Giving Tree

Ed Beerman Scholarship Award

Patti Kendall, WSB, (left) and Tracie Mason (Ed Beerman’s sister) present a check to the 2019 recipient of the Ed Beerman Scholarship, Sarah Lockwood (center).  Congratulations Sarah.

 

Purple Heart Scholarship Fund

Gil Pearsall accepts a check from Noah Murrock, WSB, in support of The Purple Heart Scholarship Fund for service members who have been awarded the Purple Heart.

 

 

Volunteer Transportation Center

Volunteer Transportation Center Foundation Director, Jeremiah Papineau, accepts a check from Janessa Sparacino, WSB, in support of the Center’s ongoing mission to provide transportation to those in need.

 

WSB Sponsors 2019 Irish Festival

Mary Ann Bartelson, WSB, presents a check to Dave Missert, North Country Goes Green Irish Festival Co-Chair, for sponsorship of the 2019 Irish Festival.

 

 

WSB Sponsors Annual IHC Gala

Amanda McIlroy, Director of Marketing & Communications – IHC Schools, accepts a donation from Chad McKee, WSB, in support of the IHC Legacy Gala. The Immaculate Heart Legacy Gala is an annual celebration of the school and its founders: The Sisters of St. Joseph of Watertown. 

 

WSB Supports JCC Deans Center

Dr. Ty Stone, JCC College President, accepts a donation from Heather Makuch, EVP of Deposit Operations for Watertown Savings Bank, in the amount of $5,000.00 for the JCC Foundation’s Dr. Deans Collaborative Learning Center.

  

WSB Supports St. Baldrick's

Rebecca Barney, WSB, presents a check to Anthony Netto, Paul Trimper and Ian Filippelli of Power Play Sports, in support of their St. Baldrick’s Hockey Fundraiser being held on March 10, 2019.

  

WSB Supports G.W. Loomis Foundation

Jeremy Powell, WSB VP & Security Officer, presents a check to Kip Bachar, Robert Tennies and Wendy Tennies of the Garrett W. Loomis Foundation.

 

 

WSB Supports Sandy Creek Program

John DeGone, Sandy Creek C.O.R.E. Coach, accepts a check from Chad McKee, WSB, in support of the Sandy Creek School C.O.R.E. Robotics Club attending the VEX World Championships in Louisville, KY.

 

WSB Supports Businesses Against Drugs

John Morgia accepts a check from WSB’s Chad McKee in support of Jefferson County Businesses Against Drugs.  The group works along with existing drug prevention programs in local schools and youth-based events.

 

WSB Supports Unity Lacrosse

Mike LeDoux and Jonathan Adams, Unity Lacrosse, accept a check from Alexsis Minnick, WSB, in support of the boys and girls Unity summer lacrosse clubs.

 

 

WSB Supports American Heart Assoc.

Stacy Spaziani, Regional Director for the American Heart Association, accepts a check from WSB’s Toni O’Connell in support of the Association’s many programs which provide for individuals with heart illnesses in our community.

 

 

WSB Supports DPAO Spring Show

John Morgia, WSB, presents a check to Joseph Rich, retired Director of DPAO, for sponsorship of the DPAO’s Spring Show.  “Sinatra and Friends”, Friday, May 17^th at the Dulles State Office Building at 7:30pm.  Tickets are $20.00 and available at the DPAO office and Kinney Drugs.

 

WSB Supports Watertown Rapids

Joanne Warner, WSB, presents a check to Brandon Noble, General Manager, Watertown Rapids, in support of their upcoming season.

 

 

 

 

WSB Supports Race Against Poverty

Drew Boulter, WSB, presents a check to Aaron Naklick, Samaritan Medical Center and JLI Alumn, in support of the JLI's Race Against Poverty.  The annual event is a large scale scavenger hunt to raise money to combat poverty in our community.

 

 

Volunteer Transportation Center Foundation Director, Jeremiah Papineau, accepts a check from Janessa Sparacino, WSB, in support of the partnership between WSB and the VTC to provide transportation to the residents at Country View Apartments in Adams.

Chad McKee, WSB, presents a check to Erika Flint, Chair, Safe Schools Endeavor Steering Committee, and Steve Todd, BOCES District Superintendent, in support of The Safe Schools Endeavor.  

Christine Powers, WSB, presents a check to Diana Woodhouse, Watertown Rotary, for sponsorship of the Symphony in the Park. The NNY Orchestra will be performing such favorites as Liberty Fanfare, 1812 Overture, The Stars and Stripes Forever and many
more.

Chad McKee, WSB, presents a check to Larry Burnett, JC Fair, for sponsorship of the opening night parade of the annual Jefferson County Fair.  

Heather Makuch, WSB, presents a check to the Thompson Park Zoo‘s Executive Director, Lawrence Sorel, and Marketing Director, Debbie Bleier, in support of the Annual Brew At The Zoo taking place August 9^th from 5pm-8pm. 

Chad McKee, WSB, presents a check to Peggy Gill, Evans Mills Raceway Park, for sponsorship of the races taking place on Saturday, August 10^th.

Chad McKee, WSB, presents a check to SPCA Executive Director, Heather Spezzano, in support of the shelter’s annual programs and fundraisers.

Joshua Rainbolt is the recipient of the 2019 WSB Cup Scholarship Award.  Joshua will be attending the University of Rochester in the fall studying Biotechnology to possibly pursue a career in medicine or research.

Chad McKee, WSB, presents a check to Jefferson County Historical Society Executive Director, Jordan Walker-Rodriguez, in support of their preservation of historical artifacts and educational impact in our community.

Matthew Barton is one of the two recipients of the 2019 WSB Ralph F. Brouty Scholarship Award.  Matthew is a 2019 graduate of Thousand Islands Central and will be attending JCC this fall working toward a degree in business. 

Benjamin Hare is one of the two recipients of the 2019 WSB Ralph F. Brouty Scholarship Award.  Benjamin is a returning recipient and will be starting his second year at the Rochester Institute of Technology where he majors in business with a concentration in data analytics.

John Morgia, WSB, presents a check to Aaron Naklick, Victory Athletics, for sponsorship of the Victory Athletics Basketball Program.  Victory Athletics provides the opportunity for local youth to play and compete in competitive basketball tournaments regardless of their ability to pay. 

David Bonney, WSB, presents a check to the Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired of NNY’s Executive Director, Olivia Kassoum-Amadou and Robert Ashodian, Treasurer, in support of the many programs offered by the Association in our community.

Rebecca Barney, WSB, presents a check to Kevin Jordan, Cornell Cooperative Extension Lead Executive Director, for a corporate sponsorship of the organization’s Annual Dinner.  

Stephanie Elliott, WSB Branch Manager in Sackets Harbor, presents a check to Robbins Family Grain Office Manager, Linda Damon and Assistant Office Manager, Karri Crosson, to benefit the Sackets Backpack Program.

Lauren Garlock, Alexandria Bay Chamber, Skye Ryder-McCauley AVP/Branch Manager, WSB, and Claire Dunlap, Executive Director, Alex Bay Chamber, receive a donation for the upcoming Chamber Halloween Costume Contest.

Cheryl Drake, Watertown Savings Bank, presents a check to Amaris Sibert, a student at Alexandria Central School for Acoux Chix.  Acous Chix is the school's all girl barbershop quartet participating in a singing competition.  Good luck, girls!