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Sen. Ryan Helps SSCU Celebrate

WARREN, Ohio-State Sen. Tim Ryan joined Seven Seventeen Credit Union in celebration of International CU Day, by becoming a member and opening an account.

VolCorp Donates Phone System

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-Volunteer Corporate Credit Union donated its phone system to the Exchange Club Family Center's Murfreesboro office.

SSABFCU Serves The Underserved

BALTIMORE, Md.-SSA Baltimore Federal Credit Union has been approved by NCUA to expand its charter and serve underserved areas of the city.

Rep. Kolbe Attends Grand Opening

TUSCON, Ariz.-Pyramid Credit Union, Tucson Telco Federal Credit Union, and Desert Energy Credit Union held a grand opening of their new shared branch office. Arizona Rep. Jim Kolbe attended the celebration.

RBFCU Helps Kids Fight Fire

SAYREVILLE, N.J.-Raritan Bay Federal Credit Union used its ATM surcharge funds to help educate students from St. Mary's and Sacred Heart schools on the importance of fire prevention.

Rep. Maloney Joins UNFCU Lunch

LATHAM, N.Y.-Rep. Carolyn Maloney met with New York City credit unions to discuss pending legislative issues. United Nations Federal Credit Union hosted a luncheon at its headquarters in Manhattan. Topics discussed included bankruptcy abuse and deposit insurance reforms.

MCUS Awards Credit Unions

ST. LOUIS-The Missouri Credit Union System awarded first place Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility awards to TelComm CU, Postal Federal Community CU, St. Louis Postal CU, and Community America CU. The Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action was awarded to Raytown-Lee's Summit Community CU, and St. Louis Postal CU. Midwest United Credit Union received the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award.

TFCU Promotes Auto Loans

TUSCON, Ariz.-The marketing department at Tuscon Federal Credit Union used traffic signs to help promote 36- month auto loans.

HFCU Donates To Support Center

BEDFORD, Mass.-Hanscom Federal Credit Union presented its $1,000 Board of Director Memorial Award to the Family Support Center at Hanscom Air Force Base.

Universal 1 CU Announces Winner

DAYTON, Ohio-Universal 1 Credit Union named Myron Atkins the winner of a two-year lease on a new 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer.

ECFCU Holds Blood Drive

ALBANY, N.Y.-Nine Albany-area credit unions sponsored an International CU Day Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. The event was held at Empire Corporate FCU headquarters.

CUES Council Meeting Held

LONG BEACH, Calif.-The CUES Council-Southern California/Arizona region held a gathering sponsored by WesCorp, which featured NCUA Board Member Joann Johnson.

CFCU Scores Touchdowns

HOUSTON-Communicators Federal Credit Union held a Scoring Touchdowns with Members celebration during International CU Week. Members had their pictures taken with The Houston Texan cheerleaders and registered to win a limited edition football.

OCUL Chapter Marches In Parade

STARK COUNTY, Ohio-The Ohio Credit Union League's Stark County Chapter participated in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Parade by carrying the America's Credit Unions logo and eagle balloon.

FRFCU Awards 3 Scholarships

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.-Financial Resources Federal Credit Union awarded scholarships to Alison Ng, Eric Neuenfeldt and Michelle Bassett.

CCCU Sponsors Food/Toy Drive

LIVONIA, Mich.-Community Choice held a Tree of Memories fundraiser for the Community Hospice. Members and staff place an angel ornament on the lobby Christmas tree and make a donation. In addition, the credit union sponsored a food and toy drive during the holiday season. All food was delivered to Gleaners Community Food Bank.

WCU Celebrates 10th Anniversary

FITCHBURG, Mass.-Workers' Credit Union celebrated its 10th anniversary at its Lunenburg and Townsend locations. The credit union gave away prizes that included a luxury cruise for two to the Bahamas, a Boston weekend getaway, and gift certificates.

T&CFCU Meets Macedonian Visitors

PONTIAC, Mich.-T&C Federal Credit Union met with representatives from the Macedonia Savings House. The representatives were in the United States for an eight-day stay and were able to tour T&C's main office.

HFCU Holds Ground Breaking Event

MARYSVILLE, Ohio-Honda Federal Credit Union held a ground breaking ceremony at the sight of its new facility, which will be designed and built by PWCampbell.

LMCU Honored For Its Service

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-Lake Michigan Credit Union was named the Best in Community Service with an award from the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan.

Erie Chapter Names Ambassador

ERIE, Penn.-Jason Dietz has been selected as Youth Ambassador for the Erie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Credit Union League and will represent the chapter at the state level during the league's Credit Union Youth Ambassador of Pennsylvania Contest. The 1st alternate runner up is Daniel Lynch.