Adirondack Explorer's Taking Stock of Housing Event
November 1, 2023Champlain National Bank continues to work alongside local leaders on solutions to the housing crisis in the Adirondacks, including by providing financing for affordable housing projects in the North Country and Adirondacks, and for our support of initiatives that bring awareness and thought leadership to the issues, like being the Lead Sponsor of Adirondack Explorer’s Taking Stock of Housing Event. Two of our Commercial Lenders were also on hand at the event that took place at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake.
Lori Hebert, Lisa Roberts
Halloween Client Appreciation Day 2023
October 31, 2023Halloween was a great day to spoil our clients with treats and have some fun!
Willsboro Branch: Jayne Willard, Michelle Cross, April Marble, Amanda Ahrent
Keene Branch: Melanie Porter, Alison Jones
Saranac Lake Branch: Rebecca Miner
Elizabethtown Branch: Lena Robetoy, Juslyn Murphy, Lydia Valachovic, Courtney Christian, Michelle McGuire
Lake Placid Branch: Emily Eckert, Carol Martin, Philip Koenig
Westport Branch: Kurri Westover
Crown Point Branch: Rosann Fields, Autumn Flora, Macie Peer
Champlain Branch: Kelly Blondo
Plattsburgh Branch: Erin Sartwell, Kathrine Murphy
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023
October 27, 2023Employees and the Bank made donations to Susan G. Komen in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in remembrance of our friends and colleagues that we’ve lost to the disease, and for those who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis.
Plattsburgh Branch: Kathrine Murphy, Brian Ellsworth, Gregory Towne, Joshua Miner, Darlene Mirrer, Sara Rock
Elizabethtown Branch: Melissa LaMotte, Juslyn Murphy, Lydia Valachovic, Courtney Christian, Michelle McGuire
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Emelin Koss, Cindy Caner, Todd Hambleton, Avery Ellis, Cory Ryan, Tammy Gaff
Lake Placid Branch: Lori Hebert, Emily Eckert, Carol Martin
Keene Branch: Alison Jones, Melanie Porter
Willsboro Branch: Cindy Monty, Dawn Labarre, Jeannette Donovan, Teresa Cummings, Ashley Sorrell, Lisa Jaquish, Lena Robetoy, Skiler Stafford, April Marble, Amanda Ahrent
Champlain Branch: Erin Sartwell, Kelly Blondo
Saranac Lake Branch: Alexandra Amell, Rebecca Miner
Crown Point Branch: Macie Peer, Kurri Westover, Autumn Flora
Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Award Recipient
October 19, 2023Champlain National Bank was honored to receive an Appreciation Award from the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, along with a New York State Senate Citation from Senator Dan Stec, at the Ticonderoga Area Community Appreciation Dinner.
Mark Wright (Ticonderoga Supervisor), Dan Stec (NYS Senator), Autumn Flora, Kurri Westover, Matthew Courtright (TACC)
United Way Pacesetter 2023
October 12, 2023Champlain National Bank’s amazing employees donated $10,000 to the United Way of the Adirondacks Pacesetter campaign! We are so proud of our team and the difference each one of them makes in the community. Thanks to the United Way for their fundraising efforts that support their partner agencies, serving a wide variety of needs for the most vulnerable.
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Tammy Gaff, Lisa Roberts, Lori Hebert, Todd Hambleton, Avery Ellis, Ralitsa Livermore
Employee Fundraising Day for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
September 27, 2023Our employees raised money to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in honor of the local children who have benefited from their good work. Our branch team in Elizabethtown is pictured here wearing pins from St. Jude to show their support.
Elizabethtown Branch: Lena Robetoy, Juslyn Murphy, Courtney Christian, April Marble
Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Member Monday 2023
September 25, 2023We're proud of our long-term support and membership in the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, and annual sponsorship of their Fundraiser Dinner and Auction. We love being featured in their Member Mondays business spotlight too!
Matthew Courtright (TACC), Autumn Flora, Erin Mullen (TACC)
Village of Champlain 150th Birthday Celebration
September 23, 2023Our Branch Manager in Champlain, Kelly Blondo, joined the festivities celebrating the Village of Champlain’s sesquicentennial (or 150th birthday) by giving out goodies, and playing a historic coin identification game with people who stopped by the Champlain National Bank table.
Kelly Blondo
Rotary Celebrity Bedrace Regatta
September 9, 2023Champlain National Bank retiree (and longtime Rotarian) Tim Kononan represented the Bank at the Plattsburgh Rotary's Celebrity Bedrace Regatta and rode the bed to victory against the other banks there. He may not have won the coveted Golden Bedpan, but he's a celebrity in our book, and it was all to support the wonderful work of the Plattsburgh Rotary.
Tim Kononan
School Supplies Donations for the 2023/2024 School Year
September 7, 2023Our employees wanted to make sure that everyone has the tools they'll need to start the school year off right, so chipped in their own money, along with a donation from the bank, to purchase supplies, backpacks, snacks, etc., that were given to our local schools to distribute.
Westport Branch: Kurri Westover, Lee Kyler (Boquet Valley Elementary)
Willsboro Branch: Justin Gardner (Willsboro Central School), Lena Robetoy
Champlain Branch: Kelly Blondo, Wade Bush (Mooers Elementary)
Lake Placid Branch: Emily Eckert, Gabby Gorodetsky
Elizabethtown Branch: Megan Walls (Boquet Valley Central School), Lena Robetoy
Plattsburgh Branch: Jacolyn Utzler (Saranac Elementary), Sara Rock, Makenna Provost (Saranac Elementary)
Animal Shelter Collection Drive 2023
August 25, 2023The Bank, along with our employees and clients, donated supplies to our local animal shelters, that were gratefully received, to help feed and care for the homeless pet population. We also donated the best cat toy ever: Catnip Bandit!
Tri-Lakes Humane Society: Emily Eckert, Tori Tanner (Tri-Lakes Humane Society)
North Country SPCA: Kurri Westover, Lena Robetoy, Wendy Beeman Tibbitts (North Country SPCA)
July 4th Parades 2023
July 4, 2023It was a busy Independence Day for Champlain National Bank as we participated in parades throughout the region!
Willsboro: Peter Paine Jr.
Westport: Kurri and Eric Westover
North Country Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2023
June 8, 2023We had fun with money at the 2023 North Country Chamber Business Expo! Visitors to our table got to select a collectible coin from our treasure chest that we then helped them to identify and value! We met a few skilled coin collectors and sparked an interest in a few budding numismatists.
Lisa Roberts, Taylor Sousa
Ralitsa Livermore
Crown Point Memorial Day Parade 2023
May 29, 2023We were all smiles at the Memorial Day Parade in Crown Point as we handed out money-themed candy with our inflatable piggy bank, Mr. Bankus in tow. Thanks to the Crown Point Memorial Day Celebration Committee for putting on such a fun parade and wonderful weekend of activities.
Autumn and Jae-Lynn Flora, Kurri and Natalia Westover
Kurri Westover, Autumn Flora
Saranac Lake Community Clean Up Downtown Day
May 13, 2023The team from Champlain National Bank helped keep Saranac Lake clean and green by picking up trash and sprucing up the downtown corridor as part of the annual Village of Saranac Lake Community Clean Up Downtown Day.
Alexandra Amell, Emily Eckert, Gabrielle Gorodetsky
Autism Alliance Walk and Jean Day 2023
May 6, 2023The employees of Champlain National Bank have supported the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY since its inception and enjoy volunteering their time at the annual Walk. The employees also held a Jean Day and wore blue tops to raise money that was donated to the Autism Alliance.
Brian Ellsworth, Emelin Koss, Andrea Robare, Gabriella Self, Sawyer Burnett, Zachary Towle, Ralitsa Livermore
Brian Ellsworth
Sawyer Burnett, Gabriella Self, Zachary Towle, Ralitsa Livermore
Crown Point Branch: Macie Peer, Rosann Fields, Kurri Westover, Autumn Flora
Willsboro Branch: Amanda Ahrent, Michelle Cross, Lena Robetoy, Jayne Willard
Elizabethtown Branch: Melissa LaMotte, Juslyn Murphy, Courtney Christian, Michelle McGuire
Doc Lopez Run for Health 2023
April 30, 2023Our employees spent their Sunday volunteering at the Doc Lopez Run for Health by staffing the Champlain National Bank sponsored water station. The Bank is a long-time sponsor of this event and are proud to support Elizabethtown Community Hospital and all the good work they do.
Kurri Westover, Melissa LaMotte, Lena Robetoy, Troy Light
YRN Bowling Tournament to Benefit North Country Honor Flight
April 2, 2023Employees bowled for a cause! We gathered with our friends at Your Realtor Network to bowl in a tournament that benefited the North Country Honor Flight.
Bobby and Erica Cain, Sawyer Burnett, Brian Ellsworth, Zachary Towle, Jim Moscatello, Courtney Christian, Katherine Towne, Cindy Caner, Lisa Jaquish, Jayne Willard, Kari Fisher, Gabby Self, Emily Eckert, Maja Giambalvo, Rebecca Miner, Lena Robetoy, Melissa LaMotte, Darlene Mirrer, Ava and Sara Rock
Kari Fisher, Brian Ellsworth, Zachary Towle, Jim Moscatello, Gabby Self
Lena Robetoy
Ava Rock, Darlene Mirrer
North Country Chamber's St. Patrick's Day Breakfast 2023
March 17, 2023Our President and CEO Steven Cacchio appeared on The St. Patty's Day Show hosted by Matt Boire, where he expressed Champlain National Bank's continued support for the North Country Chamber of Commerce. We were proud to sponsor the Chamber's annual (and very fun) St. Patrick's Day Breakfast.
Steven Cacchio, Matt Boire
North Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2023
January 27, 2023We love having the opportunity to celebrate all the wonderful small business owners and businesses in our community! Two of our amazing Business Lenders were on hand to help cheer for all the North Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Honorees. Congratulations to all the winners and to the North Country Chamber for putting on such a special event.
Lisa Roberts, Taylor Sousa
Archived Community Involvement
2022
Project We Care 2022
December 31, 2022A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated to Champlain National Bank’s Project We Care! With your help, we were able to provide a meaningful Christmas for many of our neighbors, both young and old, to make sure some of the most vulnerable people among us had a special holiday season. We donated toys, food, and warm clothing to many local charities, schools, and food pantries, and heard stories about how your generosity truly made a difference. Thank you to our branch staff for leading the efforts!
Elizabethtown Branch: Courtney Christian, Juslyn Murphy, Brandi Fifield, Lena Robetoy, Cindy Cobb (ACAP), Kathy Robinson (ACAP)
Crown Point Branch: Kurri Westover, Autumn Flora
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: James Moscatello, Ralitsa Livermore, Laurie Kelsh, Tammy Gaff, Todd Hambleton
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Kathleen Sciole (Stafford Middle School), Brian Ellsworth, Ralitsa Livermore
Plattsburgh Branch: Ralitsa Livermore, Brian Ellsworth, Zachary Towle, Layal Nizam, Gregory Towne, Gabriella Self
Plattsburgh Branch: Rory LaPage (Plattsburgh High School), Alan Feazelle (Plattsburgh High School), Brian Ellsworth, Ralitsa Livermore
Westport Branch: Troy Light, Kurri Westover, Michelle McGuire
Willsboro Branch: Michelle Cross, Amanda Ahrent, April Marble
United Way Pacesetter 2022
November 3, 2022We are so, so proud to be a long-time United Way Pacesetter, and to announce that our employees are giving a whopping $11,000 to the 2023 campaign! Our team is truly amazing – as is the work of the United Way of the Adirondacks, which we are proud to support.
Plattsburgh Branch: Layal Nizam, Sara Cook, Gregory Towne, Brian Ellsworth, Ralitsa Livermore
Halloween Client Appreciation Day 2022
October 31, 2022We have a blast showering our clients with treats and fun for our annual Halloween Client Appreciation Day!
Willsboro Branch: Michelle Cross, Amanda Ahrent, Jayne Willard
Elizabethtown Branch: Brandi Fifield, Courtney Christian, Melissa LaMotte, Juslyn Murphy, Lena Robetoy
Plattsburgh Branch: Gabriella Self, Layal Nizam
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: James Moscatello, Brian Ellsworth, Tammy Gaff
Crown Point Branch: Jaime Whitcomb, Rosann Fields, Autumn Flora
Lake Placid Branch: Emily Eckert, Heather McGinnis, Danielle Roy
Keene Branch
Lake Placid Branch
Donation to ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program
October 24, 2022We’re showing our support for the people who work for the small community banks in Florida with a gift of $1,000 to the ICBA (Independent Community Bankers of America) Foundation Disaster Relief Program. This money will be given directly to employees and their families who lost their lives and property during Hurricane Ian. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this storm.
Fun at the Mountain Lake PBS Jacques Pepin Gala
October 1, 2022Champlain National Bank is a top supporter of Mountain Lake PBS, so we were happy to help the station celebrate with long-time television chef, Jacques Pepin. Even though Jacques had to cancel at the last minute due to COVID, we all enjoyed meeting him virtually and even posed with his likeness! Kudos to the team at Mountain Lake PBS for putting on such a wonderful event!
Steven Cacchio, Joe Bobee, Sarah Schmidt, Jennifer and Christopher Tedford, Lori Hebert, Robert Geiger
Free Coffee Giveaway 2022
September 1, 2022We enjoyed surprising the Plattsburgh community with FREE coffee all day at our two Coffee Giveaway events this last month. We hope everyone who stopped by had a good time and enjoyed meeting our team!
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Laurie Kelsh, Vincent Bondinello, Todd Hambleton
School Supplies Donation for the 2022/2023 School Year
August 29, 2022Employees of Champlain National Bank donated their own money (along with a donation from the Bank) to buy school supplies for local classrooms, so that every child will have what they need to be successful this academic year. Good luck to both students and teachers!
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Layal Nizam, Gregory Towne, Ralitsa Livermore
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Cynthia Casey (Keeseville Kids' Cove), Ralitsa Livermore
Plattsburgh Branch: Zachary Towle, Ralitsa Livermore, Gabriella Self
Plattsburgh Branch: Daniel Valenzuela (Plattsburgh High School), Ralitsa Livermore
Westport Branch: Dan Parker (Boquet Valley Elementary), Kurri Westover
Champlain Branch: Kelly Blondo, Brian Ellsworth
Saranac Lake Branch: Renee Hochwald
Crown Point Branch: Kurri Westover
Lake Placid Branch: Maja Giambalvo, Heather McGinnis, Claire Fletcher
Support For The Strand Center For The Arts
August 17, 2022Keeping arts venues (like the Strand Center in Plattsburgh) up and running is critical to the vitality of our communities. Champlain National Bank is proud to be a long-time supporter of the Strand and applauds their work with a Business Membership! We’re looking forward to their upcoming shows and programming!
Nursing Homes Donations
August 15, 2022We collected health and beauty products to donate to residents living at our local nursing homes, who were so grateful to receive items like nail polish, body wash and lotion.
Plattsburgh Branch: Ralitsa Livermore, Kathi Heit (Plattsburgh Rehabilitation), Felicia Kurth (Plattsburgh Rehabilitation)
Westport Branch: Michelle McGuire, Kurri Westover
Willsboro Branch: Michelle Cross, Beth McLaughlin (Essex Center)
Elizabethtown Donations
Jean Day to Raise Money for School Supplies
August 5, 2022It was Jean Day at Champlain National Bank – for a cause! Many parents and schools struggle to make sure students have all the necessary school supplies – so employees of Champlain National Bank banded together to raise money to help our local schools buy what they need. Employees who contributed also got to wear jeans to show their support for our local schools!
Plattsburgh Branch: Gabriella Self, Zachary Towle, Medara Sherman, Katherine Towne, Gregory Towne, Ralitsa Livermore, Sara Rock, Darlene Mirrer, Layal Nizam
Crown Point Branch: Rosann Fields, Kurri Westover, Jaime Whitcomb
Champlain Branch: Karen Montbriand, Kelly Blondo
Free Shredding at Champlain National Bank
July 16, 2022We loved hearing about how our Free Shredding Events gave our clients the opportunity to purge tons of old paper with sensitive data! We’re happy to provide the community with this service – for free! Stay tuned for our next event dates and locations!
Lena Robetoy helps dispose of a box of papers
Free Shredding Event in Elizabethtown
Mr. Bankus "Marches" in Local Parades!
July 7, 2022It’s parade season and that means you might catch a glimpse of our very own Piggy Bank, Mr. Bankus in your town! When he shows up – he brings fun money candy to everyone along the parade route! He’s pictured here participating in the Crown Point Memorial Day Parade and the Westport Independence Day Parade.
Michelle McGuire, Kurri Westover
Regina and Kurri Westover
Jean Day for Robb Elementary School Memorial Fund
July 1, 2022Employees wanted to do something to show support for the families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School Shooting, so everyone chipped in to send a donation to the Memorial Fund. The Bank also made a donation to the Fund. We’re so proud of the thoughtfulness of our team!
Lake Placid Branch: Heather McGinnis, Maja Giambalvo
North Country Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
June 16, 2022The team from Champlain National Bank attended the reimagined North Country Chamber Business Expo, and had the opportunity to learn from thought leaders in our region. (Of course, we also had a table of information and giveaways at the Expo!)
Autism Alliance Jean Day
June 10, 2022We’re proud to support the important work of the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY and be a top sponsor of their annual fundraising Walk. Employees across our branches dressed in blue and wore jeans to show their support for this wonderful organization!
Willsboro Branch: Teresa Cummings, Tracy LaBombard, Andrea Robare, Judy Hoskins, Maghan MacDougal, Erica Cain, Skiler Stafford, Craig LaPine, Marilyn Strong
Westport Branch: Medara Sherman, Kurri Westover
Keene Branch: Melanie Porter, James Moscatello
Crown Point Branch: Rosann Fields, Autumn Flora
Sunflower Pins to Support Ukrainian Refugees
May 13, 2022Employees of Champlain National Bank helped with the fundraising efforts of the North Country Mission of Hope by purchasing sunflower pins. The money raised from the sale of pins will go to their efforts to help Ukrainian refugees.
Sunflower Pin
Willsboro Branch: Teresa Cummings, Cindy Caner, Erica Cain, Andrea Robare, Michelle Cross, Dorene Dixon, Cindy Monty, Lena Robetoy, Marilyn Strong, Maghan MacDougal, Lisa Jaquish
Westport Branch: Michelle McGuire, Kurri Westover
Saranac Lake Branch: Heather McGinnis, Renee Hochwald
Elizabethtown Branch: Medara Sherman, Josh Pierson, Melissa LaMotte, Courtney Christian
Nursing Home Collection Drive
May 6, 2022Our branches are collecting used and new beauty items to be given to residents of local nursing homes, many who consider these products a luxury. Please drop off any items to one of our branches and we’ll get them to people who would truly love to receive them!
Willsboro Branch: Michelle Cross, Lisa Jaquish, Lena Robetoy
Doc Lopez Run for Health 2022
May 1, 2022Our employees volunteered their time at the recent Doc Lopez Run, making sure the runners stayed hydrated along the course. The Run benefited The University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital, specifically their work with people in our community living with diabetes.
Joshua Pierson, Melissa LaMotte, Kurri Westover
Jane's Fight Fund Jean Day
April 15, 2022Employees selected Jane’s Fight Fund to support with their donations for our latest Jean Day. This wonderful organization provides money to local families who have a loved one fighting cancer to help ease their financial burden. Great work by the Sample family (who named this organization in honor of Jane Sample) for all they do for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.
Keene Branch: Melanie Porter, James Moscatello
St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
March 17, 2022Champlain National Bank is proud to support the North Country Chamber’s St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, which honors a local person every year who exemplifies dedication to volunteering and civic activities. Congratulations to the 2022 winner, our former NYS Assembly Representative Janet Duprey!
Tim Kononan, Taylor Sousa, Lisa Roberts, Lori Hebert, Matt Boire, Steven Cacchio, Jackie Hallock, Medara Sherman, Julianna Dormann
Janet Duprey accepts her award
North Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2022
March 4, 2022We got dressed up to help the North Country Chamber of Commerce honor some incredible local businesses at their Annual Dinner. Thanks to our amazing Chamber, and to all local businesses for what they do to make our community such a special place!
Lori Hebert, Lisa Roberts, Tim Kononan, Jackie Hallock, Taylor Sousa
Go Red For Women
February 28, 2022In honor of February being American Heart Month, the staff at Champlain National Bank decided to stand together and “Go Red For Women”. Employees and the Bank gave generously to the American Heart Association to help fund heart disease research and advocacy efforts.
Willsboro Branch: Michelle Cross, Craig LaPine, Lisa Jaquish, April Marble, Andrea Robare, Erica Cain, Jennifer Tedford, Judy Hoskins, Skiler Stafford, Toni McCray, Abbey Daggett, Jackie Hallock
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Lori Hebert, Taylor Sousa, Laurie Kelsh, Tiah Drown
Keene Branch: Rachel Hofaker, Melanie Porter, James Moscatello
Elizabethtown Branch: Joshua Pierson, Courtney Christian, Melissa LaMotte, Ralitsa Livermore
Adirondack Coast Sports Soccer Team Sponsorship
January 12, 2022We think the Champlain National Bank Wolfpack is the coolest soccer team around! Thanks to their coach, our very own Consumer Lending Underwriter/Processor Sara Rock, and the team at Adirondack Coast Sports for giving these kids an opportunity to play all year long at the Crete!
Sara Rock with Team Wolfpack
United Way Pacesetter
January 5, 2022The employees of Champlain National Bank are proud to be Pacesetters for giving to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, and along with a donation from the Bank, presented them with a check for $10,000! We know that the United Way allocates our donations to those in our community who need it the most, and is an important resource for people in crisis. Thanks to the team at the United Way for all they do!
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Brittany Faubert, Taylor Sousa, Lori Hebert, Kristin Cumm, Lisa Roberts, Desiree Maze
2021
Project We Care 2021
December 31, 2021Thank you to everyone who donated to Champlain National Bank’s Project We Care! With your help, we were able to fulfill the Christmas wishes of your neighbors, both young and old, so that everyone could have a special holiday season. We donated toys, food, and warm clothing to many local charities, schools and members of the senior community, making a real difference in their lives. The generosity of our clients and employees is truly amazing!
Elizabethtown Branch: Joshua Pierson, Courtney Christian, Brian Ellsworth, Lizzie Stephens
Westport Branch: Kurri Westover, Montana Baker
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Barb McGee (Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf), Kristin Cumm, Sandy Ryan (Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf), Gina Gratton (Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf), Tiah Drown
Willsboro Branch: Lena Robetoy, Lisa Jaquish, Michelle Cross
Champlain Branch: Kelsey Monette, Michelle Menard (Mooers Elementary)
Westport Santa Parade
December 4, 2021Mr. Bankus helped spread holiday cheer to the residents of Wadhams and Westport at the Westport Hose Company’s 10th Annual Santa Parade.
Kurri Westover
Holiday Sweaters for Project We Care
December 3, 2021Employees who contributed to Champlain National Bank’s Project We Care got to wear jeans and a fun holiday sweater to work! Our employees are so generous with those who are less fortunate in our communities, especially during the holidays.
Plattsburgh Branch: Gabriella Self, Medara Sherman, Brandon Frenyea, Katherine Towne, Julianna Dormann, Darlene Mirrer, Sara Rock, Desiree Maze
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Taylor Sousa, Tiah Drown, Kristin Cumm, Anne Franks, Lori Hebert, Laurie Kelsh, Lisa Roberts, Ha Nguyen
Keene Branch: Melanie Porter, Rachel Hofaker, James Moscatello
Westport Branch: Kurri Westover, Montana Baker
Lake Placid Branch: Renee Hochwald, Maja Giambalvo
Breast Cancer Memorial Donation
November 1, 2021October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so in memory of our long-time Plattsburgh Office Supervisor Lori Boren, employees Champlain National Bank decided to “Go Pink”! Employees are donating money to CVPH in honor of Lori, and will be placing a gold leaf with her name on it on the Tree Of Life Plaque located at the Cancer Center. Champlain National Bank is also purchasing a new, specialized $5,000 chair for the Infusion Center at CVPH in her honor, which will make patients receiving care much more comfortable. Here we are wearing pink in Lori's honor.
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Kristin Cumm, Anne Franks, Ed Finnerty, Tiah Drown, Ha Nguyen, Lori Hebert
Plattsburgh Branch: Julianna Dormann, Gabriella Self, Katherine Towne, Sara Rock, Medara Sherman, Gabriella Grant, Darlene Mirrer
Willsboro Branch: Marilyn Strong, Rosale Lewis, Adriane Holland, Erica Cain, April Marble, Andrea Robare, Randi Swires, Teresa Kaschak, Cindy Monty, Dorene Dixon, Teresa Cummings, Tracy LaBombard, Lena Robetoy, Avery Ellis, Michelle Cross
Elizabethtown Branch: Ralitsa Livermore, Kristen Pulsifer, Brian Ellsworth, Courtney Christian, Ashleigh Cook
Lake Placid Branch: Cindy Caner, Maja Giambalvo
Keene Branch: James Moscatello, Melanie Porter, Rachel Hofaker
Champlain Branch: Kelsey Monette, Shelby Connelly
Saranac Lake Branch: Heather McGinnis, Rebecca Miner
Boquet Valley Youth Commission Trunk or Treat
October 31, 2021We handed out bags of candy at the Boquet Valley Youth Commission’s Trunk or Treat, a community-wide initiative to provide a safe option for local kids to go Trick-or-Treating. Held this year at the Essex County Fairgrounds, our Westport Office Supervisor Kurri Westover was joined by her two little witches who helped to distribute the candy.
Kurri Westover with Regina and Talia Westover
Halloween Client Appreciation Day 2021
October 29, 2021We love celebrating Halloween by showering all visitors to our branches with special treats and fun. It’s a small way that we can say “thanks” for banking with us!
Champlain Branch: Kelsey Monette, Shelby Connelly
Willsboro Branch: April Marble, Michelle Cross, Lisa Jaquish, Avery Ellis, Lena Robetoy
Elizabethtown Branch: Courtney Christian, Brian Ellsworth, Kristen Pulsifer
Crown Point Branch: Jordan McKiernan, Vicki Sargent, Rosann Fields
Saranac Lake Branch: Rebecca Miner
Lake Placid Branch: Tammy Gaff
Stop Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 22, 2021In honor of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, employees wore purple and made a donation of supplies to our local STOP Domestic Violence. Victims of domestic violence have been emerging in extremely high numbers from the pandemic, and we want to thank and show our support for the local agencies who provide services and spread awareness.
Plattsburgh Branch: Darlene Mirrer, Katherine Towne, Brandon Frenyea, Sara Rock, Karen Montbriand, Gabriella Self, Gabriella Grant, Julianna Dormann
Westport Branch: Kurri Westover, Montana Baker
Elizabethtown Branch: Ralitsa Livermore, Ashleigh Cook, Brian Ellsworth, Kristen Pulsifer, Melissa LaMotte
Willsboro Branch: Judy Hoskins, Lena Robetoy, Dorene Dixon, Teresa Cummings, Tracy LaBombard, Ashley Carson, Michelle Cross, Adriane Holland, Erica Cain, Lisa Jaquish, Rosale Lewis, Marilyn Strong, Andrea Robare, Jackie Hallock, Cindy Monty
Saranac Lake Branch: Tammy Gaff, Rebecca Miner, Renee Darrah
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Anne Franks, Lori Hebert
Keene Branch: James Moscatello, Melanie Porter, Rachel Hofaker
Champlain Branch: Kelsey Monette
Free Coffee Giveaway
October 15, 2021We had such a great time at our free drink giveaway from High Peaks Brew in Plattsburgh. Thanks to everyone who stopped by – we hope you had fun!
Medara Sherman, Jackie Hallock, Julianna Dormann, Brandon Frenyea, Katherine Towne, Sara Rock
The line for coffee!
Sara Rock, Darlene Mirrer, Katherine Towne
The sun rises before the crowd arrives!
Mike Foote (State Farm), Jackie Hallock
Haley Cutter (High Peaks Brew), Rebekah Hilpl (High Peaks Brew)
North Country Chamber Women in Business
October 7, 2021We enjoyed a day of learning from some of the inspiring women in our community at the North Country Chamber’s Annual Women in Business Event! Fun fact: at Champlain National Bank, women comprise 80% of the workforce, so we know how important it is to support and celebrate women who work in banking and business.
Lori Hebert, Jackie Hallock, Ha Nguyen
Client Appreciation Day - Ice Cream Giveaway
September 24, 2021We had a blast saying “thanks” to you at our Client Appreciation Day Ice Cream Giveaway! Make sure you check out our website frequently, so you’ll be the first to know when we’re holding our next giveaway!
Westport Branch: Kurri Westover, Kristen Pulsifer
Elizabethtown Branch: Melissa LaMotte, Ralitsa Livermore
Willsboro Branch: Andrea Robare, Maghan MacDougal, Rosale Lewis, Erica Cain, Marilyn Strong
Lake Placid Branch: Heather McGinnis, Maja Giambalvo
Saranac Lake Branch: Rebecca Miner, Renee Darrah
Keene Branch: Rachel Hofaker, Melanie Porter
Champlain Branch: Shelby Connelly
Plattsburgh Branch: Katherine Towne, Gabriella Self, Mike Foote (State Farm), Brian Ellsworth, Sara Rock
Downtown Plattsburgh Branch: Lori Hebert, Laurie Kelsh, Ha Nguyen, Tiah Drown, Kristin Cumm
Girl Scouts Women of Distinction Sponsorship
September 22, 2021What a great night celebrating Girl Scouts and the Women of Distinction in Plattsburgh! A special shoutout goes to the Girl Scouts who emceed and presented the awards: Sarah Susice, Grace Duley and Claire Cook – they all did an amazing job! Champlain National Bank is a proud sponsor of the event, and several members of our team were on hand to cheer the ladies on!
Taylor Sousa, Jackie Hallock, Lori Hebert
Mutt Strut for North Country SPCA/Tri-Lakes Humane Society
September 19, 2021Since Champlain National Bank is the most dog-friendly bank ever – we were proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Mutt Strut that supports our friends at the North Country SPCA and the Tri-Lakes Humane Society! Branch Manager Ralitsa Livermore and her pup, Misho, were even on hand during the 5K Fun Run and Walk! Good boy, Misho!
School Supplies Donation
September 3, 2021Many parents and schools struggle to make sure students have all the necessary school supplies – so employees of Champlain National Bank banded together to raise money to help our local schools buy what they need. Employees who contributed also got to wear jeans to show their support for our local schools!
Keene: Cindy Summo (Keene Central School), Melanie Porter
Elizabethtown: Brian Ellsworth, Ralitsa Livermore, Melissa LaMotte
Plattsburgh: Lisa Zmijewski (Keeseville Kids' Cove), Kristin Cumm, Cynthia Casey (Keeseville Kids' Cove)
Willsboro: Lena Robetoy, Justin Gardner (Willsboro Central School)
Westport: Kristen Pulsifer, Kurri Westover
Champlain: Shelby Connelly, Stephanie Coulombe
Keene Branch: James Moscatello, Rachel Hofaker, Melanie Porter
Elizabethtown Branch: Ralitsa Livermore, Ashleigh Cook, Taylor Jarvis, Melissa LaMotte
Plattsburgh Branch: Kristin Cumm, Brandon Frenyea, Medara Sherman, Katherine Towne, Aubry Mauro, Julianna Dormann, Sara Rock
Saranac Lake: Rebecca Miner, Erika Bezio (Saranac Lake Central School)
Refinancing Workshops
July 22, 2021Making sure people living in our communities understand all the financial options available to them is one of our missions. With interest rates being at record lows, we held a series of Refinancing Workshops to explain what it means to refinance and how it may benefit homeowners. Medara Sherman, our Mortgage Loan Specialist, explained how to take inventory of where you stand with your mortgage, and the many home loan options that are available.
Free Shredding Events
July 17, 2021Thanks to our amazing staff who were on hand to help so many people shred their old paperwork at the annual Champlain National Bank Free Shredding Events! Stay tuned for our next event dates and locations!
Keene Branch: Dejan Loncarevic (SecurShred), Jackie Hallock, Melanie Porter, James Moscatello
Elizabethtown Branch: Jackie Hallock, Taylor Jarvis
Westport Independence Day Parade
July 3, 2021So much fun to give out treats for dogs and humans alike in front of the Champlain National Bank branch during the Westport Independence Day Parade. Even Mr. Bankus (our piggy bank balloon) made an appearance and watched the parade go by!
Ralitsa Livermore, Kurri Westover
Francisca Paine Irwin Award
May 17, 2021Champlain National Bank is proud to support the endowment of the Francisca (Frisky) Paine Irwin Award through the Essex Community Fund with another major financial gift. This award is granted annually to an Essex resident who has made a meaningful contribution to enhance the quality of life in Essex, which was exemplified by Frisky. Congratulations to the second winner of the award, Sally P. Johnson, who did so much for the community including keeping the trees along Main Street manicured and fertilized. We’re proud to be one of the original (and long-time) supporters of the Essex Community Fund!
CFES Brilliant Pathways Partner
March 24, 2021Giving young people a basic understanding of money (and how to manage it) is one of Champlain National Bank’s core missions. We’ve been so proud to partner with CFES Brilliant Pathways for many years, who are just as committed to providing this essential skill to today’s students, and who’ve helped us bring financial education into classrooms. To learn more about CFES, visit their website at: www.brilliantpathways.org or to learn more about financial education programs at Champlain National Bank, visit our Financial Education page, or call your local branch.
Stepping Out For Your Heart
March 22, 2021Champlain National Bank employees wore red to show their support for people living with heart disease and made a donation to the Heart Center at CVPH.
Keene Branch: Rachel Hofaker, Melanie Porter, James Moscatello
Elizabethtown Branch: Ralitsa Livermore, Melissa LaMotte, Kristen Pulsifer, Ashleigh Cook
Keene School Supplies Donation
February 26, 2021We donated school supplies to Keene Central School after they shared with us that some of the students and teachers could really use them. We’re so glad we could help! Our Branch Manager in Keene, Melanie Porter, is pictured with Cindy Summo from Keene Central School with our donated supplies.
NYSEF Snowsports Sponsorship
January 25, 2021Thanks to organizations like NYSEF Snowsports, local children and young adults are given opportunities to try snow sports for the first time, and its how many of our local athletes get access to unparalleled training. We’re proud to support this organization as a sponsor.
Mission of Hope "Got Sneakers" Collection
January 19, 2021We collected several buckets, bags and boxes full of sneakers to be donated to the Mission of Hope. They will be sent to people who can’t afford to buy themselves a single pair. Thanks to our employees and clients for giving so generously.
Willsboro Branch: Lisa Jaquish, Lena Robetoy, Tiffani Tromblee
Plattsburgh Branch: Sabrina Smith, Kristin Cumm
Willsboro Branch: Michelle Cross, Lena Robetoy
Champlain Branch: Brandon Frenyea