Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Credit Union ONE members win with “Banking on Paradise” Sweepstakes

Winner of two Kindle Fires member Susan B. (r) with St.Clair Shores Asst. Branch  Manager  Krystine Newberry  Macomb Asst. Branch Manager Candy Orvelo with Michael R., winner of a Kindle Fire Winner of iPod Nano Laura B. with Matt Lahr, Branch Manager of Credit Union ONE Beaumont Troy
(l) Traverse City Branch Manager Tamara DePonio with winner of Kindle Fire Birdie S. Happy member John G. with his new Kindle Fire Kathleen D. receives her new Kindle Fire

(l) Kris Brosnihan, Digital Services Analyst
for Credit Union ONE presents Mike
Kitchen with a Kindle Fire

Ferndale, Michigan – Who wouldn’t want to win a trip to paradise just by paying their bills online?

By participating in the national bill pay sweepstakes sponsored by Fidelity Information Services, Credit Union ONE enabled their members to win Kindle Fire tablets, Apple iPod Nano MP3 players, a cash prize of $2500 or the Grand Prize of a one week trip for four to Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas!

Simply by using the online bill payment system members were automatically entered into the sweepstakes; with more usage of the bill pay system giving them more chances to win.

“Bill Pay is a great way for members to pay their bills online,” said Kris Brosnihan, Credit Union ONE Digital Services Analyst.  Our members can pay anyone and make many of these payments next business day. These members have higher participation at the credit union and the opportunity to reward them for paying their bills online with great prizes is a bonus.”

So far, with four weeks of reporting the results of winners, Credit Union ONE members have won 15 Kindle Fire tablets, and 5 Apple iPod Nano MP3 players!  There will be one more week of winners before the Cash Prize Winner and the Grand Prize Winner are chosen, and Credit Union ONE is hoping that a Trip to Paradise is in the future for a lucky Credit Union ONE member!

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 108,000 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

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Members appreciate Credit Union ONE diamond giveaway

Smiles all around as Grand Prize Winner Kali G. receives her beautiful diamond
bracelet from Credit Union ONE's Macomb Branch Asst. Manager Candy Orvelo
(left) and Andrea Pertile, Social Media Manager for Credit Union ONE (right)
Ferndale, Michigan – Continuing in the celebration of the 75th Diamond Anniversary of Credit Union ONE it was only fitting to have a contest for credit union members.

The “Scratch and Win” Member Appreciation contest was just the answer.  From September 30-October 18, 2013 members coming into any Credit Union ONE branch had the opportunity to receive a scratch off card.  Once they entered their code from their card into the Credit Union ONE Facebook tab they either were declared an “instant winner” or they were entered into the Grand Prize drawing for a diamond bracelet.

Over 4,455 entries were received for the contest, and approximately 184 instant winners were awarded gift cards ranging from $5 to $100, and the Grand Prize winner, Kali G. took home a stunning diamond bracelet.  “I still can’t believe I won this beautiful bracelet; this was definitely a contest worth entering,” said Kali G.

Gaining over 883 Facebook fans from this promotion, Social Media Manager for Credit Union ONE Andrea Pertile said, “Branch staff was a huge help in reaching our goal of engaging new fans and creating an opportunity within our branch network to reach out to members who didn’t know Credit Union ONE was involved in social media.  We surpassed expectations with the high number of new fans and over 1,145 engaged users reacting to the Member Appreciation Giveaway.”

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 108,000 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, November 6, 2013

Credit Union ONE celebrates Pulaski Days

(L to R) Credit Union ONE float gets ready to go with Scott Williams,
Sharon Blower, Cassandra Goodwin and Carly Wormmeester.
Ferndale, Michigan - As part of the heritage of their city, the Grand Rapids branch of Credit Union ONE recently participated in the 2013 Pulaski Days Parade.

Pulaski Days has been celebrated in Grand Rapids for over forty years and this year according to event coordinators they had record attendance for the festival.

Credit union staff volunteered their time and constructed a float for the parade.  The Credit Union ONE float had a giant ATM spitting out money, while dancing debit cards ran alongside the float and handed out candy and goodie bags to onlookers.

“Credit Union ONE enjoys participating in annual community events like the Pulaski Days Parade,” said Sharon Blower, Credit Union ONE Grand Rapids Branch Manager.  “Our staff really gets into putting together the float, and our members love seeing their credit union in the parade.  Our thanks go out to one of our members, Summit Landscape for providing the truck, trailer and driver for our float; we couldn’t have done it without them.”

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 108,000 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

Monday, November 4, 2013

Credit Union ONE goes to Lansing for its’ members

Credit Union ONE Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager Steve Dedene
testifies before the House Criminal Justice Committee.
Ferndale, Michigan – In an effort to keep their members’ funds safe and secure, Credit Union ONE’s Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager, Steve Dedene, along with another local credit union testified on behalf of the MCUL in front of the state House Criminal Justice Committee regarding a package of five bills related to ATM card skimming last week.

The package of bills included enhancing laws to make “skimming” a criminal offense thereby protecting members, and the prohibiting of skimming devices for sale or possession.

The Committee unanimously supported all five bills which have now been sent to the full House for a vote.  If passed, the bills will move to the Senate for consideration.

Credit Union ONE feels this legislation is necessary to protect its’ members and give them a voice by providing the necessary amendments to serve as a deterrent from committing skimming crimes and ensuring that those suspected, tried, and convicted of these crimes will be punished in a manner that is sufficient for the type of crime they are committing. 

“Ensuring that members are protected against fraudulent activity such as skimming is a top priority for Credit Union ONE,” said Dedene.  “These bills provide those protections.”

The credit union is hopeful that the legislature will pass and the governor signs the package of bills before the holiday season.

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 108,000 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

Document Shred Event at Credit Union ONE sees record turnout

Member Will Sosnowsky happily disposed of his unwanted
documents at the CUO Macomb Branch Shred Event
Ferndale, Michigan – Over 450 people turned out at Credit Union ONE’s Macomb Branch on Saturday, October 26, 2013 to participate in a document shred day.  Members were thrilled with the opportunity to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud by shredding more than six tons of confidential personal and business documents. 

“Every year several million people are victims of identity theft.  The shredding event was created to raise awareness about the risks of identity theft and fraud, and to provide a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded paperwork," said John Kozich, Vice President of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE.  "The response for this event was nothing short of amazing, and there are plans to continue offering this service at Credit Union ONE locations next year.”

In addition to the success of the shredding event, generous members donated over $300 to support the Children’s Miracle Network while at the event.

"Credit unions and banks talk about service and friendliness, but you guys knock it out of the park by offering free services, such as these shred days," said Will Sosnowsky, a long-time Credit Union ONE member.  

Shred Corp., the industry-leading document recycling company donated their time and equipment to provide secure on-site shredding services.  After the event, the shredded paper waste was taken away for recycling into paper towel.

 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 108,000 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, November 1, 2013

High School Scholarship Applications Now Available at Credit Union ONE

Ferndale, MI - Scholarship applications are now available on-line and in all branches of Credit Union ONE for the 2013-2014 William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship Program.

If you are a 2014 high school graduating senior and are looking for a scholarship, here are the eligibility requirements:
  • Complete 30 or more hours of documented, qualified community service during Junior/Senior year of high school ending May 1, 2014
  • Be a 2014 graduating high school senior
  • Be a member of a family that has belonged to Credit Union ONE of Michigan for a minimum of six months (in good standing) (employees of Credit Union ONE of Michigan and their immediate family are ineligible to receive a scholarship)
  • Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above
  • Plan to enroll in, beginning in fall of 2014, a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college or university, or accredited trade or vocational school
For more information, just click here!

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy 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