The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

Bulletin # 1887
Week Ending April 21, 2000

This bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications. Any observations you may have are solicited. Any comments should be in writing to John P. Burke, Banking Commissioner, at the Connecticut Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800 or via E-mail to john.burke@ct.gov. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.

STATE BANK ACTIVITY
Branch Activity

Section 36a-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that each application for a branch, or for a limited branch at which loans will be made, be accompanied by a plan detailing how adequate services to meet the banking needs of all community residents will be provided. Plans are submitted when such applications are filed and are available for public inspection and comment at this Department for a period of 30 days. Questions concerning branch activity should be directed to the Bank Examination Division, (860) 240-8180.
Note: dates are listed in month/day/year format.

CREDIT UNION DIVISION ACTIVITY
Field of Membership

Pursuant to Section 36a-469 of the Connecticut General Statutes, on April 21, 2000, the Sikorsky Federal Credit Union filed for approval to convert from a federal charter to a state charter. The proposed field of membership of the converted credit union would be: "Persons who live, work, worship or volunteer; located within the State of Connecticut, excluding the fields of membership of the following: Amphenol RF Operation Employees Credit Union, Inc.; B.M.G. Credit Union, Inc.; Bethel Stamford Credit Union, Inc.; Brand-Rex Employees Credit Union, Inc.; Coca-Cola of Hartford Employees Credit Union, Inc.; East Haven Municipal Employees Credit Union, Inc.; Enbic Company Employees Credit Union, Inc.; Harborview Credit Union, Inc.; Heim Employees Credit Union, Inc.; Taylor & Fenn Co. Employees Credit Union, Inc.; and U.S. Baird Employees Credit Union, Inc."