Thursday, May 17, 2012

Support Credit Union Movement for a Chance to Win $20,000

Ferndale, Michigan - Credit Union ONE is kicking off ticket sales for the MCULLAF Grand Raffle tomorrow! 

The MCULLAF (Michigan Credit Union League Legislative Action Fund) is one the Michigan credit union movement’s non-partisan political action committees (PAC) that plays a vital role in ensuring credit unions have a strong voice in Washington, D.C.  Funds from this raffle will go directly to the MCULLAF which in turn makes contributions to candidates for the U.S. Congress and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) PAC.

*Tickets are only $5.00 each, and can be purchased at any Credit Union ONE branch location.

This year’s grand prize is $20,000 towards the purchase of a 2012 Chevy Sonic or 2012 GMC Sierra 1500, or $20,000 cash. The seller of the winning ticket will receive $500. Ticket will be sold through October 19, 2012, and the drawing will be held on Monday, November 19th, 2012.

Last year Credit Union ONE sold 960 tickets, with a goal this year to sell 1,100 tickets. "Our members really enjoyed the opportunity to win such a great prize last year, and with the enthusiasm from our staff and members we are optimistic that we will meet our ticket sales goal," said Gary Moody, President and CEO of Credit Union ONE.  "This is an easy way for all of us to make sure our collective voices are heard."

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 eighteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org or "like us" on Facebook

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

*You must be a Michigan credit union member 18 years of age or older to enter. Contributions to MCULLAF are not considered charitable contributions or business expenses for income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and there shall be not reprisal for those who decide not to contribute. Need not be present to win, prize must be claimed within 60 days. No refunds on ticket purchases. (If winner chooses truck or car, winner will be responsible for paying all taxes, transfer and license fees.) The State of Michigan Bureau of State Lottery Charitable Gaming Division has issued License Number R16264 to MCULLAF to conduct this raffle at 9:00a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2012