MATTHEWS, N.C. – Ukrainian Federal Credit Union recently held a grand opening and ribbon cutting event for its new branch in the town of Matthews just beyond the reaches of downtown Charlotte, in North Carolina.
The event on Thursday, September 26, began with the recitation of the “Pledge of Allegiance,” followed by an opening prayer delivered by Deacon Pavel Borishkevich of Good News Church. Ukrainian FCU President and Board Chairman Wasyl Kornylo and Ukrainian FCU CEO Oleg Lebedko delivered welcoming remarks.
Paul F. Bailey, mayor of Matthews, greeted attendees and welcomed the credit union to the area. The credit union was also honored to have the president of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA), Andriy Futey, participate in the grand opening.