ESL Federal Credit Union Named Title Sponsor of the 2009 International Air and Water Show

ESL Federal Credit Union President/CEO Dave Fiedler and Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and today announced that the Credit Union will once again be the title sponsor for the 2009 ESL International Air and Water Show. The event will be held May 30^th & 31^st at the Ontario Beach Park. Typically hosted by the Greater Rochester International Airport, this year's air and water show will showcase one of the area's most popular summer-time destinations and serve as an official kick-off for the summer event season in Monroe County. This is the fifth year that ESL is the title sponsor for the show.

"Once again, we're pleased to be the primary sponsor of this year's ESL International Air and Water Show," said Fiedler. "Events like the air show are an important contributor to the very special quality of life we all enjoy in the Greater Rochester community. We're looking forward to another great event in May."

"I am thrilled to announce that the 2009 ESL International Air and Water Show will be presented at Ontario Beach Park this year," said Brooks. "Ontario Beach is truly one of the crown jewels in our outstanding County Parks system, and has long been synonymous with summer fun for countless families in our area. By bringing the air show to the sand and surf of Ontario Beach, we hope send our community soaring into the summer event season on a high note."

The Canadian Forces famed elite precision flying team, the Snowbirds Demonstration Squadron, will make their first appearance in Rochester and serve as the feature act in the upcoming 2009 ESL International Air and Water Show.

"Monroe County is proud that the Canadian Forces Snowbirds have selected Rochester as one of its 41 show sites across the United States and Canada for 2009," said Brooks. "This will mark the Snowbirds inaugural performance in our area, which is especially significant considering Canada is celebrating its centennial of flight this year."

In addition to the famous Canadian Forces Snowbirds, there will be several civilian air show performers participating in the 2009 ESL International Air and Water Show. Spectators can also look forward to viewing tactical demos by the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the USAF F-15E Strike Eagle, the US Navy F-18F Super Hornet, and the US Army golden Knights jump team. Water and land demos will include a Jet Ski demo, US Coast Guard demonstration, New York State Police Dive Team demo, the US Army interactive Virtual Experience simulator, and static displays of military aircraft.

The show will also feature family entertainment including an air show themed Kid Zone, the popular Kiddie Kommando Area, and more. Food vendors from the Rochester community will provide a diverse menu for air show patrons throughout the weekend.

A portion of the 2009 ESL International Air and Water Show proceeds will be donated to the YMCA's "Invest in Youth Campaign." All funds donated will support the campaign's mission to increase financial assistance provided through local YMCA branches and expand accessibility to YMCA's programs and services for all families in our area.

Ticket information will be available early in the spring. For other air and water show program details please visit www.rochesterairshow.com.

Founded by George Eastman in 1920, ESL Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with $3.5 billion in assets. ESL employs more than 600 people locally and has more than 290,000 members world-wide. Access to the credit union includes 18 branch locations and more than 40 ATM locations, a Tele-Banking Center, and Internet and online banking channels. The company is headquartered at 100 Kings Highway South in Rochester and can be found on the Internet at www.esl.org.

 

ESL Federal Credit Union President and CEO Dave Fiedler addressing attendees at the press conference announcing this year's 2009 ESL International Air and Water Show.