Summer e-News

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As an integral part of the community, Washington Trust sponsors many summer events to entertain residents and tourists. This summer Washington Trust is partnering with First Works in Providence, to present a summer concert series celebrating the region's “Rising Stars,” at our Westminster Branch office. Performances will be held on Fridays, July 10 - August 7th, from 12 - 1 pm, at 156 Westminster Street. Young singers, dancers and musicians from Rhode Island will engage passerbys and customers alike, displaying home-grown excellence and virtuosity. To learn more about Washington Trust-sponsored summer events, click here. We hope you will enjoy this month's eNews and welcome your comments and suggestions.

Washington Trust Chairman receives Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

Washington Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John C. Warren, has been awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (DESA) from the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA); it is the organization's highest award. Warren received the award from the Narragansett Council and the Boy Scouts of America at the 2009 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner held recently in Warwick, RI. Warren is among a select group of Eagle Scouts to receive the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award; there have been approximately 2,000 awards presented since its establishment in 1969. The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award is the only Scout service recognition that depends on one's association with Scouting as a youth. It is granted to Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years, continue to distinguish themselves in their life's work and have shared their talents and voluntary service within their communities.

Paul J. Choquette, Jr., member of Narragansett Council Executive Board and past recipient of the DESA stated, “We like to say that an Eagle Scout is always an Eagle Scout and John Warren is the epitome of that belief. He has followed the Scout law and contributed to his community in many, many ways.”

The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award has gained prominent standing among Scouting recognitions. Among those who wear the gold-filled Eagle Scout pendant suspended from a red, white, and blue ribbon are: 38th President Gerald R. Ford; former astronaut Neil Armstrong; late actor Ozzie Nelson; H. Ross Perot, founder of Electronic Data Systems and The Perot Group; United States Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld; retired General William C. Westmoreland; retired Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr.; film director Steven Spielberg; former FBI Director William S. Sessions; Donald F. Wright, senior vice president of the Times Mirror Co.; former New Jersey Senator and NBA player William W. Bradley; and former Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander.

Local Narragansett Council recipients of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, include: Thomas F. Gilbane; William J. Gilbane; Paul J. Choquette, Jr.; Chief Justice Frank J. Williams; Andrew M. Erickson; and Marc S. Weinberg, M.D.

Vault Signing Celebrates New Warwick Branch
Vanessa Zampini appointed Branch Manager

Washington Trust executives, Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, city officials, project designers and builders attended the Governor Francis branch official “Vault Signing/ Ground Breaking” ceremony on Monday, June 22, 2009. Our second Warwick branch, slated to open in the Fall, will be a 4,270 square foot New England-style wood framed structure designed to have a traditional warm and welcoming feel. Building systems, materials, and construction techniques have been selected to respond to sustainable design practices and provide enhanced energy and environmental performance.

The full-service branch will have all of the conveniences customers need, including five walk-up teller positions, including an ADA compliant window, three drive-up lanes; a drive-up ATM; night depository; safe deposit boxes; and a walk-up ATM located in the entrance vestibule.

Vanessa O. Zampini, vice president, has been named Branch Manager of the Governor Francis branch. Vanessa has been branch manager of Centerville Road in Warwick since 2005. She is a member of the Warwick Rotary Club, the Pawtuxet Valley, Central RI and East Greenwich Chambers of Commerce and is on the Board of House of Hope.

 

Big Apple Circus Discount Offer!
Washington Trust customers save up to 30%* per ticket on all performances!

If music be the food of love, “Play On!” So begins Big Apple Circus' all-new show, “Play On!” - a symphony of astonishment and humor propelled by the best band in the land! Of course, the circus is the thing and “Play On! ” features the world's finest circus artists under the Big Apple Big Top, performing in the theatrical focus of one ring with no seat more than 50 feet away. So don't miss a beat, pick your dates now and bring the whole family! The Big Apple Circus is your circus; Big Apple is back in town!

July 10 - 15
Ninigret Park
Route 1 in Charlestown, RI

To purchase your discounted tickets to the Big Apple Circus:

• Online: Visit www.bigapplecircus.org and submit the code WTRUST in the Promotional Codes box
• By Phone: CALL 888-541-3750 and mention code WTRUST
• In Person: VISIT the Big Top Box Office at Ninigret Park. Opens July 8; 10AM-6PM daily. No service fee.

*Offer good on select seat locations and performances. If purchasing tickets in person, you must present a copy of this email to receive discount at the box office. Performance schedule subject to change. Offer is subject to availability; not valid on prior purchases; cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. This offer can be revoked at any time. Discount amount varies. Limit 8 tickets per order. No refunds or exchanges. Telephone and Internet orders are subject to standard service fees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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