Washington's Credit Unions Raise $500,000Toward Campaign

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - (06/28/05) Washington's credit unions have nowraised more than a half-million dollars in contributions toward acooperative advertising campaign in this state. The Washingtonleague reported that 19 credit unions have made contributions tothe campaign, which is being spearheaded by Washington StateEmployees Credit Union and the league. “Reaching thissignificant milestone allows us to continue our promotion of sharedbranching. It also expands our campaign to include the credit uniondifference and how to join a credit union,” said WCUL CEOJohn Annaloro. “The campaign is to include TV advertisingwith both the ABC and CBS Seattle affiliates, including spotsduring Super Bowl XL and during the Children's Miracle NetworkTelethon.