Affinity Bank
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 15, 1999

Affinity Bank Wins Poinsettia Award

Ventura, California, December 15, 1999: The Chamber of Commerce’s Poinsettia Awards annually recognize community businesses and business leaders for their contributions to the community. This year, Affinity Bank and Affinity Group, Inc. were "Large Business of the Year" award joint recipients, for their sponsorships of several large community events and support services, including:

• The Ventura Chamber Music Festival, an annual eight-day musical event highlighting musicians of all types from all over the world
• An Alcohol-free family fireworks celebration on the 4th of July
• City Art Walks, which showcase galleries and works of local artists
• A Neighborhood Home Loan Counseling Center, run by the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC)
• The "Turning Point Program" of emergency shelter and supportive services to people with mental health disabilities
• And other activities such as the Ventura Beach Clean-up, supporters for pollution control, part of the city’s annual Awareness Week.

Both companies stated a commitment to continuing similar contributions in the year 2000.

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