Thursday, May 9, 2013

Credit Union ONE Random Acts of Kindness – It’s Back!!

Ferndale, Michigan – After realizing great success last year, Credit Union ONE brought back their Random Acts of Kindness Giveaway for their Facebook fans.

“Random Acts of Kindness” was a promotion for fans of Credit Union ONE to randomly be selected to win a gift card ranging in value from $10 up to $60. The promotion began on April 1st and ran through April 19th. Each week during the promotion, fans were randomly selected to win gift cards, for a grand total of 15 winners over the three week promotion.

Winners selected were awarded gift cards to Kroger and Meijer grocery stores, with the grand prize winner receiving a $60 gift card.

Current fans were encouraged to enter into the “Random Acts” drawing, while members of Credit Union ONE received an email asking them to “Like” us on Facebook and enter into the drawing.

Marketing initiatives included an email to members of the credit union, in-branch, website and Facebook promotions. Overall analytics showed an increase of 763 Facebook fans to the site.

“Our goal was to engage the fans on our site, and to increase our overall fan base,” said Swami Seetharaman, Chief Marketing Officer of Credit Union ONE. “Not only did it increase our fan base, but it also created a lot of good will for the organization. Everyone loves it when they have an opportunity to win something and are asked for nothing in return.”

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 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 celebrates its’ youngest members

Credit Union ONE members Peyton and Jon Laura are ready
to ride!
Ferndale, Michigan –During the month of April, Credit Union ONE held twenty events to celebrate its’ youngest members with activities that appealed to children and families alike.

One of the credit unions’ partners, AAA Insurance of Michigan held Bike Helmet giveaways at the Credit Union ONE Berkley and Macomb branches, where children were fitted with free bike helmets and given great safety information. They also gave away a rolling cooler to a lucky adult member at each event. Approximately 100 children received bike helmets.

Another partner, Liberty Mutual Insurance held a ‘Go Green, Save Green’ Youth Week April 22-27th, which focused on being good to the earth while saving money. Children visiting Credit Union ONE branches received small trees to plant, as well as activity posters, and information on the new Saving Money Is Fun Kids Club. Adult members were encouraged to get an insurance quote and receive a chance to win a $75 Michigan State Park and Recreation gift card.

“We are proud to partner with fine organizations such as AAA of Michigan and Liberty Mutual Insurance to bring safety and value to our members,” said Swaminathan Seetharaman, Chief Marketing Officer. This was a win-win for everyone, bringing exposure to great services, along with safety and responsibility awareness.

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 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

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Credit Union ONE hosts annual Ferndale "Shred Day"

Happy Credit Union ONE member Jody Metzger participated
in Ferndale document shredding event
Ferndale, Michigan – It’s that time of the year when everyone is in spring cleaning mode, and what better time to get rid of unwanted documents.

Credit Union ONE held a document shredding day at their Ferndale Branch on Saturday, May 4th with approximately 300 people turning to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud. By the end of the event more than 3 ½ tons of confidential personal and business documents were shredded.

Documents containing information such as social security numbers, addresses, account information, financial records or personal data, can be stolen and used to open lines of credit, use existing credit cards or to falsify personal information. Shredding documents that contain private information can protect individuals and businesses from fraudulent use of confidential data.

Along with the shredding, members also had the opportunity to donate to the Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Children's Hospital through the Children's Miracle Network.  Over $200 was collected for the hospital. 

Said long-time Credit Union ONE member Jody Metzger, “I love Credit Union ONE and have been a member for over twenty years.” I think it’s great that they offer this service for members.

“Shred events help create 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, Executive Director of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE. Credit Union ONE has been offering this service at various Credit Union ONE branches over the past two years and they have been so successful plans are to continue the service.

Kozich coordinated the three hour event, working closely with Shred Corp., the industry-leading company that donated their time and equipment to provide secure on-site shredding services. The shredded paper waste collected 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 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

Monday, May 6, 2013

Credit Union ONE Plans Document Shred Day in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Branch of Credit Union ONE
Ferndale, MI - Spring is here, and that means 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 Grand Rapids branch of Credit Union ONE will offer document shredding services on-site Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. No appointment or sign-up required and members can bring up to 4 large boxes to shred (paper documents only, please).

Donations will be accepted at this time to benefit the Northwest Food Pantry.

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

Document Shred Day Planned for Credit Union ONE's Sterling Heights Location

Credit Union ONE Branch of Sterling Heights
Ferndale, MI - Spring is here, and that means 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 Sterling Heights branch of Credit Union ONE will offer document shredding services on-site Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. No appointment or sign-up required and members can bring up to 4 large boxes to shred (paper documents only, please).

Donations will be accepted at this time which will go to Children's Miracle Network through Beaumont Health Systems.

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

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Credit Union ONE on the Line with Beaumont Radiothon

Credit Union ONE employees ready for action!
Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE literally was on the line at the 2013 WDVD 96.3 Cares for Kids Radiothon which took place on Friday, April 26th at Beaumont Health Systems Royal Oak Campus.

This year Credit Union ONE was the Phone Bank Sponsor, and provided on-site phone coverage at the radiothon and also a back-up phone bank to handle overflow calls that otherwise would have been lost from their headquarters in Ferndale, Michigan. Over 35 credit union employees volunteered to work the phones during the event.

In addition, the credit union contributed a Power Hour donation of $5,000 and will receive matching funds from the Co-Op Financial Services Miracle Match Program, bringing the total to $10,000 for the Radiothon. Credit union members were also encouraged to call in during the Power Hour to have their donation matched.

At the end of the Radiothon it was announced that over $152,000 was raised, which exceeded the goal set for the event.

“We are happy we were once again able to lend support to such a worthy cause as the Children’s Miracle Network and partner with Beaumont Children’s Hospital in their endeavors to raise much needed funds,” said Gary Moody, President/CEO.

The Radiothon in its’ sixth year, for the Beaumont Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) is held to raise funds to provide lifesaving equipment, specialized pediatric programs, and charity care to help thousands of kids in metropolitan Detroit.

“Credit Union ONE continues to provide the perfect blend of corporate partnership and community benefit,” said Tom McGannon, Vice President-Development, Beaumont Foundation. Credit Union ONE works directly with the Children’s Miracle Network team at Beaumont to raise funds through public events that impact more than 50,000 children in metro Detroit every year.

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 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

Hometown Charity Support Giveaway - Have You Voted Yet??

Ferndale, Michigan - In honor of Credit Union ONE's 75th Anniversary, they will be giving back to the communities surrounding their membership base by running a great promotion!

Beginning May 8th and running until June 7th the credit union will be hosting a Hometown Charity Support Giveaway on the Credit Union ONE Facebook page.

During this time charity supporters and credit union members will be encouraged to vote for their favorite charities through Facebook, with the top three vote getters each receiving a $500 donation from Credit Union ONE.

The charities that are in the running for the giveaway are:
Entering is easy!! Just visit the Credit Union ONE Facebook home page and follow the instructions to vote for your favorite charity.  Not a Facebook user?  You can fill out an entry form at any Credit Union ONE location.

Reach out to all your friends and have them get in on the voting too!!  Remember it just takes two clicks (less than a minute) to help your favorite charity earn some free money!!

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 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