December 2007
The First National Bank of Long Island partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for their Toys for Tots Program. The mission was to collect new, unwrapped toys during November and December and distribute those toys as gifts to needy children in the community. Toy donations were accepted at all of our Long Island branches. A special thank you to all our customers and employees that donated toys for the program.
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve pictured with our branch staff in Northport
The First National Bank of Long Island, a full service commercial bank in Merrick, is happy to announce that the "Teach Children to Save" Program is being offered to students at Camp Elementary School in Merrick, New York.
"We believe teaching children about savings and money is a credible community activity" says President & CEO, Michael N. Vittorio. The Bank’s objective is to promote financial literacy by educating school children about the basic concepts of banking and why it is important to save. As part of the program, the Bank has organized "Banking Days" which include presentations to parents, grandparents and children on the business of banking.
Parents of the children can open a passbook savings account for their child(ren) at The First National Bank of Long Island which is conveniently located at 1810 Merrick Avenue. The Bank will collect deposits directly from the school every two weeks and return the passbooks to the classrooms after posting deposits or withdrawals. This is an excellent and easy way for children to learn about the savings process while experiencing the joy of seeing their money grow.
The program is part of the American Bankers Association Education Foundation who helps fill the need for financial education by connecting bankers and students.
Featured from left to right: Mr. Arthur Solnick, School Principal, Children from Camp Avenue Elementary School, Cathy O’Malley, Vice President & Branch Manager, The First National Bank of Long Island, and Michael N. Vittorio, President & CEO, The First National Bank of Long Island
The First National Bank of Long Island's Annual Tree Lighting Community Event, Old Brookville
On Monday, December 3rd, The First National Bank of Long Island held their Annual Tree Lighting community event at their Old Brookville branch located on 209 Glen Head Road in Old Brookville, New York.
The event began at 5:30 pm with caroling provided by The North Shore High School "Madrigal Singers". As children and their families waited for Santa to arrive at the bank, Santa's elves handed out flashlights to everyone. After Michael N. Vittorio's, the Bank's President & CEO, welcome speech, Santa Claus arrived on a fire truck provided by the Glenwood Fire Company. Once the tree lighting took place, everyone was invited across the street at the American Legion for refreshments, pictures with Santa and free goodie bags for the children. Caroling was also provided by St. Mary's Choir from Roslyn at the American Legion. More than 150 children and adults attended the event including children from SCO Family Services in Sea Cliff.
The First National Bank of Long Island would like to thank the community, the Town of Oyster Bay, the Nassau County Police Department, the Glenwood Fire Department, North Shore High School "Madrigal Singers", St. Mary's Choir from Roslyn, the American Legion and of course, Santa Claus and his elves for making the evening a huge success!
THE MERRICK CUB SCOUTS FROM TROOP #225 TOUR THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG
ISLAND IN MERRICK, NEW YORK
On Friday, November 30, 2007, Michael N. Vittorio, President & CEO of The
First National Bank of Long Island and Cathy O'Malley, Vice President &
Branch Manager, gave a tour of The First National Bank of Long Island's
Merrick branch to the Cub Scouts from Troop #225 in Merrick, New York.
"It's important to educate children about banking and the importance of
saving money. The Bank was happy to discuss these topics with the Cub
Scouts and show them how a bank operates," says President & CEO, Michael N.
Vittorio. The Cub Scouts had the opportunity to go inside the bank vault and
look behind the teller area. Refreshments and goodie bags were also
provided by the Bank to the Cub Scouts and their families. Mr. Vittorio also
gave the scouts some free samples of the Bank's money. The scouts thought
this was the highlight of the event!
In photo Branch Manager Cathy O’Malley with President and CEO Michael Vittorio pose in vault with Merrick Cub Scout Troop 225
Team FNBLI at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer ® Walk!
2007 Team FNBLI, Barbara Macchiaroli, Team Leader, Huntington
Branch
Left to right: Linda Bannen, Deposit Operations, Barbara
Macchiaroli, Huntington Branch and Diane Mucci, Commercial Banking
This year Team FNBLI raised $2,723 for Making Strides for Breast Cancer. The event was held on Sunday, October 21 at Jones Beach. Thank you to everyone who participated and/or donated to the special cause. walked, sponsored a walker or made a donation to the walk.
A special "THANK YOU!" to the Bank for their corporate donation and to Barbara Macchiaroli from our Huntington Branch for being our team leader and organizing Team FNBLI for the event.
The First National Bank of Long Island employees raise more than $7,500 for the March of Dimes®
April 29 - As a proud sponsor of the March of Dimes WalkAmerica event, the Bank employees raised more than $7,500.00 for this important cause and participated at the Nassau and Suffolk County events.
John Grasso, Executive Vice President, addresses participants before the walk.
The First National Bank of Long Island participates in the "Run for the Health of It" Event
May 12th - The Visiting Nurse Services & Hospice of Suffolk County held a "Run for the Health of It" to raise funds for the Bereavement Retreat for Children. The Bank was a proud sponsor of the event and the Northport branch had a marketing table on Main St at the Race Site. It was a great day to promote the bank and our products, especially the Home Equity Loan Sale and Free Personal Checking.
Great Neck Branch participates in Great Neck Street Fair
May 6th - The Great Neck branch participated at The 29th Annual Old Village of Great Neck Street Fair from 11 a.m. - to 6 p.m. Children and their families all received goodie bags from the Bank and a grand prize winner received a free digital camera. 
Left to Right Joann Bosco, Great Neck Branch, and Marco Leon from Loan Center.
The First National Bank of Long Island participates in the 19th Annual Long Island Business Trade Show & Conference May 25th
The Bank was a featured exhibitor at the Hauppauge Industrial Association Trade Show that was held at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood. Hundreds of business executives from Long Island attended the event and our Commercial Banking & Lender teams discussed our business products and services with prospects such as Commercial Mortgages, Business Checking and Cash Management.
The North Merrick Fire Department Presents Award to The First National Bank of Long Island
April 20, 2007 The North Merrick Fire Department presented an award to The First National Bank of Long Island for their generous support and friendship. 
Left to right: Michael N. Vittorio, President & CEO, Cathy O’Malley, Vice President and Branch Manager of Merrick and Doug Davies, Merrick Fire Department.
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