focuspoints A publication for the members of Little Giant Federal Credit Union Join Us for our 74th Annual Meeting As a credit union member, you are also an owner with a voice and a vote in your financial cooperative. One way to express this voice is at the Annual Meeting and Election where you’ll have the opportunity to get involved, get informed, and get connected to other members. Every year our members come together in celebration of the cooperative spirit. It’s a chance to discuss and learn about the state of the credit union including accomplishments and innovations over the past year; hear from credit union leadership about future goals; and even take part in the election of incoming credit union officers. HELP US CELEBRATE WHAT Annual Meeting WHEN May 3, 2015 WHERE Pgh Airport Marriot AGENDA Sunday Brunch 11:00am- 12:30pm Meeting & Elections 12:30pm - 1:15pm Door Prizes 1:15pm-2:00pm A Breakfast of Distinction Assorted Juice, Fresh-cut Fruit, Assortment of Breakfast Pastries, Variety of Cold Cereals, Scrambled Eggs with Cheese and Chives, French Toast with Warm Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter, Bacon and Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Starbucks™ Coffee, Herbal Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee Annual Meeting – May 3, 2015 Reservation Form $10.00/member • $5.00/children under 10 • $15.00/guest (non-credit union member) Spring 2015 We Have the Financial Products and Services You Need! Share Accounts Share Draft (Checking) Accounts VISA® Credit Cards IRA Accounts Christmas Club Accounts Vacation Club Accounts Loans For: Cars and Trucks Home Improvements Bill Consolidation Vacations Moving Expenses Appliances Weddings Pay Day Loans …or any other worthwhile purpose Name:_____________________________ Phone #:______________________________ Address:____________________________ Member #:____________________________ Guest Names:_____________________________________________________________ # _____ of Adults: x $10 = ______________ # _____ of Children: x $ 5 = ______________ # _____ of Guests/Non Members: x $15 = ______________ Total Enclosed $ _____________ ❏ Check Enclosed ❏ Charge My Share Account Return in person or by mail by April 30, 2015. Little Giant Federal Credit Union 600 Chartiers Avenue McKees Rocks, PA 15136 Holiday Closings GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 3 MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 25 focuspoints • Little Giant Federal Credit Union Attention Members Introduce your family and co-workers to the benefits of membership in Little Giant Federal Credit Union. Refer a family member or coworker during the month of May and you will both get a free gift. Simply give them the form below to complete and you can make copies if you need to and return the completed form to the Credit Union. The gift cannot be mailed so it will need to be picked up at the Credit Union Office Little Giant FCU Membership Application Account #_______________________ Primary Owner Name Social Security No. (Tax ID) Home Address (Street & No.) City/State/Zip Date of Birth Occupation Employer (Include Department) Home Phone Work Phone Driver’s License No. Email AddressMember Relative Joint Owner Name Social Security # (Tax ID) Home Address (Street & No.) City/State/Zip Date of Birth Work Phone Home Phone Driver’s License No. CERTIFICATION – Under penalties or perjury, I certify that: 1) The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or what I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), AND 2) I am not subject to backup withholding either because I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of failure to report all interest and dividends, or the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup witholding (does not apply to real estate transactions, mortgage interest paid, the acquisition or abandonment of secured property, contributions to an individual retirement account (IRA), and payments other than interest and dividends.) 3) I am a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien). Certification Instructions: Cross out item (2) above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because of underreporting interest or dividends on your tax return. NOTE: To process your application, both sides of the card must be completed and signed. I hereby make application for membership in the credit union named below, and agree to conform to its bylaws and amendments hereof, copies of which have been made available to me, and to subscribe for at least one (1) share. Statutory Lien if you are in default on a financial obligation to us, federal law gives us the right to apply the balance of shares and dividends in your account(s) at the time of default to satisfy that obligation. Once you are in default, we may exercise this right without further notice. By signing this card, you authorize the credit union to obtain credit reports in connection with this application for membership, services and/or credit, and for update, renewal or extension of the credit received, if applicable. If you request, the credit union will tell you the name and address of any bureau from which it receives a credit report on you. The Internal Revenue Services does not require your consent to any provision of this document other than the certifications required to avoid backup withholding. Primary Owner (signature)________________________________________________ Date _______________ Joint Owner (signature) ___________________________________________________ Date_______________ Enclose a minimum initial deposit of $5.25. Photocopy of picture ID required. Joint Share Account Agreement (*Not Transferable) Little Giant Federal Credit Union is hereby authorized to recognize any of the signatures subscribed in the payment of funds or the transaction of any business for this account. The joint owners of this account hereby agree with each other and with said credit union that all sums now paid in on shares, or heretofore or hereafter paid in on shares by any and all of said joint owners to their credit as such joint owners with all accumulations thereon, are and shall be owned by them jointly, with right of survivorship and be subject to the withdrawal or receipt of any of them, and payment to any of them or the survivor or survivors shall be valid and discharge said credit union from any liability for such payment. The joint owners also agree to the terms and conditions of the account as established by the credit union from time to time. Any or all of said joint owners may pledge all of any part of the shares in this account as collateral security to a loan or loans from the credit union. The right of authority of the credit union under this agreement shall not be changed or terminated by said owners, or any of them except by written notice to the credit union which shall not affect transactions theretofore made. For Internal Use Only Date____________________Signed__________________________________________________________ (person represented approval of application) Teach Your Children Financial Independence Are your kids on the right track to financial independence? For many of today’s young adults, the weakest link lies in learning the basics. According to a 2014 survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Junior Achievement USA (2014 Teens and Personal Finance Survey), 40% of teens do not have a savings account, checking account, or debit or credit card, and 59% of teens do not have money management classes offered at their schools. Achieving economic prosperity is difficult, and it’s especially hard for young people who’ve never learned how to manage money. Your credit union is ideally positioned to respond because we believe in the power of education. We’re here to help you launch the youth in your life toward financial independence, and here’s how: Join. For starters, open a credit union savings account for each child in your family. As soon as your children can write, have them fill out deposit and withdrawal slips. Guide teenagers through using a debit card and tracking transactions. Share. Include your children in household money discussions. Show them how you budget income and expenses. As their skills improve, give them challenges – such as finding a better cell phone plan, calculating the total monthly cost of owning a car, or sticking to a budget for back-to-school or holiday spending. Coach. Remind your children to ask for help when they need it. And turn to your credit union when you want help. Our tradition of service and philosophy of self-help make Little Giant FCU and all credit unions a natural partner in pursuing financial security. We’re here to help. For more information, contact Little Giant FCU at 412-771-6400. Vehicle Loans Remember to contact your credit union for the best rates in town. Whether you are purchasing a new or used auto or if you are considering refinancing your auto with the credit union. Check with us first for the rates! Little Giant Federal Credit Union • focuspoints Member Survey Name____________________________________________________ Account Number ____________________________________________ Place of Employment __________________________________________ Completing and returning this survey will help ensure that you continue to receive the highest possible quality of member benefits your Credit Union has to offer. 1. What do you like best about belonging to Little Giant FCU? 2. What do you like least? 3. How likely are you to refer a co-worker or family member to join Little Giant FCU? 4. Do you use our website or voice response features? 5. On the scale below, how would you rate customer service at Little Giant FCU? 1234 Poor Average Outstanding 6. Please list below suggestions or anything that you would like to see your Credit Union do? Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey it does help us know how we are doing. You can go to our internet teller and click on complete survey then submit it or it can be dropped off at our office or you can mail it to Little Giant Federal Credit Union: 600 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Signature Loan Special Save 2% APR Borrow or refinance your signature loan to $7500.00 for anything from vacation, home repairs or whatever your needs may be at 6.9% APR for up to 60 months. Why not take advantage of this great rate? Payroll deduction is a great way not to worry about making monthly payments. Apply for a signature loan and do some of the things that you have been putting off. Give us a call today! Does not apply to 1st year members. Help Little Giant Federal Credit Union celebrate YOUTH MONTH Color the enclosed picture or stop in the office and pick one up and help us celebrate National Credit Union Youth Week. All entries need to be submitted to the office no later than April 30, 2015. All entries will receive a Little Giant $5.00 cash match coupon to open an account. The top 3 place winners will receive 1st place $20.00 2nd place $15.00 3rd place $10.00 Which will be used to open an account with the Little Giant FCU as well as a $5.00 McDonalds Gift Card. Please encourage your children to participate. This is a great way for them to start learning to save. Accounts must be opened to receive the McDonalds Gift Card. Participants must be 15 years of age or younger and a parent must be a credit union member. Good Luck! Winners will be chosen at our Annual Meeting on May 3, 2015. The Benefits of Belonging to a Credit Union Credit unions are non-profit organizations. The sole purpose for a credit union’s existence means that it should have your best interests at heart, and not the bottom line of the institution. Because they follow a cooperative structure, credit unions are owned and operated by their members. Upon making the initial deposit, members are granted voting rights along with a surplus income returned in the form of dividends because cooperatives are owned and operated by members. Remember, you, as a member, have a say in how the credit union operates. Little Giant FCU is governed by a Board of Directors. Members can contact the Credit Union and communicate questions, concerns, or suggestions to the Board of Directors. The Credit Union also has an annual meeting whereby all members are encouraged to attend. In addition, you can get involved and provide direct input. The Credit Union currently has open positions on the Board of Directors and various committees. Contact the Credit Union to see how you can get involved and make a difference. VISA® Credit Card Introductory Rate 4.9% APR* Do you have credit cards with a high balance? Why not consider taking a VISA® Credit Card from your credit union at this great rate for 6 months. You can use it to pay off balances with a higher rate. No balance transfer fees. Call us today for an application! *New Cards only NAME______________________________ AGE______ PARENT NAME______________________________ Start the Year Off Right Our Condolences Get Your FREE Annual Credit Report We have recently lost 2 of our Board of Directors Harry Bier and Paul Foster. Harry was an employee of Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad and was a member of the board for a number of years. Paul Foster was an employee of Matthews International and became a board member when their credit union merged into Little Giant. They put a lot of time volunteering into the credit union with mailings, monthly meetings and helping the credit union grow and move forward. They will be sadly missed. Please remember them in your prayers. You are entitled to receive one free credit report every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). This free credit report can be requested online at www.annualcreditreport.com, by phone, or by mail. When requesting your credit report through the web site, you receive a report immediately. It is so easy! Nowadays credit reports are being used for everything from setting insurance rates to evaluating job candidates. So making sure your report is accurate could save you some money. Get your free report today! Little Giant Federal Credit Union PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID GRAND RAPIDS, MI PERMIT 1 600 Chartiers Avenue Mckees Rocks, PA 15136 INE atrg L N O S u.o V I SI T U giantfc e l t t i l . www Contact Us MCKEES ROCKS OFFICE 600 Chartiers Avenue, Mckees Rocks, PA 15136 (412) 771-6400 • Fax (412) 771-2478 Monday-Thursday : 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY OFFICE Our Duquesne University Office has moved to: Libermann Bldg. Room 106 600 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 391-1340 Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Voice Response System: (412) 771-1383 Web: www.littlegiantfcu.org To report lost or stolen VISA® Card: 800-991-4961 To report lost or stolen Debit Card: 800-991-4965 AFLAC Available Little Giant is pleased to announce three AFLAC programs available direct to members. The plans are:• Accident • Cancer • Critical Care and Recovery (includes heart attack and stroke) These plans can be paid for directly out of your account and are available to members under the age of 65. Members can protect themselves, their spouses, and their children up to the age of 26. These plans are all guaranteed renewable and have rate stability, so the amount you pay stays the same even if you move into a higher age bracket. We have information in our office that we can send out to you. If you would like to sign up for any of the plans you can contact the Little Giant AfLAC agent Michael Murtough at 412320-3709 or you can email him at [email protected].
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