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MSECU Contributes To Trail Project

AUGUSTA, Maine-Maine State Employees' Credit Union contributed $25,000 to help complete the Kennebec River Rail Trail, a 6.5- mile pathway for walking and cycling between Gardiner and Augusta.

UTFCU Supports Local Foodbank

TINTON FALLS, N.J.-United Teletech Credit Union held a skip-a-loan payment promotion as a vehicle for fundraising for the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

In additional news, the credit union held an auto promotion where members were automatically entered into a drawing to win a Segway scooter when they applied for an auto loan of more than $2,500.

Also United Teletch CU held several training seminars in financial education.

Maine CUs Give Incentive Grants

AUGUSTA, Maine-Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger gave $121,438 in incentive grants to 94 hunger organizations in Maine.

KAUAI Community FCU Unveils Logo

LIHUE, Hi.-Kauai Community Federal Credit Union celebrated its 50th anniversary. As part of the celebration the credit union recently unveiled a new logo, and is honoring the 10 men who are responsible for founding the credit union.

P&GMEFCU Celebrates 32 Years

MEHOOPANY, Penn.-The P&G Mehoopany Employees Federal Credit Union celebrated its 32 years.

The credit union also participated in the Wyoming County Big Brothers/Big Sisters angel project.

OCTFCU Awards 2 Educators

SANTA ANA, Calif.-Orange County Teachers Federal Credit Union awarded Teri Krueger and Richard Hendrickson $1,000 Educators First Awards.

PSCU Contributes To PAL Softball

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-Pacific Service Credit Union contributed $2,000 to the Vallejo Police Activities League to help purchase equipment for its softball program.

In additional news, at a recent luncheon the credit union was recognized for its continuing support of California Community partnerships for the Prevention of Financial Abuse's efforts to prevent financial abuse of elders. California Attorney General Bill Lockyer was the keynote speaker.

TruWest CU Sponsors Soccer Tourney

MESA, Ariz.-TruWest Credit Union was the official sponsor of the Red Mountain Open Invitational Youth Soccer Tournament. More than 1,000 boys and girls participated in the event.

CACU Celebrates Grand Opening

CommunityAmerica Credit Union cuts the ribbon at the grand opening celebration of its new Kansas City branch in a newly constructed Hy-Vee.

ECU Donates Sign To Chamber

YORKVILLE, Ill.-Earthmover Credit Union was honored for donating a sign to the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce.

Ark. CUs Raise $61,303 For CMN

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Credit unions in Arkansas raised more than $61,303 for the Children's Miracle Network during 2003.

ATFCU Donates To Boys & Girls Club

ABILINE, Texas-Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union donated $36,160 to the Boys and Girls Club. The funds were raised when members elected to skip a loan payment for a fee of $10.

Sen. Coleman Speaks To MCUN

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Sen. Norm Coleman and CUNA staffers Richard Gose and Leon Peace spoke at the Minnesota Credit Union Network's annual breakfast preceding the Congressional meetings on Capital Hill.

SCU Supports Mobile Healthcare

SAN DIEGO-Sharp Credit Union raised more than $1,000 to benefit the Spirit of Caring Mobile Healthcare Clinic, which provides free medical services to the children of South bay and Chula Vista.

WCU Serves Dinner To Homeless

PASADENA, Calif.-Wescom Credit Union prepared and served meals for 200 homeless from the area surrounding its headquarters.

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