It’s like Christmas around here. You know why? Because we’re
only a week away from April 1st! April Fools Day? No! It’s the start
of National Credit Union Youth Month!
National Credit Union Youth Month is an entire month
dedicated to financial education for young people. Credit unions around the
nation celebrate in a number of different ways, from activities and presentations, to community seminars and giveaways. And here at MCCU, we’re no different!
This year’s theme is Credit Union Strong. Young people face
a bewildering financial landscape in their immediate future—one where
technology has made spending as easy as breathing and the cost of higher
education continues to skyrocket. That’s why we believe it’s more important
than ever to ensure our youth possess strong money management skills.
As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, our core values
include member education and social responsibility. We care about the community
where we live and work, and the people in it. We look forward to watching the
next generation grow and make it even better.
By instilling the habit of saving at a young age, offering
positive encouragement, and providing financial education, we can prepare our
community’s youngest members for brighter futures by helping them grow into
financially capable adults. Credit union strong means having the money skills
to embrace an awesome future, and leaving your community better than you found it.
That’s why we take our mission of helping youth so seriously.
Of course, we realize the biggest influence on anyone’s life
is his or her parents. So if you want to start your kids on a path to financial
strength, participating in Credit Union Youth Month is a good start.
Bring your financial fitness buffs into Marshall Community
Credit Union and help them pump up their savings!
Here’s what we have planned in April:
Millionaire for a Day
Contest
Want to be a millionaire? You can be! Make a deposit into any MCCU youth savings or CU In School account April 1-30, 2016, to be automatically entered. The more deposits you make, the more entries you’ll get!
Want to be a millionaire? You can be! Make a deposit into any MCCU youth savings or CU In School account April 1-30, 2016, to be automatically entered. The more deposits you make, the more entries you’ll get!
On May 2nd, one name will be randomly drawn and the winner will
receive a $1,000,000.00 deposit into their savings account from MCCU! The
winner will also receive free limo service from school to the restaurant of
their choice for dinner. Along with a $25 Visa gift card.
*Millionaire for a Day funds are
deposited on hold into the winners S1 savings account for one business day.
Winner keeps the interest earned. Current S1 rates apply.
Super Saver Challenge
Two runner ups will each receive a $25 deposit into their MCCU savings
account.
Battle Creek Bombers
VIP Experience
Interested youth can stop into either MCCU branch location and enter to win
one of three BC Bombers VIP Experience giveaways! VIP Experience includes the
following
- VIP Parking
- BC Bombers goodie bag
- Behind-the-scenes tour of the ballpark
- On-field visit (with player meet and greet)
- A ballpark meal (hot dog, chips and a drink)
- Option to throw the first pitch
- Shag balls on field during player warmups
- Option to play batboy/girl during the game
- And you and your family get the “best seats in the house!”
No purchase
is necessary. Any MCCU youth member can enter. Available game dates include
June 18th, June 24th and July 2nd.
Kids Day – May 7th
Join us at the Bogar Theatre in Marshall on Saturday, May 7th at 10:00am for the new release of Norm of the North! FREE tickets are available at both MCCU locations beginning Monday, April 11th. Tickets include free admission, small pop, small popcorn and MCCU swag bag (swag bag for kids only). Limited ticket supply available, so don’t wait! Everyone entering the theatre must have a ticket.
Join us at the Bogar Theatre in Marshall on Saturday, May 7th at 10:00am for the new release of Norm of the North! FREE tickets are available at both MCCU locations beginning Monday, April 11th. Tickets include free admission, small pop, small popcorn and MCCU swag bag (swag bag for kids only). Limited ticket supply available, so don’t wait! Everyone entering the theatre must have a ticket.
Cash Giveaway at MHS!
Marshall High School students are encouraged to stop by the MCCU
Student-Run Branch on Fridays in April where they can WIN CASH just by using
the SRB! Make a deposit, cash a check, transfer money, whatever! If your transaction is at least $5 or more, you’ll be able to “Spin the Wheel of Savings.” Participating
students can earn anywhere from $1 to $20 on the wheel!
"Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like." - Will Smith
