Save 5¢ a Gallon (Gas… Not Coffee) at Buc

August 2014
A Monthly Newsletter From Your Credit Union
800.839.1154 • TDECU.org
Talking
What you need to know about your finances, your
financial future and managing your money.
Proud to be the
HOME TEAM
We have been excited to share with our members
TDECU’s partnership with the University of Houston.
Our partnership starts with naming the new football
stadium at the University of Houston “TDECU
Stadium” - but it doesn’t end there.
Creating Value through Growth
Growth is important to us at TDECU. Why? Credit
unions and banks are disappearing at a rate of more
than one per day due to competition and the challenges
we face in today’s marketplace. TDECU has served
generations of members and we want that tradition to
continue well into the future.
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Save 5¢ a Gallon (Gas… Not Coffee) at Buc-ee’s
WHEN YOU PAY USING YOUR TDECU CREDIT CARD!
Nothing pleases us more than saving our members money. That’s why we’ve partnered
with Buc-ee’s to save you 5¢ on every gallon of gas when you fill up and pay using
your TDECU credit card. This offer is available at all Buc-ee’s locations through
December 31, 2015, so be sure to swipe your TDECU credit card the next time you
stop in to fill your tank.
Looking to make more of a statement? Check out our stylish new TDECU Buc-ee’s
Platinum MasterCard® - featuring the Beaver himself. In addition to the low rate and
savings at the pump, you’ll enjoy features like no annual fee, no balance transfer
fee, no over limit fee, and more.
Already have a TDECU credit card but want the Buc-ee’s co-branded card? No worries… just call
Member Care at 800.839.1154 to make the switch so you can swipe in style.
Credit approval required. Some restrictions may apply. Offer not valid with other discounts. Credit cards qualifying for conversion to a Buc-ee’s MasterCard® include TDECU MasterCard® Classic,
Platinum and Visa® Platinum cards.
Proud to be the HOME TEAM (continued from pg 1)
Our growth provides the resources for TDECU to expand our
products and services in the fast evolving financial services market.
In recent years, we’ve added insurance, wealth advisors, real estate
and title services. Moving forward, additional services are planned
such as a new and improved online and mobile banking as well as
electronic check deposits using your smartphone. These services
will be coming to members very soon; and can only be offered as a
result of the growth and stability of TDECU.
By partnering with the University of Houston, we will grow our
membership with the students, faculty and staff, and alumni. With
that growth, we will be able to keep your fees low − and free in
many cases, your services robust, and our rates competitive. We are
committed to delivering the great value you have come to expect
from us. Continued growth is the key.
As expected, the announcement received a lot of press
coverage and much attention in Houston and Brazoria County.
We were thrilled. The elevation of the TDECU name through this
announcement generated comments such as “I had never heard
of TDECU before and now I see your branches all over Houston.”
That is music to our ears. You see, we have 19 branches in the
Houston area, and we are launching our media campaign this
year to introduce TDECU to the city. The TDECU naming rights
announcement was a great start to this effort. The decision to pay
for the sponsorship through marketing dollars set aside for Houston
has paid off already.
UH mascot, Shasta, recently stopped by our Missouri City Branch to open
a new member account. While there, he got the Missouri City Branch
team to show their UH spirit.
Living Out our Mission
TDECU’s mission is simple – improve the lives of our members,
our employees and the communities we serve. The UH partnership
allows TDECU to show our commitment to community in a
high profile way, and our partnership with this highly regarded
institution of higher learning certainly aligns with our community
values. We are partnering with the school to enhance the financial
knowledge of UH students, faculty and staff through financial
education we will deliver at all UH campuses. Additionally, we
will be opening a new TDECU branch on the UH campus this fall
to give these audiences convenient access to our products and
services, enabling them to enjoy the benefits of being a credit
union member. An added plus is that we will be employing UH
students at the new branch. We are looking forward to serving the
UH community in many ways, with the intent of creating a stronger
financial foundation for future generations. We are committed to
delivering financial education in all the markets TDECU serves
and are excited to continue living out this mission with our new
partners at the University of Houston.
Making you Proud
In the buzz generated by the announcement of our partnership
with the University of Houston, one theme was common among
our members: “We are so proud to be a member of TDECU!” We
are committed to changing the face of banking through legendary
service and our passion for what we do. Go Coogs!
Shasta helps out Spirit of Houston cheerleader, Traci Adams, who has been
a proud TDECU member since 2011.
Correction: In the July newsletter, we stated that four TDECU volunteer Board of Director terms were expiring. The correct number is three.
We apologize for the error.
Federally insured by NCUA.
LIFETIME MEMORIES in the Making
You only buy your first home once. We are proud to be a partner with our
members as they put down roots and create a financial foundation for the future.
TDECU Real Estate Agents, Tammie Bell and Kara Weathers recently had the
privilege of helping two families – Clinton and Cynthia Sanford and Angela
Padilla and Christophe Laroche – buy their first homes. Congratulations!
Members/Buyers Angela Padilla and Christophe Laroche, who used all of
TDECU services through our Real Estate Rewards Program (TDECU Mortgage,
TDECU Real Estate, TDECU Insurance and Century Oaks Title) had this to say
about their experience:
“We enjoyed working with TDECU! We found the home of our dreams and
cannot wait to move into it!”
To learn more about our Real Estate Rewards Program, visit TDECU.org today.
(L) TDECU Real Estate Agent, Tammie Bell and (R) Century Oaks Title’s Anna Lantz, at
the closing table with members and first-time home buyers, Clinton and Cynthia Sanford.
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Did You
KNOW
Members/Buyers Angela Padilla and Christophe Laroche
with their TDECU Real Estate Agent, Kara Weathers, just
after closing on their first home.
Going GREEN
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newsletter can be easily
downloaded from TDECU.org
(look for the Press Room tab), or
once you log in to Online Banking.
Holiday Closing: Labor Day
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
Beginning with the November 2014 issue, we will
begin mailing one newsletter per member household,
rather than mailing one newsletter with each account
statement. We hope you will support us in our mission
to help improve our environment.
All branches will be closed in observance of the
federal holiday. We wish you a safe and happy
Labor Day weekend.
Get A Vickey Loan for
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CASH
We think the most fitting thank you gesture to honor Vickey
Livingston, our devoted employee of 40 years, is a personal
loan like none other. When we told Vickey about our idea of
saying thanks for her service − to offer TDECU members a
fabulous loan in honor of her 40 years, she was thrilled! Now
through December 31, 2014, members who have a personal
checking account with a recurring direct deposit can borrow
$4,000 for 4 years, with special loan rates discounted 4% off
our standard APR*. And what better opportunity to use your
Vickey loan than during Tax-Free Weekend, August 8 – 10,
to stock up on school supplies and clothing for the back-toschool season.
Vickey Livingston with her niece, Amanda Prokisch, and Amanda’s two
children, Gunner and June.
What has 40 years of service at TDECU meant to you?
Apply for a fabulous Vickey Loan to use for whatever you want “We have kept our promise to our members by providing
by going online to TDECU.org/vickey, calling Member Care,
what they need when they need it. I am so happy to have
or visiting your nearest TDECU branch.
been a part of this organization for 40 years.”
*Lowest standard APR is 6.99% for a 48-month term. Terms of repayment: $4,000.00 at 48 monthly payments ranging from $95.78 to $109.32,
depending on credit score. Credit approval required. No other discounts apply. To qualify for this offer, you must have a primary personal checking
account with a recurring direct deposit in the amount of $100 or more; or, you must establish a recurring direct deposit in the amount of $100 or more
within 60 days following the new primary personal checking account opening date. Certain terms/conditions apply.
FREE SPANISH HOME BUYING SEMINAR
Hosted by TDECU Real Estate
WHEN:
September 9, 2014
Registration 6:00PM
Seminar 6:30PM
Ask the Expert 8:00PM
WHERE: Lake Jackson Civic Center
333 Highway 332 East
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
RSVP:
Lucy Ware 979.292.9308 or
Yvette Arroyos 979.292.9987