Member Newsletter - First Trust Credit Union

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January 2015
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First Trust Marks 55
Years in Business … 2
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$1,000 Scholarships
Now Available … 2
Money
FIRST IN TRUST, FIRST IN SERVICE, YOUR
T RUST ED FIN AN C I AL L E AD ER SIN C E 1959 .
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOMINATIONS NOW
BEING ACCEPTED
2015 Calendar
New Year’s Day
January 1, CLOSED
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19, CLOSED
President’s Day
February 16, CLOSED
If you’re at least 18 years of age, a First Trust Credit Union
member in good standing, and are interested in helping shape
the future of First Trust Credit Union, consider nominating
yourself for election to the Board. Interested persons must
file a petition with the signatures of 125 First Trust Credit
Union member/owners, and file it with the Nominating
Chairperson, Linda Bechinski, by February 21, 2015. To
request a copy of the petition, please call 1-800-276-6161, Ext.
2305. A summary of biographical information including your
employer, position held, member account number, and brief
statement of qualifications must accompany your petition.
Memorial Day
May 25, CLOSED
Independence Day
July 4, Saturday CLOSED
Labor Day
September 7, CLOSED
Thanksgiving
November 26, CLOSED
Christmas Eve
Board Members Who Will be Standing for Re-Election for
3-Year Terms are: Arnold Bass, Jean Ewing, James Mink
1-Year Term: Judy Wright
December 24, Thursday
OPEN until 1:00 p.m.
Christmas Day
December 25, Friday CLOSED
December 26, Saturday CLOSED
Elections will be held at the 2015 Annual Meeting on Saturday - April
New Year’s Eve
11th. Please Note: Nominations will not be accepted from the floor
December 31, Thursday
OPEN until 3:00 p.m.
of the Annual Meeting unless sufficient
nominations have not been made by the
Nominating Committee, or by petition to
provide one nominee for each available
position.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
(UIGEA) prohibits commercial account members
from using their account for illegal transactions
under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Del Lonzo $1,000 Memorial Scholarship
and Virginia Stevens $1,000 Memorial
Scholarship ... ARE NOW AVAILABLE
First Trust Credit Union announces the availability of two $1,000 scholarships.
A
$1,000 scholarship will once again be awarded in honor of Del Lonzo, a Michigan City
high school teacher and long term member of the First Trust Credit Union Board of
Directors. The award will be made to a graduating high school
senior who is a member, or child of a member of First Trust Credit
Union, who will be pursuing a four year degree. Selection will be
based on the student’s grade point average, community involvement,
a recommendation letter from a teacher, and a student essay.
Michigan City
950 E. U.S. Highway 20
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 879-6161
La Porte
402 J Street
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-4359
Valparaiso
1404 E. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
An additional $1,000 will be awarded in fond memory of founding
member, Virginia Stevens. The memorial scholarship will be awarded
to a graduating high school senior, GED recipient, or a home school
graduate, who will be pursuing an associate degree, certification, or
licensing in a specialized field such as auto mechanics, cosmetology,
dental assistant, CDL, etc. The award will also be made to a member or child of a
member of First Trust Credit Union, and will be based on the student’s commitment
and drive for the selected profession, and their essay. Applications for either scholarship can be picked up at high school guidance offices, at any First Trust office, or
online under scholarship information at www.firsttrustcu.com. Deadline for submission will be February 20, 2015. The scholarships will be announced in April, and will be
awarded at the winning applicant’s school during their annual awards program.
For More Information Contact:
Joyce Yech, Human Resource Director – First Trust Credit Union Direct Phone/Fax:
(219) 877-2305 E-Mail: jyech@firsttrustcu.com
First Trust Credit Union
55th Annual Meeting
On Saturday, April 11, 2015, First Trust Credit
Union will celebrate 55 years of credit union
history! A wide variety of hot and cold hors
d’oeuvres will be available. A nominal charge of
$5 per person will be assessed. This year’s
annual meeting will be held in the Caroline Room,
at the Strongbow Restaurant, 2405 E. U.S.
Highway 30 Valparaiso. More detailed information
will be forthcoming at your local branch.
(219) 462-7805
Wheatfield
4259 W. State Road 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3922
Kim Kniola
President/CEO
Board of Directors
Robert Tillema, Chairman
Dennis Knaup, Vice-Chairman
James Mink, Sr. Treasurer
John Henderson, Secretary
Arnold Bass
Linda Bechinski
Jean Ewing
David Hildebrand
Judy Wright
Supervisory
Committee
Rona Edquist, Chairperson
Ange Benz
Marlete Kiff
Nino Pecoraro
Toll Free
800-276-6161
www.firsttrustcu.com
Federally Insured
By NCUA
First Trust is Celebrating 55 Years in Business!
Join your local branch for a birthday kick off celebration on January
9th. Watch for special $55 gift card give-a-ways and special events
all year long!
First Trust Credit Union NMLS
#399279 provides mortgage loans
by partnership with CU Members
Mortgage, a division of Colonial
Savings, F.A., NMLS #410285