Docu-Shield Community Shred Day International Credit Union Day

NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS
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Inter national Credit Union Day
Celebrates People Helping People
The credit union movement began 160 years ago with a simple but radical
idea. That with the help of your neighbors, you can improve your
financial well-being.
This idea spread across the world and credit unions flourished, especially
during times of economic hardship.
During the Great Depression, scores of ordinary Americans—
farmers, teachers, small business owners—found themselves without access
to banking services, so they banded together to become their own
not-for-profit financial institution. Credit unions opened in record numbers.
During the recent Great Recession, again credit union memberships swelled.
Today there are more than 200 million credit union members worldwide—
100 million of them in the U.S.
ViaCU will be celebrating
ICU Day by serving
cookies in our branches
on Thursday, October 15!
But even after all this time, the bedrock principles of credit unions
remain unchanged.
Credit unions are still:
• People coming together to be their own bank, so no one can deny them a path to prosperity.
• People pooling their savings to provide each other affordable credit.
• People helping people.
When ViaCU wishes you a Happy ICU Day, know that we’re thanking you for belonging to a movement that’s helping
your neighbors—and people around the world—grow and thrive and follow their dreams.
Docu-Shield Community Shred Day
Community Shred Day is Saturday, November 7, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. This service is
available for individuals, not businesses. Docu-Shield is part of the Carey Services’ sheltered
workshop located at 2724 South Carey Street in Marion (across from Lowe’s on the Bypass).
No magazines or newspapers, please.
V iaCU is Hosting Flu Vaccines
Walgreen’s will be administering the vaccines at the locations below.
South Branch - Friday, October 2 from 11 am- 1 pm
West Branch - Friday, October 9 from 11 am- 1 pm
Hartford City Branch - Friday, October 23 from 11 am- 1 pm
The cost of the vaccine is $31.99*
*Cash, Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage will be accepted. Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage recipients must bring card.
Casual for a Cause for Nurse’s Aid
During Saturdays in October, the ViaCU staff will have the opportunity
to pay $3 to dress down to support Nurse’s Aid.
Nurse’s Aid is a program that provides school nurses with personal hygiene
items and other necessary supplies beyond first aid needs. ViaCU’s goal is
to spread awareness and raise enough money to fulfill each school nurse’s
“wish list” each school year.
N rse’s Aid
If you are interested in contributing to Nurse’s Aid, please contact Michelle Peterson at 765.674.6631.
Recently Ref inanced Your Mor tgage?
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Whether you have refinanced your home with a ViaMortgage or with another lender
this year, please remember you must reapply for a mortgage exemption with your county auditor no later
than December 31, 2015. A mortgage exemption will reduce the amount of property taxes you are
responsible to pay. Therefore, don’t delay, reapply today!
V iaInsurance
Questions for ViaInsurance Agents, Janet Brenner and Beth Combs:
Am I covered for damages to a rental car?
Yes, but there is a gap under your personal auto policy. In the event you
damage or wreck the rental car, your policy will step in and pay damages
subject to your policy deductibles. HOWEVER, while the rental car is
unavailable to rent to another customer, you can be charged for the
agency’s loss of use. So, you may be responsible to pay a daily rental rate
while the vehicle is out of service. Another recommendation would be to
check with your credit card company on the card services offered.
Sometimes the card will provide this additional coverage when used to rent
the car. The rental agency will also offer insurance coverage as part of your contract for an additional fee,
and the loss of use IS included in their product.
Contact Janet Brenner or Beth Combs at 765.662.3700.
Santa is Coming to V ia Credit Union
Receive a free picture with Santa this holiday season. Members of all ages
are invited to visit Santa at Via Credit Union! Santa will be at the following
branches during December.
East Marion on Tuesday, December 8 from 2:30 to 4:30
South Marion on Wednesday, December 9 from 2:30 to 4:30
Hartford City on Thursday, December 10 from 2:30 to 4:30
Gas City on Friday, December 11 from 3:00 to 5:00
West Marion on Saturday, December 12 from 10:00 to Noon
Celebrate this magical season by telling Santa what’s on your wish list!
Holiday Shopping
Your ViaVISA credit cards transaction limit has been temporarily increased to
15 transactions per day during the holiday season*. Please remember there
is a daily purchase limit of $1,000 for the ViaCU MasterCard debit card.
*ViaVISA credit cards daily transaction limit will be increased to 15 transactions per day from
11/19/15-01/05/16.
Slide Past Your Loan Payment
Take advantage of ViaSkip Payment and slide past your payment on a
closed-end ViaCU loan once every 12 months. Use the extra cash to
purchase gifts, fuel up the sleigh for holiday travels or just enjoy the
peace of mind that comes with a little extra jingle in your pocket!
Please visit bit.ly/ViaSkipPay for complete details.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Thanksgiving........................Thursday, November 26
Friday, November 27
Christmas............Thursday, December 24 (Close at 1 pm)
Friday, December 25
New Years............Thursday, December 31 (Close at 1 pm)
Friday, January 1
SANTA & Me
The sweetest most
rewarding
season.
Everyday low rates for purchases,
balance transfers and cash advances1
No annual fee
All inquiries are handled by ViaCU,
not a third party
Access your VISA® account 24/7
with VISA® Online
2
Apply for a Platinum Rewards VISA®
credit card online at www.viacu.org or
contact a Loan Officer at 765.674.6631.
1 Balance transfer and cash advance accrues interest from
the date the advance is posted to account. 2 Rewards are
earned one point for every dollar spent on purchases only.
Rates are based on credit score and loan approval is subject
to underwriting guidelines.
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NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS
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