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T&C Sponsors Night Out Against Crime

In Bloomfield Hills, Mich., T&C Federal Credit Union sponsored the National NIght Out Against Crime event, which included music and demonstrations from the Pontiac Police, Fire and Rescue teams.

Minn. Dora Maxwell Winners Named

ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Minnesota Credit Union Network announced that PEOPLES Community CU, Anoka Hennepin CU, Mid-Minnesota FCU, TopLine FCU, Hiway FCU and Arrowhead Chapter were winners of the Dora Maxwell Award. US Federal Credit Union won the Louise Herring Award.

Alliant CU Awards 5 Scholarships

CHICAGO-Alliant Credit Union awarded Kelly Daumit, Katherine Marlow, Dilshad Patel, Christopher Wheeler and Belinda Williams $2,000 scholarships.

First American CU Receives Award

BELOIT, Wis.-First American Credit Union was awarded the Marketer's Choice Award of Excellence for Community Involvement from the Wisconsin Credit Union League.

Global CU Wins Best In The Army

SPOKANE, Wash.-Global Credit Union received the Army Distinguished Credit Union Service Award.

Chartway FCU Raises $300,000

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.-Chartway FCU held its annual Charity Golf Classic and raised $300,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

North Carolina League Hikes The Hill

Credit union to bank conversions and regulatory relief dominated North Carolina Credit Union League's hike the hill trip to Washington.

AEFCU Participates In Day Of Caring

EAST HARTFORD, Conn.-American Eagle Federal Credit Union volunteers participated in the United Way Day of Caring by creating goody bags, preparing signs, and organizing rosters for the Hartford Marathon of more than 6,000 runners.

DSFCU Sponsors Football Clinic

PHOENIX, Ariz.-Desert Schools FCU sponsored a football clinic for 100 students at Balsz Elementary School as a reward for their punctual school attendance.

Spokane FCU Wins Marketing Award

SPOKANE, Wash.-Spokane FCU received first place in four marketing categories from the Washington Credit Union League.

CEO Honored As Business Leader

In Tampa, Fla., The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce named Tampa Bay FCU CEO Dale Schumacher Small Business Leader of the Year.

Raritan Bay Appreciates Its Members

SAYREVILLE, N.J.-Raritan Bay FCU held a member appreciation day with gifts, prizes and refreshments.

TopLine Celebrates 70th Anniversary

MAPLE GROVE, Minn.-TopLine FCU celebrated its 70th anniversary with "then and now" lobby displays.

CMECU Donates Funds To Hospital

Columbia Municipal Employees CU, Columbia, Mo., raised $1,887 for Children's Miracle Network and Children's Hospital at University Hospital.

CCCU Celebrates 75th Anniversary

WAUKEGAN, Ill.-Consumers Cooperative Credit Union celebrated its 75th year with $8,000 in cash prizes for its members. Grace Cox was the grand prize winner of $750.

GWFCU Donates $25,000 To Park

CANTONMENT, Fla.-Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union donated $25,000 to assist in construction of the new Solutia Park, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan.

Altura Marks Asset Milestone

RIVERSIDE, Calif.-Altura Credit Union marked a notable milestone achieving $700 million in assets.

Penn East Sponsors Team In Race

In Scranton, Penn., Penn East FCU sponsored a team of 60 people in the Race for the Cure and raised $1,060 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Buffalo District CUs Care For Kids

The Buffalo, N.Y., area credit unions raised more than $19,570 for Care for Kids Campaign.

MACU Donates $130,000 To CMN

Mountain America Credit Union, Salt Lake City, Utah, contributed $130,000 to Primary Children's Medical Center, a participant of the Children's Miracle Network.

AHFCU Hosts Visit From Kenyan

In Philadelphia, Patrick Mbugua, general manager of Kenya Bankers Savings and Credit Cooperative Society, visits with American Heritage Federal Credit Union CEO Bruce Foulke to observe administrative departments.

TCU Donates $5,000 To Crimestoppers

VACAVILLE, Calif.-Travis CU donated $5,000 to Solano Crimestoppers, Inc.'s reward fund to derail crime in the community.

NCFCU, CUAO Race For The Cure

In Portland, Ore., Northwest Corporate FCU and the Credit Union Association of Oregon formed a team and participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event and raised more then $5,000 for the cause.

PCU Donates Backpacks To Shelters

WOODBURY, Minn.-Postal Credit Union filled and donated 30 backpacks to local shelters and schools in the St. Paul metropolitan area.

WFFCU Awards 4 Scholarships

Wepawaug-Flagg Federal Credit Union, Hamden, Conn., awarded Aisha Bobb-Semple, Caitlin Kingsley, Samantha P. Austin and Jennifer Mancini $1,000 college scholarships.

Numerica CU Hosts Diaper Drive

SPOKANE, Wash.-Numerica Credit Union hosted a diaper and formula drive to support the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery.

MOCU Opens New Branches

BEND, Ore.-Mid Oregon Credit Union opened new branches on Olney Ave., at its East Bend administrative office, and in Redmond. Building is underway for a fourth branch in Prineville.

SFCIFCU Merges With GMCU

MORA, Minn.-Sandstone Federal Correctional Institution FCU has merged with the Greater Minnesota Credit Union. SFCIFCU's 200 members and $300,000 in assets will provide GMCU with growth opportunities, and expanded services will benefit former Sandstone members, the CU said.

The Jersey Shore FCU Expands

NORTHFIELD, N.J.-The Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union expanded its charter to include anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Atlantic and Cape May counties. (c) 2005 The Credit Union Journal and SourceMedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.cujournal.com http://www.sourcemedia.com

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