NEWSLETTER

G.E.C.U. MEMBER
N EWSLETTER
Fall 2014
Don’t Tax My Credit Union
Credit unions are member-owned, volunteer-directed,
and not-for-profit. They work to promote the economic well
being of their members and ensure secure financial choices.
As you know credit unions offer financial products that provide
better returns on savings, reduced rates on loans, and lower
or no fees on services. Why am I reminding you what your
credit union is all about you may ask? Well if you haven’t heard,
Congress is interested in raising taxes on your credit union.
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Take a look inside...
Meet Patty | Page 2
Another Addition to the Team, Michaela| Page 3
Unbeatable Rates | Page 4
Save more with Debit Card Round Up | Page 6
Coloring Contest | Page 7
Welcome to the team
Patty Stuempges!
Please give a warm “Welcome!” to Patty Stuempges. As of
September 1st she has been a part of the member services team
here at The Friendly Credit Union.
Patty joins us with 15 years of experience
in the business. Her favorite part of being
a Member Service Representative is
working with you, our members. She is
really looking forward to getting to know
everyone!
She has two sons and two energetic
grandsons ages 4 and 1. She uses every
moment she can to play and spend time
with them.
Congratulations Patty, we are excited to have you with us!
Happy Holidays
G.E.C.U. will be closed for business hours on the following
days listed in order for our staff and their families to enjoy the
holidays. G.E.C.U. online banking services will be available on
these days, 24/7.
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
(Drive Thru ONLY 7:30am - Noon)
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 31 - New Year’s Eve
(Drive Thru ONLY 7:30am - Noon)
Wednesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day
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Meet Mikaela, Our New
Student Apprentice
Mikaela is currently a senior at Onalaska
High School and will be graduating this
January. She will be attending Western
Technical College in the Fall of 2014 for
2 years and then she plans to transfer
to Viterbo to finish her Masters in
Accounting and Business.
She loves to travel and has been all
over the country. So far she has visited
Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando,
camped in Montana, Las Vegas, Kansas
City, and the Bad Lands. She isn’t done yet! She dreams of
seeing all Seven Wonders of the World.
We are very excited to have Mikaela with us! We are looking
forward to help advance her business experience.
Don’t Tax My Credit Union continued...
Credit union membership makes up 40% of all Americans, but
only 6% of assets in financial institutions. Yet congress would
like to raise taxes and impose new fees on our members. We
simply ask that you don’t let Congress take away your right to
financial choice. We ask that you take action now before it is too
late. To find out more information please visit:
www.DontTaxMyCreditUnion.org
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Loan Specials You
Shouldn’t Risk
Missing!
Auto Loan Special
Starting as low as
1.99 %
APR*
Up to 5 years
2012 & 2013 ONLY (less than 15,000 miles)
* Annual Percentage Rate. Rates are based on credit worthiness. Other
restrictions may apply
Unsecured Holiday Loan Special
Starting as low as
1.99 %
2.49 %
2.99 %
APR*
for 1 year
APR*
for 2 year
APR*
for 3 year
Up to $5,000 Loan Amount.
* Annual Percentage Rate. Rates are based on credit worthiness. Other
restrictions may apply
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First Mortgage Special
Starting as low as
2.75 %
2.875%
3.00 %
APR*
5 years Fixed Rate
APR*
APR*
7 year Fixed Rate
10 year Fixed Rate
* Annual Percentage Rate. Up to 70% Loan to Value. Rates are based on credit
worthiness. Other restrictions may apply.
Attention! Online Banking
Phishing Alert
If you receive a pop-up ad offering a free credit check when
signing into your online banking, DO NOT REPLY TO THE
REQUEST! G.E.C.U. will never solicit any of your personal
information via telephone, text, email, or automation.
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Save Your Change
With Debit Card Round Up you can save your change every time
you use your debit card. Let us help you save money. Find out
more information below:
• ABSOLUTELY FREE!
• Every transaction from your debit card will be rounded up to
the nearest dollar. At the end of the day, the difference from
every transaction will be transferred to a designated account.
• Get Started Today! Call a Member Service Representative
at (608) 785-7720 and let them know that you want to sign
up for Debit Card Round Up!
Credit Union
Gets Groovy
The G.E.C.U. staff got
festive for Halloween! I
hope everyone that stopped
by enjoyed our 60’s and
70’s attire.
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Coloring Contest
Time to show off your excellent coloring
skills kids! The coloring contest is back!
Coloring sheets will be available starting
Monday, November 25, 2013. Kindly return
your sheets by Wednesday, December 18,
2013.
The contest is open to boys and girls in
the following age groups; 0-3, 4-6, 7-9,
and 10-12. A prize will be awarded
to one winner selected from each
age group. Winners will be
announced Monday, December
23, 2013. Questions can be
directed to Katie Hagen in
Member Services.
Find more information about G.E.C.U. at
gecuwi.com!
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updates about G.E.C.U.
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