Spring 2015 - AmeriCU Credit Union

News from AmeriCU Credit Union
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SPRING 2015
AmeriCU is celebrating Credit Union Youth
Month by encouraging children to SAVE!
Throughout April, deposit $50 or more into a new or
existing youth account, and receive a free Moonjar
and Storybook. Moonjars help children learn to
balance saving, spending, and sharing in the ancient
custom of placing hopes and dreams in a jar.
April is also National Child Abuse
Prevention month. So in the spirit of
sharing, for each $50 youth account
deposit, AmeriCU will donate $5 to a local
National Children’s Alliance Child Advocacy Center: The Child Advocacy
Center of Northern New York in Watertown, the Ryan McMahon Child
Advocacy Center in Syracuse, or the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center in
Utica.
Each child will receive a pinwheel to “plant” in our “Pinwheels for
Prevention Garden”.
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AmeriNews Spring 2015
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Board of Election Update
REMINDER:
The 65th Annual Membership Meeting of AmeriCU Credit Union was held Monday, March 9, 2015 in the Richard A. Smith
It is important to know the contribution limit and deadline
for each calendar year, which are as follows:
Learning Center at the Griffiss Financial Center. Accomplishments of 2014 and plans for 2015 were highlighted in the
Annual State of the Credit Union presentation delivered by Board Chairman, John A. Stevenson. Results of the Board of
Directors’ election were announced.
The 2015 Slate of Officers is as follows:
The 2015 Members of the Supervisory Committee are:
John A. Stevenson, Chairman
Robert J. Angelhow, Chairman
George C. Bauer, III, Vice Chairman
Luis M. Marina, Member
Terri Tulowiecki, Chief Financial Officer
Laura Fleck, Member
Sharon L. Miazga, Recording Officer
Ann S. Tyler, Director
Joseph J. Turczyn, Director
Copies of AmeriCU’s 2014 Annual Report are available online at www.
americu.org, in our Financial Centers or by calling 1.800.388.2000.
Charles S. Sorrento, Director
IRA contribution limits for 2014:
HSA contribution limits for 2014:
$5,500: 49 and under
Single limit is $3,300
$6,500: 50 and above
Family limit is $6,550
Deadline: April 15, 2015
Deadline: April 15, 2015
For the 2015 calendar year, the
IRA contribution totals remain at:
HSA contribution limits for 2015:
$5,500: 49 and under
Family limit is $6,650
$6,500: 50 and above
Over 55 catch up contribution for
2014 and 2015 is $1,000
Prepare and e-file your
federal return, JUST $29.95
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Service offered by Hamilton Associates, Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of AmeriCU Credit Union.
Single limit is $3,350
Visit any AmeriCU Financial Center to speak to a Member Financial
Advisor and we will be happy to review options with you!
Let’s begin together.
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60 MONTH | NO CLOSING COSTS
AmeriCU Awards Ten $1,000 Scholarships
At AmeriCU, we believe it pays to invest in education. Every year for
more than 20 years, AmeriCU has recognized members for academic
excellence, by giving ten $1,000 scholarships. At AmeriCU, we are
proud to recognize the achievements of students in pursuit of their
dreams. We believe this is part of our commitment to being an active,
involved, and caring member of the communities that our members
call home. This year, we had 52 applications (27 high school, 25 college)
submitted for the scholarship committee’s consideration. We are proud to
see our applicants’ achievements attained both within the classroom and
within our neighborhoods. Congratulations to our scholarship winners!
Serena Capsello
CHARLES W. BAKER HIGH SCHOOL
Angela Cataldo
ELMIRA COLLEGE
Christopher Clappin
EAST SYRACUSE MINOA HIGH SCHOOL
Riley Corcoran
Jordan General
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Michaela Kinnetz
ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
AND HEALTH STUDIES
Jacqueline Neverette
V.V.S. HIGH SCHOOL
ALTMAR-PARISH-WILLIAMSTOWN
HIGH SCHOOL
Liam Traynor
Lyndsy Davis
Katie Weiss
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
ONEIDA HIGH SCHOOL
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Special promotional rate effective 2/1/15; rates and terms vary by individual’s overall credit history and underwriting factors
and are subject to change. Estimated monthly payment of $177.47 per $10,000.00 based on a maximum 60 month term. Equal Housing Lender. Membership
restrictions apply.
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Consumers
Save
10% 15%
or
On select regularly priced Sprint monthly service.
Plus, waived activation & upgrade fees (up to
$36 in savings each).
Learn more
• Call: 877.SAVE.4.CU
• Visit: www.SprintStoreLocator.com
• Click: LoveMyCreditUnion.org/Sprint
Be sure to mention this code for your
discount
• Consumer: NACUC_ZZM
• Business: NACUC_ZDS_ZZM
Credit union membership validation
is required.
Credit approval req. Early Termination Fee (sprint.com/etf): After 14 days, up to $350/line. IL
Discount: Available for eligible company employees or org. members (ongoing verification).
Discounts subject to change according to the company's agreement with Sprint and are available
upon request for monthly svc charges on select plans. Discount only applies to data buy-ups/addons for Unlimited, My Way and Framily plans, Talk 450, and primary line on Talk Share 700.
Other Terms: Offers and coverage not available everywhere or for all phones/networks/plans.
Restrictions apply. See store or sprint.com or www.lovemycreditunion.org/Sprint. ©2014 Sprint.
All rights reserved. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property
of their respective owners.
2014 Sprint Item #800-20
Equal Housing Lender. Membership restrictions apply. Federally insured by NCUA.
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Upcoming AmeriCU Events
APRIL
JUNE
Utica Wine & Chocolate Festival
Utica Auditorium, Utica
Saturday, April 18th | 3PM-9PM
Admission: $20 in advance ($25 at the door)
AmeriCU Credit Union is the naming sponsor of the seventh annual
Wine & Chocolate Festival. AmeriCU’s guest, the Carol M. Baldwin
Breast Cancer Research Fund, will be attending the event, and $1 for
every bottle of wine sold will be donated to the Fund on behalf of
AmeriCU. www.uticawineandchocolate.com
Taste of Syracuse
Clinton Square, Syracuse
Friday, June 5th + Saturday, June 6th | 11AM - 11PM
Admission: FREE!
AmeriCU will have two tents! One is with the Carol M. Baldwin Breast
Cancer Research Fund, and one is our new “Military Appreciation” tent!
And new this year, Saturday is “Salute to the Troops Day” with special
deals for members of our armed forces! Watch the website for details!
www.tasteofsyracuse.com
Defensive Driving Course
231 Hill Road, Griffiss Office, Learning Room 158
Tuesday, April 21st + Wednesday, April 22nd | 6PM-9PM
Cost is $35 for members ($25 if you are under 25) and $40 for nonmembers. You must attend both nights. To register or to learn more,
contact AmeriCU Services, LLC at 1.800.352.9699.
Relay for Life
NYS School for the Deaf, Rome
Saturday, June 6th – Sunday, June 7th | 12PM
AmeriCU is again proud to help sponsor and have a team in the Rome
Relay for Life! Stop by our area Rome Financial Centers to see how you
can support the American Cancer Society! www.RelayForLife.org
North Country Heart Run/Walk
Jefferson Community College, Watertown
Saturday, April 25th | 8AM-1PM
AmeriCU is again proud to help sponsor and have a team in the North
Country Heart Run/Walk! All proceeds benefit the American Heart
Association. www.heart.org
AUSA and FMWR Riverfest
Alexandria Bay
Thursday, June 18th | 10AM- 4PM
Riverfest celebrates soldiers and their families with a relaxing day on
the St. Lawrence River in beautiful Alexandria Bay. AmeriCU is honored
to help serve approximately 5,000 troops and their families lunch at
this event! www.oneausa.org
Rome Home & Recreation Expo
Kennedy Arena, Rome
Saturday, April 25th | 9AM-5PM
Sunday, April 26th | 10AM-4PM
Admission: FREE!
AmeriCU Credit Union is a sponsor of and exhibitor at the 40th Annual
Rome Home & Recreation Expo. AmeriCU Mortgage Executives and
Financial Center staff will be onsite to answer questions for our
members. www.romechamber.com
MAY
Relay for Life
Oneida High School, Oneida
Saturday, May 30th | 2PM – Sunday, May 31st | 2PM
AmeriCU is again proud to help sponsor and have a team in the
Madison County Relay for Life! Stop by our Oneida financial
center to see how you can support the American Cancer Society!
www.RelayForLife.org
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Salute to the Troops Tribute Concert
MountainFest, Fort Drum
Wednesday, June 24th | 5PM-10PM
For the fourth consecutive year, we are proud to present the AmeriCU
Salute to the Troops Tribute concert to honor the soldiers of the 10th
Mountain Division, Fort Drum, for their valiant service to our country.
As in years past, the concert will feature a major national country
recording artist TBA (Jake Owen ‘12, Craig Morgan ‘13, and Chris
Cagle & Gloriana ‘14) with local favorites Scars ‘N Stripes opening. The
concert is FREE and open to the public with fireworks following. Learn
more at www.americu.org.
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