Golf Open Raises $250,000
BEAVERTON, Ore.-First Tech Credit Union organized the fourth annual Credit Unions for Kids Hank & Moose Open, which raised more than $250,00 to benefit Doernbecher Children's Hospital and Credit Unions for Kids. Featured sponsors included CO-OP Network, CUNA Mutual, Credit Union Association of Oregon, Portland Teachers Credit Union, and First Tech CU.
ARFCU Celebrates New Charter
The Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union, Tupper Lake, N.Y., cuts the ribbon to celebrate the beginning of its Tri-County Community Charter.
RFCU Announces Contest Winners
WARNER ROBINS, Ga.-Robins Federal Credit Union announced the winners of its children's coloring contest. The winners, who received gift cards from Toys 'R' Us, are: Alanna Schofill, Simone Day, Maggie Spivey, Alexander Miller, Julia Joiner, Carmen Palmer, Tara Robinson, Jayde Sparks, and Colleen Baldree.
BTCU Participates In Cancer Drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mich.-The Berrien Teachers Credit Union team raised $11,878 for cancer research, winning the Berrien County Cancer Drive Small Business team competition.
SWCFCU Donates $2,500 To Club
WEIRTON, W.Va.-Steel Works Community Federal Credit Union donated $2,500 to the Weirton Steel 25-Year Club, which is for employees who have reached 25 years of service.
San Diego CUs Contribute To Hospital
SAN DIEGO, Calif.-Seventeen San Diego area credit unions raised $145,280, during Children's Miracle Month campaign and various money-raising events, to benefit Children's Hospital and Health Center. The Credit Unions for Kids participating credit unions include: Cabrillo CU, California Coast CU, Escondido FCU, Financial 21 Community CU, First Future CU, The Golden 1 CU, Great American CU, Inland Federal CU, Navy FCU, North Island Financial FCU, Point Loma CU, San Diego Metropolitan CU, SD Medical FCU, Sharp CU, USA FCU, and USE CU.
Rep. Reyes Praises El Paso CUs
EL PASO, Texas-Rep. Silvestre Reyes was the guest speaker at the R.C. Morgan Chapter of Credit Unions meeting. Rep. Reyes praised El Paso's credit unions for helping Hispanics, and boosting El Paso's economy.
AOFCU Awards $1,000 Scholarships
BROWNSTOWN, Mich.-Advantage One Federal Credit Union awarded $1,000 college scholarships to John Chandler and Brian Borregard.
HRRCU Awards 10 Scholarships
ROCHESTER, N.H.-Holy Rosary Credit Union awarded Brian Bergeron, Rachel Castellez, Brianne Dore, Melissa Sue Lamontagne, Brett McKenzie, Kevin Olds, Elise Picard, Shanna-Lyn Randall, Ann Sammis, and Timothy White $1,000 college scholarships.
TDECU Opens New Call Center Branch
Texas Dow Employees Credit Union cuts the ribbon at its new call center in Lake Jackson, Texas.
NYCUF Brings NEFE To Teachers
ALBANY, N.Y.-New York Credit Union Foundation Executive Director Frank Kerbein attended the Business Teachers Association of New York State workshops in Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Rochester, and Syracuse, where he talked about the National Endowment of Financial Education (NEFE).
CCU Participates In Heart Walk
COVENTRY, R.I.-Coventry Credit Union participated in the American Heart Walk and raised more than $3,000 for the American Heart Association's research and programs.
Commonwealth CU Stuffs The Bus
FRANKFORT, Kenn.-Commonwealth Credit Union held a Stuff the Bus campaign and collected school supplies for local students unable to purchase what they need.
MFCU Awards $1,000 Scholarships
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-MidWest Financial Credit Union awarded Caitlin Drzewiecki and Sarah Moore $1,000 college scholarships.
Rep. Moore Visits CACU HQ
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Rep. Dennis Moore stopped by CommunityAmerica Credit Union for a tour of its corporate headquarters in Lenexa.
MPFCU Offers Young Adult Club
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.-Motor Parts FCU is offering a Young Adult Club for teens to help them learn financial responsibility.
