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Winter 2007
Moving On to Even Better Service
We're pleased to announce that our Joplin Branch has been relocated! In the interest of serving you better, we've taken over a new, more spacious and appealing location. The Joplin Branch can now be found in the new University Plaza Center at 3929 East 7th Street (the northwest corner of 7th and Duquesne Rd). At our new branch, you can still enjoy an excellent quality of service that you've come to expect from PFCCU, but now with even more ease and convenience, making your banking experience as positive and efficient as possible. Come in and see for yourself! F.Y.I. Shop and Finance at the Fair Springfield Auto Fair
Stop by PFCCU's booth at the Springfield Auto Fair for your very best deal on auto financing. Tax-Advantaged Investment Strategies for Today Thursday, March 1st 2007 Attend this Free Seminar and Learn:
Seats are Limited! Scholarships Available The Harold Glasscock PFCCU Scholarships are available for PFCCU members graduating high school in 2007. The 2007 Scholarship is in honor of Harold Glasscock, a former board member who gave many years of service. Applications are available at all locations and can be downloaded from the homepage Money & Stuff I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I am looking forward to a wonderful 2007.
It's IRA time again, and while we have spent all of our money for Christmas we still have until April 15th to make a contribution for last year. Also keep in mind that you can convert any or all of your IRA to a ROTH IRA if you want to. The IRA conversion is a really good consideration if you have an IRA that you can't put money into any longer. If you do not know what a ROTH IRA is (I still talk to members that don't) please give me a chance to explain it to you. It's TAX FREE MONEY! All of my grand kids are just wonderful. Kadie is tops in her class, Ethan is all boy, and Tyler is into everything. What a joy they are to ole grandma and grandpa. I have started a little UGMA account for each of them in a mutual fund. If you would like to know about UGMA accounts just give me a call. They are for kids, you know. Now would sure be a good time to start a Credit Union Christmas Club account. Believe me, it will make next year's Christmas spending a lot less stressful. And you will not have to use the old credit card as much. Its just one more of the growing number of benefits offered to Credit Union members. I am another benefit to our members. So if you have questions about your retirement, investments, insurance, education funding, TSP or 401(k) plan, or your IRA just give me a call. My extension is 227 and it will cost you nothing to talk to me. I am a really good source of information and if I can help, well, that's what I am here for. May 2007 be a very prosperous year for us all. Be sure to check out our FREE SEMINAR. Details in the F.Y.I. section above. Investments are not NCUA insured, not credit union guaranteed and may lose value. Registered Representative, Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. a Broker/Dealer, Member NASD/SIPC. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. CFG and Cambridge are not affiliated. A Salute to our Military Once again, we'd like to express our gratitude to the many courageous men and women serving in the Armed Forces. We can only imagine the hardships they endure as they leave their homes and families to support our country. In this issue, we recognize PFCCU members Lucas Williams, and Joshua Lee Jones.
Lucas Williams has been stationed with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One since he was 19. He has served in Spain, Japan, and Africa, and has made two tours in Iraq. He has also earned several commendations, including two for his help in the clean up efforts for Hurricane Katrina. In 2006 Lucas returned to Japan, serving as the Safety and Quality Control officer. He also served as Job Supervisor for building a Soil Bio-remediation Facility for the air station. This past December, Lucas returned home to spend time with his 3 year-old daughter, Lola.
Joshua Lee Jones, 21 year-old grandson of PFCCU members Bill and Judy Shores from Galena, Missouri, has been with the Marines since May of 2004. He spent almost one year serving in Okinawa, Japan, and two months in Mongolia. In August of 2006 Joshua was sent to Iraq where he began serving as part of Motor Transportation. Upon completing his duty, Joshua intends to return to Camp Pendelton in San Diego, California. If you have a PFCCU family member serving in the military, then we would like to hear about them so we can show them our support. Contact Jill Bishop, Vice President Marketing/Business Development, 417-887-1983, ext. 312 or jbishop@postalfed.org. Note From the President
Yes, 2007 is here and we're looking forward to another great year of providing you with the kind of outstanding service you've come to expect from PFCCU. It's what makes us the credit union of choice for more than 14,000 people in Southwest Missouri. This year we've got a few new things on our horizon as well as some old favorites. One of our biggest announcements is the relocation of our Joplin Branch.We hope you stop by and take advantage of the greater convenience the new space allows. And we have another big announcement from the Joplin area. Central Ozarks Credit Union located in Joplin asked us if we would consider merging them into our credit union. Our Board of Directors, Supervisory Committee and management team evaluated this request and all agreed that this would be a WIN-WIN situation. Their members will gain many new services and better rates on their savings and loans and our members will gain another full service location at 2007 S. Sergeant Ave.We will also gain safe deposit boxes and Saturday hours in Joplin. We are waiting for final approval from the Director of the Division of Credit Unions for Missouri and hope to have the merger completed on March 31, 2007. Also of note is the introduction of our youth-related financial programs - First Advantage and First Advantage Plus. It's important to us that all of our members, even our youngest, enjoy access to financial solutions that meet their needs. With these new programs, younger members can take advantage of valuable resources like Free Checking Accounts, Savings Accounts, student and auto loans, scholarships and more. In addition, those staple products and services you've come to rely on are still here and just as great as ever - like our affordable auto loans and excellent 1% cash back ree-bate. Make sure you take advantage of these deals at this year's Auto Fair. Last but certainly not least is the return of our always-entertaining annual meeting and celebration, scheduled for April 23rd. You definitely don't want to miss out on any of the night's fun and surprising festivities. It promises to be a great year. We plan on making the most of it and hope you do too. From all of us at PFCCU - have a happy and healthy new year! Great Deals on New Wheels This year's Auto Fair, scheduled for February 1st, promises to be an impressive display of vehicles you don't want to miss. You may even find something you want to buy. To make sure you drive away with a great deal for your new wheels, stop by PFCCU's auto fair booth.We'll be there to set you up with a great auto loan. The application process is hassle-free, the terms are flexible to meet your needs, and the rates are fantastic. Even if you already have financing through another financial institution, now is the perfect time to trade in your auto loan for a better deal. Refinance your vehicle through PFCCU and our ree-bate frog will give you a valuable 1% cash back rebate.** Use it however you like - you can even apply it toward your loan.
Apply today for your great-rate PFCCU auto financing or refinancing deal! Stop by our table at the Auto Fair, stop by a branch, or give us a call at (417) 887-1983. AUTO FAIR *Annual Percentage Rate, subject to credit approval and to change without notice. Banking that Moves to Your Beat
PFCCU has two great new programs designed especially for our younger members - First Advantage and First Advantage Plus. These programs offer valuable benefits that will help prepare our teen, college-aged and young adult members to take advantage of the great opportunities coming their way. First Advantage is available to members aged 14 to 18. First Advantage members start with their own Savings Account and Free Checking Account* with unlimited check writing, a Visa Check Card, and ATM Services including six free foreign ATM transactions per month**, not to mention the opportunity to learn the ropes of money management. They can also take advantage of Home Banking, secure a guaranteed student loan, explore helpful financial information in our newsletter or on our CUSuceed website, and even apply for one of three $1,000 non-renewable college scholarships. Download your scholarship application today at www.postalfed.org! First Advantage Plus is available for our 19 to 24 year-old members. It offers the same great products as our First Advantage program like Free Checking, Home Banking, Savings Accounts, and guaranteed student loans, but also offers a little something extra. With First Advantage Plus, members have access to FREE BILLPAY, and can even apply for special discounted auto loans and a great-rate PFCCU Visa Credit Card. Members can easily upgrade to a First Advantage or First Advantage Plus account by coming in to your nearest PFCCU branch and signing a new membership card. Help your kids start the year, and their finances, off right - ask about First Advantage and First Advantage Plus today! * Account does not come with overdraft protection. Upon request, members may establish overdraft protection through a savings account, a parent/guardian savings or checking account or any combination of the three. Spotlight on SunRocket
On July 5, 2006, the Virginia-based firm, SunRocket, partnered with Bell Industries to bring Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Services to Springfield. Founded in 2004, SunRocket has already become one of the nation's leading residential Internet phone service (VoIP) providers, thanks to their straightforward, cost-effective approach to bringing consumers the easiest, most user-friendly, and feature-rich Internet phone service. The company has also pioneered several innovations, including a "No Gotchas" pledge and a breakthrough $199 annual all-inclusive service plan. SunRocket currently employs more than 350 workers who enjoy a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), an employee discount on SunRocket service, paid time off, and a number of additional fringe benefits. They also now enjoy the many benefits of a PFCCU membership, as SunRocket is our newest SEG. We are pleased to be supporting their excellent services with ours. SunRocket expects to continue growing through 2007, and if you would like career information, stop by their state-of-the-art customer contact center at 1720 E. Primrose. If your business or a business that you know is interested in credit union benefits for its employees, please call Jill Bishop, Vice President Marketing/Business Development at 887-1983, ext. 312. Get Down to Business and Celebrate! This marks our 78th year of dedication to providing practical financial solutions and excellent service to our members, and once again the time to party will soon be here. Join us for our annual meeting and celebration.We'll give you a wrap-up of PFCCU's great year, as well as the results of the elections to our Board and volunteer committees. In addition, the night will be filled with festivities that include a social, an elegant dinner, and even a chance to win one of several great prizes! The 78th Annual PFCCU Meeting and Celebration Holiday Hours All PFCCU branches will be CLOSED on the following days: Monday, January 15 |
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