A Special Message from DCCU`s President, Jon Lowrey A Special
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A Special Message from DCCU`s President, Jon Lowrey A Special
A Special Message from Madison VA Employees CU Chairman, Mike Frazier To the Members of Madison VA Employees Credit Union: Thank you for your continued membership. We are about to make some significant changes that will result in positive benefits for our members. At the Annual Member Meeting held on March 22, our members overwhelmingly voted to merge with Dane County Credit Union. Our goal is to not only continue being a benefit to the employees of the VA Hospital but to also bring more value to you. A change you will notice right away is our name. We will be taking the new name of Dane County Credit Union A Special Message from DCCU’s President, Jon Lowrey which accurately represents who we can now serve. It’s the perfect time to invite your friends and family to join your credit union since everyone living or working in Dane County may take advantage of Dane County Credit Union’s services. Merging with Dane County Credit Union gives you much more convenience. I am happy to let you know that our current location in the VA Hospital will remain open. Plus, we will once again be open 5 days a week starting July 2! Dane County Credit Union also has several other Madison locations (see page 3). On July 2, 2012, Madison VA Employees Credit Union will open as Dane County Credit Union. Until then, continue using the hospital branch as you normally do. Dear Madison VA Employees Credit Union Members, fast, friendly and accurate s ervice, we look forward to serving your financial needs with more locations, convenient account access and a greater variety of financial services. Everyone at Dane County Credit Union extends a warm welcome to each of you. We are excited for this opportunity to join together. With Thank you for taking time to learn more about the benefits of Dane County Credit Union. Please don’t hesitate to contact the Dane County After the merger on July 2, there will be new financial products and services available to you. This newsletter highlights many of them, especially those highly r equested services you have been asking for. Please take a moment to find out more about Dane County Credit Union by reading through this newsletter or visit www.dccu.us. More information will be coming about the merger, but for now, if you have questions, please contact me, the staff, or any board member directly. We look forward to this positive partnership and serving your financial needs for a lifetime. Sincerely, Mike Frazier, Board Chairman 608 280-7040 Credit Union staff at 608 256-5665 with any questions you may have about our products and services. With warm regards, Jon Lowrey DCCU President/CEO [email protected] 608 287-1802 DCCU Services Savings / Investments Regular and sub savings Tiered money market accounts Special accounts for youth Holiday savings Certificate accounts Individual Retirement Accounts Checking Classic (no fee or minimum*) eBonus (earns dividends*) Regular debit cards UChoose Rewards debit cards * Go to www.dccu.us for complete details Loans First & second mortgages Home equity credit lines Auto Signature Recreational vehicles Overdraft protection Visa credit cards Conveniences Online banking Electronic bill pay Personal Financial Management tool Email & text Alerts Online automatic transfers View cancelled checks online Safe deposit boxes Drive up service Night depository Surcharge-free ATM access Credit union shared branches worldwide Convenient Madison branches Extended hours Need a loan fast? We love to make loans! In fact, we have an entire department dedicated to lending. If you need a loan, contact us by phone, online, or in person. Our lending process is friendly, fast, and smooth. Tell us which branch is most convenient and your loan will be ready when you arrive. Have a loan through another financial lender? Move it to DCCU and save money. We’ll consider all your options to find the best one for you. Free Online Services It’s easy to manage your accounts with online account access anytime of the day or night! eBanking allows you to check b alances, transfer funds, make loan payments, view cleared checks, and more – all at your fingertips. Alerts help you stay on top of live account activity via text or email messages, as it happens. There are a variety of notices available. For example, you can request an Alert if the balance in your checking account goes below a certain level; whenever checks clear; when funds are d eposited; when a debit card transaction clears your a ccount, and many more! eBills lets you pay bills quickly and easily online. Set up recurring payments or a one time payment to be paid whenever it’s due. For many m erchants, payments are credited sooner than when you mail a check. Mobile Money gives you access to your account on the go from your mobile phone. The Hub is our Personal Financial Management tool used to generate and maintain budgets; create goals and track progress; tag transactions for a spending overview; view all your financial accounts, and more. eStatements helps protect personal information and saves paper. First mortgages Look no further when you are in the market for a mortgage loan! Dane County Credit Union has a fantastic mortgage team to help you find the perfect mortgage for your new or existing home. We have many different programs available including WHEDA, FHA, and conventional loans. Get rewarded for what you do everyday You use plastic to pay for many purchases so why not get rewarded at the same time? We have both credit cards and debit cards that earn reward points separately to be redeemed for a variety of items. Get your UChoose Rewards debit card with an eBonus Checking account and earn points on signature based transactions. Don’t want to remember another security number or PIN? We understand! That’s why we make it easy for you to choose and change the PIN on your DCCU debit card at any DCCU-owned ATM. DCCU offers a variety of different credit cards to meet your needs including cards with rewards; student and young adult cards; business cards and more. Keep track of balances, pay your bill, request email Alerts, and view your statements with easy online access. Where can you find DCCU? www.dccu.us P.O. Box 7994, Madison, WI 53707-7994 608 256-5665 • 800 593-3228 [email protected] Live Chat: www.dccu.us • 2160 Rimrock Rd. (near Alliant Energy Center) • 709 Struck St. (near Woodman’s West) • 3394 E. Washington Ave. (corner of Wright St.) opening early summer Drive-up Mon-Thur 7:30 to 5:30 Fri 7:30 to 6 Sat 7:30 to noon Lobby Mon-Fri 9 to 5 Sat 7:30 to noon More branches for your convenience Dane County Credit Union belongs to the Credit Union Shared Branch network which provides access to your money at more locations in the Madison area, across the nation, and even in other countries. • www.creditunion.net Several of our branches are able to perform transactions for members of other shared branch credit unions. It’s a great service for those visiting the Madison area as well as for those who have recently moved here. ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) In addition to the ATMs located at DCCU branches, there are over 100 surcharge-free ATMs for DCCU members in the Madison area. • www.atmallianceone.org DCCU membership is open to everyone living or working in Dane County. Madison VA Employees Credit Union P.O. Box 5526 Madison, WI 53705 INSIDE • Special Message from Madison VA Employees CU Board Chair, Mike Frazier • Special Message from Dane County Credit Union President, Jon Lowrey • Get to Know Dane County Credit Union Community Involvement Dane County Credit Union is committed to serving our communities by supporting local non-profit organizations. Over the past few years, DCCU has partnered with the road home DANE COUNTY The Road Home, an organization that finds solutions for homeless families. Our efforts have included collecting basic items such as cleaning supplies and toilet paper, giving homes a fresh coat of paint, and donating funds so The Road Home can serve their clients. Staff volunteering for Meals on Wheels. The DCCU staff is also regularly involved with many other non-profit organizations including delivering Meals on Wheels, raising money for United Way and Community Shares, organizing an annual team to walk in the March for Babies benefiting the March of Dimes, participating in United Way’s Day of Caring, collecting and donating to “Giving Trees” that benefit those less f ortunate around the holidays, o rganizing food drives, and much more. You’ll notice our staff wearing jeans on special days throughout the year. These comfortable-dress days make it even more worthwhile for our staff to donate to the particular charity we are supporting that day. We have fun with our community involvement efforts and appreciate our staff and members who support what we do. We truly appreciate their generosity.