Monday, September 30, 2013

A Credit Union ONE member will win diamonds!

Ferndale, Michigan – Starting today and running through Friday, October 18, 2013 Credit Union ONE members will have the chance to win big during the Credit Union ONE Facebook Member Appreciation Giveaway!

Celebrating their Members for the 75th Anniversary of Credit Union ONE, members and potential members can obtain a scratch card from any Credit Union ONE branch location which could make them an instant winner of a gift card ranging in value from $5 to $100; and if not an instant winner entries will be entered into the grand prize drawing for a Diamond Bracelet!

Visit the Credit Union ONE Facebook site for more details or stop by any branch location and join in the celebration today!

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 107,000 members, with seventeen 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 Macomb branch to host document shred day

Macomb Branch of Credit Union ONE
Ferndale, MI - As Summer is winding up and Fall is just around the corner, it's time to clean out and 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 document shredding services on-site Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. No appointment or sign-up required and members can bring up to 4 large boxes to shred (paper documents only, please).

Although not required, donations will graciously be accepted to support the Children's Miracle Network through the Beaumont Health System.

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

Monday, September 23, 2013

Credit Union ONE joins Representative Kesto for Financial Literacy Presentation

District 13 Michigan State Representative Klint Kesto third from right with
several constituents and Credit Union ONE staff 
Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE recently joined District 39 Michigan State Representative Klint Kesto to give a presentation on building and protecting credit.

A group of Mr. Kesto’s constituents gathered at the Commerce Township Library on Monday, September 16th to hear a presentation given by West Bloomfield Branch Manager Tony King.

Following the presentation staff was on hand to answer questions from the audience and to provide further information.

“We appreciated the opportunity to join Representative Kesto and speak to the community on the issues of building and protecting their credit,” said Tony King, Credit Union ONE West Bloomfield Branch Manager. “We look forward to opportunities such as this to make a difference for community members.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 107,000 members, with seventeen 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

Friday, September 20, 2013

Credit Union ONE supports Diabetes Walk

Credit Union ONE Walkers ready to Step Out for Diabetes
Ferndale, Michigan – Continuing to help make strides in the fight to cure Diabetes, Credit Union ONE participated in the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, held at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, September 14, 2013. 

Approximately 150 Credit Union ONE employees, along with friends and family contributed $4,000 in combined corporate and individual donations. 

“The walk was a good opportunity for us to participate in a cause that touches all of us in one way or another,” said Swami Seetharaman, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Credit Union ONE.  “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 Step Out Walks throughout the country, the Walk held in Detroit had a goal this year of $600,000. With over 3,500 walkers and volunteers, they have already raised over $550,000 with several commitments expected, and are confident they will reach their goal by the end of the campaign. Over .84 cents of each dollar raised goes directly into research and programs to help the over 25 million people in the USA with this illness.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 107,000 members, with seventeen 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

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Credit Union ONE celebrates Diamond Anniversary

 
     (Top left to bottom right) Credit Union ONE Board Chairman addresses the audience, 75 year historical timeline 
     is unveiled, staff creators of the lego scaled model of the Credit Union ONE Center which will also serve as a time
     capsule, group of Credit Union ONE Board Members with Lt. Governor's Representative receiving special proclamation.)

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE celebrated its 75th anniversary on Saturday, September 7th with an open house at its corporate offices in Ferndale.

Festivities began with remarks by Board Chairman Paul Stuart and CEO Gary Moody.  Continuing, were an unveiling of a historical timeline and a scaled model of the Credit Union ONE Corporate Offices which will serve as a time capsule, followed by tours of the building highlighting items from the credit unions’ 75 years of history.

The credit union received many special proclamations from those in attendance and some that were not able to attend.  Proclamations received included: 

  • United States Senator Debbie Stabenow
  • United States Representative Gary Peters
  • United States Representative Candice Miller
  •  State of Michigan
    • Lt. Governor Brian Calley
    • State Senator Vincent Gregory
    • State Senator Coleman Young II
    • Members of the Michigan House of Representatives
  • Michigan Credit Union League
  •  Mayor of Ferndale
  •  Ferndale Chamber of Commerce
  •  Ferndale DDA
  • Ferndale Historical Society

“Not many organizations have the longevity to be able to celebrate 75 years, and we are very grateful to the community, our Board of Directors and those who have come before us that made us who we are today,” said Gary Moody, Credit Union ONE President and CEO.  “We are excited for the many years ahead of us.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 107,000 members, with seventeen 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

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Credit Union ONE supports LA SED Summer Camp

(L to R) LA SED Summer Camp Participants and Jane Garcia, LA SED Board Chairperson 
give Credit Union ONE 'thumbs up' for supporting their Summer Camp
Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE is proud to have supported the LA SED (Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development) Summer Camp for elementary to middle school aged students this summer.

The seven week program included Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Leadership Skills, Computers, and Fitness. Students also participated in activities with the senior citizens group, planting in the community garden, and going on field trips which were both fun and educational.

Partnering with LA SED, Credit Union ONE provided shirts and matching water bottles for all campers.

“On behalf of all of us at LA SED, we would like to thank Credit Union ONE for their generosity,” said Laura Mercado, LA SED Program Developer and Coordinator.  “If it weren’t for their donation we would have never been able to offer Summer Camp completely free to the students.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 107,000 members, with seventeen 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 brings financial workshops to Clark Park Summer Program

Credit Union ONE brings financial literacy workshops to
Clark Park Coalition Summer Program
Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE participated in a program this summer with the Clark Park Coalition as part of an enrichment series for their summer program to bring financial literacy to the youth in their community.  

Yvette Gonzalez, Branch Manager of the Credit Union ONE Southwest Detroit Branch conducted three workshops focusing on financial basics, budgeting, saving, credit, and debt management.  Ranging from junior high thru high school ages, participants received some valuable tools to assist them, and as part of the budgeting session they completed a budget worksheet for themselves.

“We appreciated the opportunity to work with the Clark Park Coalition to offer some good financial information to the students of this community and we look forward to our continued partnership,” said John Kozich, Vice President of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE. 

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 107,000 members, with seventeen 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

Coming Soon.....Credit Union ONE Document Shred Day in Traverse City

Traverse City Branch of Credit Union ONE
Ferndale, MI - As Summer is winding up and Fall is just around the corner, it's time to clean out and 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 Traverse City branch of Credit Union ONE will offer document shredding services on-site Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. No appointment or sign-up required and members can bring up to 4 large boxes to shred (paper documents only, please).

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

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Credit Union ONE’s Pin to Win Contest

Credit Union ONE Pinterest Grand Prize Winners
Receive their Mackinac Trip Packages.
(Top) Stacy Davis with Grand Rapids Asst.
Branch Manager Kim  Lintemuth,and (Bottom)
Grand Rapids Branch Manager Sharon Blower
with Janna Smith. 
Ferndale, Michigan – In an effort to provide exposure to their new Pinterest page and to continue the celebration of their 75th Anniversary, Credit Union ONE held a contest July 15-26, 2013 asking members to pin photos of great relationships in their lives along with a caption of what 75 years means to them. 

Entries were judged and two very lucky winners Stacy Davis and Janna Smith each received a Grand Prize weekend all expenses paid trip to Mackinac Island, while two runners-up received $100 gift cards and another four earned $75 gift cards. 

Supporting the contest with Facebook posts, an email blast, and in-branch marketing efforts the credit union ended up with 429 pins and 58 individuals following them.

“The exposure to this new social media platform is what we were going for, so we are pleased with how it turned out,” said Andrea Pertile, Social Media Marketing Manager.  “This is another channel that we can interact with our members and future members on and we are happy to have launched our site and look forward to its’ continued growth.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 107,000 members, with seventeen 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