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 75^th 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

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 75^th 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 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 75^th anniversary on Saturday, September 7^th 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

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 75^th 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

Knowing CU History Pays!

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE has found a very creative way to engage their Facebook fans and take the opportunity to celebrate their 75th Anniversary at the same time.

As they kicked off their 75th Year, Credit Union ONE launched the Mystery History Hunt. From February 25th through March 15th fans of the Credit Union ONE Facebook page were able to hunt for answers to posted clues relating to the 75 year history of the credit union. Clues were posted three times a week, and those who successfully submitted their answers were entered into a drawing for gift cards, valued at up to $60 each. One winner was selected for each clue, for a total of nine possible winners

Some of the winners posted how happy they were to be chosen as winners and how they planned to use their gift cards.

Post statistics show that this promotion was well received, with 115 new fans joining and 142 entries received. Three fans even submitted answers to all nine clues!

Congratulations to all the Mystery History Winners, and thanks for being our Facebook Fans!

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 . New Contest beginning on April 1st, so join us, you could be the next winner!

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

Credit Union ONE Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE is proud to celebrate 75 years of service to the community of Ferndale, and the state of Michigan. Over the past 75 years many things have changed, but one thing that has remained is consistency of member service and value to the community.

As they mark the beginning of their celebration of 75 years, anniversary flags are being flown at their branches throughout the state, with promotions and celebrations continuing during 2013.

The credit union began back in 1938 as Ferndale Co-Op Credit Union, when 15 neighbors organized the credit union in a local church basement and pooled together $158 in their shared commitment to “people helping people.” Over the years the membership grew steadily, and by the early 1960’s they were one of Michigan’s ten largest credit unions.

It was in the 1960’s that they began their first of many long-term alliances with leading health care and educational institutions. In 1984, they changed their name to Credit Union ONE to mark their emergence as a statewide institution. Today, this fine institution services more than 106,000 members with18 branch offices in Metro-Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City, and offers a wide range of financial products and services that consumers and businesses deserve and expect.

Exemplifying the “people helping people” philosophy, Credit Union ONE is involved in numerous community programs, sponsorships and charitable gifting programs, including the Leaps and Bounds Child Parent Center, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, and the Children’s Miracle Network.

“Thank you to the Credit Union ONE Board of Directors and our dedicated employees, both current and past who have helped bring us to 75 years of service to our members; we couldn’t have done it without you,” said Paul Stuart, Credit Union ONE Chairman of the Board.

As they celebrate the year of their diamond anniversary, Credit Union ONE will continue to shine brightly as it has for the last 75 years.

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 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