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RFCU Recognizes Employees

WARNER ROBINS, Ga.-Robins Federal Credit Union recognized Gladys Barfield with the Hope Award for volunteering in the most activities, and Christiane Belisle with the Care Award for volunteering the most hours. Scott Kletcke was awarded manager of the year, and Jo Pitts employee of the year.

In additional news, the credit union announced that Larry Weaver won a DVD player in a contest for all members who receive e-statements.

SLPCU Celebrates 75 Years

ST. LOUIS, Mo.-St. Louis Postal Credit Union celebrated its 75th anniversary with cakes at each of its five branches, and a special auto loan incentive that deposited $75 into anyone's account who closed on an auto loan that day.

Minn. CU Network Meets Wilson

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.-Minnesota's Commissioner of Commerce met with the board of directors of the Minnesota Credit Union Network to better acquaint himself with the credit union movement.

MECU Has 50th Anniversary

PENSACOLA, Fla.-Monsanto Employees Credit Union held its 50th annual membership meeting with more than 720 in attendance to celebrate its anniversary.

Raffle Benefits RMJ Foundation

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.-The California Credit Union League held a raffle featuring different travel packages and raised $5,275 for the Richard Myles Johnson Foundation.

Wescom CU Feeds The Homeless

PASADENA, Calif.-Wescom CU assisted the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless by preparing and serving 140 Italian dinners and sack lunches.

LCU Raises $15,135 For CMN

NEW BERLIN, Wis.-Landmark Credit Union raised $15,135 selling links and hearts during the Credit Union for Kids Chain of Hearts campaign that benefits the Children's Miracle Network hospitals.

HTFFFCU Supports The Red Cross

MCUL Hosts Day At The State House

WESTBROOK, Maine-The Maine Credit Union League hosted the 7th annual Maine Credit Union Day at the State House in Augusta.

RCCU Ranked 1st In Share Growth

RIVERSIDE, Calif.-Riverside County's Credit Union was ranked first in share growth, capital and membership growth, in its asset size, according to a report issued by Callahan & Associates.

Golden 1 CU Donates Land Parcel

SACRAMENTO-Golden 1 Credit Union donated a parcel of undeveloped land to the Galt Chapter of the Sacramento Area Habitat for Humanity for the purpose of building its first home.

GCFCU Awards 4 Scholarships

GALVESTON, Texas-Galveston County Federal Credit Union awarded Jamie Digulio, Ryan hopkins, Lynn Young Shon, and Ashley Zendt $1,000 scholarships.

DCCU Raises $3,500 For CMN

ANKENY, Iowa-Deere Community Credit Union raised $3,500 to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.

In additional news, the credit union is sponsoring Making the Right Money Moves school program, which allows students to practice checking account management,develop savings strategies, and create personal budgets.

OFCU Wins Dora Maxwell Award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.-Oklahoma Federal Credit Union received the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award for its efforts in collecting more than 1,000 cell phones for the Donate-A-Phone program.

RBFCU Raises Money For Theatre

SAYREVILLE, N.J.-Raritan Bay FCU's student-run branch raised $156 to benefit the South Amboy High School Players' production of "Grease." The student branch also held a CU Youth Week sweepstakes, where members who opened a new savings account or deposited $5 into an existing account were automatically entered to win. And the branch also participated in a charity basketball game, which benefited the students' filed trip fund.

The credit union is also teaching junior and senior high school students at South Amboy High School about financial literacy.

CUANJ Awards 10 Scholarships

HIGHTSTOWN, N.J.-Credit Union Affiliates of New Jersey announced the Youth Involvement Board Scholarship winners. The $500 scholarship recipients are: Alison Phillips, Jessica Holster, Heather Shields, Juliane Suozzo, Eric Horwitz, Matthew P. Giles, Jacqueline Dunn, Jill Savla, Sunea Tewani, and Gregory T. Bogart.

PSCU Receives 5-Star Rating

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-Pacific Service Credit Union announced its 48th quarterly five-star superior rating from Bauer Financial.

NPCU Recognized For Donations

EVERETT, Wash.-NorthWest Plus Credit Union has been recognized by the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for raising the most money per member, and the most in its asset category.

SCU Holds Fundraiser For Charity

DENVER, Colo.-Sooper Credit Union held a Carts for Hearts fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association and raised more than $1,000 for the organization.