As a community bank, we are proud to participate in a number of local events and programs that help us all grow and thrive. Whether this means forming a team of walkers, or donating to a worthy cause, we’re always ready to help.

Below is a partial list of Citizens National Bank’s involvement in the community.

Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge
On Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 the Putnam Lions Club held their annual volleyball challenge. The event was held at the Pomfret School Field House in Pomfret CT on Route 44. The teams are A and B division Coed teams.

The Putnam Lions work world wide to assist those in need of eye care; empowers the disabled; support victims of disasters, and contributes to local charities and organizations.

There were 7 corporate teams participating in this event. The Citizens National Bank Screaming Eagles are proud to have been a silver sponsor for the fifth year, with a corporate donation of $350 in addition to our team total of $710.00 in pledges. Overall this event is estimated to have raised approximately $12,000.

Our CNB Eagles roster:
Joshua Peach (captain)
Mike Denis
Mike Guimont
Adrian Iwanczuk
Rob Erskine
Jen Andrade
Cheryl Guillot
Veronica Olszewski
Lee Ann Turkia
Lisa Sorel

Holiday Spirit:
In the spirit of giving, we are proud to have supported 5 charitable organizations during the holiday season. In December 2007, The Citizens National Bank donated $1,000 to each of these very worthy organizations.

• Putnam
– Daily Bread
• Thompson
- TEEG
• Woodstock
– Access Agency
• Killingly
– Friends of Assisi
• Brooklyn
– Salvation Army

Find out how you can help support your friends and neighbors by visiting their websites for more information.

Dazzle Light Parade:
The 6th Annual Dazzle Light Parade took place on Sunday, November 25th 2007. The Citizens National Bank has participated in this wonderful community celebration every year. As usual the CNB mascot Clicker was the focus of our float. Clicker’s Disco had the crowd literally dancing in the streets.

Shred Day:
On Saturday, November 3rd, 2007, CNB hosted another Community Shred Day. The cold, windy day was no match for the overall effort to prevent identity thief. Over 100 people took advance of this free service.

Trick or Treating for a Cause:
During the week of October 31st, 2007, CNB and the community collected $330 in donations for the Hole in the Wall Gang. This organization treats kids with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. At this camp the kids find camaraderie, joy and a renewed sense of being a kid.

Family Fun Day:
On Saturday, September 22nd, 2007, the town of Putnam and area businesses came together in Rotary Park to sponsor a Family Fun Day. This event offers family friendly games, face painting, story telling, music and other free things for the community to do. Clicker was in attendance with prizes for the kids playing the bean bag toss.

Tri-State Car Cruise:
The largest Main Street Car Cruise sponsored by the Tri-State Car Cruisers and the Town of Putnam was held on Sunday, August 12. More that 300 antique and muscle cars lined the streets of Putnam. Rotary Park was host to numerous local businesses including NAPA, Cargill Chevrolet, Thompson Raceway, King Oldsmobile and Superwinch who was the hit of the event bringing Danny O’Day and his world record setting wheelstander. The Citizens National Bank was the sponsor of the dash plaques that were distributed to each car that participated in the cruise.

Proceeds from the event benefited the Putnam Fire Department.

Play Ball:
On July 25, 2007, CNB treated the children of the Putnam Little League to a day of baseball at the Connecticut Defenders. The kids enjoyed a bird’s eye view from the skybox. A great time was had by all.

Cruisin’ for Cancer Motorcycle, Antique Car Cruise and Poker Run
Day Kimball Hospital hosted the 4th Annual Cruisin’ for Cancer event on Sunday, June 24. Motorcycles, classic and antique cars joined to participate in this 65-75 mile cruise and poker run. The cruise departed at 10:30 am from Putnam’s Municipal Parking lot on Kennedy Drive, with a midway stop at Trio’s Bar and Grille in Occum, ending at the Thompson Rod and Gun Club.

This years Chairpersons were Steve and Leia Faucher. The funds Day Kimball Hospital’s Deary Memorial Cancer Fund. All of the monies collected stay local, helping our local community members with oncology-related services. The goal this year was to raise $10,000 for the Deary fund. Currently the event total is $12,500!

Sponsors of this year’s Cruisin’ for Cancer include: Day Kimball Hospital, The Citizens National Bank, the Northeastern Connecticut Healthcare Credit Union, Putnam Savings Bank, United Natural Foods, Colt’s Plastics, Advantage Home Medical, Cargill Chevrolet, Trio’s Bar and Grille, J.D. Cooper’s and Sure Thing Charters.

Weather was on our side, we double and even tripled the crowds from previous years This years turn out was off the charts!

American Cancer Society - Relay for Life
The Northeastern Connecticut Relay for Life Walk took place on Saturday, May 19th & Sunday 20th at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Once again the community stood arm in arm to support ACS and their quest to find a cure for cancer.

Our very own Citizens Crusaders took to the track for the 10th year. Team Captains Shanon Sabourin, Susan Srednicki and Patricia Savulis were excited to lead their team of 34 walkers.

Citizens Crusaders is very proud to announce a team total of $14,103.75, a combination of the CNB corporate sponsorship of $5,000, bake sales and other numerous fundraisers prior to the Relay walk; walker sponsorships, as well as funds from the items sold during Relay.

The reported Relay for Life grand total for 2007 is $654,000 That’s $53,500 more than last year!

March of Dimes Walk America
The community gathered, on Sunday, April 29, 2007 for the annual March of Dimes walk. This annual four mile walk in combination with a number of additional fundraisers enables MOD with their continued efforts in preventing premature child birth and birth defects.

Citizens National Bank’s “Screaming Eagles” are proud to announce a team total of $8,000 for this worthy cause. . Event was a wonderful success with a grand total of $41,000.00.

For more information about the March of Dimes, please visit their website by using the link listed above.