Credit Union ONE celebrates local healthcare professionals

Credit Union ONE celebrated local healthcare professionals during the month of May, in honor of several national events observed by the American Hospital Association including National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week, and National Emergency Medical Services Week.  

As a small token of appreciation for the hard work healthcare professionals do day in and day out, the credit union hosted a gift card giveaway for employees of Beaumont Hospital, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland, and the Detroit Medical Center. Employees entered online and 20 winners were randomly selected on June 1, 2016.

Please join us in thanking all healthcare professionals and congratulating the following winners, who will each receive a $100 Meijer gift card: 

• Marilyn Swinteck - St. Joseph Mercy
• Irma Moran-Gonzales – St. Joseph Mercy
•  Miyah Tucker – DMC Sinai-Grace
• Daniel Michalak – DMC Sinai-Grace
• Mary Flatt – DMC
• Josephine Hinojosa – DMC
• Lisa Knickerbocker – DMC Huron Valley
• Doreen Turner – DMC Huron Valley
• Devaughn Pollard – DMC Harper Hospital
• Michael Smith – DMC Harper Hospital
• Jill Landrum – DMC Detroit Receiving
• EnRicka Ward – DMC Detroit Receiving
• Lucas Gelmini – DMC Children’s Hospital
• Roberta Davis – DMC Children’s Hospital
• Geeta Kalwani – Troy Beaumont
• Lynn Amormino – Troy Beaumont
• Kelly Cervantes – Royal Oak Beaumont
• Nicholas Quinn – Royal Oak Beaumont
• Debra Mott – Grosse Pointe Beaumont
• Kristen Maul – Grosse Pointe Beaumont 

Credit Union ONE Steps Out for Diabetes Walk



Credit Union ONE Striders (L to R) Kathy Nielsen, Katie Cummings,

and Linda Morgan

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 13, 2014. 

 

Approximately 50 Credit Union ONE employees, along with friends and family contributed $3,000 in combined corporate and individual donations. 

 

“Being able to contribute to an organization such as the American Diabetes Association allows us to support our life science partners in the community, and to participate in a cause that touches all of us in one way or another,” said John Kozich, Vice President of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE.

 

One of many Step Out Walks throughout the country, the Walk held in Detroit had a goal this year of $650,000. With more than 3,000 walkers and 399 teams, they 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 110,000 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

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

Credit Union ONE Awards Detroit Medical Center Hospital Week Grand Prize Winner





Sandra Dawkins (center) winner of iPad Mini receives her prize
from Dr. Mildred Matlock (left) COO of Detroit Receiving

Hospital and Ruth Reed (right) Branch Manager of Credit Union
ONE Detroit Receiving Hospital

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE celebrated Hospital Week at Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Hospitals in May, and is pleased to announce the winner of its’ annual giveaway.

During Hospital Week Credit Union ONE was onsite at the various hospital locations thanking hospital staff and giving them the opportunity to enter into the drawing for several $50 gift cards and the grand prize of an iPad Mini. Employees also had the option of entering the drawing online.

Over 1,000 entries were received for the drawing, and employee Sandra Dawkins of Detroit Receiving Hospital was selected for the Grand Prize.

Ms. Dawkins, a long-time hospital employee and Credit Union ONE member was very happy. She commented she has been a Credit Union ONE for close to thirty years, and felt this was almost like a retirement gift, as she is getting ready to retire from the hospital in a very short time.

"We are proud to have been affiliated with the DMC Hospitals over the past thirty years and to be able to honor and celebrate the work that these individuals do on a daily basis for the good of our communities", said Gary Moody, President/CEO of 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 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 has record turnout for Walk

Credit Union ONE Walkers get ready to Step Out to Stop

Diabetes at the Detroit Zoo

Ferndale, Michigan – For the 2nd year, Credit Union ONE employees, along with friends and family gave back to the community and participated in the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event, held at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, September 15th.

White Credit Union ONE hats could be seen virtually everywhere, as the credit union set a new record with approximately 150 walkers participating this year. This year over $4,200 in donations from combined corporate and individual giving were raised by the credit union. Not only was it a fundraising participation record for Credit Union ONE, but according to a source from the Walk, it was also the largest group participating in the Detroit Walk.

According to Swami Seetharaman, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Credit Union ONE, “The walk was a good opportunity for us to participate in a cause that touches all of us in one way or another. Being able to contribute to an organization such as the American Diabetes Association allows us to support our life science partners in the community. We were surprised by the number of walkers we had, and are truly proud of the Team.”

One of many StepOut Walks throughout the country, the Walk held in Detroit had a goal this year of $500,000. With over 3,000 walkers and volunteers, they have already raised over $450,000 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 over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 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 helps to build financial literacy with Project Genesis



Several Project Genesis Students stop for a photo with Tony King,

Credit Union ONE Receiving Hospital Branch Manager (Back row,

middle) and John Kozich, Credit Union ONE Executive Director

of Community Relations (Back row, on right)

Ferndale, Michigan – For the second year running, Credit Union ONE has partnered with Detroit Medical Center’s (DMC) Project Genesis and given an educational presentation on saving and credit to their participating students.

Through DMC's Project Genesis, high school and first-year college students get hands-on experience in the healthcare industry by working at sites throughout the Detroit Medical Center.

The Project began back in 2006 as an eight-week program for students going into their junior or senior year of high school. Students may be selected to be in the program for up to three years. Selection criteria includes obtaining letters of recommendation, writing an essay about what education means to them, their plans to pursue a medical career, and why they thought they should be in the program. The program gives students an opportunity to utilize and enhance their skills, as well as allowing them to see what working in the medical field is all about.

Mr. John Kozich, Executive Director of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE spoke to the 120 participants for approximately one hour about what to expect as they enter their financial adult life, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls associated with the financial decisions they may make. Main discussion topics focused on credit and savings: what is it and why is it important; how to build, protect and monitor it; and what to do if you have a problem with it. Students had the opportunity to ask questions that they had about what they may experience or are already experiencing in their lives.

According to Mr. Kozich, “The best that we can do for our youth is to educate them, and give them a good financial footing. We are pleased that the DMC once again reached out to us to help their students as they enter into adulthood.”

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 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

DMC Hospital Week wraps up with iPad3 giveaway





(L to R) Tony King, Credit Union ONE Detroit Receiving Hospital

Branch Manager presents lucky iPad winner Yolanda Evans of 

Children's Hospital of Michigan with her prize, while Gary Moody,

President/CEO of Credit Union ONE and Dr. Mildred Matlock, COO

of  Detroit Receiving Hospital look on.

Ferndale, Michigan - During the month of May 2012, Credit Union ONE celebrated Hospital Week at Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Hospitals, and is pleased to announce the winner of the DMC Hospital Week Drawing for an iPad 3.

Credit Union ONE offered specials throughout the month for DMC employees and their families, and held a drawing of an Apple iPad3 for staff to win. 

Close to 1,100 entries were received for the drawing, and Yolanda Evans of Children's Hospital of Michigan was chosen as the lucky winner.

Ms. Evans was thrilled to win the iPad, and shocked when she received the call.  Evans said she first thought it was a joke, but was very happy when she found out it was the real thing.

"We are proud to have been affiliated with the DMC Hospitals over the past thirty years and to be able to honor and celebrate the work that these individuals do on a daily basis for the good of our communities", said Gary Moody, President/CEO of Credit Union ONE.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 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 Steps Up to Step Out for Diabetes



Credit Union ONE Employees & Family/Friends pictured are: 

Debororah Best-Uelsmann, Kathy McNeilly, Lindsey Dandar,

Andrea Pertile, Mary Hanovich, Angela Myrick, Steele Lindbloom,

Belinda Weir, Cheryl Stone, Danny Blevins, John Kozich,

Connie Kozich, Cynthia Tolliver and Judi Desilets. 

(Walkers not pictured:  Annie Koch, Mark Koch, Mary Pittenger,

Gavin Pittenger, Gary Brewer, Swami Seetharaman,

Anand Seetharaman, Keshav Seetharaman)



Ferndale, Michigan – Where can you go on a nice fall day, have a great time with friends, and donate to a very worthy cause at the same time? Credit Union ONE employees, along with friends and family found the place to be was the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event, held at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, September 17th.

The Credit Union ONE Team, comprised of 23 walkers contributed close to $2,000.

According to Swami Seetharaman, SVP of Marketing for Credit Union ONE, “The walk was a good opportunity for us to participate in a cause that touches all of us in one way or another. 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 StepOut Walks throughout the country, the Walk held in Detroit had a goal this year of $400,000. With over 3,200 walkers and volunteers, they have already raised over $320,000 with several commitments expected, and are confident they will reach their goal by the end of the campaign.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org/

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

Credit Union ONE Educates Students on Starting Out Right

Project Genesis students gathered for presentation

Ferndale, Michigan – When Credit Union ONE was contacted by Detroit Medical Center’s Project Genesis, and making a presentation to the students involved in the program, they knew instantly this was something they wanted to do. This would be an opportunity to educate these students about the basics of savings and credit; starting them off right in the banking world.

Through DMC's Project Genesis, high school and first-year college students get hands-on experience in the healthcare industry by working at sites throughout the Detroit Medical Center.

On August 10, 2011 John Kozich, Executive Director of Community Relations for Credit Union ONE spoke with close to 110 students for approximately one hour about what to expect as they begin to enter their financial adult life, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls associated with some of the possible financial decisions they may make. Main discussion topics focused on credit and savings: what is it and why is it important; how to build, protect and monitor it; and what to do if you have a problem with it. Students had the opportunity to ask questions that they had about what they may experience or are already experiencing in their lives.

DMC’s Project Genesis began back in 2006, and is an eight-week program for students going into their junior or senior year of high school. Students may apply through their high schools for up to three years for the program. Part of the process of being chosen to participate included obtaining letters of recommendation, writing an essay about what education means to them, their plans to pursue a medical career, and why they thought they should be in the program. The program gives students an opportunity to utilize and enhance their skills, as well as allowing them to see what working in the medical field is all about.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to http://www.cuone.org/

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

Nurses at DMC Hospitals Celebrated by Credit Union ONE

Nurse Carol Brzuchalski accepts her new IPad from Credit Union

ONE Detroit Receiving Hospital Branch Manager Gail Stephens-

Dantzler.

Ferndale, Michigan - Credit Union ONE is pleased to announce the winner of the Detroit Medical Center Hospitals Nurses Week Drawing for an IPad.

Credit Union ONE celebrated the Nursing Staff of all DMC Hospitals by offering specials running through the month of May for DMC employees and their families, as well as holding a drawing for nurses to enter for a chance to win an Apple IPad.

Sinai-Grace Hospital Nurse Carol Brzuchalski was chosen to win the prize.  "I never win anything, and I was both shocked and thrilled that my name was picked.  My husband and I have been Credit Union ONE members for over thirty years, and we love the convenience that the credit union offers us,"  said Brzuchalski.

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org

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

Credit Union ONE Has Heart

(L to R) Juanita Reid, VP of Development, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital

Patti Kukula, VP of Development, Detroit Medical Center

Garrett Simpson, Physician/Patient Liaison, DMC Harper/Hutzel

Lynn Torossian, President, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Reginald Eadie, M.D., President, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital

Mike Duggan, President & CEO, Detroit Medical Center

Carey Bartkowiak, System Project Manager, Detroit Medical Center

Joel Kahn, M.D., Medical Director of DMC Wellness Program, Detroit Medical Center

Ferndale, Michigan - When the Detroit Medical Center told Credit Union ONE that they were participating in the American Heart Association 2011 START! Heart Walk and were looking for a sponsor for their t-shirts, Credit Union ONE was pleased to be able to make the commitment for support. 

Established more than seventy years ago, Credit Union ONE has a long history of giving back to the communities in which their members work and live.  

 This year, the Detroit Medical Center had 780 walkers who raised more than $65,000 in donations participate in the event.

"We are proud to have contributed to this very successful event for the Detroit Medical Center," said Gary Moody, president/ceo of Credit Union ONE. 

The Walk, held on May 14, 2011 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan joined thousands of people from across Michigan to walk for a critical cause, the fight against heart disease, the number one killer of men and women in the U.S. 

 Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 28,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 106,000 members, with nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to cuone.org

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