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Indiana CUs Support Riley Hospital

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.-Indiana credit unions, credit union service organizations, vendors, and friends have contributed more than $17,000 worth of merchandise that was sold on e*bay with proceeds benefiting Riley Hospital for Children.

ABNBFCU Opens Branch In Norfolk

ABNB Federal Credit Union celebrates the grand opening of its new Sewell's Point Road office in Norfolk, Va.

ARFCU Receives Business Award

BRUNSWICK, Maine-The Chamber of Commerce of the Bath-Brunswick Region presented Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union with the Business of the Year award.

GBFCU Hosts Teen Financial Workshop

RENO, Nev.-Great Basin Federal Credit Union hosted a Teen Financial Planning Workshop entitled "Destiny Lies in your Hands."

Western CU Hosts Rep. Wolpert

SEATTLE, Wash.-Rep. Larry Wolpert visited Western Credit Union to speak with staff on the status of the economy, education, and the power of Franklin County's voice at election time.

Cornerstone Unveils New Sign

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.-Cornerstone Community Financial recently unveiled a new sign at its headquarters to mark the official name change of the credit union.

NY CUs Support New Legislation

LATHAM, N.Y.-Representatives from Lower East Side People's FCU, New York Coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions, and the New York State Credit Union League supported Rep. Catherine Nolan when she announced the report of new legislation that would amend banking laws to require full disclosure of the terms of Refund Anticipation Loans.

IU Credit Union Awards Scholarships

BLOOMINGTON, Inc.-IU Credit Union awarded returning student scholarships to: Edward Brantmeier, Noorjehan Brantmeier, Amy Jo Coutryman, Julia Heimer Dadds, John Christopher Healey, Jennifer Lee Janney, Jonathan rossing, Dustin Schimp, Jennifer Brown, Theresa Crowe, Marjorie Faubion, and Shirley Garvin.

Mid-Atlantic FCU Adds ATM Access

GAITHERSBURG, Md.-Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union has added access to more than 25,000 additional surcharge-free ATM machines nationwide.

RCCU Sponsors Essay Contest

RIVERSIDE, Calif.-Riverside County's Credit Union is holding an essay contest for students ages 12 to 17 to write an answer to "How will I become a millionaire?" The essays must be between 150 and 300 words, and winners will receive $100.

FECU Celebrates 70th Anniversary

HOUSTON, Texas-First Educators Credit Union celebrated its 70th anniversary at its annual meeting, where $10,000 in scholarships were presented to 10 high school seniors.

AmeriChoice FCU Wins EPPY Award

MECHANICSBURG, Penn.-AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union received an EPPY award for teaming as a partner in education with the East Pennsboro School District.

Financial 21 Partners With Habitat

SAN DIEGO-Financial 21 Community Credit Union partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help complete two new homes in City Heights. Employees volunteered two weekends to sand walls, paint, apply drywall, build fences, and dig trenches.

T&CFCU Presents ID Theft Seminar

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.-T&C Federal Credit Union helped sponsor an ID Theft Seminar with guest speaker Patrick Costello, VP-corporate services CUNA Mutual Group.

In additional news, T&C held a free workshop on college funding.

CCCU Supports Race For Literacy

SAN DIEGO-California Coast Credit Union was a sponsor of the Race for Literacy and Kids' Magic Mile. All proceeds will benefit the San Diego Council on Literacy.

PSCU Hosts DNA LifePrint Program

FRESNO, Calif.-Pacific Service Credit Union hosted a DNA LifePrint Program, which provided free LifePrint kits to each child, and presentations by safety professionals.

BOFCU Holds Crazy Hat Day

VINELAND, N.J.-Bridgeton Onized Federal Credit Union held a Crazy Hat Day competition that awarded two $25 gift certificates to employees with the craziest hats.

PBEFCU Honors National Guardsman

NORWALK, Conn.-At Pitney Bowes Employees Federal Credit Union' 67th annual meeting, the credit union honored Maj. Robert Burnside with an award of gratitude for his service in the Middle East.

GFCU Awards $6,000 In Scholarships

ATLANTA-Georgia Federal Credit Union awarded $6,000 in scholarships to 11 high school seniors.

Freedom CU Celebrates 70 Years

PHILADELPHIA-Freedom Credit Union celebrated its 70th year with a party at the Buck Hotel, where each employee was presented with a personalized gift that listed his or her years of service.

CTFCU Receives 4-Star Rating

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.-Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union earned a 4-star rating from BauerFinancial Inc.

MFCU Participates In Relay For Life

JACKSONVILLE, N.C.-Marine Federal Credit Union raised $11,505 in the Relay for Life event that benefits the fight against cancer.

CUES Honors Golden Mirror Winners

NEW ORLEANS-CUES presented Golden Mirror Awards to General Technologies FCU for Best of Show; to Jackie Wright, business development officer at Spokane Teachers CU, for Rookie of the Year. CP Federal Credit Union accepted the brand-new Golden Shoestring Award.

Virginia CUs Raise $4,643 For CMN

LYNCHBURG, Va.-The Community Involvement Committee of the Virginia CU League raised $4,643 for the Children's Miracle Network through raffles at the league's annual meeting.

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