Thursday, September 29, 2011

The Lights are ON at FernCare

Ferndale, Michigan – After three years of fundraising, the lights are on and FernCare Free Clinic has moved into its permanent home at 459 East Nine Mile Road in Ferndale.

FernCare President Ann Heler said, “As we move into our permanent space, we are extremely grateful to Credit Union ONE. We would not be here, at 459 E. Nine Mile, if they had not supported the free clinic project with their offer to us to consider one of their properties as the clinic site and then work with us to make that a reality. The clinic site is another example of Credit Union ONE’s policy of being a good neighbor in the communities they are part of. The individuals we have worked with at the credit union really made us smile…..their enthusiasm for the clinic often matched ours!”

In a fanfare of festivities, the Clinic will officially cut the ribbon and welcome the community to celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, October 8, 2011. Events will get underway at 10:00 a.m. beginning with a ribbon cutting, followed by speakers, including: Congressman Sander Levin, Credit Union ONE President/CEO Gary Moody, Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter, and FernCare President Ann Heler. An open house will continue throughout the day for the community.

According to Gary Moody, President/CEO of Credit Union ONE, “Supporting a non-profit community organization is a natural fit for us. The shared values of people helping people make FernCare and Credit Union ONE perfect partners. Having a permanent home is the final step in the opening chapter of what is a great story of community spirit, perseverance, and good people doing good works. We are pleased to be a small part of what is already an important and valuable community asset, especially in this time of such great need for health care services.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Credit Union ONE Steps Up to Step Out for Diabetes


Credit Union ONE Employees & Family/Friends pictured are: 
Debororah Best-Uelsmann, Kathy McNeilly, Lindsey Dandar,
Andrea Pertile, Mary Hanovich, Angela Myrick, Steele Lindbloom,
Belinda Weir, Cheryl Stone, Danny Blevins, John Kozich,
Connie Kozich, Cynthia Tolliver and Judi Desilets. 
(Walkers not pictured:  Annie Koch, Mark Koch, Mary Pittenger,
Gavin Pittenger, Gary Brewer, Swami Seetharaman,
Anand Seetharaman, Keshav Seetharaman)

Ferndale, Michigan – Where can you go on a nice fall day, have a great time with friends, and donate to a very worthy cause at the same time? Credit Union ONE employees, along with friends and family found the place to be was the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event, held at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, September 17th.

The Credit Union ONE Team, comprised of 23 walkers contributed close to $2,000.

According to Swami Seetharaman, SVP of Marketing for Credit Union ONE, “The walk was a good opportunity for us to participate in a cause that touches all of us in one way or another. Being able to contribute to an organization such as the American Diabetes Association allows us to support our life science partners in the community.”

One of many StepOut Walks throughout the country, the Walk held in Detroit had a goal this year of $400,000. With over 3,200 walkers and volunteers, they have already raised over $320,000 with several commitments expected, and are confident they will reach their goal by the end of the campaign.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org/

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org

Friday, September 16, 2011

Bill Pay Sweepstakes Grand Prize Awarded to Credit Union ONE Member

Credit Union ONE President/CEO Gary Moody presents
Michelle Witulski with her Grand Prize Check of $1,500
Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE announced that one of their members has been awarded the grand prize in the “It Pays to Go Green” sweepstakes.

Where else would you have the opportunity to win $1,500 and help the environment at the same time? The ‘It Pays To Go Green” sweepstakes, which ran from May 15, 2011 – June 30, 2011, encouraged members to enroll in Online Bill Pay and automatically be entered to win one of three amazing prizes. The contest was open to all members of nine participating credit unions who were checking account holders in good standing, who were at least 18 years old by May 15, 2011 and were legal U.S. residents.

Credit Union ONE member Michelle Witulski was thrilled to find out that she was the $1,500 grand prize winner of the contest. For the Beaumont Hospital employee, time is very important. “Bill Pay is fast, easy and convenient; and it only takes a few seconds to pay the bills,” said Witulski.

Other prizes awarded to Credit Union ONE members included an Amazon Kindle™, and seven 10-piece garden sets.

During the sweepstakes, Credit Union ONE added 680 new online bill pay users in just 45 days! Their membership averages 54,000+  payments and close to $16 million paid per month using online bill pay.

Online Bill Pay is free to enroll, easy to use and saves the environment in the process. If only 20% of US households switched to electronic bills, statements and payments, over 1.8 million trees would be saved each year!

“With Online Bill Pay we’re giving our members an opportunity to switch to online payments which makes bill management a simple process and protects the environment,” said Kristopher Brosnihan, Credit Union ONE Web Analyst. “This sweepstakes was a great opportunity for us to reward our loyal members for their commitment to going green.”

Members interested in learning more about Credit Union ONE’s Online Bill Pay can do so by visiting cuone.org/billpay.

For a full list of all winners, please visit http://www.itpaystogogreensweeps.com/.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org/

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org










Thursday, September 1, 2011

Credit Union ONE on the Move

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE’s St. Clair Shores Branch is moving!!

To make the experience even better for their members, they will be moving to a new, stand-alone branch office located at 28201 Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores, just a little more than a mile away from the current location.

Credit Union ONE listened to their members’ requests and worked diligently to provide the added features and benefits that were important to members.

“We are excited to open this new location to better serve our existing members, and future members in the community,” said Thomas Schaeffler, EVP/COO of Credit Union ONE. According to Mr. Schaeffler, renovations will soon be started on the building, with a goal for the new location to be up and running by year end.

Some of the things coming to the new branch include: Drive-thru service lanes, drive up 24-hour ATM, more spacious parking lot, and on-site safe deposit boxes.

Stay tuned for more information and details on the Grand Re-Opening of the St. Clair Shores Credit Union ONE branch later this year.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale, Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 105,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org




Member Shred Day at the Macomb Branch!

Shred Day at the Macomb Branch!

Get rid of your old tax and personal documents the safe and secure way with the help of Credit Union ONE.  As a FREE service to our members, the Macomb branch of Credit Union ONE will offer shredding services on-site Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. No appointment or sign-up required and members can bring up to 3 - 4 large boxes to shred (paper documents only, please). 

For information on how to safely and securely discard non-paper items, visit shred-corp.com.

Contact Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE, 248-584-5224, Judi_Desilets@cuone.org