Meal recognizes local heroes on Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance

Northeast Community Credit Union hosted a complimentary hot dog lunch for local first responders on Friday, September 11. Firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, dispatchers, health care workers and other first responders were invited to attend.

The lunch was held in observance of Patriot Day and the National Day of Service and Remembrance, offering the community an opportunity to remember those lost on the 25^th anniversary of September 11, 2001, and to recognize the courage, service, and sacrifice of first responders.

“September 11 is a day to remember, reflect, and serve,” said David LeVeau, NCCU President and CEO. “As we remember the September 11 terror attack on our county 25 years ago, let us remember not only those that lost their lives during and since then, but those first responders who continue to sacrifice time with their families to serve us and protect the freedoms we enjoy and often take for granted every day. This lunch is a simple way to thank the men and women who answer the call every day and help keep our community safe.”

NCCU provided over 200 meals on Friday to area first responders, prepared and served by NCCU employees.

About Northeast Community Credit Union
Northeast Community Credit Union was chartered in 1952 as Elizabethton Teachers Credit Union. The main office is located at 980 Jason Witten Way behind Elizabethton High School; branch offices are located at 8301 Hwy. 19E in Roan Mountain, at 1321 Hwy. 19E in Elizabethton, and at 313 W. Oakland Ave. in Johnson City. It serves those in Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan, and Washington counties.

Chelsey Smith, kindergarten teacher at Cloudland Elementary School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Smith applied for the grant to purchase new tables for her kindergarten classroom. The tables currently in her classroom are too large for the young students.

“Students cannot sit comfortably at their tables to do their work,” she said. “New classroom tables can greatly enrich the learning experience in a kindergarten classroom.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.

Matt Wilson, English teacher and Speech and Debate coach at Happy Valley High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

The Happy Valley High Speech & Debate Team will be participating in the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament in June. The HTT grant will help pay for the students’ entry fees and travel costs to the competitions.

“This affords the team members the opportunity to compete in public speaking events,” Wilson said. “Competing against students from around the country and doing so on the campus of the University of Richmond will expand my students’ horizons and make their worlds a little larger.”

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment. Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website: www.BeMyCU.org.

Alex Campbell, social studies teacher at Elizabethton High School, is the latest Northeast Community Credit Union Helping Teachers Teach grant winner.

Campbell applied for the grant to help cover the cost of publishing 500 copies of a book his sociology class has been working on. Students have been writing a research-based book about nine active, or potentially active, serial killers in Tennessee in the 1980s. Students focused on ethical research practices, responsible storytelling and careful documentation.

“My students work on real cold cases, focusing on making a real impact,” Campbell said. “The ability for students to see their work have actual impact in helping people across our state, and many others, is invaluable. What this money will help us do is get this information out to help law enforcement make connections between cases, show how certain confirmed murderers should be considered suspects in many cases, and reignite public interest to help draw attention to these cases.”

Jan Carol Publishing plans to launch “Driven by Rage Fueled by Diesel – The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway Hunters” by Elizabethton High School Tennessee Student Investigators in May with a nationwide media campaign.

Northeast Community Credit Union awards $300 every month to a classroom to be utilized for classroom needs, classroom activities, and academic enrichment.  Helping Teachers Teach is open to teachers within Carter, Johnson, Unicoi, Sullivan and Washington counties who are members of Northeast Community Credit Union. Area teachers may become members online or at any NCCU location and can download the grant application on the credit union’s website:  www.BeMyCU.org.