FARMINGTON – The Franklin Savings Bank Board of Directors presented retiring President and CEO Peter Judkins with a gift of $10,000 from the Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation to the charity of his choice. Judkins announced he would direct the gift to the Franklin Ski and Outing Club for new lighting on the alpine race trail at Titcomb and a new ski tuning machine for the Mt. Blue Ski Team.
“This is such a generous gift from the Board,” said Judkins. “Titcomb has been near and dear to my heart since I learned to ski as a child. I didn’t have too much trouble deciding where to contribute. Ski racing provides an economic boost to Titcomb as the host of many races and it serves a large number of “Titcomb kids” through the Buddy Werner, FAST and Mt. Blue High School teams.”
“It sounds sappy but I do not think I would be the president of the bank if not for ski racing at Titcomb. It gave me confidence to know that if you work hard at something, you can be successful at it. It motivated me to work harder to be the best ski racer I could be. Without that, I don’t think I’d be where I am today,” said Judkins.
Titcomb Mountain Ski Slope will use the funds to update its antiquated lighting system with energy efficient Low-E lights, which will benefit all skiers, not just the racers, said Judkins.
“We are extremely grateful. It’s not going to just help the Mt. Blue Ski Team and ski racing in general, but improve the lighting for everyone,” said Mark Cyr, coach of the Mt. Blue High School Ski Team. “It’s going to help us and it’s going to help the mountain. Thank you, thank you Peter Judkins and Franklin Savings Bank.”
Judkins has been the face of the Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation since it was created in 2000. At a personal level, he has long been active at Titcomb Ski Slope, volunteering many hours for upkeep and snow-making tasks.
What a wonderful and generous thing to do, I am not a skier but I do love to sit and watch especially the little ones come down over the slopes with no fear! Kudos to you Peter.
Thanks Peter!!!
Bravo! Titcomb is a special place and an economic engine for our communities. Thanks Peter and Franklin Savings Bank for you most generous donation and support.
Thank you Peter and FSB. for the wonderful gift. Titcomb has been a great place for kids to learn to ski and
build their confidence to work hard like you did Pete.
Carol Mc.
This is such a generous retirement gift! And, Peters choice benefits the whole community. Really wonderful story.
Brings a smile to my face. So many good people and organizations in the Farmington area that just do the right thing. A beautiful community. Nicely done FSB and Peter.
Thank you Peter and FSB for this generous gift. My children and grandchildren love this place. So many have learned to ski here including myself. A spot of sunshine in our community.
A great gift to a town treasure. So proud to have been a part of your life. Lewis family.
For a little home-town ski slope to have been in business since the 1930’s, and to have survived and provided recreational opportunities to as many people as it has, is a success story all on its own. But to be recognized as a fun place to be by another long-term hometown business….that’s extra special.
Thank you Frank Bank! And Thank You Titcomb Ski Slope for just being there for us all over the years.
Thank you Peter and FSB for this outstanding donation!! Our four kids grew up at Titcomb and we appreciate our small mountain and what it has to offer.
Thank you Peter Judkins and Franklin Savings Bank. Titcomb has meant so much to so many children in our area, Hope to see you crushing the trails this season, Peter.