RCCU Awards 10 Scholarships
RIVERSIDE, Calif.-Riverside County's Credit Union awarded more than $5,000 in student scholarship money to Danielle Issa, Gabriel Murillo, Johnny Chen Yang, Daniel Hall, Jesse Paulos, Xiao-wen Qi, Natalie Guido Estrada, Shaneka Woods, Juliana Gonzalez, and Ryan Romero.
Maine CUs Hike The Hill
WESTBROOK, Maine-Nearly 20 representatives from Maine's credit unions met with three of Maine's Congressional delegation during a two-day trip to Washington, D.C. as part of the annual Maine CUs' Hike the Hill trip.
RFCU Donates To Scholarship Fund
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.-Redstone Federal Credit Union hosted an ice cream party for the children and staff of Harris Home for Children, where the credit union presented a $2,000 donation to the Home's college scholarship fund.
SSFCU Employee Awarded $100
SAN ANTONIO, Texas-Security Service Federal Credit Union employee Natalie Trejo was awarded a $100 American Express Gift Check for her participation in the SSFCU Volunteer Corps Program.
MATCU Sponsors Free Seminar
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-Memphis Area Teachers' Credit Union held a free financial seminar titled, "Understanding Investment Fundamentals."
ACUL Raises $6,500 For CU For Kids
PHOENIX-FirstCorp and the Arizona Credit Union League held a basketball fundraiser and raised $6,500 to benefit Credit Unions for Kids. The funds were allocated to Phoenix Children's Hospital and Tucson Medical Center.
NASAFCU Awards 5 Scholarships
UPPER MARLBORO, Md.-NASA Federal Credit Union has awarded the following students scholarships: $5,000 to Jaclyn Schwartz, $3,000 to John C. Dobrosielski, $1,500 to Michael Quail and Catherine Atwater, and $1,000 to Amanda E. Heber.
CTCU Has Member Appreciation Day
GURNEE, Ill.-Community Trust Credit Union held a member appreciation day, which included food, family entertainment, a magician, raffles, and special guest Chicago Bear Alfonso Boone, who signed autographs.
Point Mugu FCU Awards Scholarships
VENTURA, Calif.-Point Mugu Federal credit Union awarded $1,000 scholarships to 15 local students.
TSCFCU Granted New Charter
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-TruService Community Federal Credit Union has been granted a new charter as a community credit union by the National Credit Union Administration.
CMARCU Opens New Branch
MFCU Awards 5 Scholarships
DETROIT-Michigan First Credit Union awarded $5,000 scholarships to Maria Burden, Erin Clouthier, Rashad Jackson, Yvita Dickerson-Houlles, and Lonnie Hurst.
FAATCFCU Raises Funds For Troops
NORTHFIELD, N.J.-FAA Technical Center Federal Credit Union raised more than $1,000 from the sales of flag pins, antenna flags and personalized paper flags. The funds were used to purchase care packages for the U.S. troops deployed throughout the world engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom.
CEFCU Raises Money For Hospital
PEORIA, Ill.-CEFCU raised $247,500 during a year-long Children's Miracle Network campaign, which benefits the Children's Hospital of Illinois at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
WCU Relocates Torrance Branch
CFEFCU Honors 8 Students
ORLANDO-Central Florida Educators' Federal Credit Union sponsored an award breakfast to honor students who received the Outstanding Achievement Recognition awards. The recipients are Farah Lizaire, Aubree Ringler, Croix Carter, Treasure Leach, Daniel Bohannon, Moses DeWitt, and E.J. Chandler.
Financial 21 CCU Receives Award
EL CAJON, Calif.-Financial 21 Community Credit Union received a Cajon Valley Education Association Volunteer Award for its support of Bostonia Elementary School. The credit union contributed books to its library, participated in volunteer reading programs, and hosted a Missing Children's Awareness Day.
In additional news, Financial 21 Community CU raised $9,076 for Children's Hospital during the Miracle Month campaign. In addition to selling balloons, the credit union developed special events to promote the fundraiser. A tour of Children's Hospital was conducted for Financial 21 staff to enable them to share with members the importance of supporting the fundraiser.
MWFCU Supports SafeHouse Shelter
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-MidWest Financial Credit Union held a staff dinner and auction and raised $1,000 for SafeHouse, a domestic abuse shelter.
Ohio CU Chapter Names WInners
TOLEDO, Ohio-The Northwest Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League announced its scholarship winners during credit union night at the Toledo Mud Hens baseball game. The scholarship winners are Maurice Thompson, Jessica
Tantardini, and Stephanie Gardyza.
CCUF Raises $7,000 For Cancer
SUTTON, Mass.-Central Credit Union Fund held a golf tournament and raised $7,000 for the Jimmy Fund, which supports the fight against cancer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. More than 100 golfers participated in the fundraising event.
