Hurricane victims in CUs' thoughts on ICU Day

MADISON, Wis. (10/21/05)--This year's International Credit Union Day was the perfect opportunity to showcase the credit union philosophy of people helping people, particularly in light of the cooperation, support and assistance to credit unions affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

The staff of the Texas Credit Union League (TCUL) wrapped up thousands of cookies to send to the 48 credit unions across the state that had been affected by Hurricane Rita.

Employees of the Texas Credit Union League packaged thousands of cookies to distribute to 48 credit unions affected by Hurricane Rita. The employees sent the cookies to thank these credit unions for everything they do, even as they dealt with the storm's aftermath. (Photo provided by Texas Credit Union League)
"Whether responding to the needs of displaced hurricane victims, empowering young people to make wiser financial choices or reaching out to underserved markets, credit unions have proven themselves to be valued partners to their members and their communities," said Dick Ensweiler, TCUL president/CEO.

Pennsylvania State Employees CU, Harrisburg, focused on the support by and for members after the two hurricanes. "As the devastation caused by the twin hurricanes clearly pointed out, when disaster strikes in our state, our country or around the world, PSECU members and employees will be there to help out. They do, indeed, make it happen," the credit union said in a press release (Life is a Highway Oct. 20)

Louisiana Credit Union League President/CEO Anne Cochran and Executive Vice President Connie Major attended International Credit Union Day celebrations across the state, which was hit hard by both hurricanes (eNews Oct. 19).

Other celebrations of the 57th annual International Credit Union Day include:

  • Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire recognized Oct. 20 as a special day for credit unions in the state, with the support of the Department of Financial Institutions.

  • The Arizona Credit Union System is airing 60-second radio ads this week and publishing a 16-page supplement to be inserted into The Arizona Republic, The Tucson Star-Citizen and The Arizona Daily Sun.

  • Three Colorado credit union presidents--John Uchida, Space Age FCU, Aurora; Sandy Neves, Fitzsimons Community FCU, Aurora; and Mike Litzau, Colorado Central CU, Arvada--appeared on the KUSA-9 NBC morning talk show, "Colorado & Co.," on Thursday.

  • Fifty-two credit unions in the Denver area worked together to purchase three 15-second commercials that will air more than 80 times throughout October.

  • The Butler, Central Ohio, Mahoning Valley, Miami Valley, North Central, Northwest, Summit and Western Buckeye chapters of the Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL) delivered more than 165 Media Sweets Week bags to reporters and local media outlets to inform them about credit unions (eLeaguer Oct. 19).

  • OCUL's Central Ohio, Miami Valley and Northwest chapters published credit union education supplements in Columbus Business First, the Dayton Daily News and The Toledo Blade.

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