WINTER 2014 ISSUE NO. 17

myEECU
WINTER 2014 | ISSUE NO. 17
EEC U IN F O R MAT IO N A L B U L L E T IN
MA N A G E R SP O TLIG H T
Joe Lopez
Selma Assistant Branch Manager
Joe Lopez appreciates his position with EECU because
of the credit union’s loyalty to its membership and staff.
“I’m fortunate to be working for EECU,” Joe says.
“This organization is committed to its members
and employees.”
Joe, who has been the Selma assistant branch manager
for seven years, says EECU strives to offer services and
products that meet the needs of members, who in turn
are grateful. “You can tell the members love us when
they come in,” he says.
The branch’s good standing and reputation in the
community were acknowledged when the Selma
Chamber of Commerce selected the branch as the
Industry of the Year in 2012, a recognition that brought
much pride to Joe and his co-workers.
Joe, a 12-year EECU employee, says his co-workers
motivate him to do his job to the best of his abilities.
That in turn inspires him to help them grow within the
credit union. The Selma branch’s cordial atmosphere
fosters more than just a positive work environment. “I
feel I have two families,” Joe says, “my family at home
and my family at the Selma branch.”
Joe, his wife, Melissa – a registered nurse – and their
four children live in Sanger where he was born and
raised. He and his family spend much of their time
at the children’s athletic events. Joe also coaches
youth football and baseball. The family also enjoys a
longstanding tradition of annual summer camping
trips to Capitola with other relatives.
Call for Candidates
EECU is now accepting applications for our annual
election to the Board of Directors and Supervisory
Committee, and our Associate Volunteer program.
Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee
Candidates
Our annual election to the Board of Directors and
Supervisory Committee is May 2014. The deadline to
submit a candidate application is February 14, 2014. The
Nomination/Election Committee will review applications
and interview potential candidates prior to placing
names into nomination. Members who are not nominated
may still seek election by submitting a petition containing
the verified signatures of 100 credit union members. The
petitions must be submitted by March 18, 2014.
Three seats will be up for election on the Board
of Directors, and one seat will be available on the
Supervisory Committee. Members of the Board of
Directors are responsible for directing and controlling the
affairs of the credit union, exercising sound governance
Joe credits his father with instilling in him a strong
work ethic, which he is passing on to his children. “My
father would tell me, ‘Nothing will be handed to you,’ ”
Joe says. “ ‘You need to work for it.’ ”
EECU and TurboTax are making your tax preparation as easy as
banking online! TurboTax is now available through EECU home
banking. Not only can you save time with secure, automatic upload of
account data, but you can also receive a discount on TurboTax Federal
(Deluxe, Premier, and Home and Business Edition).
Associate Volunteer Candidates
The Board of Directors may appoint up to three
candidates to become associate volunteers. Associate
Volunteers provide the credit union with an ongoing
resource to provide qualified future candidates for
Board and Supervisory Committee elections. Associate
Volunteers will complete educational training, attend
Board and Supervisory Committee meetings, participate
in planning sessions, and fulfill other requirements of
the position.
Applicants must be members. Appointment to the
Associate Volunteer program will be voted on by the
Board of Directors. One-year terms begin in April 2014.
Application Information and Requirements
Prior to February 14, 2014, potential candidates for an
elected or associate volunteer position must attend
a scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors or the
Supervisory Committee and an orientation session to
review the responsibilities of the position. The meeting
dates are listed below.
ME MB E R P R O F IL E
Member Spotlight:
Betty Winter
Children’s Book Author
Betty Winter never imagined herself as a writer. Seeing
her grandson playing in a pile of leaves years ago changed
that. Now Betty is the proud author of a children’s book
titled, “A Pumpkin for Max.”
“This story was in my heart for a very long time,” she says.
“I just created the book out of a beautiful experience
that I had on a beautiful day.”
Betty was inspired to write the book after a visit
to see her daughter and her family in Yakima,
Washington, about 15 years ago. Watching her
(Cont. inside—Betty Winter)
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and leadership, and working closely with management to
develop sound policies. The Supervisory Committee is
responsible for ensuring rules/regulations are followed
and internal controls are in place to protect the credit
union. The Supervisory Committee is also responsible
for selecting the credit union’s external audit firm and
overseeing the credit union’s books and records.
P.O. Box 5242
Fresno, CA 93755
Member Service Center
1-800-538-EECU (3328)
Website
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Budget Balancer Loan
Board of Directors Meeting Date
January 28, 2014
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get your budget in balance by consolidating your bills into one loan.
Supervisory Committee Meeting Date
February 11, 2014
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Candidate Orientation Dates
February 11 and 12, 2014
Candidate Interview Dates
February 18, 19 and 20, 2014
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You also can receive a .5% discount when you set up automatic
payment from your EECU checking account. Apply online, in
person at any branch, or by calling 800-538-3328.
The 2013 Year in Review
EECU Donation Aids Central
Valley Honor Flight
Direct Deposit Your Tax Refund
New EECU ATM in Dinuba
Manager Profile
Member Discount: Tax
Preparation with TurboTax
Call for Candidates
WINTER 2014
Bulletin Board
Holiday Hours
In observance of the following
holidays we will be closed:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 20
Normal business hours will resume
on Tuesday, January 21.
Presidents Day
Monday, February 17
Normal business hours will resume
on Tuesday, February 18.
ME MB E R P R O F IL E
The 2013 Year in Review
American Cancer Society, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Two
Cities Kids Marathon, and many other events and organizations.
Serving our members,
supporting our communities
Since2003,wehaveawarded$775,000ineducationgrantsto
students who are pursuing higher education. We also continue
to support Excellence in Education events in five counties that
annually recognize the finest employees, administrators, and
teachers throughout the Valley.
In April, EECU will celebrate 80 years in business. Over the years we have added
branches, opened ATMs, introduced new products and services, improved our
technology, and expanded our field of membership. Providing our members
with products and services that enhance their financial lives is as important
today as it was 80 years ago. Today, we are proud to be the largest credit union
based in the central San Joaquin Valley, serving more than 220,000 members
withover$2billioninassets.
Our Board of Directors and management team are committed to sound
business practices that ensure the financial strength and stability of EECU.
Credit unions have a tradition of promoting thrift among their members, and
we believe it is our responsibility to provide you with resources and tools that
help you build a strong and stable financial future.
Advances in technology have dramatically changed the way consumers interact
with their finances. Keeping pace with technology is a priority at EECU. Last
year we introduced mobile deposit, a new feature of our mobile banking app.
Mobile deposit allows you to take a picture of your check with your iPhone or
Android smartphone and deposit it directly to your account. In the coming
months, this service will also be available through the iPad tablet.
Notices
Madera ATM Closure
The EECU ATM in the parking lot at
the Madera Unified District Office
(1902 Howard Road) is scheduled to
be removed on March 1st. Our fullservice branch and ATM are nearby at
413 W. Yosemite Ave (at J Street), and
we also have an ATM at the Madera
Community College Center.
You may also use any CO-OP ATM
free of charge for deposits and
withdrawals. To find a CO-OP ATM
near you, use the ATM locator on our
website, myEECU.org, or the Locations
feature in our mobile app.
Shred event at Merced Branch
January 11 – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
We enhanced our financial education last year by introducing our Smarter
U video series, which is available on our website and YouTube channel. You
can learn tips for developing good credit, creating strong online passwords,
securing your mobile device, and more. We will continue to look for creative
ways to educate our members about their finances.
At EECU, we consider it a privilege to do business in the communities we serve,
and we believe in supporting organizations and events that make life better
for everyone involved. Last year, we provided a substantial donation to help
establish Central Valley Honor Flight, an organization that flies World War
II veterans to Washington, D.C., to see their memorial. The inaugural flight
was last October, and it was an emotional experience for the 69 veterans and
their guardians on board. We proudly salute these brave heroes who fought for
our freedom.
Our employees volunteered to clean up and refurbish Camp Green Meadows, a
popular outdoor school near Yosemite National Park. The volunteers split and
stacked wood, painted picnic tables, constructed a retaining wall, rebuilt an
archery backstop, planted flowers, and undertook other general maintenance.
EECU employees also volunteered their time in support of the March of Dimes,
At EECU, we’re not shy about saying that we LOVE our members.
You’re the reason we’re here, and our top priority is YOU. Last
summer, we held a member appreciation day and provided free
shave ice at all of our branches. The response was great, and we
enjoyed the opportunity to show you how much we value your
business.
We look forward to serving you in 2014, and we thank you for
being part of the EECU family.
Sincerely,
Frank V. Powell, Ph.D.
Chair, EECU Board of Directors
EEC U IN F O R MAT IO N B U L L E T IN
EECU Donation Aids Central Valley Honor Flight
A group of 69 World War II veterans traveled to Washington,
D.C., to see their memorial on the inaugural Central Valley
Honor Flight, thanks in part to a large EECU donation.
EECU donated $24,250, which helped establish the
Honor Flight chapter and covered about 20 percent of the
expenses for the trip last October. EECU pledged $50 to
the organization for every auto loan financed from mid- to
late May.
Betty Winter (Cont. from Cover)
grandson – Max – and his dog frolicking in The book teaches the lesson of sharing
the leaves planted the seed that flourished and portrays a loving relationship between
into her book.
a boy and his grandparent, Betty says. “I
hope there are elements in this book that
Children in many area schools and at people can connect with.”
Children’s Hospital Central California are
benefiting from Betty’s “labor of love,” as Betty is a retired Fresno Unified School
well as children who attended readings of District teacher who taught primary
the book at EECU’s Sunnyside branch this classes. Her husband, Wayne – who shared
past fall.
his creativity and proofreading skills for
the book – is a retired Fresno Unified
The story is about a boy who persuades his administrator and teacher. The book’s
grandfather – busy raking leaves – to stop illustrations of the grandfather purposely
his autumn chore and take him to find a resemble Wayne. The couple, who have
pumpkin. While his grandfather naps been EECU members for more than four
at the pumpkin patch, Max loads up his decades, recently moved to Clovis after
grandfather’s truck with pumpkins, which living in the same house in the Sunnyside
the boy later gives away to his friends.
area for 45 years.
She credits her illustrator, Joe Garcia, with
vividly adding life to the book. “The visuals
and the text must have unity,” she says.
The book has opened a new chapter in
Betty’s life. “I never thought of myself as a
writer,” she says. “I thought of myself as a
lover of children’s literature, but now I can
say I can write it too.” She plans to publish
another children’s book this year.
While Betty hopes each child who reads
her book lives the story, she also wants
to motivate others to fulfill their goals.
“It’s never too late to take your dreams to
completion,” she says.
Direct Deposit
Your Tax Refund
Al Perry, Central Valley Honor Flight president, said he
was grateful for EECU’s donation and was pleased with the
chapter’s first trip to the nation’s capital. “It was a huge
success, better than I ever imagined,” Perry said.
World War II veterans Bill Bromm, right, and Paul Davis reminisce at
The WWII veterans were beaming with pride and truly
their memorial during the inaugural Central Valley Honor Flight trip.
thankful to see their memorial. Infantry Army veteran
Arlanda Ritchie, 93, was appreciative of the trip’s donors and organizers. “I think that the people who made this possible
are honorable people,” said Ritchie, an EECU member. “It was a wonderful trip.”
The WWII veterans also visited many other memorials, witnessed the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns
at Arlington National Cemetery, and were guests at a Library of Congress lunch hosted by members of Congress from the
central San Joaquin Valley.
The recently established Central Valley Honor Flight chapter is one of more than 100 hubs across the U.S. devoted to sending
veterans to Washington to commemorate their sacrifice and service to our country.
The Central Valley chapter’s next Honor Flight trip is planned for this spring.
Tax season is right around the corner. If you’re expecting a
refund, direct deposit is the fastest, safest way to receive your
refund. Simply check the appropriate boxes on your tax form
and consult your tax adviser if you have any questions. You’ll
need the following information about your EECU account
to set up direct deposit of your refund to your checking or
savings account:
1. EECU routing and transit number: 321172594.
2. Your checking or savings account number.
• Your checking account number is printed at the
bottom of your checks. The number is located to the
right of the routing and transit number and is 14 digits
long (be sure to include the leading zeros).
• Yoursavingsaccountnumberisavailablebycalling
EECU at 800-538-3328.
New EECU ATM in Dinuba
Here we grow again! We recently opened an ATM in Dinuba at
the Dinuba Unified District Office at 1327 E. El Monte Way. The
ATM is available 24/7 and is envelope-free, which means you can
make deposits without using an envelope. Stop by soon!
WINTER 2014
Bulletin Board
Holiday Hours
In observance of the following
holidays we will be closed:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 20
Normal business hours will resume
on Tuesday, January 21.
Presidents Day
Monday, February 17
Normal business hours will resume
on Tuesday, February 18.
ME MB E R P R O F IL E
The 2013 Year in Review
American Cancer Society, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Two
Cities Kids Marathon, and many other events and organizations.
Serving our members,
supporting our communities
Since2003,wehaveawarded$775,000ineducationgrantsto
students who are pursuing higher education. We also continue
to support Excellence in Education events in five counties that
annually recognize the finest employees, administrators, and
teachers throughout the Valley.
In April, EECU will celebrate 80 years in business. Over the years we have added
branches, opened ATMs, introduced new products and services, improved our
technology, and expanded our field of membership. Providing our members
with products and services that enhance their financial lives is as important
today as it was 80 years ago. Today, we are proud to be the largest credit union
based in the central San Joaquin Valley, serving more than 220,000 members
withover$2billioninassets.
Our Board of Directors and management team are committed to sound
business practices that ensure the financial strength and stability of EECU.
Credit unions have a tradition of promoting thrift among their members, and
we believe it is our responsibility to provide you with resources and tools that
help you build a strong and stable financial future.
Advances in technology have dramatically changed the way consumers interact
with their finances. Keeping pace with technology is a priority at EECU. Last
year we introduced mobile deposit, a new feature of our mobile banking app.
Mobile deposit allows you to take a picture of your check with your iPhone or
Android smartphone and deposit it directly to your account. In the coming
months, this service will also be available through the iPad tablet.
Notices
Madera ATM Closure
The EECU ATM in the parking lot at
the Madera Unified District Office
(1902 Howard Road) is scheduled to
be removed on March 1st. Our fullservice branch and ATM are nearby at
413 W. Yosemite Ave (at J Street), and
we also have an ATM at the Madera
Community College Center.
You may also use any CO-OP ATM
free of charge for deposits and
withdrawals. To find a CO-OP ATM
near you, use the ATM locator on our
website, myEECU.org, or the Locations
feature in our mobile app.
Shred event at Merced Branch
January 11 – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
We enhanced our financial education last year by introducing our Smarter
U video series, which is available on our website and YouTube channel. You
can learn tips for developing good credit, creating strong online passwords,
securing your mobile device, and more. We will continue to look for creative
ways to educate our members about their finances.
At EECU, we consider it a privilege to do business in the communities we serve,
and we believe in supporting organizations and events that make life better
for everyone involved. Last year, we provided a substantial donation to help
establish Central Valley Honor Flight, an organization that flies World War
II veterans to Washington, D.C., to see their memorial. The inaugural flight
was last October, and it was an emotional experience for the 69 veterans and
their guardians on board. We proudly salute these brave heroes who fought for
our freedom.
Our employees volunteered to clean up and refurbish Camp Green Meadows, a
popular outdoor school near Yosemite National Park. The volunteers split and
stacked wood, painted picnic tables, constructed a retaining wall, rebuilt an
archery backstop, planted flowers, and undertook other general maintenance.
EECU employees also volunteered their time in support of the March of Dimes,
At EECU, we’re not shy about saying that we LOVE our members.
You’re the reason we’re here, and our top priority is YOU. Last
summer, we held a member appreciation day and provided free
shave ice at all of our branches. The response was great, and we
enjoyed the opportunity to show you how much we value your
business.
We look forward to serving you in 2014, and we thank you for
being part of the EECU family.
Sincerely,
Frank V. Powell, Ph.D.
Chair, EECU Board of Directors
EEC U IN F O R MAT IO N B U L L E T IN
EECU Donation Aids Central Valley Honor Flight
A group of 69 World War II veterans traveled to Washington,
D.C., to see their memorial on the inaugural Central Valley
Honor Flight, thanks in part to a large EECU donation.
EECU donated $24,250, which helped establish the
Honor Flight chapter and covered about 20 percent of the
expenses for the trip last October. EECU pledged $50 to
the organization for every auto loan financed from mid- to
late May.
Betty Winter (Cont. from Cover)
grandson – Max – and his dog frolicking in The book teaches the lesson of sharing
the leaves planted the seed that flourished and portrays a loving relationship between
into her book.
a boy and his grandparent, Betty says. “I
hope there are elements in this book that
Children in many area schools and at people can connect with.”
Children’s Hospital Central California are
benefiting from Betty’s “labor of love,” as Betty is a retired Fresno Unified School
well as children who attended readings of District teacher who taught primary
the book at EECU’s Sunnyside branch this classes. Her husband, Wayne – who shared
past fall.
his creativity and proofreading skills for
the book – is a retired Fresno Unified
The story is about a boy who persuades his administrator and teacher. The book’s
grandfather – busy raking leaves – to stop illustrations of the grandfather purposely
his autumn chore and take him to find a resemble Wayne. The couple, who have
pumpkin. While his grandfather naps been EECU members for more than four
at the pumpkin patch, Max loads up his decades, recently moved to Clovis after
grandfather’s truck with pumpkins, which living in the same house in the Sunnyside
the boy later gives away to his friends.
area for 45 years.
She credits her illustrator, Joe Garcia, with
vividly adding life to the book. “The visuals
and the text must have unity,” she says.
The book has opened a new chapter in
Betty’s life. “I never thought of myself as a
writer,” she says. “I thought of myself as a
lover of children’s literature, but now I can
say I can write it too.” She plans to publish
another children’s book this year.
While Betty hopes each child who reads
her book lives the story, she also wants
to motivate others to fulfill their goals.
“It’s never too late to take your dreams to
completion,” she says.
Direct Deposit
Your Tax Refund
Al Perry, Central Valley Honor Flight president, said he
was grateful for EECU’s donation and was pleased with the
chapter’s first trip to the nation’s capital. “It was a huge
success, better than I ever imagined,” Perry said.
World War II veterans Bill Bromm, right, and Paul Davis reminisce at
The WWII veterans were beaming with pride and truly
their memorial during the inaugural Central Valley Honor Flight trip.
thankful to see their memorial. Infantry Army veteran
Arlanda Ritchie, 93, was appreciative of the trip’s donors and organizers. “I think that the people who made this possible
are honorable people,” said Ritchie, an EECU member. “It was a wonderful trip.”
The WWII veterans also visited many other memorials, witnessed the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns
at Arlington National Cemetery, and were guests at a Library of Congress lunch hosted by members of Congress from the
central San Joaquin Valley.
The recently established Central Valley Honor Flight chapter is one of more than 100 hubs across the U.S. devoted to sending
veterans to Washington to commemorate their sacrifice and service to our country.
The Central Valley chapter’s next Honor Flight trip is planned for this spring.
Tax season is right around the corner. If you’re expecting a
refund, direct deposit is the fastest, safest way to receive your
refund. Simply check the appropriate boxes on your tax form
and consult your tax adviser if you have any questions. You’ll
need the following information about your EECU account
to set up direct deposit of your refund to your checking or
savings account:
1. EECU routing and transit number: 321172594.
2. Your checking or savings account number.
• Your checking account number is printed at the
bottom of your checks. The number is located to the
right of the routing and transit number and is 14 digits
long (be sure to include the leading zeros).
• Yoursavingsaccountnumberisavailablebycalling
EECU at 800-538-3328.
New EECU ATM in Dinuba
Here we grow again! We recently opened an ATM in Dinuba at
the Dinuba Unified District Office at 1327 E. El Monte Way. The
ATM is available 24/7 and is envelope-free, which means you can
make deposits without using an envelope. Stop by soon!
WINTER 2014
Bulletin Board
Holiday Hours
In observance of the following
holidays we will be closed:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 20
Normal business hours will resume
on Tuesday, January 21.
Presidents Day
Monday, February 17
Normal business hours will resume
on Tuesday, February 18.
ME MB E R P R O F IL E
The 2013 Year in Review
American Cancer Society, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Two
Cities Kids Marathon, and many other events and organizations.
Serving our members,
supporting our communities
Since2003,wehaveawarded$775,000ineducationgrantsto
students who are pursuing higher education. We also continue
to support Excellence in Education events in five counties that
annually recognize the finest employees, administrators, and
teachers throughout the Valley.
In April, EECU will celebrate 80 years in business. Over the years we have added
branches, opened ATMs, introduced new products and services, improved our
technology, and expanded our field of membership. Providing our members
with products and services that enhance their financial lives is as important
today as it was 80 years ago. Today, we are proud to be the largest credit union
based in the central San Joaquin Valley, serving more than 220,000 members
withover$2billioninassets.
Our Board of Directors and management team are committed to sound
business practices that ensure the financial strength and stability of EECU.
Credit unions have a tradition of promoting thrift among their members, and
we believe it is our responsibility to provide you with resources and tools that
help you build a strong and stable financial future.
Advances in technology have dramatically changed the way consumers interact
with their finances. Keeping pace with technology is a priority at EECU. Last
year we introduced mobile deposit, a new feature of our mobile banking app.
Mobile deposit allows you to take a picture of your check with your iPhone or
Android smartphone and deposit it directly to your account. In the coming
months, this service will also be available through the iPad tablet.
Notices
Madera ATM Closure
The EECU ATM in the parking lot at
the Madera Unified District Office
(1902 Howard Road) is scheduled to
be removed on March 1st. Our fullservice branch and ATM are nearby at
413 W. Yosemite Ave (at J Street), and
we also have an ATM at the Madera
Community College Center.
You may also use any CO-OP ATM
free of charge for deposits and
withdrawals. To find a CO-OP ATM
near you, use the ATM locator on our
website, myEECU.org, or the Locations
feature in our mobile app.
Shred event at Merced Branch
January 11 – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
We enhanced our financial education last year by introducing our Smarter
U video series, which is available on our website and YouTube channel. You
can learn tips for developing good credit, creating strong online passwords,
securing your mobile device, and more. We will continue to look for creative
ways to educate our members about their finances.
At EECU, we consider it a privilege to do business in the communities we serve,
and we believe in supporting organizations and events that make life better
for everyone involved. Last year, we provided a substantial donation to help
establish Central Valley Honor Flight, an organization that flies World War
II veterans to Washington, D.C., to see their memorial. The inaugural flight
was last October, and it was an emotional experience for the 69 veterans and
their guardians on board. We proudly salute these brave heroes who fought for
our freedom.
Our employees volunteered to clean up and refurbish Camp Green Meadows, a
popular outdoor school near Yosemite National Park. The volunteers split and
stacked wood, painted picnic tables, constructed a retaining wall, rebuilt an
archery backstop, planted flowers, and undertook other general maintenance.
EECU employees also volunteered their time in support of the March of Dimes,
At EECU, we’re not shy about saying that we LOVE our members.
You’re the reason we’re here, and our top priority is YOU. Last
summer, we held a member appreciation day and provided free
shave ice at all of our branches. The response was great, and we
enjoyed the opportunity to show you how much we value your
business.
We look forward to serving you in 2014, and we thank you for
being part of the EECU family.
Sincerely,
Frank V. Powell, Ph.D.
Chair, EECU Board of Directors
EEC U IN F O R MAT IO N B U L L E T IN
EECU Donation Aids Central Valley Honor Flight
A group of 69 World War II veterans traveled to Washington,
D.C., to see their memorial on the inaugural Central Valley
Honor Flight, thanks in part to a large EECU donation.
EECU donated $24,250, which helped establish the
Honor Flight chapter and covered about 20 percent of the
expenses for the trip last October. EECU pledged $50 to
the organization for every auto loan financed from mid- to
late May.
Betty Winter (Cont. from Cover)
grandson – Max – and his dog frolicking in The book teaches the lesson of sharing
the leaves planted the seed that flourished and portrays a loving relationship between
into her book.
a boy and his grandparent, Betty says. “I
hope there are elements in this book that
Children in many area schools and at people can connect with.”
Children’s Hospital Central California are
benefiting from Betty’s “labor of love,” as Betty is a retired Fresno Unified School
well as children who attended readings of District teacher who taught primary
the book at EECU’s Sunnyside branch this classes. Her husband, Wayne – who shared
past fall.
his creativity and proofreading skills for
the book – is a retired Fresno Unified
The story is about a boy who persuades his administrator and teacher. The book’s
grandfather – busy raking leaves – to stop illustrations of the grandfather purposely
his autumn chore and take him to find a resemble Wayne. The couple, who have
pumpkin. While his grandfather naps been EECU members for more than four
at the pumpkin patch, Max loads up his decades, recently moved to Clovis after
grandfather’s truck with pumpkins, which living in the same house in the Sunnyside
the boy later gives away to his friends.
area for 45 years.
She credits her illustrator, Joe Garcia, with
vividly adding life to the book. “The visuals
and the text must have unity,” she says.
The book has opened a new chapter in
Betty’s life. “I never thought of myself as a
writer,” she says. “I thought of myself as a
lover of children’s literature, but now I can
say I can write it too.” She plans to publish
another children’s book this year.
While Betty hopes each child who reads
her book lives the story, she also wants
to motivate others to fulfill their goals.
“It’s never too late to take your dreams to
completion,” she says.
Direct Deposit
Your Tax Refund
Al Perry, Central Valley Honor Flight president, said he
was grateful for EECU’s donation and was pleased with the
chapter’s first trip to the nation’s capital. “It was a huge
success, better than I ever imagined,” Perry said.
World War II veterans Bill Bromm, right, and Paul Davis reminisce at
The WWII veterans were beaming with pride and truly
their memorial during the inaugural Central Valley Honor Flight trip.
thankful to see their memorial. Infantry Army veteran
Arlanda Ritchie, 93, was appreciative of the trip’s donors and organizers. “I think that the people who made this possible
are honorable people,” said Ritchie, an EECU member. “It was a wonderful trip.”
The WWII veterans also visited many other memorials, witnessed the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns
at Arlington National Cemetery, and were guests at a Library of Congress lunch hosted by members of Congress from the
central San Joaquin Valley.
The recently established Central Valley Honor Flight chapter is one of more than 100 hubs across the U.S. devoted to sending
veterans to Washington to commemorate their sacrifice and service to our country.
The Central Valley chapter’s next Honor Flight trip is planned for this spring.
Tax season is right around the corner. If you’re expecting a
refund, direct deposit is the fastest, safest way to receive your
refund. Simply check the appropriate boxes on your tax form
and consult your tax adviser if you have any questions. You’ll
need the following information about your EECU account
to set up direct deposit of your refund to your checking or
savings account:
1. EECU routing and transit number: 321172594.
2. Your checking or savings account number.
• Your checking account number is printed at the
bottom of your checks. The number is located to the
right of the routing and transit number and is 14 digits
long (be sure to include the leading zeros).
• Yoursavingsaccountnumberisavailablebycalling
EECU at 800-538-3328.
New EECU ATM in Dinuba
Here we grow again! We recently opened an ATM in Dinuba at
the Dinuba Unified District Office at 1327 E. El Monte Way. The
ATM is available 24/7 and is envelope-free, which means you can
make deposits without using an envelope. Stop by soon!
myEECU
WINTER 2014 | ISSUE NO. 17
EEC U IN F O R MAT IO N A L B U L L E T IN
MA N A G E R SP O TLIG H T
Joe Lopez
Selma Assistant Branch Manager
Joe Lopez appreciates his position with EECU because
of the credit union’s loyalty to its membership and staff.
“I’m fortunate to be working for EECU,” Joe says.
“This organization is committed to its members
and employees.”
Joe, who has been the Selma assistant branch manager
for seven years, says EECU strives to offer services and
products that meet the needs of members, who in turn
are grateful. “You can tell the members love us when
they come in,” he says.
The branch’s good standing and reputation in the
community were acknowledged when the Selma
Chamber of Commerce selected the branch as the
Industry of the Year in 2012, a recognition that brought
much pride to Joe and his co-workers.
Joe, a 12-year EECU employee, says his co-workers
motivate him to do his job to the best of his abilities.
That in turn inspires him to help them grow within the
credit union. The Selma branch’s cordial atmosphere
fosters more than just a positive work environment. “I
feel I have two families,” Joe says, “my family at home
and my family at the Selma branch.”
Joe, his wife, Melissa – a registered nurse – and their
four children live in Sanger where he was born and
raised. He and his family spend much of their time
at the children’s athletic events. Joe also coaches
youth football and baseball. The family also enjoys a
longstanding tradition of annual summer camping
trips to Capitola with other relatives.
Call for Candidates
EECU is now accepting applications for our annual
election to the Board of Directors and Supervisory
Committee, and our Associate Volunteer program.
Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee
Candidates
Our annual election to the Board of Directors and
Supervisory Committee is May 2014. The deadline to
submit a candidate application is February 14, 2014. The
Nomination/Election Committee will review applications
and interview potential candidates prior to placing
names into nomination. Members who are not nominated
may still seek election by submitting a petition containing
the verified signatures of 100 credit union members. The
petitions must be submitted by March 18, 2014.
Three seats will be up for election on the Board
of Directors, and one seat will be available on the
Supervisory Committee. Members of the Board of
Directors are responsible for directing and controlling the
affairs of the credit union, exercising sound governance
Joe credits his father with instilling in him a strong
work ethic, which he is passing on to his children. “My
father would tell me, ‘Nothing will be handed to you,’ ”
Joe says. “ ‘You need to work for it.’ ”
EECU and TurboTax are making your tax preparation as easy as
banking online! TurboTax is now available through EECU home
banking. Not only can you save time with secure, automatic upload of
account data, but you can also receive a discount on TurboTax Federal
(Deluxe, Premier, and Home and Business Edition).
Associate Volunteer Candidates
The Board of Directors may appoint up to three
candidates to become associate volunteers. Associate
Volunteers provide the credit union with an ongoing
resource to provide qualified future candidates for
Board and Supervisory Committee elections. Associate
Volunteers will complete educational training, attend
Board and Supervisory Committee meetings, participate
in planning sessions, and fulfill other requirements of
the position.
Applicants must be members. Appointment to the
Associate Volunteer program will be voted on by the
Board of Directors. One-year terms begin in April 2014.
Application Information and Requirements
Prior to February 14, 2014, potential candidates for an
elected or associate volunteer position must attend
a scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors or the
Supervisory Committee and an orientation session to
review the responsibilities of the position. The meeting
dates are listed below.
ME MB E R P R O F IL E
Member Spotlight:
Betty Winter
Children’s Book Author
Betty Winter never imagined herself as a writer. Seeing
her grandson playing in a pile of leaves years ago changed
that. Now Betty is the proud author of a children’s book
titled, “A Pumpkin for Max.”
“This story was in my heart for a very long time,” she says.
“I just created the book out of a beautiful experience
that I had on a beautiful day.”
Betty was inspired to write the book after a visit
to see her daughter and her family in Yakima,
Washington, about 15 years ago. Watching her
(Cont. inside—Betty Winter)
Interested members must meet specific criteria for
eligibility. For more information, please visit our web
site, myEECU.org, call (559) 437-7924, or write to:
Published quarterly by:
EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYEES
CREDIT UNION
Member Discount: Tax Preparation with TurboTax
and leadership, and working closely with management to
develop sound policies. The Supervisory Committee is
responsible for ensuring rules/regulations are followed
and internal controls are in place to protect the credit
union. The Supervisory Committee is also responsible
for selecting the credit union’s external audit firm and
overseeing the credit union’s books and records.
P.O. Box 5242
Fresno, CA 93755
Member Service Center
1-800-538-EECU (3328)
Website
myEECU.org
Budget Balancer Loan
Board of Directors Meeting Date
January 28, 2014
Do you have holiday bills rolling in and too many bills to keep track of? We can help you
get your budget in balance by consolidating your bills into one loan.
Supervisory Committee Meeting Date
February 11, 2014
• Borrowfrom$100to$30,000
• Consolidateyourpayments
• Receiveacompetitiveratethatfitsyourbudget
Candidate Orientation Dates
February 11 and 12, 2014
Candidate Interview Dates
February 18, 19 and 20, 2014
EQUAL HOUSING
LENDER
Federally Insured by NCUA
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
P R O D U C T / S E R VIC E P ROFI LE
The Nomination/Election Committee
c/o Educational Employees Credit Union
P.O. Box 5242 Fresno, CA 93755
You also can receive a .5% discount when you set up automatic
payment from your EECU checking account. Apply online, in
person at any branch, or by calling 800-538-3328.
The 2013 Year in Review
EECU Donation Aids Central
Valley Honor Flight
Direct Deposit Your Tax Refund
New EECU ATM in Dinuba
Manager Profile
Member Discount: Tax
Preparation with TurboTax
Call for Candidates
myEECU
WINTER 2014 | ISSUE NO. 17
EEC U IN F O R MAT IO N A L B U L L E T IN
MA N A G E R SP O TLIG H T
Joe Lopez
Selma Assistant Branch Manager
Joe Lopez appreciates his position with EECU because
of the credit union’s loyalty to its membership and staff.
“I’m fortunate to be working for EECU,” Joe says.
“This organization is committed to its members
and employees.”
Joe, who has been the Selma assistant branch manager
for seven years, says EECU strives to offer services and
products that meet the needs of members, who in turn
are grateful. “You can tell the members love us when
they come in,” he says.
The branch’s good standing and reputation in the
community were acknowledged when the Selma
Chamber of Commerce selected the branch as the
Industry of the Year in 2012, a recognition that brought
much pride to Joe and his co-workers.
Joe, a 12-year EECU employee, says his co-workers
motivate him to do his job to the best of his abilities.
That in turn inspires him to help them grow within the
credit union. The Selma branch’s cordial atmosphere
fosters more than just a positive work environment. “I
feel I have two families,” Joe says, “my family at home
and my family at the Selma branch.”
Joe, his wife, Melissa – a registered nurse – and their
four children live in Sanger where he was born and
raised. He and his family spend much of their time
at the children’s athletic events. Joe also coaches
youth football and baseball. The family also enjoys a
longstanding tradition of annual summer camping
trips to Capitola with other relatives.
Call for Candidates
EECU is now accepting applications for our annual
election to the Board of Directors and Supervisory
Committee, and our Associate Volunteer program.
Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee
Candidates
Our annual election to the Board of Directors and
Supervisory Committee is May 2014. The deadline to
submit a candidate application is February 14, 2014. The
Nomination/Election Committee will review applications
and interview potential candidates prior to placing
names into nomination. Members who are not nominated
may still seek election by submitting a petition containing
the verified signatures of 100 credit union members. The
petitions must be submitted by March 18, 2014.
Three seats will be up for election on the Board
of Directors, and one seat will be available on the
Supervisory Committee. Members of the Board of
Directors are responsible for directing and controlling the
affairs of the credit union, exercising sound governance
Joe credits his father with instilling in him a strong
work ethic, which he is passing on to his children. “My
father would tell me, ‘Nothing will be handed to you,’ ”
Joe says. “ ‘You need to work for it.’ ”
EECU and TurboTax are making your tax preparation as easy as
banking online! TurboTax is now available through EECU home
banking. Not only can you save time with secure, automatic upload of
account data, but you can also receive a discount on TurboTax Federal
(Deluxe, Premier, and Home and Business Edition).
Associate Volunteer Candidates
The Board of Directors may appoint up to three
candidates to become associate volunteers. Associate
Volunteers provide the credit union with an ongoing
resource to provide qualified future candidates for
Board and Supervisory Committee elections. Associate
Volunteers will complete educational training, attend
Board and Supervisory Committee meetings, participate
in planning sessions, and fulfill other requirements of
the position.
Applicants must be members. Appointment to the
Associate Volunteer program will be voted on by the
Board of Directors. One-year terms begin in April 2014.
Application Information and Requirements
Prior to February 14, 2014, potential candidates for an
elected or associate volunteer position must attend
a scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors or the
Supervisory Committee and an orientation session to
review the responsibilities of the position. The meeting
dates are listed below.
ME MB E R P R O F IL E
Member Spotlight:
Betty Winter
Children’s Book Author
Betty Winter never imagined herself as a writer. Seeing
her grandson playing in a pile of leaves years ago changed
that. Now Betty is the proud author of a children’s book
titled, “A Pumpkin for Max.”
“This story was in my heart for a very long time,” she says.
“I just created the book out of a beautiful experience
that I had on a beautiful day.”
Betty was inspired to write the book after a visit
to see her daughter and her family in Yakima,
Washington, about 15 years ago. Watching her
(Cont. inside—Betty Winter)
Interested members must meet specific criteria for
eligibility. For more information, please visit our web
site, myEECU.org, call (559) 437-7924, or write to:
Published quarterly by:
EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYEES
CREDIT UNION
Member Discount: Tax Preparation with TurboTax
and leadership, and working closely with management to
develop sound policies. The Supervisory Committee is
responsible for ensuring rules/regulations are followed
and internal controls are in place to protect the credit
union. The Supervisory Committee is also responsible
for selecting the credit union’s external audit firm and
overseeing the credit union’s books and records.
P.O. Box 5242
Fresno, CA 93755
Member Service Center
1-800-538-EECU (3328)
Website
myEECU.org
Budget Balancer Loan
Board of Directors Meeting Date
January 28, 2014
Do you have holiday bills rolling in and too many bills to keep track of? We can help you
get your budget in balance by consolidating your bills into one loan.
Supervisory Committee Meeting Date
February 11, 2014
• Borrowfrom$100to$30,000
• Consolidateyourpayments
• Receiveacompetitiveratethatfitsyourbudget
Candidate Orientation Dates
February 11 and 12, 2014
Candidate Interview Dates
February 18, 19 and 20, 2014
EQUAL HOUSING
LENDER
Federally Insured by NCUA
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
P R O D U C T / S E R VIC E P ROFI LE
The Nomination/Election Committee
c/o Educational Employees Credit Union
P.O. Box 5242 Fresno, CA 93755
You also can receive a .5% discount when you set up automatic
payment from your EECU checking account. Apply online, in
person at any branch, or by calling 800-538-3328.
The 2013 Year in Review
EECU Donation Aids Central
Valley Honor Flight
Direct Deposit Your Tax Refund
New EECU ATM in Dinuba
Manager Profile
Member Discount: Tax
Preparation with TurboTax
Call for Candidates