Credit Union ONE awards 2015 Scholarships

(Top to Bottom) 2015 William G. Coyne Memorial Credit Union ONE Scholarship Recipients:  James Cook of Beverly Hills, Kameron Dunbar of Detroit, Jack Vowles of Berkley, Veronika Dubravec of Rockford, Madelyne Luddy of Royal Oak, Regan Ora of Caledonia, Kevin Schwarz of Troy, Natanie Anilovich of Walled Lake, and Sierra Wangler of Royal Oak

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE has announced the William G. Coyne Memorial Credit Union ONE Scholarship Awards for 2015. This year nine recipients were selected to receive scholarships totaling $10,000 to begin their studies. 

The William G. Coyne Memorial Credit Union ONE Scholarship Program was created realizing the investment of both finances and planning by the credit union to help their student members in their endeavors to further their education after high school.

Graduating high school senior James Cook of Beverly Hills was awarded $2,000; while Kameron Dunbar of Detroit, Jack Vowles of Berkley, Veronika Dubravec of Rockford, Madelyne Luddy of Royal Oak, Regan Ora of Caledonia,  Kevin Schwarz of Troy, Natanie Anilovich of Walled Lake, and Sierra Wangler of Royal Oak were all awarded $1,000.  Recipients were selected based on exemplary academics, community service and written essays.

“As a community based member-owned organization, we are proud of these young people and are pleased to be able to give back to our student members to assist in their successes,” said Paul Stuart, Credit Union ONE Chairman of the Board.

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 120,000 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 is 5-Star Rated

Ferndale, Michigan - Credit Union ONE is proud to announce it has earned BauerFinancial's 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security, proof positive that you can serve your members and perform well at the same time.

BauerFinancial, the nation’s credit union and bank rating firm, has been evaluating and rating credit unions since 1983. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Credit Union ONE is one of the strongest in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, loan quality, profitability and more.

"Competitive rates, low fees, and a feeling of ownership: these are the hallmarks of U.S. credit unions.  Credit unions like Credit Union ONE, take their responsibility a step further by maintaining the highest level of financial strength for their members", champions Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial.  "At all credit unions, members pool their deposits to offer loans and services to each other.  But some, like Credit Union ONE, do it in a manner that also keeps the credit union in stellar financial condition", she continued.

This year Credit Union ONE will be celebrating 77 years of member service.

  

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 117,000 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

 

 

 

 

$10,000 in Scholarships Awarded by Credit Union ONE



(Top to Bottom) 2014 William G. Coyne Memorial Credit Union ONE Scholarship Recipients:  Joshua Moore of Detroit, Stephanie Nagy of St. Clair Shores, Brianna Moore of Detroit, Anna Bagnall of Cass City, Anastacia Maurer of Chesterfield, Alexandra Hamlock of Macomb, Bradley Benedetto of Bloomfield Hills, Morgan Purvis of Troy, and Harsh Gusani of Troy

 

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE has announced the William G. Coyne Memorial Credit Union ONE Scholarship Awards for 2014. This year nine recipients were selected to receive scholarships totaling $10,000 to begin their studies. 

The William G. Coyne Memorial Credit Union ONE Scholarship Program was created realizing the investment of both finances and planning by the credit union to help their student members in their endeavors to further their education after high school.

Graduating high school senior Alexandra Hamlock of Macomb was awarded $2,000; while Anastacia Mauer of Chesterfield, Joshua Moore of Detroit, Stephanie Nagy of St. Clair Shores, Bradley Benedetto of Bloomfield Hills, Harsh Gusani of Troy, Brianna Moore of Detroit, Morgan Purvis of Troy, and Anna Bagnall of Cass City were all awarded $1,000.  Recipients were selected based on exemplary academics, community service and written essays.

“As a community based member-owned organization, we are proud of these young people and are pleased to be able to give back to our student members to assist in their successes,” said Paul Stuart, Credit Union ONE Chairman of the Board.

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 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’s political advocacy efforts are rewarded

Stephen Dedene accepts 2014 Trailblazer Award

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE was recently named the Credit Union Times 2014 Trailblazer award winner for Outstanding Political Action.

The award was due to the good works of the credit unions’ Manager of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Stephen Dedene, resulting from his research and diligence with Michigan state lawmakers to enact ATM skimming laws.

“If you are passionate enough about an issue and you take the initiative, then good things are going to happen,” said Stephen Dedene.  “I am honored to be recognized as a Trailblazer for Credit Union ONE.”

It all started when a number of Credit Union ONE's machines had skimming devices placed on them over the course of several weeks in the summer of 2012, which resulted in losses of more than $90,000 for the credit union.  Members were reimbursed for their losses, but overall it was a loss for the credit union.

Dedene reached out to Michigan lawmakers, and through research found out that there were no Michigan state laws on ATM skimming.  From there the lawmakers took up the charge and in December 2013, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed the package of bills into law.

“These new laws would not have been adopted without the advocacy efforts of Stephen Dedene,” said Judi Desilets, director of public relations for Credit Union ONE.  “The passing of these bills is a victory for all credit unions, our members and individuals who use ATM’s.”

The new laws will take effect April 1, 2014.

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

Credit Union ONE Wins Credit Union Journal Best Practices Award

Stephen Dedene, Credit Union ONE Manager

of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

Ferndale, Michigan – Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE was recently selected as a Credit Union Journal 2013 Best Practices Award winner in the area of Political Advocacy.

Credit Union Journal, published by SourceMedia is the nation’s leading credit union newsweekly and serves more than 8,000 readers.  Annually the Journal recognizes achievements across the entire credit union enterprise, with approximately 20 of the Best Practices being highlighted as providing new and innovative ideas for credit unions to capitalize on.

Credit Union ONE was selected based on the implementation of a Political Advocacy site on their internal intranet site.  The special site launched by Stephen Dedene, Manager of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at Credit Union ONE, was designed to help employees at all levels of the credit union become educated about the issues that impact credit unions, and to equip them with the tools necessary to become advocates for their members and the community in general.

“Our employees have the opportunity to get involved by reaching out to lawmakers when there are issues that will impact credit unions,” said Dedene.  “This is just the first step in what we hope will someday become part of our culture.”

Dedene went on to say, “We are very happy to receive this recognition for the Advocacy Site and hope that other credit unions see the value that having a site such as this can bring to their organizations.”

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

Credit Union ONE Awards Local Scholars $10,000

2013 Credit Union ONE Scholarship Winners (Top L to R) Lucas

Gelmini and Wendy Lillystone, (Bottom L to R) Joseph Kohane,

Katherine Sauter and Kenneth Steele 

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE has announced the William G. Coyne Memorial Credit Union ONE Scholarship Awards for 2013. This year a total of $10,000 was awarded to five very deserving students to begin their studies.

Realizing the investment of both finances and planning, the credit union created the William G. Coyne Memorial Credit Union ONE Scholarship Program to help their student members in their endeavors to further their education after high school.

Graduating high school senior Lucas Gelmini of Sterling Heights was awarded the top prize of $3,000; while coming in second was Joseph Kohane of Grand Rapids and Wendy Lillystone of Royal Oak, each receiving a $2,000 award; and in third place Kenneth Steele of Marysville and Katherine Sauter of Allendale were awarded $1,500 each. Recipients were selected based on exemplary academics, community service and written essays.

“As a community based member-owned organization, we are proud of these young people and are pleased to be able to give back to our student members to assist in their successes,” said Paul Stuart, Credit Union ONE Chairman of the Board.

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 named one of the Best of the Best by Daily Tribune

Ferndale, Michigan – The Best of the Best 2013 Readers Choice Awards selected by The Daily Tribune were recently announced, and Credit Union ONE was selected as one of the top three credit unions.

The Daily Tribune requests nominations from their readers annually, selecting five finalists. Readers then vote online for their top three choices in many different categories.

Winners are revealed both online and in the local paper during the month of June.

“Credit Union ONE is honored to be among the finest in financial services once again,” said Gary Moody, President and CEO of Credit Union ONE. “Credit Union ONE employees serving members from our metropolitan Detroit branch locations provide great service and are the reason we have been recognized by the Daily Tribune readers. It is a joy to know that their hard work and efforts have been acknowledged.”

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 Garners Walk Awards

Judi Desilets, Credit Union ONE Director of Public Relations

and John Kozich Executive Director of Community Relations

receive their awards for the 2012 Step Out Walk for Diabetes

Ferndale, Michigan – For the second year, Credit Union ONE has participated in the Step Out Walk for Diabetes , but this year they really increased their efforts.

At an awards ceremony on November 7th the credit union was recognized for their outstanding efforts for the walk.

Having 165 walkers from the Credit Union ONE team earned them the 2012 Largest Team Award, and because of their sponsorship and team donations they received an award for 2012 Top Ten Corporate Team.

“We are so appreciative of these awards, they are a true testament to the efforts of our walkers, said Judi Desilets, Director of Public Relations for Credit Union ONE. The commitment by our entire organization was evident as we joined the community to help fight such a dreadful disease.”

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 Awards 2012 Scholarships



2012 William G. Coyne Credit Union ONE Scholarship Recipients Receive Awards

(L to R) Charlene Augustyn-Board Director, Paul Stuart-Board Chairman, Juan Sancen-

Scholarship Recipient, Alexandra Cook-Scholarship Recipient, Emily Rowland-

Scholarship Recipient, Joseph Stefanko-Scholarship Recipient, Gary Moody-

Credit Union ONE  President/CEO, Gail Westover-Board Director

 Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE presented the 2012 William G. Coyne Credit Union ONE Scholarship Awards to four very deserving students on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the credit union headquarters in Ferndale, Michigan.

Realizing the investment of both finances and planning, Credit Union ONE created the William G. Coyne Credit Union ONE Scholarship Program to help their student members in their endeavors to further their education after high school.

Graduating high school seniors Alexandra Cook of Beverly Hills, Emily Rowland of Sterling Heights, Juan Sancen of Detroit, and Joseph Stefanko of Brighton were selected to each receive a $1,500 scholarship based on academics, community service and a written essay.

“As a community based member-owned organization, we are pleased to be able to give back to our student members to assist in their successes,” said Paul Stuart, Credit Union ONE Chairman of the Board.

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

Daily Tribune Announces Credit Union ONE as One of the "Best of the Best" for 2012

Ferndale, Michigan – The Daily Tribune has announced its winners for the Best of the Best 2012 Readers Choice Awards, and Credit Union ONE was selected as one of the top three credit unions.

Annually, the Daily Tribune requests nominations from their readers, selecting five finalists. Readers then vote online for their top three choices in many different categories.

Winners are revealed online and in the local paper in June.

“Once again Credit Union ONE is honored to be among the finest in financial services,” said Gary Moody, President and CEO of Credit Union ONE. “Credit Union ONE employees serving members from our metropolitan Detroit branch locations provide great service and are the reason we have been recognized by the Daily Tribune readers. It is a joy to know that their hard work and efforts have been acknowledged.”

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 members are rewarded with over $1,000,000

Ferndale, Michigan – Now more than ever, Credit Union ONE members are using their Cash Back Checking account and reaching for the card that gives them rewards in many ways.

Since the inception of the Cash Back Checking program less than two years ago, Credit Union ONE members have earned over $1,000,000 in cash rewards. Over 13,600 members have received a cash reward this year, and more than 300 of them have earned $150 or more.

“Hitting the $1 million mark in rewards cash to our members so quickly after launching this product exceeds all of our expectations,” said Gary Moody, President and CEO of Credit Union ONE. “We knew giving our members cash to use our card would be an attractive value proposition, but not this attractive. The simple message and novel concept of getting paid by your financial institution to use a debit card has resonated well in a marketplace where it seems every day there is a story about some new fee being charged. We are looking forward to the continued success of this program and hitting the next million in cash back rewards.”

Members in the program receive points for using their platinum debit card and signing for their purchases. One point is awarded for every $2.00 spent, and once 3,500 points have accumulated they can be redeemed for cash which is automatically deposited into the Cash Back Checking account. Key to this program is that points never expire and there is no limit to what a member can earn.

In addition to cash back rewards, Credit Union ONE members enjoy many benefits of the platinum debit card, such as; extended warranty coverage, price protection, and purchase assurance. These are features that normally would be found in a fee-based credit card program, as opposed to a no-cost debit card program, which makes this a very unique product.

For more information on the Cash Back Checking program and platinum debit card, go to cuone.org/checking

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

Macomb Daily Selects Credit Union ONE as one of the Best of the Best

Ferndale, Michigan – The Macomb Daily has announced its winners for the Best of the Best 2011 Readers Choice Awards, and Credit Union ONE was selected as one of the top three credit unions.

Annually, the Macomb Daily requests nominations from their readers, selecting five finalists. Readers then vote online for their top three choices in many different categories.

Winners are revealed online and in the local paper in June.

“Credit Union ONE is honored to again be among Macomb County’s finest in financial services,” said Gary Moody, President and CEO of Credit Union ONE.  “Credit Union ONE employees serving members from our Macomb County branch locations provide great service and are the reason we have been recognized by the Macomb Daily readers.  It is a joy to know that their hard work and efforts have been acknowledged.”

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 Awards 2011 Scholarship

Ryan Henry accepts scholarship award from Paul Stuart,
Credit Union ONE Chairman of the Board.

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE presented the 2011 William G. Coyne Credit Union ONE Scholarship Award to a very deserving student on Friday, June 17, 2011 at the credit union headquarters in Ferndale, Michigan. 

Realizing the investment of both finances and planning, Credit Union ONE created the William G. Coyne Credit Union ONE Scholarship Program to help their student members in their endeavors to further their education after high school. 

Graduating high school senior Ryan Henry of Sterling Heights was selected to receive the $2000 scholarship based on academics, community service and a written essay. 

“As a community based member-owned organization, we are pleased to be able to give back to our student members to assist in their successes,” said Paul Stuart, Credit Union ONE Chairman of the Board.

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