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FedChoice Federal Credit Union, Washington, announced that Gail Sanders, membership ambassador for FedChoice Federal Credit Union, was presented with the Pat Crump award at the installation of officers and awards ceremony luncheon for Federally Employed Women of the IRS. Sanders received the award in recognition of her dedication, courage and commitment to the Federally Employed Women of the IRS-New Carrollton Chapter.

Florida Commerce Credit Union, Tallahassee, Fla., named Samantha Strickland vice president of growth and brand management for the credit union. Strickland has been with the credit union since 1998 when she was hired as the communications coordinator. She was promoted a year later to director of marketing. Carla A. DeBaldo was named vice president of sales. DeBaldo joined the credit union in 2007 as director of branch operations. In her new position, DeBaldo will oversee the seven branches of the credit union as well as the call center.

First Financial Credit Union, Wall, N.J., announced that Jeanne Brunetti was appointed director emerita of the credit union's board of directors. Brunetti has served on the board of directors since 1989 and was formerly a second vice chairperson.

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