CU Youth Rise To Saving Challenge

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CU Youth Rise To Saving Challenge

By Ann Hayes Peterson

By all accounts, National Credit Union Youth Week, April 18-24, was a huge success. Young credit union members wrote essays, played games, attended seminars, bowled for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, participated in a donation drive for Children’s Miracle Network, learned how to write a check, and won prizes.

And credit union kids took part in the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) National Youth Saving Challenge during youth week, depositing nearly $1.4 million in their credit unions.

McPherson (Kan.) Co-op Credit Union gave away dozens of candy bars, yo-yos, and coin-sorter banks. The credit union gave away big prizes, too: a portable compact disk player, a hand-held electronic game, and a fishing pole. The credit union opened nine new youth accounts and took in 65 deposits for kids 17 and younger.

What are McPherson Co-op kids saving for? "Most are saving for college or their future," says Lisa Goering, head teller. "Others are saving for ‘stuff,’ a Game Boyâ, a camera, Mom’s Honda Odyssey, a rifle, a car, a better car, and more specifically, a Corvette."

A banner hangs in the lobby of Progress Credit Union, Warrenville, Ill., proudly decorated by young members. Youth Week activities kicked off earlier that month with an Easter egg hunt involving 50 families and more than 120 kids.

On the first day of its saving challenge, Synergy One Federal Credit Union, Manassas, Va., surpassed its goal for the entire week. "We tallied more than 10 times our goal on the first day with a whopping $11,602.98 in youth deposits," reports Patty Browne, community relations officer.

The first 100 youth opening accounts at Tucoemas Federal Credit Union, Visalia, Calif., received a miniature stuffed animal and a chance to win $10 to $50 deposited into their account by entering the credit union’s Family Fun Pak activity. Teens wrote essays on "How regular deposits into a savings account can contribute to your future" and were eligible for Disneyland tickets and $100 in cash.

And teens at Aerospace Community Credit Union, St. Louis, wrote essays on "What is the difference between a credit union and a bank?" for a chance to win a $100 savings bond.

Children made deposits at a specially decorated teller window at U.S. Airways Federal Credit Union, Moon Township, Pa., and then received a credit union piggy bank.


Should CUs accept the matricula consular as a form of ID? Yes No	CU Youth Rise To Saving Challenge By Ann Hayes Peterson By all accounts, National Credit Union Youth Week, April 18-24, was a huge success. Young credit union members wrote essays, played games, attended seminars, bowled for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, participated in a donation drive for Children’s Miracle Network, learned how to write a check, and won prizes. And credit union kids took part in the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) National Youth Saving Challenge during youth week, depositing nearly $1.4 million in their credit unions. McPherson (Kan.) Co-op Credit Union gave away dozens of candy bars, yo-yos, and coin-sorter banks. The credit union gave away big prizes, too: a portable compact disk player, a hand-held electronic game, and a fishing pole. The credit union opened nine new youth accounts and took in 65 deposits for kids 17 and younger. What are McPherson Co-op kids saving for? "Most are saving for college or their future," says Lisa Goering, head teller. "Others are saving for ‘stuff,’ a Game Boyâ, a camera, Mom’s Honda Odyssey, a rifle, a car, a better car, and more specifically, a Corvette." A banner hangs in the lobby of Progress Credit Union, Warrenville, Ill., proudly decorated by young members. Youth Week activities kicked off earlier that month with an Easter egg hunt involving 50 families and more than 120 kids. On the first day of its saving challenge, Synergy One Federal Credit Union, Manassas, Va., surpassed its goal for the entire week. "We tallied more than 10 times our goal on the first day with a whopping $11,602.98 in youth deposits," reports Patty Browne, community relations officer. The first 100 youth opening accounts at Tucoemas Federal Credit Union, Visalia, Calif., received a miniature stuffed animal and a chance to win $10 to $50 deposited into their account by entering the credit union’s Family Fun Pak activity. Teens wrote essays on "How regular deposits into a savings account can contribute to your future" and were eligible for Disneyland tickets and $100 in cash. And teens at Aerospace Community Credit Union, St. Louis, wrote essays on "What is the difference between a credit union and a bank?" for a chance to win a $100 savings bond. Children made deposits at a specially decorated teller window at U.S. Airways Federal Credit Union, Moon Township, Pa., and then received a credit union piggy bank. Kids Deposit $1.4 Million In A Week National Youth Saving Challenge By The Numbers
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