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KCFCU Receives 2 Awards

BREMERTON, Wash.-The Washington CU League honored Kitsap Community Federal Credit Union with first place in the Louise Herring Awards and second place in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility competition.

BCU Opens Bridgewater Branch

BROCKTON, Mass.-The Brockton Credit Union hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Bridgewater branch.

RBFCU Opens Woodlake Branch

SAN ANTONIO, Texas-Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new, full-service Woodlake branch.

Credit Union ONE Opens New Branch

FERNDALE, Mich.-Credit Union ONE held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of its new St. Clair Shores branch office.

AFCU To Open New Conway Branch

JACKSONVILLE, Ark.-Arkansas Federal Credit Union plans to open a new branch in Conway in the first quarter of this year.

Alaska USA Offers 6-Day Service

ANCHORAGE-Alaska USA Federal Credit Union's new Eagle River branch has expanded operating hours to six days a week, Monday through Saturday.

New CU Service Center Opens

HARAHAN, La.-CU Cooperative Branching, Inc. opened a new stand-alone Credit Union Service Center in Mandeville, La.

NFCU Announces Scholarship Program

LAS VEGAS, Nev.-Nevada Federal Credit Union announced a scholarship program, which will award two $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors.

CCU Partners With Kimberly H.S.

KIMBERLY, Wis.-Capital Credit Union partnered with Kimberly High School to provide the first Heart of the Valley High School CU.

Tech CU To Open Fremont Branch

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Technology Credit Union plans to open a new full-service branch in Fremont during the first quarter of this year.

Earthmover CU Receives Award

AURORA, Ill.-The Illinois Credit Union League awarded Earthmover Credit Union with an honorable mention in the Dora Maxwell Award competition.

DCCU Offers Financial Education

DUBUQUE, Iowa-DuTrac Community Credit Union is offering financial planning education to more than 50 area high schools through the NEFE program.

RMJ Foundation Raises $10,100

SAN DIMAS,Calif.-The Richard Myles Johnson Foundation' sixth annual silent auction raised more than $10,100 for credit union education and financial literacy programs. More than 120 donated items were auctioned during the three- day fundraising event.

MCUL Holds Legislative Forum

WESTBROOK, Maine-The Maine Credit Union League held its Legislative Forum which featured a panel that included Senate President Michael Michaud, Rep. Norm Ferguson, and Rep. Art Mayo.

Utah League Awards 10 Individuals

SALT LAKE CITY-The Utah League of Credit Unions recognized 10 individuals with the Spirit of Cooperation Awards. The recipients are: Dennis and Lori Chavez, Dennis Green, Lori Smith, Moya Kessig, Bill Landels, Gerald Smith, Pat Rusk, R. William Stokes, and Robert Campbell.

SESLOC FCU Walks For Charity

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.-SESLOC Federal Credit Union employees participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk and raised more than $2,000.

Empire Corporate Relocates Office

JAMESBURG, N.J.-Empire Corporate held an open house celebration at its recently relocated, 9,500-square-foot facility.

MACU Opens Phoenix Branch

PHOENIX, Ariz.-Desert West Division of Mountain America CU held a grand opening celebration at its new full-service branch.

MCCU Gets New Name And Charter

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.-Matadors FCU received a state charter and changed its name to Matadors Community Credit Union.

Youth Coalition Salutes T&C FCU

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.-The Waterford Coalition for Youth recognized T & C Federal Credit Union for its commitment to the youth of the community.

BFCU Offers 2 New Youth Clubs

WYOMISSING, Penn.-Bellco FCU is offering two new youth clubs for children 0- 12 years old to help them become regular savers, responsible borrowers, and wise consumers.

Catholic FCU Gives To Community

SAGINAW, Mich.-Catholic Federal Credit Union's board of directors sets aside a percentage of the budget to assist organizations that provide food, shelter, counseling and other humanitarian needs.

St. Anne's CU Opens New Branch

FALL RIVER, Mass.-A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new Fairhaven branch opening of St. Anne's Credit Union.

Louisiana League Wins 3 Awards

HARAHAN, La.-The Louisiana Credit Union League won awards for its annual report, electronic newsletter, and public relations campaign from the New Orleans Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.

UAECU Holds Car Sale Event

CHICAGO-United Airlines Employees' CU hosted its second annual Chicagoland Car Sale Event, with 12 local dealerships and hundreds of cars.

SAFCU Wins Marketing Award

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-Sandia Area FCU was presented an award of achievement from the American Marketing Association Marketer of the Year competition.

EGEFCU Holds Groundbreaking Event

ERIE, Penn.-Erie General Electric FCU held a ground breaking ceremony for its new branch office, which is expected to open in March.

Vista FCU Awards 2 Students $5,000

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.-Vista FCU awarded Erin Gilrane and Allison Rodriguez $5,000 scholarships for higher education.