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IBMSEFCU Wins Recognition Award

BOCA RATON, Fla.-IBM Southeast Employees' FCU received the LICU Recognition Award for its service excellence assurance program.

GHCU Holds Brat Fest For Hospital

Glacier Hills CU, West Bend, Ind., served more than 200 bratwursts and raised $400 for Children's Hospital.

RBFCU Offers Students Scholarships

SAYREVILLE, N.J.-Raritan Bay FCU is offering high school students a chance to win one of several $500 scholarships.

iQCU Sponsors Child Safety Event

VANCOUVER, Wash.-iQ Credit Union sponsored a free child safety event for use with the National Amber Alert System.

HarborOne Sponsors Symphony

HarborOne Credit Union, Brockton, Mass., helped sponsor the Brockton Symphony Orchestra concert season.

Governor Supports Washington CUs

Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire expressed support for the work done by credit unions to Washington CUL President John Annaloro.

CUAO Announces Award Winners

BEAVERTON, Ore.-The Credit Union Association of Oregon announced that Mid-Oregon FCU and Rivermark Community CU received Dora Maxwell Awards, O.U.R. Federal Credit Union and OSU Federal Credit Union received Louise Herring Awards, and Linn-Co FCU, Pacific Crest FCU received Desjardins Awards.

STCU Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Spokane Teachers Credit Union, Spokane, Wash., marked its 70th anniversary with a time capsule ceremony.

N.Y. CUs Thank Sen. Joseph Bruno

New York State credit union leaders gathered in Albany to recognize Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno for his support of the CU community.

AFCU Helps Special Needs Students

MECHANICSBURG, Penn.-Special needs students at East Pennsboro Middle School learned about saving and budgeting their money at the student-run high school branch of AmeriChoice FCU.

GLCU Wins Dora Maxwell Award

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill.-Great Lakes Credit Union received the Dora Maxwell Social responsibility Award.

Mid-Atlantic Corporate Hosts Visitors

MIDDLETOWN, Penn.-Mid-Atlantic Corporate hosted a delegation from the Superintendency of Banks and Insurance in Ecuador.

KCFCU Dedicates Springfield Branch

Kellogg Community FCU dedicated its Springfield, Mich., branch to past president William Demarest, Jr.

MATCU To Award 6 Scholarships

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-Memphis Area Teachers' Credit Union will award six scholarships of $2,500 per year for up to four years, to high school seniors or college freshmen planning to pursue a career in teaching.

CCU Supports Smart Commute

Community Credit Union, Plano, Texas is participating in Plano's Smart Commute initiative by offering homebuyers financial incentives to buy a home near public transportation.

RFCU Receives Alabama A&M Award

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.-Alabama A&M University named Redstone FCU its 2004 Cluster Partner of the Year.

COFC Holds Warm Hearts Coat Drive

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union held a Warm Hearts Coat Drive to benefit the New Hope Housing Community and the Mercy House.

CU Chapter Recognizes Leaders

The Northwest Chapter of the Ohio Credit Union League recognized Champion CU, Bay Area CU, Erie Shores CU and Mutual FCU for community service.

WFCU Donates school supplies

TORRANCE, Calif.-Western Federal Credit Union donated school supplies to help students at Torrance Elementary School.

NEFCU Donates 25 Pints Of Blood

WESTBURY, N.Y.-Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union donated more than 25 pints of blood to Long Island Blood Services.

In additional news, the credit union conducted a beach clean-up event for the Science Museum of Long Island.

DCCU Helps Sponsor Coat Drive

DUBUQUE, Iowa-Dupaco Community Credit Union helped sponsor the Coats for Kids drive, which collected 2,156 garments for distribution to families in need.

FACU Supports The United Way

BELOIT, Wis.-First American CU recorded 100% participation for the third consecutive year for the United Way Campaign. The CU raised more than $6,100 for the charity.

Maine CUs Walk To End Hunger

Maine CUs sponsored a month-long walk across the state to raise awareness about hunger in Maine.

CUSC Distributes Food To Needy

Credit Union of Southern California, Whittier, Calif., helped distribute 80,000 lbs. of food to people in need.

SECU Provides Free Videotapes

BALTIMORE, Md.-SECU Credit Union is providing free civics videotapes to high schools, colleges and other educational institutions.

Kent CU Honors Local Teacher

Kent CU, Kent, Ohio, sponsored a benefit event in memory of its former member Leslie Hudak Leonard, who was killed in an automobile accident.

Kinecta FCU Raises Funds For CMN

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.-Kinecta Federal Credit Union raised $15,000 at its silent auction benefiting Children's Miracle Network/Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

FMFCU Offers Financial Education

Franklin Mint FCU, Media, Penn., kicked-off Start Smart financial education program for children up to 17.

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