Texas Insider Report: DALLAS Texas The Austin Chapter of Credit Unions and A Federal Credit Union (FCU) in Austin have earned national recognition for their extraordinary commitment to their members and community with the Austin Chapter securing a first place victory in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award program and A FCU earning honorable mention in the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award Program.
The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award Program and the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award Program is sponsored by the Texas Credit Union League (TCUL) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and honors credit unions for their involvement in community projects and activities.
The Austin Chapter of Credit Unions earned top honors for its Credit Unions for Kids" project. This community project is designed to show the commitment of Austin area credit unions and their members to their community. While the Chapters entry focused specifically on the Credit Unions for Kids Raffle the project consists of several fund-raising initiatives including:
· Kids Classic Golf Tournament
· Silent Auctions
· Bowl-a-thons
· Car Washes
· Texas Twister Walk/Run
All of the chapter projects together resulted in a total donation of $363995 to the Childrens Medical Center Foundation for 2009-2010. The Austin Chapter of Credit Unions has been involved in fund raising efforts for the Austins children hospital for 23 years and is at the forefront of the efforts to better serve the health needs of the children of the Austin area.
Our commitment is to help improve and equip a childrens hospital which will provide all children regardless of ability to pay with the best medical care possible" said Kelly Atkinson of Austin-based University Federal Credit Union and president of the Austin Chapter of Credit Unions. We are proud to announce that this year we fulfilled our $2.5 million pledge for the Austin Chapter of Credit Unions Inpatient Wing. We could not have done this without our entire credit union team and we are so grateful for everyones efforts to make this happen.
In addition to earning accolades in the Dora Maxwell award (A Federal Credit Union is one of 24 credit unions in the Austin Chapter); A Federal Credit Union is also celebrating its success in the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award program.
The purpose of the Desjardins Award is to recognize stellar leadership of individual credit unions chapters or groups of credit unions in the field of youth financial education. A Federal Credit Union received honorable mention for its extraordinary efforts to teach young people about personal finance and assist them in developing strong savings habits.
The credit union reached young consumers thirsty for financial literacy via live television appearances in-class demonstrations for all age levels and through a series of financial education events and fundraisers made possible through collaboration with other mission-driven organizations including the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. These wide ranging efforts have clearly demonstrated A Federal Credit Unions commitment to ensuring young people are prepared to meet lifes challenges.
We are truly excited to have received an honorable mention at the national level for the Desjardins Award" said Kerry Parker president and CEO of A Federal Credit Union. We truly believe in the importance of educating youth about responsible money management.
Passion for financial literacy goes beyond one department; its an entire team effort. Everyone at the Credit Union plays an integral role in reaching out to the local communities and providing them with the best financial education possible."
Both the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award Program and the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award Program are named after credit union pioneers.
About Texas Credit Union League™
The Texas Credit Union League is the official trade association for credit unions within the State of Texas. The League represents on a state and federal level more than 500 credit unions state-wide which are owned by over seven million members (about one-third of the states population).
Organized in 1934 the League protects credit unions and promotes their growth strength and unity. It accomplishes the mission through advocacy services regulatory and compliance advice training and event activities marketing and public relations actions and by delivering innovative high value and profitable business solutions to the members. For more information visit www.tcul.coop and www.creditunionmember.org; write to us at 4455 LBJ Freeway Suite 1100 Dallas Texas 75244 or call us at 469-385-6400.
Texas credit unions - strong safe and secure for 75 years.
Texas Insider Report: DALLAS Texas The Austin Chapter of Credit Unions and A Federal Credit Union (FCU) in Austin have earned national recognition for their extraordinary commitment to their members and community with the Austin Chapter securing a first place victory in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award program and A FCU earning honorable mention in the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award Program.
The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award Program and the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award Program is sponsored by the Texas Credit Union League (TCUL) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and honors credit unions for their involvement in community projects and activities.
The Austin Chapter of Credit Unions earned top honors for its Credit Unions for Kids" project. This community project is designed to show the commitment of Austin area credit unions and their members to their community. While the Chapters entry focused specifically on the Credit Unions for Kids Raffle the project consists of several fund-raising initiatives including:
· Kids Classic Golf Tournament
· Silent Auctions
· Bowl-a-thons
· Car Washes
· Texas Twister Walk/Run
All of the chapter projects together resulted in a total donation of $363995 to the Childrens Medical Center Foundation for 2009-2010. The Austin Chapter of Credit Unions has been involved in fund raising efforts for the Austins children hospital for 23 years and is at the forefront of the efforts to better serve the health needs of the children of the Austin area.
Our commitment is to help improve and equip a childrens hospital which will provide all children regardless of ability to pay with the best medical care possible" said Kelly Atkinson of Austin-based University Federal Credit Union and president of the Austin Chapter of Credit Unions. We are proud to announce that this year we fulfilled our $2.5 million pledge for the Austin Chapter of Credit Unions Inpatient Wing. We could not have done this without our entire credit union team and we are so grateful for everyones efforts to make this happen.
In addition to earning accolades in the Dora Maxwell award (A Federal Credit Union is one of 24 credit unions in the Austin Chapter); A Federal Credit Union is also celebrating its success in the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award program.
The purpose of the Desjardins Award is to recognize stellar leadership of individual credit unions chapters or groups of credit unions in the field of youth financial education. A Federal Credit Union received honorable mention for its extraordinary efforts to teach young people about personal finance and assist them in developing strong savings habits.
The credit union reached young consumers thirsty for financial literacy via live television appearances in-class demonstrations for all age levels and through a series of financial education events and fundraisers made possible through collaboration with other mission-driven organizations including the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. These wide ranging efforts have clearly demonstrated A Federal Credit Unions commitment to ensuring young people are prepared to meet lifes challenges.
We are truly excited to have received an honorable mention at the national level for the Desjardins Award" said Kerry Parker president and CEO of A Federal Credit Union. We truly believe in the importance of educating youth about responsible money management.
Passion for financial literacy goes beyond one department; its an entire team effort. Everyone at the Credit Union plays an integral role in reaching out to the local communities and providing them with the best financial education possible."
Both the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award Program and the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award Program are named after credit union pioneers.
About Texas Credit Union League™
The Texas Credit Union League is the official trade association for credit unions within the State of Texas. The League represents on a state and federal level more than 500 credit unions state-wide which are owned by over seven million members (about one-third of the states population).
Organized in 1934 the League protects credit unions and promotes their growth strength and unity. It accomplishes the mission through advocacy services regulatory and compliance advice training and event activities marketing and public relations actions and by delivering innovative high value and profitable business solutions to the members. For more information visit www.tcul.coop and www.creditunionmember.org; write to us at 4455 LBJ Freeway Suite 1100 Dallas Texas 75244 or call us at 469-385-6400.
Texas credit unions - strong safe and secure for 75 years.
