Giving Tree

Dawn Cole, Chief Executive Officer, The United Way of NNY, accepts a donation from WSB in support of the many programs our local United Way offers which benefit so many in our community. 

Dave Missert, Co-Chair, North Country Goes Green Irish Festival, accepts a donation from WSB in support of the annual festival taking place from March 17 - March 19 at the Dulles State Office Building.. 

WSB Supports Relay For Life

Don Boshart, Senior Manager of Community Development, American Cancer Society, accepts a check from Watertown Savings Bank to benefit the annual Relay for Life event.

Jefferson Community College Admin In-Charge, Dr. Daniel J. Dupee II, and Foundation Executive Director, Benjamin Foster, accept a check from Watertown Savings Bank for benefit of the JCC Foundation and educational programs. 

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Sabrina Derue, Director of 4-H Camp Wabasso accepts a donation from Watertown Savings Bank to benefit Camp Wabasso’s summer youth and year round programs.

Kerri Noone, Branch Manager, WSB Chaumont office, presents a check to Maddison Cupernell, recipient of the Ed Beerman Scholarship.  Maddison will be attending Onondaga Community College this fall and plans to become a Paramedic.

Jason Price, Brew York Entertainment, accepts a check from Rebecca Barney, WSB, for sponsorship of the 2023 Brew York Festival taking place in Sackets Harbor this summer. Live music, craft beer and great food benefiting our first responders and EMTs. 

Christine Powers, WSB, presents a check to Carl McLaughlin, Watertown Noon Rotary, for sponsorship of the 2023 Concert in the Park. The annual music event celebrates Independence Day at Thompson Park. 

Shelby Morgia, WSB, presents a check to the Samaritan Foundation’s Event Co-Chair, Corry Lawler, and Community Relations/Events Coordinator, Dawn Atwood, for sponsorship of the Foundation’s 26^th annual golf tournament.  The Thousand Islands Golf Classic will take place at the T.I. Golf Club on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Heather McNitt, WSB, presents a donation to Stacy Snyder-Morse and David Morse, Peyton Lane S. Morse Legacy Foundation, Peyton Morse was a City of Watertown Fire Fighter who was killed in 2021.  The mission of the Peyton Lane S. Morse Legacy Foundation is committed to honoring Peyton’s legacy of love for his community, the fire service and his belief in the equality and fair treatment for all.

Jeremy Powell, WSB, presents a check to Teresa Stoodley and Nathan Loomis, Garrett Loomis Foundation, to benefit the Foundation’s Scholarship Fund. The fund is committed to enhancing fire safety education to positively impact our local communities and honoring Garrett’s legacy.

Jessica Hyde and Anne Garno, North Country Community Cup, accept a check from Andrew Boulter, WSB, for sponsorship of the annual North Country Community Cup event which promotes wellness and community involvement.

Nick Czerow, Evans Mills Speedway, accepts a check from Chad McKee, WSB, for sponsorship of Northern Lights.  Northern Lights is a massive holiday lights display which will take place at the Evans Mills Speedway this holiday season.

Indian River Lakes Conservancy, Executive Director, Jim “Wylie” Huffman, accepts a check from Chad McKee, WSB, in support of the IRLC’s many programs and events which preserve critical habitat for the unique plants and animals that call the North Country home.

Gail Smith, Henderson Business & Community Council, accepts a check from Theresa Maitland, WSB, in support of the Council’s mission to promote water recreation, hiking trails and natural beauty in the Henderson area.

Rick Gefell, Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, accepts a check from AMY Moore, WSB, for sponsorship of the Center’s annual event, A Night For Nature, taking place in July.

Kathy Arendt, Director of Community Relations and Marketing, Hospice of Jefferson County, accepts a check from Dan Phillips, WSB, to benefit Hospice and the services they provide in our community.

Don Rutherford, CEO, Watertown Local Development Corp., accepts a check from Chad McKee, WSB, for sponsorship of the 2023 Downtown Block Party planned for next summer.

Chad McKee, WSB, presents a check to Mr. Dan Charlebois, Principal, IHC, for sponsorship of the IHC Spring Fling. This year’s theme is the Kentucky Derby with the event taking place on April 29^th at the Faichney Business Complex.

Peter Clough, President, North Country Lacrosse League, accepts a check from Chad McKee, WSB, for sponsorship of NCLL’s summer youth lacrosse league.  The NCLL is dedicated to providing local boys and girls the opportunity to learn and compete in the sport of lacrosse.

Erika Flint, Safe Schools Endeavor Steering Committee Chairwoman, and her son Micah, accept a check from WSB to benefit the Safe Schools Endeavor.  The program empowers students, parents, and faculty to create a safe school setting in Jefferson and Lewis counties.

Shelby Morgia, WSB, presents a check to Michelle Capone, Association of the United States Army (AUSA), for sponsorship of the AUSA's Annual Dinner.  AUSA works to bring the Fort Drum and North Country communities together.

Heather McNitt, WSB, presents a check to Adelyne Jareo, Stage Notes, in support of their upcoming production of Guys & Dolls at the Dulles State Office Building July 28th-30^th.  

Zachory Blevins, South Jeff graduate 2023, stands with Jeff Fallon, WSB, as the recipient of the annual WSB Scholarship Award.  The scholarship is given to graduating students exercising scholarly achievement and citizenship.  Zachory will be attending JCC this fall studying business.  Congratulations, Zachory.

Congratulations to Adele Lanphear and Richard Ballard on being selected as the recipients of the 2023 WSB Cup Scholarship.  Adele will be attending SUNY Geneseo this fall majoring in science with a future eye on the medical field.  Richard will attend Cornell to pursue a degree in Digital Marketing & Communications.  We wish them great success!