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June 30, 2003, 1:00 a.m. EDT 4 Min Read

WCU Donates Prius To Public Radio

PASADEA, Calif.-Wescom Credit Union donated a Toyota Prius hybrid car to Southern California Public Radio's spring pledge drive.

USAFCU Awards 3 Scholarships

RYE, N.Y.-USAlliance Federal Credit Union awarded high school seniors Rachel A. Miller, Danielle Leyh, and Dustin E. Stark scholarships totaling $4,000.

RFCU Holds Grand Opening Event

Robins FCU cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of its new branch in Montezuma, Ga.

PCUA Announces Marketing Awards

HARRISBURG, Penn.-The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association announced the winners of its annual publications and website contests.

The first place winners for annual reports are: I.C. FCU, assets under $5 million; Blackhawk FCU, assets $5 to $10 million; NORSCO FCU, assets $10 to $20 million; Choice One FCU, and Mennonite Financial FCU, assets $20 to $50 million; and Members 1st FCU, assets more than $50 million.

The first place winners for newsletters are: The Triumph Baptist FCU, assets less than $5 million; Blackhawk FCU, assets $5 to $10 million; First Choice FCU, and North Penn FCU, assets $10 to $20 million; Choice One FCU, assets $20 to $50 million.

The first place winners for websites are: The Triumph Baptist FCU, assets less than $5 million; Erie Times FCU, assets $5 to $10 million; Altoona Postal Employees CU, assets $10 to $20 million; Choice One FCU, assets $20 to $50 million; and Philadelphia FCU, assets more than $50 million.

AFCU Supports Children's Hospital

JACKSONVILLE, Ark.-Arkansas Federal Credit Union held a silent auction to benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital. The credit union matches all donations from the auction.

GHFCU Holds Groundbreaking Event

Greenville Heritage FCU breaks ground at the site of its new facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

USFCU Participates In MS Walk

BURNSVILLE, MN.-US Federal Credit Union employees raised more than $2,400 in the 16th annual MS Walk.

WCU Honored As Top CMN Fundraiser

MENONOMIE, Wis.-WESTconsin Credit Union was honored by the Wisconsin CUL as the top fundraising credit union for the Children's Miracle Network in 2002, raising more than $22,000, and as the top overall fundraiser in the 2003 CMN Chain of Hearts campaign.

HCCU Named Best Place To Work

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-Heritage Federal Credit Union was recognized by the Sacramento Area Human Resource Association as one of the best places to work in Sacramento.

SCU, CCU Support Healthcare Clinic

SAN DIEGO, Calif.-Sharp Credit Union and Cabrillo Credit Union raised more than $1,300 to benefit the Spirit of Caring Mobile Healthcare Clinic, which provides free medical services to the children of South Bay and Chula Vista.

COFCU Participates In Teachers' Day

LAS VEGAS-Community One Federal Credit Union employees participated in National Teachers' Day by providing and serving box lunches to the teachers and staff of Gibson Middle School.

PFCU Helps Work On CU House

PHILADELPHIA-Philadelphia FCU executives Katherine Robinson, Karen Eavis, and Claire Ippoliti traded in their business suits for boots and hard hats to work on the Credit Union House located at West Stiles Street.

In additional news, PFCU employees participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event, which raises money for breast cancer research.

MCUS Raises Funds For CULAC

JACKSON, Miss.-At its 66th annual convention, the Mississippi Credit Union System raised more than $8,000 to benefit the Credit Union Legislative Action Council.

CPFCU Donates To March Of Dimes

NORWICH, Conn.-CorePlus Federal Credit Union employees participated in Walk America and raised $10,056 to benefit the March of Dimes.

Mass. CUs Raise $1M For Hospital

WOBURN, Mass.-Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union announced that 41 credit union unions, comprising the Credit Unions of Massachusetts Kids at Heart Program, have passed the $1-million mark in funds raised for Children's Hospital Boston since the program began in 1996.

TCU Celebrates Branch Relocation

AUSTIN, Texas-TruWest Credit Union celebrated the relocation of its Ed Bluestein branch at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

GenFed FCU Awards Scholarships

AKRON, Ohio-Gen Fed Federal Credit Union awarded college students Nicole Boczek and Randall Wolff $1,000 scholarships.

Security Service FCU Honors Troops

At Security Service FCU in San Antonio, employees Sylvia Zuniga and Nora Casillas check the CU's Salute Board, which honors family members who are serving our country during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Memphis CUs Teach Finances

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-Memphis credit unions are offering financial education to students at Memphis City Schools and are awarding the First Annual Financial Management Scholarship.

T&CFCU Sponsors Annual Clean Up

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.-T&C Federal Credit Union employees and family members helped beautify Woodward Ave. Volunteers swept sidewalks and parking areas, removed debris and planted flowers.