started with your visionary outlook and a mission to serve the low income and underserved.

I will particularly miss your professional and friendly manner in dealing with the staff.  I wish you all the best in your future endeavors and hope to see you around.

Miroslav Knezevic

VISA Specialist