Credit Union ONE branch recognized by local Elks Lodge

Elks Lodge representative Susan Soffredine
Rauser (right) presents Tamara DePonio with
a certificate recognizing the branch's patriotism. 

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE’s Traverse City branch was recently recognized by the Traverse City Elks Lodge #323 for proudly flying the American flag.   

The local Elks Lodge recognizes 25 local businesses annually who display the flag.  

“It is an honor for the Traverse City branch and Credit Union ONE to be recognized by the Elks Club with a certificate for our patriotism and for what some would consider a basic civic duty,” said Tamara DePonio, Traverse City branch manager, “It was certainly an unexpected and pleasant surprise and we will display the certificate proudly!” 

Branch Manager competes in SwingShift and the Stars Dance-Off for Charity

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE branch manager Tamara DePonio competed in the SwingShift and the Stars Dance-Off for Charity, which raised a record total of more than $275,000 for six charities within the Traverse Bay region. Since its inception in 2008, the “Dancing with the Stars” style competition has raised more than $1.5 million to benefit local nonprofits in the Traverse Bay and Great Lakes Bay regions.

Tamara DePonio, Credit Union ONE branch
manager, and her dance partner Peninsula 
Township Supervisor Pete Correia 
danced on behalf of The Peter Dougherty
Society in the SwingShift and the
Stars Dance-Off for Charity. 

SwingShift and the Stars, hosted by High Impact Productions, brought together local celebrities, dancers, live music, and volunteers again this fall and winter for fun and fundraising. Six couples, each representing a different charity, danced in four themed events and received critique from a panel of judges. Each event concluded with members of the audience voting for their favorite couple or charity by making a donation.

DePonio, a lifelong dancer in addition to her role as the credit union’s Traverse City branch manager, was approached by the event’s coordinators to serve as a dance coach. She and her dance partner, Peninsula Township Supervisor Pete Correia, danced on behalf of The Peter Dougherty Society. In total, they helped raise more than $81,000 for the local historic preservation and restoration group.  

DePonio and Correia competed in four
themed dancing events, helping to raise more 
than $81,000 for The Peter Dougherty Society.  

“SwingShift and the Stars has been such a phenomenal event! I’ve had the wonderful privilege of interacting with many business professionals in the Traverse City community who demonstrate the principals of true servant leadership,” DePonio said. “I’m proud of everyone involved; the event coordinators, the band, the local celebrities who took a chance on learning something new, the choreographers, the teachers, and the charities. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to play a small role in support of the community in which I live and I am so very grateful Credit Union ONE shares these values and has allowed me to help make a difference with this very worthwhile cause.” 

Credit Union ONE opens new location in Traverse City





Guests at the celebration included (L to R) Credit Union ONE 

Board Member Gail Westover, Congressmen Dan Benishek,

Branch Manager Tamara Deponio, Assistant Branch Manager 

Michelle Kilinski, Credit Union ONE President/CEO Gary Moody,

and Traverse City Mayor Michael Estes.





Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE celebrated its new Traverse City branch with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 22nd.

 

The new facility, located at 1407 S. Division Street replaces the current Credit Union ONE branch at the intersection of Fourteenth Street and Veterans Drive.

 

The state-of-the-art 4,800 square-foot building will officially open on Monday, October 27th and will host Grand Opening festivities beginning on Saturday, November 1st continuing through Friday, November 7th.

 

Members, along with the Community are invited to stop by and visit the new facility, and partake in refreshments, giveaways, sign-ups for the No-Texting Zone Promotion, and the Can Drive for the Father Fred Foundation Food Pantry.

 

Credit Union ONE, headquartered in Ferndale Michigan for over seventy-five years, offers a wide array of financial services and access to over 30,000 ATM’s nationwide, serving 110,000 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 hosts document shred day at Traverse City branch

Member Catherine Evans happy to meet the "Shred Monster"

Happy Member Sandy Daley after document disposal

Dave Kiley assists with shredding documents

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE hosted a “Shred Day” at its’ Traverse City Branch on Saturday, October 4, 2014.  A great event, many people turned out to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud by shredding approximately one ton of confidential personal and business documents.

Important information, such as social security numbers, addresses, account information, financial records or personal data, can be stolen and used to open lines of credit, charge existing credit cards or falsify personal information. Shredding documents that contain private information can protect individuals and businesses from fraudulent use of confidential data.

 

"We host shredding events to create and raise awareness about the risks of identity theft and fraud, and to provide a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded paperwork," said Tamara DePonio, Credit Union ONE Traverse City Branch Manager.  "Our goal is to help the community rid themselves of unnecessary paperwork, making them less at risk and to also give them a chance to recycle at the same time."

 

The four hour event was coordinated with ProFILE, an industry-leading company that donated their time and equipment to provide secure on-site shredding services.

 

After the event, the shredded paper waste was taken away for recycling.  When you look at the recycling value, this shred day saved 12 trees, 5,000 gallons of water, 2 cubic yards of landfill, 40 cubic yards of air pollution and 58 gallons of oil.

Other document shred days are being planned for other Credit Union ONE branches next 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 110,000 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 Traverse City charity fundraiser

Credit Union ONE Traverse City Branch Manager

Tamara DePonio presents donation check to Bruce

Anderson of the Pine Rest Foundation.

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE recently presented a $400 check to Mr. Bruce Anderson of the Pine Rest Foundation for their 7^th Annual Charity Golf Classic.

The mission of the Pine Rest Foundation is to make sure no one in northern Michigan goes without behavioral health services for financial reasons. All proceeds from the Charity Golf Classic benefited Pine Rest’s Patient Assistance Fund, and this year they had a goal of $13,000. 

Credit Union ONE Branch Manager Tamara DePonio said, “We appreciate the work of the Pine Rest Foundation and we are happy to donate to such a worthy organization that does such good work in our community.” 

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.
 

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

Credit Union ONE plans branch relocation in Traverse City

(L to R) Traverse City Mayor Michael Estes,

along with Credit Union ONE Officials:  Branch
Manager Tamara DePonio, Board Member Gail
Westover, & President and CEO Gary Moody
perform ceremonial dig

Ferndale, Michigan – Local dignitaries, credit union board members and staff were on hand Thursday, April 17^th to dig-in and break ground on the 4,800 square feet Credit Union ONE branch in Traverse City. 

The branch, located at 1407 S. Division Street will replace the current branch on Veterans Drive.  The new location will feature generous parking, expanded drive-through service including a drive-up ATM, bike path accessibility and close proximity to the shopping district. 

“This new location is a statement about our long-term commitment to meeting the needs of current and future members and investment in the community.  A first rate facility combined with what was already a first rate staff and community makes us bullish on the long-term growth prospects in Traverse City and surrounding markets. This location establishes a foundation from which we hope to continue to grow and expand in the area,” said Gary Moody, President and CEO of Credit Union ONE. 

Site preparation is currently in progress, and the new branch is expected to open sometime in early fall of this 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 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.

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

Document Shred Day Welcomed at Traverse City Credit Union ONE Branch

Traverse City Members braved the rains and happily shredded

their unneeded documents

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE hosted a “Shred Day” at its’ Traverse City Branch on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Although it was cold and rainy, approximately 75 people turned out to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud by shredding more than 1 1/2 tons of confidential personal and business documents.

Important information, such as social security numbers, addresses, account information, financial records or personal data, can be stolen and used to open lines of credit, charge existing credit cards or falsify personal information. Shredding documents that contain private information can protect individuals and businesses from fraudulent use of confidential data.

"The shredding event was created to raise awareness about the risks of identity theft and fraud, and to provide a safe and convenient way to dispose of unneeded paperwork," said Tamara DePonio, Credit Union ONE Traverse City Branch Manager.  "Our goal is to help the community rid themselves of unnecessary paperwork, making them less at risk and to also give them a chance to recycle at the same time."

The three hour event was coordinated with ProFILE, an industry-leading company that donated their time and equipment to provide secure on-site shredding services.

After the event, the shredded paper waste was taken away for recycling.  When you look at the recycling value, this shred day saved 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water,  3 cubic yards of landfill, 60 cubic yards of air pollution and 79 gallons of oil.

Other document shred days are being planned for other Credit Union ONE branches next 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 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