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Commonwealth Newsletter |
Summer 2004
What will your home give you? It’s one of the smartest ways to get extra cash for almost any large expense. By using your home equity, you can enjoy some of the lowest financing rates available. Plus, any interest you pay may even be tax deductible (consult your tax advisor). To start your application, stop by your nearest branch or call us at
(417) 887-1983 or 1-800-864-5301 today! *Annual Percentage Rate, subject to credit approval and to change without notice.
FYI...8th Annual CMN Benefit Golf Tournament Prime Times Christmas Trip The Prime Times Club members
will be taking a chartered bus
to see the Hughes Brothers
Christmas Show, which includes
dinner and a pre-show. The multitalented
Hughes Brothers perform
an amazing variety of music,
ranging from Country-western,
to Gospel, to even Broadway. After
the show we will cruise through
the Branson Christmas lights. Tickets will be $52 each and includes the chartered bus ride, dinner, show and the Branson Christmas lights. Call 417-887-1983 or 800-864-5301 by November 30 to reserve your seat! 75th Annual Meeting and Celebration Before the meeting, members enjoyed a photo presentation of PFCCU’s 75-year history. During the meeting, Rosie Holub (Pictured), President/CEO of the Missouri Credit Union Association spoke on the benefits of credit union membership and the differences between credit unions and banks; and David Phelps (Pictured), PFCCU Chairman of the Board, announced the results of the elections to the Board and volunteer committees. In recognition of our 75th diamond anniversary, PFCCU gave away a man’s and a woman’s diamond ring during the event. The evening was a dazzling celebration—75 years in the making!
The ABCs of ACH In order to set up ACH transfers,you must provide the routing number and entire 14-digit account number, which are printed on your checks for reference. It’s easy, convenient, secure, and—best of all—free. So simplify your finances and enjoy more free time by setting up your Automated Clearing House services today. USE YOUR ACCOUNT NUMBER TO SET UP: Why you should join the BillPay@Home crowd
• Advantage Plus Checking members get BillPay@Home for free* According to the research firm Tower Group, approximately one third of all American households already use online banking, and half those consumers also pay their bills online. And those numbers are growing. More and more people are joining the BillPay@Home crowd every day, and it’s easy to see why. It’s easy to get started. Just visit PFCCU’s home page at www.postalfed.org and follow the link to BillPay@Home. You can submit your email and account information to enroll online, and you will receive the first half of your password within minutes by E-mail. For security reasons, you will receive the second half of your password by U.S.mail. For more information about the benefits of using PFCCU’s BillPay@Home, give us a call at (417) 887-1983 or 1-800-864-5301 today. *Otherwise, a low monthly fee applies. Advantage Checking members:$2.95, Basic Checking:$4.95. These fees are significantly lower than the nationwide average of $5.80! Club Members Awarded New Attitudes Scholarships
Erica Fenley is a graduate from Nixa High School in Nixa,Missouri. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and Color Guard. She served as a volunteer at a local elementary school and works as a unit secretary for the Dialysis Unit of St.John’s Hospital. Erica will attend Baptist Bible College seeking a degree in education to become a teacher. Andrew Ward, a graduate from Willard High School in Willard, Missouri was a member of the National Honor Society and was named to the Who’s Who Among American High School Students. He has been a percussionist in his high school and his church band. He was active in his community by volunteering at the Springfield Pregnancy Care Center and participating in community service work through “Mission Vision.”Andrew will attend Southwest Missouri State University with a major in Computer Information Systems. Each of the three-scholarship award winners have been very successful in achieving academic excellence while also being involved in school and community activities. Congratulations to the Bernie Brodhacker Scholarship recipients and Congratulations to all 2004 graduates. Money & Stuff 75 years of tears and cheers Boards have come and boards have gone, On Boonville it started in '29 But your credit union was always there The 30’s and 40’s were pretty tough Things got better in the 50’s, The 80’s brought a new building Believe it or not, we were out of room But through the years and tears and cheers So raise your glass If you have any questions about your investments, just give me a call. I am in your credit union. Note from the President Postal Federal Community Credit Union
supports and abides by all federal In last quarter’s newsletter, we also gave you a detailed description of our privacy policies and security measures. For example, we restrict the availability of certain information about you so that only those employees who really need to know it have access to it. This spring, we even hosted an identity theft seminar, which helped teach you about some of the many things you can do to protect yourself. While it’s a very serious and important issue, you can rest assured that your credit union has your best interest in mind and at heart. If you would like more information on how your credit union protects your identity, please give us a call and speak with a credit union staff member. We’ll be happy to put your mind at ease. Be careful where you click Just like you should be careful to not give personal information to anyone who calls you on the phone, regardless of what organization they say they represent—the same rule applies to people sending you E-mails. More and more, people across the country are falling victim to a variety of E-mail schemes designed to trick you into giving your sensitive information, making you vulnerable to identity theft. The most popular current trend involves E-mails that appear to be sent from government agencies asking you to visit a Web site to verify your personal information. This type of scam, part of a trend known as “phishing,”directs you to Web sites that are designed to look like official government sites. These sites prompt you to verify information such as account and credit card numbers, passwords, and Social Security numbers. Sometimes the scam artists even claim to need the information in an effort to fight terrorism. Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you spot E-mails like these in your inbox: • Don’t reply to the E-mail or click any of the links in the E-mail.Instead,call the organization cited in the E-mail to inquire,using a phone number you can verify to be genuine. The technology that makes our lives so much easier can also make identity theft easier for thieves, so being cautious and keeping these tips in mind is more important than ever. For more information on keeping your identity safe, visit www.ftc.gov/idtheft. Mortgages that work for you: career-based home loans from PFCCU Members working in these professions are eligible for these special programs: Some of our options include low or no down payments, your choice of terms, and other special flexible features. These are great,affordable programs designed to help you get into the home you want. For more information,please call PFCCU at (417) 887-1983 or 1-800-864-5301. Holiday Closings July 5, 2004
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