Advocacy ‘Key’ for Credit Union ONE



Kieran Marion, Michigan Credit Union League vice president of legislative

and regulatory affairs, introduces political activism panelists Steve Dedene,

left, of Credit Union ONE, Lon Bone of Genisys CU and Cheryl

Sclater of ELGA CU.



Ferndale, Michigan – As an advocate for its members, Credit Union ONE is always concerned about political issues and how they may affect the membership of the credit union.

At the Michigan Governmental Affairs conference held on April 9-10th in Lansing, over 125 credit union leaders convened to hear from their state legislators and to discuss issues that are pertinent to credit unions.

One of the highlights of the conference was a panel discussion on political activism and how to create and foster a culture of advocacy for employees and members of credit unions. Credit Union ONE had the honor of being one of three credit unions that were asked to be part of the panel based on the cutting edge advocacy initiatives that it is currently using.

Credit Union ONE launched an internal advocacy blog for its employees late in 2012 that keeps them abreast of the latest developments on the political front, as well as gives them the opportunity to take part in reaching out to legislators to either thank them or ask for their support when necessary. The credit union also reaches out to its members and gives them the information they need to contact lawmakers about important credit union issues, and to keep them informed with impactful information. Lastly, as part of the media strategy of the credit union, legislators received every news release that is issued by the credit union to keep Credit Union ONE top of mind with them.

Said Steve Dedene, Manager of Compliance and Regulation at Credit Union ONE, “Our employees and members really appreciate being kept up to date on political issues and the opportunity to be able to correspond with our governmental representatives. Advocacy is a key initiative for the credit union, and the response from the legislators in regards to our efforts has been phenomenal.”

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 presented with National Dora Maxwell Award

(L to R) Susan Streifel, CUNA Awards Committee Chairperson

presents 2012 National Dora Maxwell First Place Award to

David Haight, Credit Union ONE Vice President of Risk

Management

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE was presented with the 2012 National Dora Maxwell First Place Award on February 20, 2013 at a special ceremony during the 2013 Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.

The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award was created in 1987 and recognizes credit unions for the activities they coordinate that benefit the community or a specific charity. This award promotes social responsibility and action to support organizations not related to membership.

Credit Union ONE submitted an entry for their service to assist one of their community partners, FernCare. FernCare is a local, non-profit organization that provides health care services to the uninsured/underinsured. FernCare was faced with the lack of a permanent facility from which to serve its patients. Credit Union ONE became aware of this issue, and donated the use of an office building and equipment to FernCare to use for its free medical clinic. The donation resulted in FernCare reducing its’ operating expenses and created a permanent and expanded operations base from which it could provide critically needed medical care.

“This is a significant achievement and acknowledges that we are more than just a financial institution, said Gary Moody, president/ceo of Credit Union ONE. To be given an award for action that is not for your members but for uninsured residents of your community is special and is something we are all proud of. We are honored that our efforts are considered the best in the nation.”

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 honored nationally for social responsibility

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE was pleasantly pleased when they were selected as a first place 2012 Dora Maxwell Award State of Michigan recipient, but finding out they were selected as a national first place winner was just the icing on the cake!!

The credit union will be honored during an awards ceremony at the Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference held in Washington, D.C. during the month of February 2013.

“This is a significant achievement and acknowledges that we are more than just a financial institution, said Gary Moody, president/ceo of Credit Union ONE. Our commitment to our communities is obvious with the savings and loans we provide to our members. However, to be given an award for action that is not for your members but for uninsured residents of your community is special and is something we are all proud of. Credit unions do amazing things in their communities. It is truly wonderful that Credit Union ONE’s efforts are considered the best in the nation.”

The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award was created in 1987 and recognizes credit unions for the activities they coordinate that benefit the community or a specific charity. This award promotes social responsibility and action to support organizations not related to membership.

This year Credit Union ONE submitted an entry for their service to assist one of their community partners, FernCare. FernCare is a local, non-profit organization that provides health care services to the uninsured/underinsured. FernCare was faced with the lack of a permanent facility from which to serve its patients. Credit Union ONE became aware of this issue, and donated the use of an office building and equipment to FernCare to use for its free medical clinic. The donation resulted in FernCare reducing its’ operating expenses and created a permanent and expanded operations base from which it could provide critically needed medical care.

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