Oakland University Students Hunt for Credit Union Loot



OU Student Casey Curnette receives $250 check for

first place in Scavenger Hunt from Credit Union ONE

OU Branch Manager Kevin Trembath

 Ferndale, Michigan – Looking for Loot, yes, that’s what Oakland University students were doing when they joined in the Welcome Week Scavenger Hunt that was put on by Credit Union ONE via their Facebook page.

The Scavenger Hunt ran during Welcome Week, September 4-7 which was the first week of classes for Oakland University (OU) students.

Geared as a way to engage with OU students, the Hunt was used to generate awareness of Credit Union ONE as the university credit union of choice and to connect with students as the school year begins.

An avatar was created for the Scavenger Hunt, and during Welcome Week the look-a-like character walked around campus and handed out buck slips promoting the Hunt to students.

Students had the chance to participate by “liking” the Credit Union ONE OU Facebook page. On designated days, once an hour, the credit union posted a clue on their OU Facebook page directing students to various locations on campus where a flyer was posted with a prize code. The first three students each day to email in with the code won $250 cash, $100 cash, and $50 cash respectively. Those emailing in after the daily prizes were also awarded having the opportunity to win gift cards by opening a checking account and debit card with the credit union.

Analytics after the promotion concluded showed that the Scavenger Hunt was successful in what it set out to do. Approximately 110 new fans were gained, as well as over 30 “likes” and many comments regarding the Scavenger Hunt and Credit Union ONE in general.

The Scavenger Hunt was the perfect opportunity to welcome new and returning OU students, as well as to engage them in our social media efforts, said Kevin Trembath, Credit Union ONE OU Branch Manager. We are committed to the OU community and look forward to a successful 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

2012 Michigan Credit Union League Action Fund (MCULAF) Charity Match Online Auction-Bid Now!!

Ferndale, MI - Looking for cool items for holiday gifts, or even something special for yourself??? Well, we have the answer for you.

The 2012 MCULAF online auction began at 9:00am on Monday October 15th and ends at noon on Friday October 19th

All funds raised from the auction will go to support the MCULAF PAC and a matching donation will be made by the Michigan Credit Union League to the Children’s Miracle Network. The MCULAF PAC is organized for the purpose of making campaign contributions to credit-union friendly candidates for the Michigan State Legislature and other statewide elective offices. Having elected officials who support credit unions helps to ensure credit unions continue to play a critical role with their members, businesses, and communities.

Members of any MCUL affiliated credit union who are at least 21 years old are eligible to take part in the auction and bid on items. Credit Union ONE is an affiliated credit union of the MCUL. If you are not a member of Credit Union ONE you may find out if the credit union you belong to is an affiliated member of the MCUL on the online auction site. If you are not a member of an MCUL affiliated credit union you may not participate in the online auction.

As mentioned before all proceeds from the auction will go to support the MCULAF PAC. In addition the MCUL and affiliates will make a matching contribution for each winning bid to the Children’s Miracle Network. Contributions to MCULAF are not considered charitable or business expenses for income tax purposes. Contributions to MCULAF are completely voluntary and will be used for political purposes.

Below is a link to the online auction website. From the website you may look at what items are available to bid on, what the current bids are, official rules, and a list of MCUL affiliated credit unions. If you wish to bid on an item you must register to bid on the website. A register to bid link can be found at the top of the auction website.

Remember, bid high and bid often, and don’t let the item you want get away!!

Click Here to bid!

MCULAF is a state registered political action committee that makes campaign contributions to candidates for elective office in Michigan. Contributions to MCULAF are not considered charitable or business expenses for income tax purposes. Contributions are completely voluntary and will be used for political purposes. Participants must be a member of or employed by an MCUL-affiliated credit union to bid. There shall be no reprisal for those who wish not to contribute. According to the IRS, donors who purchase items at a charity auction may only claim a charitable contribution deduction for the excess of the purchase price paid for an item over its fair market value. By bidding, you certify that you are a member of an MCUL-affiliated credit union, and understand that you are making a personal contribution (no corporate checks allowed) to a political action committee, therefore not considered charitable or business expense for income tax purposes.

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 High School Scholarship Applications Now Available!

Ferndale, MI - Scholarship applications are now available on-line and in all branches of Credit Union ONE for the 2012-2013 William G. Coyne Scholarship Program.

If you are a 2013 high school graduating senior and are looking for a scholarship, here are the eligibility requirements:

• Complete 30 or more hours of documented, qualified community service during Junior/Senior year of high school ending May 1, 2013
• Be a 2013 graduating high school senior
• Be a member of a family that has belonged to Credit Union ONE of Michigan for a minimum of six months (in good standing) (employees of Credit Union ONE of Michigan and their immediate family are ineligible to receive a scholarship)
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above
• Plan to enroll in, beginning in fall of 2013, a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited tow or four-year college or university, or accredited trade or vocational school

For more information, just click here!

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 wins Dora Maxwell Award

Ferndale, Michigan – Credit Union ONE recently received the great news that they were selected as a first place winner of the 2012 Dora Maxwell Award for the State of Michigan and will be in the running for an award at the national level.

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 their issued, 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.

“Amongst all of the great credit union projects to help communities across Michigan, we were selected as most outstanding, said Gary Moody, President/CEO of Credit Union ONE. Being recognized by our peers as being socially responsible for our community is a significant accomplishment for our organization.”

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 partnership with Karmanos Cancer Institute is philosophy in action



(L to R) Gary Moody, President/CEO of Credit Union ONE,

John Kozich, Executive Director of Community Relations

for Credit Union ONE, and Dr. Gerold Bepler, President &

CEO of Karmanos Cancer Institute pose for a photo at the

dedication of the Karmanos Cancer Institute Intensive Care

Unit

Ferndale, Michigan – The credit union industry motto is “people helping people” and when it comes to the partnership between Credit Union ONE and the Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI), this is a philosophy in action.

Credit Union ONE has had a long-standing partnership with KCI over the years, and when the time came for KCI to provide an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the hospital the credit union felt that it was necessary for their supporting funds to be used to pay for this critical care area.

Credit Union ONE has contributed approximately $54,000 over the past year, comprised of an annual corporate giving pledge and membership fees contributed from the common bond.

“Last week, I was truly humbled to be part of an event to celebrate the opening of a new Intensive Care Unit at the Karmanos Cancer Institute, said Gary Moody, President/CEO of Credit Union ONE. We are among a small group of corporations and foundations whose names are on a plaque honoring donors whose contributions were used to pay for this critical care area. Having an ICU nurse who cares for post-operation cancer patients say “thank you” for providing the opportunity to better care for her patients puts many things in perspective. The relatively small amount that the credit union contributes to KCI adds up and touches lives every day in a positive manner that cannot be put into words.”

On September 24, 2012 Karmanos Cancer Institute opened a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at its hospital, the Karmanos Cancer Center. The 8,035 square-foot ICU includes six rooms, each designed with state of the art equipment to serve the unique needs of cancer patients in need of critical 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