October 2014 HalloWeekends at Cedar Point

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Oc to b e r 2014
2015 Wildfire Credit Union Annual Meeting
Brings Exciting New Changes
In 2015, we will be changing the format of our Wildfire Annual Meetings. Instead of two meetings, we will have one luncheon meeting on Saturday, February 28th. Below are some of the
details:
2015 Wildfire Credit Union Annual Meeting
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw
Noon Luncheon
Business Meeting
Prizes and Entertainment
Why are we changing to one meeting? Over the past several years, more and more of our
members have been favoring our luncheon meeting. With the luncheon numbers increasing,
space to accommodate everyone in Frankenmuth was challenging. As we all know, February and
March can be unpredictable weather months, and we hope holding the annual meeting during the
day will make attending easier. Horizons Conference Center can easily accommodate our larger
group, as well as have room for the great entertainment we have lined up.
We will have more details in the newsletter coming out the beginning of January and an invitation will be mailed to all our members as the time for the meeting approaches.
Can you believe it?! Wildfire has saved our members
over $370,000 in loan interest so far this year. In August,
Steven paid off his high interest credit cards by refinancing
with Wildfire, and when he found out he could use an auto
to secure the loan, his new loan rate went even lower. He
will be saving thousands over the life of his loan. Gail
refinanced her fifth wheel trailer with Wildfire and saved
over $2,600. Leslie saved $6,400 by refinancing her car….. and the savings continue.
If you’ve been thinking about refinancing your home, auto, or toys from another institution to
Wildfire, or you’ve been thinking about purchasing a new home, auto, or toy; don’t wait too
long. Time is running out on our “Move Your Loan” opportunity. November 30, 2014 will be
here before you know it.
HalloWeekends at Cedar Point
Summer might be over, but Cedar Point’s annual HalloWeekends event
has begun. Cedar Point will be open Friday evenings,
Saturdays, and Sundays thru November 1, 2014. For more
details visit www.cedarpoint.com.Tickets are also still
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available at all our branches.
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D i s t i n c t i ve l y B e t t e r
Locations
6640 Bay Road
6673 State Street
Saginaw, MI 48604 Saginaw, MI 48603
(989)249-8200
(989)249-8200
100 Joseph
Midland, MI 48642
(989)249-8200
2936 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989)249-8200
Lobby Hours
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000
and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government
National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency
Drive Thru Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In the Spotlight
For the past couple years, we have been
featuring individuals that go the extra
mile to give you outstanding service.
Now let’s take you on a tour of the credit
union and highlight some of the people
that are a part of the Wildfire team.
Meet our Operations Department.
International Credit Union Week
October 13 - 17, 2014
It’s time to celebrate the benefits of credit union membership: not just belonging, but actually being an owner of an organization that puts all of its members
first!
We have a few events planned for the week at all of our offices. We hope you
will enjoy and take advantage of some of the events we have planned.
October 13th & 14th Donuts & Cider
All Branches
October 17th
Blood Drive – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saginaw - Bay Road Office
October 17th
Shred Experts Paper Shredding
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saginaw - Bay Road Office
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Midland Office
Although you won’t see them when you
come into the office, they are working
diligently to handle your credit union
needs. The Operations Department works
hand in hand with the Call Center to process your requests quickly and accurately.
If you have ever had to send money by
wire transfer, Operations is the area that
completes the transfer.
When you receive your new Wildfire VISA
credit card or debit card, they are the
team that manages the process. If you
want to personalize your debit card with
a favorite picture, they do it. If you need
a credit or debit card limit raised, have a
problem with your card or need information; they make sure it is done the way
you want.
Operations also handles all the requests,
payments, and address changes that
come through the mail too. So far this
year, they have processed over 25,000
mail items.
Even with all their responsibilities, you
can always depend on this team to be one
of the first to volunteer for a community
project or charity.
(no businesses please, and note you are limited to 4 grocery size bags or boxes)
All week
Enter to win a $100.00 Visa® gift card
All branches
(one $100.00 gift card will be given away at each branch)
Christmas Club funds will be deposited in savings accounts on
October 15, 2014. Didn’t have a Christmas Club account this
year? Just stop in or call our center to open one for next year.
It’s a great way to save and not have to worry about your
holiday gift giving.
John Harken Joins Wildfire Credit Union
and Courtney Douponce Promoted
Wildfire Credit Union is pleased to announce the addition of John Harken to Business
Services and the promotion of Courtney Douponce.
John Harken joins the credit union as a Vice President of Business
Services. Harken earned a Master of Business Administration in
Strategic Management at Davenport University and a Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration at Central Michigan University,
majoring in finance. He has over 28 years of experience in the
financial industry.
Harken also brings with him his commitment to the community.
He has been involved with Junior Achievement and the Saginaw
Northwest Kiwanis. Harken is a graduate of the Robert M. Perry
School of Banking and a graduate of the Saginaw Chamber of
Commerce Leadership Saginaw and 1000 Leaders. Harken is a
resident of Frankenmuth.
John Harken
Courtney Douponce has been promoted to Commercial Loan
Officer. She began her career at Wildfire in 2010. Douponce
earned a Master of Business Administration at Saginaw Valley
State University and a Bachelor Degree in Business Management
at Northwood University. Douponce has 10 years of experience in
the financial industry.
Douponce is active in the community. She is on the fund
development committee for the Bay Area Women’s Center,
Ambassador for the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and is a
graduate of Leadership Bay County. Douponce is a resident of
Bay City.
Tim Benecke, President and CEO commented, “We are excited to
have John join our business services team. John and Courtney
are great assets for our business members and Wildfire.”
Courtney Douponce
Harken and Douponce join Andrea Hales, Vice President & Director of Business
Services, Deborah VanDeventer, Vice President, Business Services and Darlene
Krumpholz, Vice President, Treasury Services as members of the team. Harken is
based out of the Midland branch located on Joseph Drive and Douponce is based
out of the Saginaw branch located on Bay Road. VanDeventer is based out of the
Saginaw Township branch and Hales covers all three markets in the Great Lakes
Bay Region.
Locations
6640 Bay Road
6673 State Street
100 Joseph
Saginaw, MI 48604 Saginaw, MI 48603 Midland, MI 48642
(989)249-8200
(989)249-8200
(989)249-8200
2936 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989)249-8200
Lobby Hours
Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Drive Thru Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.