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STCU Recycles Old Cell Phones

SPOKANE, Wash.-Spokane Teachers Credit Union is collecting old cellular phones, and shipping them to a reseller to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.

In additional news, STCU held a teen financial workshop at North Central High School entitled My Life, My Money.

Credit Unions Open New Branches

* Georgia Federal Credit Union held a grand opening celebration at its new branch in Duluth, Ga.

* Bethpage Federal Credit Union has opened a new administrative office in Melville, N.Y.

* American First Credit Union held a grand opening celebration for its new branch in Tustin, Calif.

* USA Federal Credit Union has relocated its Temecula, Calif. branch to its first stand-alone building at Margarita Road.

ECU Has Easter Party For Families

AURORA, Ill.-Earthmover Credit Union celebrated Easter with more than 130 young members and their families. The event included games, cookies, prizes and the Easter Bunny.

BHECU Merges With HSCU

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-Baptist Medical Center Credit Union recently merged with Health Services Credit Union.

NYSCUL Awards Scholarships

ALBANY-The New York State Credit Union League awarded eight $1,000 scholarships and 24 $500 scholarships to high school seniors who belong to a credit union and are planning to attend college.

Gov. Wise Attends CU Breakfast

CU officials of the Weirton-Wellsburg Chaper of Credit Unions attend a reception and breakfast for W.V. Gov. Bob Wise.

ECCU Supports Ministries

BREA, Calif.-Evangelical Christian Credit Union sponsored a workshop entitled The Healthy Church: A ministry Assessment Workshop, in an ongoing commitment to provide resources that help churches and ministries grow.

RFCU Supports Community

WARNER ROBINS, Ga.-Robins Federal Credit Union, along with the Middle Georgia Chapter of Credit Unions, participated in a bowl-a-thon that raised more than $6,500 to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.

Also, the credit union hosted fingerprinting for children with local law enforcement officials, and a fire safety awareness program at Telfair Regional Hospital, in addition to a Red Cross Blood Drive held at its Watson branch, which had 35 donors.

In other news, 15 employees participated in WalkAmerica, which raised $1,650 for the March of Dimes.

MCU Participates In Exposition

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Mazuma Credit Union participated in the Students In Free Enterprise USA National Exposition as a local sponsor, and four executives from the credit union served as judges in the competition, which had 135 teams.

NFCU Rehabilitates Home

VIENNA, Va.-Volunteers from Navy Federal Credit Union participated in National Rebuilding Day, and repaired, painted and cleaned a home of a low-income owner.

SDFCU Supports Financial Literacy

NCUA Vice Chair JoAnn Johnson and State Department FCU CEO John Adkin read to students at Jefferson- Houston Elementary School in Alexandria, Va.

EFCU Receives United Way Award

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-Ent Federal Credit Union received a Campaign of Distinction award from Pikes Peak United Way at the Community Campaign Celebration.

CCCU Wins Workplace Award

KFCU Contributes $10,000 To CMN

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.-Kinecta Federal Credit Union contributed $10,000 to the Children's Miracle Network and sponsored them at the 18th Annual Los Angeles Marathon.

ECU Awards $2,000 Scholarship

Minn. CUs Raise $10,000 For CMN

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.-The Minnesota Credit Union Network held jousting matches during its annual meeting, and raised $10,000 for the Children's Miracle Network.

FCU Holds Financial Fun Carnival

ORLANDO, Fla.-Fairwinds Credit Union held its 2nd annual Financial Family Fun Day, that included carnival games such as debt busters, penny pinchers, credit quack attack, Wallstreet plunko and many more.

Unity One FCU Offers Kids Club

FORT WORTH, Texas-Unity One Federal Credit Union kicked off its newest children's program, Savings Safari, to help children 12 years and younger save money by rewarding them.

In additional news, the credit union held a grand opening at its new Saginaw, Texas branch.

PFCU Supports Hospital Auxiliary

PHILADELPHIA-Philadelphia Federal Credit Union donated $1,000 to Temple University Hospital Auxiliary's Golden Jubilee Gala. All proceeds benefit the patients and families of the hospital.

PFCU was also a sponsor of the Friends Hospital's fundraiser. The credit union pledged $500 to support their Spring Into Healing event.

In additional news, PFCU received the first place award in credit union websites at the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association's statewide convention.

LFCU Awards $5,000 Scholarship

SPEFCU Sponsors Tree Planting

BELLEFONTE, Penn.-SPE Federal Credit Union and ClearWater Conservancy co-sponsored an Arbor Day Tree Planting Celebration. Two trees were planted at Spring Creek Nature Park and 50 native Eastern White Pine seedlings were distributed to the people who attended.