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Dime Bank Blue Crew Partners with Bikes for Kids
and Mayor Ben Lathrop
News Release - May 6, 2009
Norwich, CT - Dime Bank Blue Crew recently partnered with
Chuck Graeb, of Bikes for Kids, to present eight children's bicycles to
Norwich Mayor, Ben Lathrop. For the past two years, Mayor Lathrop has
presented bikes to students in the Norwich Public School system, based
on scholastic achievement. Prior to the donations from Dime Bank and Bikes
for Kids, Mayor Lathrop gave 14 bikes to Norwich youth on four different
occasions.
"I was very pleased to receive several wonderful bicycles from Dime
Bank through their partnership with Bikes for Kids," shared Mayor
Lathrop. "The bike program was developed as a tool to encourage our
youth to excel in academics. The Norwich Public School System Board of
Education, administration, teachers and staff have been very supportive
and receptive of this program. With this most recent donation from Dime,
we will be able to reward eight more deserving students."
As children achieve educational benchmarks as defined by the school system,
their names are entered in a drawing to win a bike. By encouraging scholastic
achievement, the Mayor's program also helps children to maintain a positive
attitude towards learning.
Jim Cronin, Dime Bank President and CEO concluded, "Mayor Lathrop's
program offered the perfect outlet for our bike donations. With the help
of Chuck Graeb, we know that deserving students will be recognized for
their efforts. Receiving a bike is a memory a child will have for a lifetime."
Bikes for Kids is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, giving away
more than 10,000 refurbished bicycles to youth in southeastern Connecticut.
About Dime Bank
With 10 locations throughout southeastern Connecticut, Dime Bank is a
mutual, community oriented financial institution offering competitive
products to meet the needs of consumers, businesses, non-profits and municipalities.
The hallmark of the Dime is the personalized manner in which it serves
customers and supports its communities. Dime Bank is committed to providing
a positive work environment where employees are valued and respected.
As a grass roots effort, the Dime Bank Blue Crew was developed
to capture Dime's 139 -year tradition of supporting and giving back to
the community. A voice of public support, the Blue Crew participates
in supporting education, non-profit, human needs efforts, and general
volunteerism. For more information about requesting Dime Bank Blue
Crew support at your event or organization, email us at bluecrew@dime-bank.com.
PHOTO CAPTION: L-R - Julie Lumpkins, Dime Bank; Mayor Ben Lathrop, City
of Norwich; Chuck Graeb, Bikes for Kids; and Jim Cronin, President and
CEO, Dime Bank.
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