MIDLAND, Texas – Melinda White was chosen as the winner of the My Community FCU’s promotional loan payoff, up to $20,000.
The credit union offered its members a chance to have their loan paid off for those that signed up for a loan in November and December 2011.
The event also included the winner’s chance to choose a charity to which the credit union would donate $500. White’s charity of choice was Catholic Charities.
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