Credit Union ONE takes steps for MOTTEP

MOTTEP Honorary Co-Chair Gary Moody,
Credit Union ONE President/CEO speaks to
crowd of walkers

Ferndale, Michigan – Giving the gift of life is a sacrifice that cannot be overlooked.  Those whose loved ones help provide the ultimate gift were recently honored and Credit Union ONE was proud to take part in the celebration of life.

Gary Moody, President and CEO of Credit Union ONE Co-Chaired the 2013 16^th Annual Life Walk, which was held at Historic Belle Isle Park on Saturday, July 27, 2013. 

The Life Walk is held annually to benefit and celebrate the Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP).  MOTTEP reaches out to those in communities to create awareness and to encourage individuals to consider becoming an organ donor.  The organization places a special emphasis on education in minority communities where there is low donor participation. It also celebrates both the families of individuals who donated and to those who received organs.

“This event is such an inspiration, said Gary Moody, Credit Union ONE President and CEO.  Meeting so many people and hearing their stories of being alive because of a transplant is overwhelming.  It was very humbling for me to be the Honorary Chair among so many brave and amazing people.  Our credit union is happy to be among those that support such a great cause - if you are not a donor you need to become one today.”

The MOTTEP Life Walk was a day filled with family, friends, food and fun.  Those attending all shared in the message that each one can extend life through organ and tissue donation with every step they take. 

“Gift of Life MOTTEP is proud that Credit Union ONE is a partner with us in saving and enhancing lives...one step at time, said Remonia Chapman, Program Director for Gift of Life MOTTEP.  It's an honor when people will join you in the rain and share the sunshine of the presence.  That's what Gary Moody, his family and the Credit Union ONE family did - shared their sunshine.”

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

African-American Credit Union Coalition visits Credit Union ONE

(L to R) Bert Hash, AACUC Vice Chair;
Sheilah Montgomery, AACUC Chair;
and Gary Moody, Credit Union ONE
President/CEO

Ferndale, Michigan – Recently Credit Union ONE had the opportunity to host the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) for a tour of their headquarters and a presentation of the history of the credit union in conjunction with the Coalition’s 15^th Annual Conference held in Detroit.

The conference is held in a different part of the country each year and a credit union is selected for a site visit by the AACUC.  Credit Union ONE was proud to be chosen from the Detroit area this year.

“I would like to thank Gary Moody, President/CEO for giving AACUC members the opportunity to tour Credit Union ONE, said Sheilah Montgomery, AACUC Chairwoman.  Visiting the various departments and learning about the innovative and state-of-the-art operations at Credit Union ONE was inspiring.   The employees were absolutely outstanding.  Their enthusiasm and pride in providing outstanding service to the members is what credit unions are all about.  Kudos to Management and Staff!” 

In support of the AACUC and the work that they do to increase the strength of the global credit union movement, Credit Union ONE also sponsored one of the keynote speakers for the conference this year.

“It was a great honor to be selected for the group tour, said Gary Moody, Credit Union ONE President and CEO.   I thoroughly enjoyed the spirit of sharing and cooperation felt by everyone that attended.   Meetings like this prove the strength and vitality of credit unions, and reaffirm the movement’s commitment to serving all consumers everywhere.”

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 houses City of Ferndale offices

New location for City of Ferndale 43rd District Court

Ferndale, Michigan – For Credit Union ONE it has always been about Community and part of that is evidenced in how they interact with the local governmental and city offices when there is a need.

Recently, the City of Ferndale approached Credit Union ONE as they needed a building where they could temporarily relocate in order for the city offices to be remodeled. Credit Union ONE was pleased to be able to give the City use of some of its’ office space just across the street from their headquarters, and so after obtaining approval from the City Council, earlier this month the 43rd District Court and some police offices moved into its’ new space.

“We couldn’t be happier to have such a partner as Credit Union ONE in this project,” said April Lynch, City Manager of Ferndale. “It was a wonderful convenience to be able to move just across the street thanks to the accommodation by Credit Union ONE.”

According to the City, the renovation plan has been a long-time in the works which is expected to take approximately a year to complete.

“This is what Community is all about, reaching out and helping when we can,” said Thomas Schaeffler, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Credit Union ONE. “It was very professional and enjoyable working out the details with the City of Ferndale.”

Credit Union ONE has remained steadfast in their feelings about the community they began in, and so after 75 years, it’s no surprise that they have stayed headquartered in Ferndale.

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

Bike helmets a big hit with youth members

Check out the smiles on these three members of Credit Union ONE’s

Saving Money is Fun Kids Club during our Bike Helmet giveaway event!

Ferndale, Michigan – In partnership with AAA Insurance of Michigan Credit Union ONE held a free children’s bike helmet giveaway at their Troy Branch on July 12, 2013.

The successful event provided approximately 65 children with fittings for their helmets as well as some great safety information.

During the event children also had the opportunity to learn about the Saving Money is Fun Kids Club, with those signing up for the Club receiving some great prizes and incentives for savings!

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

"People Helping People" alive at Credit Union ONE



Credit Union ONE member Danelle Loyd with her new bike

Ferndale, Michigan – It has been said that every cloud has a silver lining. For one Credit Union ONE member that certainly turned out to be true.

Earlier this month, member Danelle Loyd was visiting the Ferndale Branch of Credit Union ONE and left her bicycle unlocked and parked near the entrance of the branch. Unfortunately a passerby saw the unattended bicycle and made off with it.

Understandably when Danelle realized what had happened she was very upset. In the course of placing a police report at the credit union, one of Credit Union ONE’s vendors happened to be in the branch and overheard what had just happened.

Vendor Mike Lammers from the Airea Company felt so strongly about what had happened to this young woman, and a couple days later showed up with a beautiful bike to replace the one that was taken.

When the credit union called Ms. Loyd to let her know about the new bicycle, she was overjoyed and rendered almost speechless.

“I am so appreciative and feel so blessed that someone thought of me and gave me a new bicycle,” said Danelle Loyd.

“These are the stories that we seldom get to hear, the ones that show the true “people helping people” spirit is alive and well within credit unions,” said Jan White, Credit Union ONE Manager of Risk Management. “We greatly appreciate working with people like Mike Lammers; he certainly is a good example of paying it forward.”

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