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Youth Initiatives
National Credit Union Youth Week, April 17–23, 2011
Welcome youth into your credit union!
Limited Availability on Youth Week Items
While much is still available, we have sold out of a couple of items. Stock is running low on others. To be safe, call 800-356-8010, press 3 to place your order, and ask a friendly representative to check on inventory.
Choose from the wide array of print and promotional items to draw children of all ages to your credit union and teach them that Money Rocks at My Credit Union! The ready-to-use items official Youth Week items are designed to help you educate young members simply and effectively.
Since there aren't dates on the products, they can be used all year long to transform youth into saving rock stars!
Shipping note: Items placed on an order are shipped may not ship together. See details on shipping and handling, turnaround time and returns.
Click on a group below to see the Youth Week products available:
Download the Youth Week Planning Worksheet to help plan your order.
Print Materials
 Youth Week Poster (Large)Reminiscent of a rock concert poster, this bold design is both vibrant and engaging from a distance. |
 Youth Week Poster (Small)New in 2011—This teller window poster pulls the same colors and textures from the larger poster, but features exuberant youth exploring music. |
 Youth Week statement stufferWritten to appeal to youth and young adults, this stuffer encourages adults to share the message with the youth in their lives, explaining how the credit union can meet their lifelong saving and borrowing needs. |
 Youth Week drive-up envelopeSale! This colorful drive-up will bring a smile to both members and your staff. Back side features simple strategies for saving. |
 Youth Week BannerSorry, this popular Youth Week item has sold out! Create a festive atmosphere with banners and balloons for your lobbies, lunch rooms, schools, and community. |
Promotional Products
 Mylar BalloonsSorry, this popular Youth Week item has sold out! Let gold and white 18” Mylar balloons brighten your lobby in April. Package contains 10 (five of each color). Features Youth Week logo in black. |
 SkittlesSorry, this popular Youth Week item has now sold out! Thank young members and their families with a tasty treat. Stock # 29787 SOLD OUT |
 Temporary TattoosHelp youth play the part of a rock star with wearable art. Stock # 29788 SOLD OUT |
 Mood Pencils (1,000+) StandardHot new item for 2011! Fun and practical, these #2 pencils will captivate youth of all ages. Stock # 29789M |
 Youth Color BankEntertain young ones at the credit union by setting up a coloring station to decorate these playful banks, which features a scene of various animals depositing their savings at the credit union. |
 Magnetic Bookmark (500+) StandardStrong magnetic holding power makes this folding bookmark a hit with youth of all ages. Stock # 29791M |
 Cell Phone Screen Cleaner (250+)Whisks away fingerprints from cell phone and iPod screens without scratching. Stock # 29792M |
 Post-it® Notes (500+) StandardGet authentic Post-it® Notes for what you expect to pay for a knock off. Stock # 29793M |
 Quarter Saver FolderNow on sale! Help children start saving. Cardboard folder holds $5 in quarters. |
 Mood Cups (500+) StandardPerfect if you’re serving drinks at an event. Stock # 29795M |
 Mobile Charging Shelf (100+) StandardFoldable shelf keeps devices off the floor and tangle free while recharging. Stock # 29796M |
 Silly Band Bracelets (200+) StandardThese colorful wrist bands are the hottest new item with all kids (even college students). Stock # 29797M |
 Coin Coolie Pouch (100+) StandardMade from scuba suit material, these coin pouches have a fun, squishy feel. Stock # 29798M |
 Guitar Pen (250+) StandardWriting is just more fun with a guitar! Translucent gold ballpoint pen writes black. Stock # 29799M |
 Johnny Jump Up Seeds (250+) StandardHandmade paper in the shape of a guitar is actually contains Johnny Jump Up (viola) seeds. Stock # 29800M |
 Backpack Coin Holder & Key Chain (300+) StandardFun key chain holder has room for plenty of coins and bills. Stock # 29801M |
 Shopping Tote (250+) StandardThis tote is just the right size for youngsters or teens. Stock # 29802M |
 Guitar Pick NecklaceTweens and teens will oooh and aaah over these genuine guitar pick necklaces. The picks are genuine professional grade. |
 Hand Sanitizers (150+) StandardOrders of less than 150 hand sanitizers are no longer available. Moms will approve! These 0.5 ounce hand sanitizers will halt the spread of germs. Stock # 29804M |
 Bottle ToteThese scuba suit material bags keep water bottles from sweating and dripping all over. |
 Rock Star Bank (100+) StandardGet your young rock stars started on the savings habit with these bright banks. Stock # 29806M |
 Guitar Sunglasses (300+)Have some fun with these sunglasses. Stock # 29807M |
 Retractable Ear BudsAny kid will tell you their ear buds are always breaking or getting tangled. The retractable cord on this pair sets it apart. |
 Froggy BankYour youngest savers will fall for froggy. |
 I Love My CU Lapel PinYour members love you; now they can tell others. Stock # 29629 |
Apparel
 Youth Week T-ShirtThe bold logo on this T-shirt has the looks of a rock concert shirt. Stock # 29810 |
 Women's Polo ShirtCasual--yet professional--staff attire. Stock # 29813 |
 Men's Polo ShirtCasual--yet professional--staff attire. Stock # 29816 |
Educational Materials
 Guide To Money: Getting a Good Start handbookThis handbook gives young members the information they need to develop strong money management skills in five chapters: smart saving & spending, dollarwise checking, smart borrowing, insurance basics, and investing in your future. Fresh look features original photography and matches the style of the online Guides to Independence and Googolplex's C-Note University. Stock # 20769 |
 Fun with Money Activity BookEntertain school-age children with a range of activities--from crosswords to word finds to quizzes. Activities promote saving and the credit union difference. Ideal for youth ages 7-15. (8.5" x 11") Stock # 29204 |
 How Many? Counting bookHow Many? is an innovative counting and coloring book that encourages children to count by categories. |
 Adventures in Saving!: A Tale of Three Savers activity bookAdventures in Saving!: A Tale of Three Savers follows our savers on their way to the credit union. Filled with comics, activities, and surprises. Stock # 27761 |
 Rosa's 15th Birthday: Our Journey to Mexico bilingual activity bookThis fun activity book follows two young girls as they attempt to raise money to attend a cousin's 15th birthday in Mexico with money-making activities that the reader can participate in. Consider distributing this excellent book at local schools during Youth Week. Stock # 26225 |
 Save, Spend & Share coloring bookThis coloring book is a fun way to introduce your youngest members to the concept of money. It uses engaging animal characters to teach elementary money management lessons. It makes a great lobby or drive-up window giveaway. Stock # 21323 |
 “Watch Me Grow” Growth ChartPut this credit union message into each parent’s home with a colorful growth chart. Hand out to parents during Youth Week; order extras to give to new parents year 'round.
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 Model Youth Program GuideWant to create a youth program at your credit union? Want to make an existing youth program more effective? CUNA’s new Model Youth Program Guide draws upon credit union best practices and proven techniques to show in detail how to raise children and teenagers to full and productive membership. |
 How Much Does It Cost? ($1 Bill) handoutIntroduce young visitors to the value of money. One side features a giant replica of the $1 bill. On the back is an activity to match the price of an item with the coins and currency to buy it. |
 Word Find ($5 Bill) handoutThrill young visitors with play money! One side features a giant replica of the new $5 bill. The other side features a word find puzzle of common credit union and saving terms. Stock # 26306 |
 Treasure Map to Saving ($10 Bill) handoutHave youth complete this playful worksheet to determine how much they need to save for their goal and then track their progress. Other side features giant replica of $10 bill. Stock # 27630 |
 What's Your Score? ($20 Bill) handoutYouth learn fun facts about money with this trivia quiz. Other side features a giant replica of the $20 bill. Stock # 29037 |
 Got Green? Grow It at Your Credit Union ($50 Bill) handoutSave for the future and save the environment. Handout features creative ways to save money that are also gentle on Mother Earth. Other side features a giant replica of the redesigned $50 bill. Stock # 28115 |
 Magic of Saving ($100 Bill) handoutGive away money to your youth members! One side features a giant replica of a $100 bill--the other side encourages youth to set a financial goal and save at the credit union to reach it. Stock # 26307 |
 Tales From the Vault: The True Story of Credit Unions comic bookThis entertaining comic book illustrates credit union history and philosophy, from when credit unions appeared in Germany to growth in the United States and countries around the world. Stock # 25089 |
 Value of a Dollar: Teaching Your K-8 Child member seminar kitCredit Union Seminars in a Box: Everything you need to plan and execute a member seminar for parents on teaching children about money is in the box--just add the members! Stock # 27271 |
 Value of a Dollar: Teaching Your Preschool Child member seminar kitCredit Union Seminars in a Box: Everything you need to plan and execute a member seminar for parents on teaching children about money is in the box--just add the members! Stock # 26672 |
 Helping Your Teen Become "Accountable" statement stufferFull color stuffer arms parents with eight tips for starting a teen with a checking account. Stock # 23103 |
 Teach Children About Money statement stufferTips for parents help them provide children with the financial basics. Tips are grouped for children of various ages, from younger than 5 through teenagers. Stock # 20875 |
 What Experts Say About Allowances for Children statement stufferHelp answer parents' questions about giving their children allowances, including "How much to give?" and "How old should my child be?". The stuffer also covers the issues surrounding giving allowances in exchange for the completion of household chores. Stock # 27302 |
 What's a Credit Union? statement stufferHelp parents educate children all about credit unions and money management. Stock # 29041 |
 Small Change fortune teller/brochureBrochure asks children to make small changes toward saving for their future and protecting the environment -- then shows them how to fold it into a colorful fortune teller to play with friends.
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 Co-Signing: Plan Before You Sign statement stufferMembers deserve to know both the impact co-signing can have on a credit score and tips to ensure timely repayment. Stock # 29756 |
 Money@School student guideThis four-lesson classroom curriculum introduces middle school students to the basics of personal finance. Stock # 29470 |
 Can I Make It on My Own? student guideThis four-lesson classroom curriculum introduces high school students to the basics of financial planning. Stock # 29469 |
 Mad City Money simulation kitMad City MoneyTM is a 2½-hour hands-on simulation that appeals to youth and gives them a taste of the real world—complete with occupation, salary, spouse, student loan debt, credit card debt, and medical insurance payments. Stock # 27732 |
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Returns
Please inspect your order upon arrival and notify us of any defects within two weeks of receiving shipment. Promotional
items cannot be returned for reasons other than defect.
Turnaround Time
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery of standard Youth Week products and 3-4 weeks for custom products.
