MESQUITE, Texas – Thomas Haskins received a very welcome surprise when he opened the door to his house Wednesday morning: a $25,000 facsimile check to be deposited into his Neighborhood CU Prize Savers Account.
The credit union offers prize drawings throughout the year, culminating with the annual $25,000 grand prize at the beginning of each year. The credit union drew the name of the 64-year-old winner from among all its Prize Savings Account holders.
Credit union members receive one drawing entry for every $25 monthly average balance in their Prize Savings Accounts. The greater the savings, the greater chance a member has of winning. Each month, drawings are held for prizes including $1,000 cash awards. Each quarter, the credit union also awards a plasma TV and $1,000 in cash. A $25,000 grand prize winner is drawn based on the amount in savings at the close of business Dec. 31, with the drawing and delivery taking place at the beginning of January.
Haskin, a retired clerk with the U.S. Postal Service, has been an active member of Neighborhood CU for years. He and his wife, Phyllis, have used the credit union for checking, savings and loans.
