GFCU Steps Up For The Splash Pad

From left to right: Pete Slovinski, Gerber FCU Branch Manager Rick VanBoven, City Parks & Cemetery Karen Baird, Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce Matt Nieboer, Nieboer Electric Kathy Pope, Fremont Area Community Foundation Katie Nieboer, Nieboer Electric Todd Blake, City of Fremont Manager Randy Puff, Gerber FCU Board of Directors (Recently Retired) Eric Johnson, City Council Member John Buckley, Gerber FCU President/CEO Sandy Siegel, City Council Member Lola Harmon-Ramsey, City Council Member Andy Harrington, City Planning/Zoning Bob Johnson, City Council Member Brent Deur, Gerber FCU AVP of Consumer Lending

A week or so ago part of our recent column focused on the dream-to-reality progress being made toward making a splash pad part of the Veteran’s Park vibe in downtown Fremont. And while  we missed the gifting ceremony that was held last Tuesday we understand  the community minded folks at Gerber Federal Credit Union once again ponied up to support the effort and allow for some added features on the pad. 

GFCU President/CEO John Buckley brought the obligatory big check for the photo op and delivered it to Fremont City Manager Todd Blake with a $30,000 figure that will help augment the splash pad experience and provide a welcoming venue for young families.

“We are so pleased to enhance the attractiveness of downtown Fremont for residents, shoppers and visitors, " said Buckley. “Not only do these placemaking projects improve quality of life, they also increase the value of our members’ investments in this community.
 "We anticipate a thriving downtown scene in Fremont, centered around the new Splash Pad."
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Kudos to all  the entities who came together to make this happen and, of course, to the GFCU for recognizing the importance of creating welcoming, interactive space in our communities.