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 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

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 celebrates Beaumont Hospital Staff

Dr. Andrea Nielsen receives her new iPad from Beaumont Royal

Oak Branch Manager Kelly Saunders, while (L) Tom McGannon,

Beaumont Foundation Associate Vice President and (R) Gary Moody,

Credit Union ONE President/CEO join in congratulating the winner. 

Ferndale, Michigan - During the month of May 2012, Credit Union ONE celebrated Beaumont Hospital Staff, and is pleased to announce the winner of the Beaumont Hospital Week Drawing of an iPad3.

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

Close to 400 entries were received for the drawing, and Dr. Andrea Nielsen of the Beaumont Eye Institute was chosen as the lucky winner.

"I am thrilled to be the Credit Union ONE winner of the iPad3 for Beaumont Hospital employees," said Andrea Nielsen, D.O. "Thank you to Credit Union ONE for their generous support of Beaumont Hospital Staff."

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 receives matching support for CMN Cares for Kids Radiothon



Swami Seetharaman, Senior Vice President of Marketing for

Credit Union ONE (center) presents check for $8,000 to the

Beaumont Foundation representatives (left) Tom McGannon,

Associate Vice President-Development and Julie Morad Natsis,

Media Marketing-CMN

Ferndale, MI – Earlier this week, Credit Union ONE presented an $8,000 check to the Beaumont Foundation in support of the 2011 Children’s Miracle Network (CNN) Cares for Kids Radiothon which took place at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Held in May, this was the fourth annual radiothon for Beaumont Children’s Hospital and WDVD 96.3 FM, but the first year for Credit Union ONE to provide a back-up phone bank and sponsorship for the event.

During the Radiothon, credit union employees handled the overflow calls that would otherwise have been lost from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Credit Union ONE headquarters in Ferndale, Michigan.

In addition to supporting the phone bank, Credit Union ONE contributed a Power Hour donation of $4,000 and has received matching funds from the Co-Op Financial Services Miracle Match Program, bringing the total to $8,000 for the Radiothon. Credit union members were also encouraged to call in during the Power Hour to have their donation matched.

“We are happy we were able to lend this 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 A. Moody, Credit Union ONE President/CEO.

The purpose of the radiothon is to raise funds to provide life saving 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, Associate Vice President-Development for the 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 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 http://www.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 Celebrates Beaumont Nurses



(L to R) Credit Union ONE Public Relations Director

 Judi Desilets presents IPad to Nurse Jamie Pepper

of Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital



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

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

Out of several hundred entries received, Emergency Room nurse Jamie Pepper, of Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital was chosen to win the prize.

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