Call for Volunteers |
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Board of Directors |
One of the most important differences between credit unions and other financial institutions is our volunteer board of directors that is elected by our members. All directors are members who volunteer their time and expertise to serve. Members vote to elect the credit union board.
Board members attend monthly meetings, special committee meetings and strategic planning sessions throughout the year. They are also expected to keep up with current issues in our industry by attending seminars and continuing their credit union education.
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- Be an active member in good standing and at least 21 years of age.
- Be a primary member (not a joint account-holder) of First Credit Union for at least one year.
- Have an excellent credit standing and no criminal convictions.
- Have knowledge, experience and interest in financial operations.
- Have the ability to act confidentially, independently and objectively regardless of personal situations or relationships with other members, directors or staff.
- Not be related, by blood or marriage, to any current or former credit union employees, directors or committee members.
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How are candidates selected? |
Members who would like to be considered for nomination can request an application by calling Ashley DeStefano at (480)786-2484 or toll-free at (800)732-6986. Return the application and your resume by the deadline, December 12, 2008.
The Governance Committee (an appointed committee) will review applicants’ qualifications and nominate candidates. A list of nominated candidates with biographical information will be published in the newsletter included with your 2008 year-end statement. If more than one candidate is nominated to fill a board vacancy, voting will take place by ballot in February 2009.
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Satisfied Members Say it Best… |
“First Credit Union employees take the time to help solve difficult problems. They really treat their members like they would want to be treated.”
VA Hospital employee
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International
Credit Union Day |
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On Thursday, October 16, over 136 million credit union members in over 43,000 credit unions worldwide will celebrate International Credit Union Day. Because credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives, our focus has always been on service to members. Each member has an equal vote in electing a volunteer board of directors. Since there are no stockholders, members receive higher rates on their savings accounts, lower rates on loans, and lower service fees. |
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This International Credit Union Day, October 16, 2008, we celebrate the impact credit unions make in members’ lives every day and the active roles big and small credit unions play in communities all over the world. |
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Join us!
In honoring this day, please join us on Thursday, October 16, at one of thirteen branches for refreshments. We will also be collecting non-perishable food items at all thirteen branch locations during the entire month of October to be donated to local food banks throughout Arizona.
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We Have 5,500 Locations! |
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Have you heard about shared branching? First Credit Union and many other credit unions have joined together to share their branches so you can conduct financial transactions where you live, work or travel. Through shared branching you can make deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, balance inquiries, and purchase money orders or traveler’s cheques at any CU Service Centers® location.
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Look for the CU Swirl |
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With more than 5,500 locations nationwide and over 200 locations in Arizona alone, no matter where you may be on the road, First Credit Union is as close as the nearest CU Service Centers® location. Just look for the CU SWIRL symbol! To find the location nearest you, call 1-888-CU SWIRL or click on Shared Branching on the home page of our website at www.FirstCU.coop.
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