Ferndale, MI - Looking for cool items for holiday gifts, or even something special for yourself??? Well, we have the answer for you.
The 2012 MCULAF online auction began at 9:00am on Monday October 15th and ends at noon on Friday October 19th
All funds raised from the auction will go to support the MCULAF PAC and a matching donation will be made by the Michigan Credit Union League to the Children’s Miracle Network. The MCULAF PAC is organized for the purpose of making campaign contributions to credit-union friendly candidates for the Michigan State Legislature and other statewide elective offices. Having elected officials who support credit unions helps to ensure credit unions continue to play a critical role with their members, businesses, and communities.
Members of any MCUL affiliated credit union who are at least 21 years old are eligible to take part in the auction and bid on items. Credit Union ONE is an affiliated credit union of the MCUL. If you are not a member of Credit Union ONE you may find out if the credit union you belong to is an affiliated member of the MCUL on the online auction site. If you are not a member of an MCUL affiliated credit union you may not participate in the online auction.
As mentioned before all proceeds from the auction will go to support the MCULAF PAC. In addition the MCUL and affiliates will make a matching contribution for each winning bid to the Children’s Miracle Network. Contributions to MCULAF are not considered charitable or business expenses for income tax purposes. Contributions to MCULAF are completely voluntary and will be used for political purposes.
Below is a link to the online auction website. From the website you may look at what items are available to bid on, what the current bids are, official rules, and a list of MCUL affiliated credit unions. If you wish to bid on an item you must register to bid on the website. A register to bid link can be found at the top of the auction website.
Remember, bid high and bid often, and don’t let the item you want get away!!
MCULAF is a state registered political action committee that makes campaign contributions to candidates for elective office in Michigan. Contributions to MCULAF are not considered charitable or business expenses for income tax purposes. Contributions are completely voluntary and will be used for political purposes. Participants must be a member of or employed by an MCUL-affiliated credit union to bid. There shall be no reprisal for those who wish not to contribute. According to the IRS, donors who purchase items at a charity auction may only claim a charitable contribution deduction for the excess of the purchase price paid for an item over its fair market value. By bidding, you certify that you are a member of an MCUL-affiliated credit union, and understand that you are making a personal contribution (no corporate checks allowed) to a political action committee, therefore not considered charitable or business expense for income tax purposes.
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
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
