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.

$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 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 Prepares Youth for Financial Future

Pictured (L to R) Farmington Mercy High School Instructor

Lorraine Kusch and Credit Union ONE Farmington Branch

Manager Paul Tocco

Ferndale, Michigan –Recently Credit Union ONE visited a local high school and gave them some much needed information on the basics of financial fitness.

As part of their curriculum, seniors at Farmington Mercy High School are required to complete a Life Skills class. Instructor Lorraine Kusch reached out to Credit Union ONE Farmington Branch Manager Paul Tocco about sponsoring the materials needed for the financial literacy portion of the class. It was during the conversation that Tocco and Kusch decided that it would be a great benefit to these students if Tocco could make a presentation on financial basics to the class.

On March 12th, twenty-five Mercy High School students participated in a financial presentation given by Mr. Tocco. “I enjoyed sharing general financial knowledge with these students, and genuinely appreciated their open and honest questions,” said Paul Tocco. “Our participation in community programs such as this helps to establish good financial habits in our youth for their future.”

According to Mercy High School Teacher Lorraine Kusch, “The class really enjoyed the presentation given by Credit Union ONE. Paul Tocco gave the students excellent information, and they are looking forward to working on the financial booklets provided by the credit union. We are appreciative of our relationship with Credit Union ONE and its’ anticipated continuation.”

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 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

2012 Credit Union ONE William G. Coyne Scholarship Recipients Announced

Ferndale, MI - Credit Union ONE is pleased to say "Congratulations" to the following scholarship recipients of the 2012 William G. Coyne High School Scholarship:

• Alexandra Cook – Beverly Hills, MI

• Emily Rowland – Sterling Heights, MI

• Juan Sancen – Detroit, MI

• Joseph Stefanko – Brighton, MI

These students will each receive $1,500 awards.

Watch for photos and a press release to be issued once the awards have been given out later in the month of May.

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 Prepare Students for Future



Credit Union ONE Farmington Branch Manager Paul Tocco

with Lorraine Kusch, Mercy High School Teacher

 Ferndale, Michigan – Preparing students for the future is very important, especially when it comes to knowing about the basics of savings and credit.

Credit Union ONE recently had the opportunity to help out a local high school in Farmington Hills.

Seniors in Instructor Lorraine Kusch’s class at Mercy High School are required to complete a Life Skills class as part of their curriculum. Credit Union ONE Farmington Branch Manager Paul Tocco was contacted regarding sponsoring the materials needed for the financial literacy portion of the class. During the conversation, Tocco and Kusch decided that it would be a great benefit to these students if Tocco could also make a presentation on financial basics.

On March 27th, nineteen Mercy High School students participated in a very interactive presentation given by Mr. Tocco. “I appreciated the openness and honesty of these students,” said Paul Tocco. “Being able to participate in community outreach and bring the message of good financial stewardship to our youth is key in establishing good habits for their future.”

According to Mercy High School Teacher Lorraine Kusch, “The class really enjoyed the presentation given by Credit Union ONE. Paul Tocco gave the students very practical information on banking, which will help them to make smarter decisions in their lives going forward. We are looking forward to the opportunity to have Paul come back and present to our class again next 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 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



Oakland University Students Give Credit Union ONE "Thumbs-Up"

Proud winner Oakland University student Bethany Jackson

and Credit Union ONE Oakland University Branch Manager

Sonya Steward

Ferndale, Michigan – Gearing up for school to be back in session, the Oakland University branch of Credit Union ONE held a Welcome Week Giveaway, from August 22 – September 9, 2011.

During this time, students had the opportunity to visit with Credit Union ONE branch staff and take advantage of the opportunities to be entered to win all sorts of cool prizes, such as food/gas cards, Oakland University bookstore certificates, apparel items, and even an Apple iPad!

Students entered the prize drawings by “liking” us on Facebook, opening a checking account with the SpiritCardPLUS feature, or sending in a postcard entry. Students entering the drawing received water bottles, candy and other small items, along with the chance of winning one of the other prizes.

Students overwhelmingly loved this promotion as over 150 new checking accounts were opened during Welcome Week. In addition, over 750 Oakland University students have given Credit Union ONE the “thumbs-up” to date by choosing to “like” us on Facebook, over 300 of which were gained during this three week period.

The lucky winner of the Apple iPad was student Bethany Jackson who was totally shocked and very happy to have been chosen as the winner..

For a listing of all of the winners of prizes, go to OU Welcome Week Winners. Visit the Credit Union ONE OU Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CUO.OU

Students are encouraged to stop by the Credit Union ONE-Oakland University Branch, located in the Oakland Center to meet the staff and find out how quick and easy it is to activate their SpiritCard PLUS. When activated, the card not only serves as their passport to Oakland University, but also gives them convenient ATM and MasterCard debit purchasing power when they open an account with 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 nineteen offices in three major metropolitan areas, including Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City. For more information go to www.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