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Friday, 22 July 2011 |
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Good turnout, highly interactive, strong interest in NCCU are some of the words which can be used to describe a meeting of NCCU officials and Dominicans residing in St. Maarten and St. Martin which took place on June 29 at the Wifol Building in Pond Field, Philipsburg, St. Maarten.
The meeting was held to further the Society's goal of promoting the NCCU and expanding membership among Dominicans residing overseas. It was the first such outreach since the Society was established on November 1, 2010. 
A team of volunteers and staff led by President, Dexter Ducreay, were in attendance for the meeting. Mr. Ducreay and CEO, Aylmer A. Irish addressed the gathering.
Well-over 100 Dominicans attended the meeting, listened attentively and participated actively. Evident throughout the meeting, was an urge to immediately conduct business with the NCCU. Credit Union officials found this to be very encouraging.
Arrangements for the meeting were handled by the Dominica Association ably led by President, Claudette Lendor.
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Friday, 22 July 2011 |
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Five months after initiating a Primary Schools Literacy Project at the Goodwill and Roseau Primary Schools, NCCU formally launched the Project on June 16, 2011. At the impressive ceremony students, who were formerly struggling readers, had the opportunity to showcase their newly learnt reading skills.
 To date, NCCU has invested over $50,000 in this Project which is aimed at increasing the literacy of students in Dominica. Project Coordinator, Lucinda Lafond-Charles reported that there is marked improvement in students reading at the pilot schools. 
Nine schools in Roseau and environs have been targeted for the Project with plans to expand to the north.
Miriam Lewis, Principal of the Goodwill Primary School, told the audience that the students' attitude towards their literacy has improved. She enthusiastically praised and thanked NCCU for the intervention.
NCCU CEO, Aylmer Irish congratulated the teachers and asked them to continue the hard work. In commending the students he told them " You have made yourself proud and we are also proud of you."
The Ceremony was held at the Goodwill Primary School and was attended by NCCU officials, Ministry of Education officials, teachers and students
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Wednesday, 08 June 2011 |
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Dexter Ducreay has been re-elected as President of the National Cooperative Credit Union Ltd following the Credit Union's first AGM which was held on May 31, 2011. The Board remains virtually unchanged with 12 of the 13 members who led the NCCU into the amalgamation retaining their seats. Lynworth Cuffy is the new Director.
The Executive and Directors are as follows:
Dexter Ducreay - President
Algernon De Gallerie - Vice President
Fevrier Valmond - Treasurer
Cletus Joseph - Secretary
Janice Jean-Jacques Thomas - Director
Bernard Francis - Director
Vernice Bellony - Director
Rhoda Celaire - Director
Carlisle Jno Baptiste - Director
Michael Augustine - Director
Bernice Matthew - Director
Celia Delauney - Director
Lynworth Cuffy - Director
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Thursday, 02 June 2011 |
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The adoption of By Laws for the new entity, presentation of the financial statements and reports, election of volunteers and the approval of a 6% dividend on Member Shares, were among the highlights when members of the National Co-operative Credit Union Ltd met on May 31 at its 1st General Meeting to review the Society’s performance for the two (2) month period, November 1 to December 31, 2010 . The meeting was held at the St. Gerard’s Hall in Roseau under the theme, “One Big Family”.
NCCU’s President, Mr. Dexter Ducreay reported to the membership that the Society recorded solid financial performance in the two months under review earning Gross Revenues of $4.67M and realising Total Comprehensive Income of $654,442. He described this performance as creditable noting that most institutions experience losses for a period of time after a merger.
According to the Board of Directors’ Report, the Society intends to pursue consolidation over the next three years and will focus on streamlining processes, improving inter-branch communication, training staff and volunteers, promotion of services and offering additional incentives to members.
After a lengthy and enthusiastic election process, 38 of the 39 volunteers, who steered the NCCU from November 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011 were returned to office.
Prior to the adjournment of the meeting, a decision was taken to reward members who made the time to attend and participate with a $50 deposit to their accounts.
The NCCU is a financial co-operative and was established on November 1, 2010. It is an amalgamation of the Vieille Case, St. David’s, St. Paul, Roseau and La Salette Credit Unions. The Society has a roll of over 36,000 members and assets in excess of $340M.
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Wednesday, 04 May 2011 |
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NCCU/VIELLE CASE GRAND DOMINO KNOCK-OUT
A Domino Knock-Out was organized by the sports academy of the National Co-operative Credit Union Ltd. (NCCU) Vieille Case Branch on Sunday May 1st at the Paix Bouche Resource Center.
Five teams participated in this exciting event. Upper Penville, Lower Penville, Vieille Case, Rockers of Paix Bouche and Windy Strikers of Paix Bouche.
The opening ceremony was addressed by the president of the NCCU Mr. Dexter Ducreay.
First round, Rockers defeated Vielle Case. Upper Penville defeated Strikers and Paix Bouche Windy Strikers defeated Lower Penville.
Second round, Rockers of Paix Bouche defeated Upper Penville, Strikers defeated Lower Penville.
Finals
Rockers of Paix Bouche defeated Windy Strikers of Paix Bouche.
Rockers – 1021 points
Windy Strikers – 719 points
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