Tomah Chamber & Visitors Center Newsletter July Newsletter_LR | Page 10

Spotlights
on Base at Fort McCoy
by Theresa Fitzgerald
Fort McCoy Commemorative Area open July 12, 20 and 26 to walk-in visitors
The Fort McCoy Commemorative Area will be open for walk-in visitors from noon to 4 p.m. July 12 and 26 and 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20. Members of the public are welcome.
The Commemorative Area consists of the Equipment Park, five World War II-era buildings with historical displays,
the History Center, and Veterans Memorial Plaza. The History Center and World War II-era buildings contain artifacts
dating from Fort McCoy’s inception in 1909 up to present day.
On Fridays, members of the public must present valid photo IDs at the Visitor Control Center to get a visitor’s pass.
For information on visitors’ passes, call the Visitor Control Center at 608-388-4988. On Saturdays, visitors may
proceed directly to the temporary main gate, which is marked by electronic signs.
Groups of 15 or more may schedule tours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information,
call the Public Affairs Office at 608-388-2407.
For more information, call 608-388-3517 or visit www.mccoy.armymwr.com.
August 22 Community Appreciation Night
Mark your calendars and plan to join us at the annual Fort McCoy Community Appreciation Night, Thursday, August
22 beginning at 5 p.m. The event will be held in the courtyard area of McCoy’s, building 1571. Watch for our flier
in next month’s newsletter.
Member Spotlight:
RIA Federal credit union
R.I.A. Federal Credit Union was established in 1935 and has been
serving the Tomah/Fort McCoy area since 1986 when it merged
with the Tomah VA Community Credit Union. In 2016 they opened
a brand new branch at 1024 N Superior Avenue and they continue
to operate a branch on Fort McCoy. Proud supporters of the
community, R.I.A. Federal Credit Union is actively engaged with the
Tomah Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. They are proud to
be sponsors of the upcoming Downtown Music Series and hope to see you there! The credit union supports area
schools, the Tomah Fire Department, and Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry. On Fort McCoy, the credit union
sponsors the Army Birthday, Armed Forces Day, and the Day for Kids, among others. Their employees care about
the community because they live in this community.
R.I.A. Federal Credit Union is member owned and open to anyone who lives or works in the area. A one-time $5
membership fee opens the door to great rewards checking, high-interest savings opportunities, and great rates
on home and auto loans. Stop in to their Tomah or Fort McCoy branches and see how you can become a member.
Their goal is to offer you Resources for a Better Life with personalized service.