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Transcript of TACU March Quarterly Newsletter
940 North Superior Avenue PO Box 940 Tomah, WI 54660
Phone: 608.372.4736 Fax: 608.372.4394
www.tacuonline.com
T A C U C r e d i t U n i o n l M a r c h 2 0 1 1 I s s u e
TACU ANNIVERSARY
Pat Kroncke, a
Loan Officer at TACU recently celebrated her 14th
year working at TACU.
EXPRESS B e c a u s e t i m e i s m o n e y
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Read the enclosed privacy
statement for our policy on how we handle your private
information.
TRY MONEY MISSION YET? Hands on learning, scholarship money, and cost effectiveness
(free!) are three reasons to try Money Mission today!
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71st Annual Meeting Report
Two directors were elected February 17, 2011 at the TACU annual meeting
held at the Tee Pee Banquet Hall. 75 members attended the meeting. John Froelich and Linda Johnson of Tomah and Gary Klinker of Camp Douglas were reelected to the
board of directors for three year terms. Other members of the 2011 board are Paul Wiese, Onalaska, Paul Salzwedel, Warrens and Gary Dechant and Allen Capaul of
Tomah.
Chairman Paul Wiese reported on the board of directors’ activities for 2011. Paul Salzwedel, Treasurer, reported assets had increased 2.32% in 2010 to
$50,130,277. There are now 6,202 members who have total shares of $45,221,314. Share dividends paid to members from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2010,
totaled $571,159.58. TACU Credit Union President/CEO, John Laufenberg, reported 1,748 loans
were made in 2010, for a total of $23,111,340. Laufenberg welcomed members to the
71st Annual Meeting of their credit union to hear reports that indicate how their credit union is performing financially, to elect leaders and to commemorate the credit
union’s achievements. He explained how TACU embodies the Credit Union National Association’s
International Credit Union Week theme of “Local, Trusted and Serving You.” As
examples, he detailed how TACU opened the new Tomah High School Branch in hopes of “Increasing financial literacy among area youth.” This new endeavor fits with
TACU’s people helping people philosophy. The students named the branch Tito’s TACU after the school mascot and student tellers staff the branch. He informed
membership that TACU sponsors a unique internet game called Money Mission. To play the game, students learn basic money management skills to obtain a score. The
score is calculated based on budget and making wise money choices not devoid of
enjoyable expenditures such as going to the theatre. The President explained how The National Credit Union Administration
Corporate Stabilization Program assessments will affect TACU’s income for 10 more years.
Laufenberg noted TACU grew in assets during the past 3 years. TACU also
has 187 more members than in 2009 and TACU is now stronger despite the overall condition of the economy. As TACU President, he promised to continue investing
excess funds by keeping in mind the Safety 1st – Yield 2nd rule. He also suggested following policies to insure prudent loans continue being made to members. Acquiring
quality loans is a way to guarantee that not one penny of member’s insured savings
will be lost. Laufenberg thanked the board and staff for their support and thanked
members for participating in the annual meeting. Laufenberg drew attendee door prizes at the close of the meeting while members enjoyed a light meal.
Low Loan Rate Notice!!
3.75%
Our loan rates are at historic lows! Motorcycles, RVs, Trucks, Cars, Boats… you name
it! Rates as low as:
APR*
*Rates are subject to change at any time so be sure to get your loan while the
rates are low! Your rate may vary based on credit score and other factors.
Refinance your existing loans from other places and save big money! Apply today!
Federally Insured by NCUA up to $250,000
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T A C U C r e d i t U n i o n l M a r c h 2 0 1 1 I s s u e
Youth Week at TACU April 18-22
Cookies and juice in lobby all week for all visitors
All youth may enter for prizes, have cookies and juice, or
choose a sticker or balloon.
Prize drawings in lobby for youth under age 18
1st Prize – Ipod shuffle
2nd Prize – 1GB Flash Drive
3rd Prize – Pizza Party Basket
Coloring contest for 5-spot youth club members.
A free $5 deposit for all new youth accounts.
Free gift for every youth deposit of $20 or more.
Tito’s TACU, inside Tomah High School
Free mood cups for each transaction at Tomah High School on 4/18 and 4/22.
Shred, Don’t Tear! The Tricks of Identity Thieves & What You Can Do
Tearing preapproved credit card offers into a few pieces before disposing of
them isn't enough to protect you from identity thieves.
A consumer reporter for the NBC Today show tested what happens when
consumers first rip card offers into a few pieces, then piece them back
together, fill them out, and submit them to card issuers. In five out of eight
tries, the reporter received a credit card.
Card issuers have rules about accepting mangled submissions, but clearly
some slip through. Protect yourself in two ways:
Shred all preapproved credit card offers before disposing of them.
Prevent the offers in the first place. You can call 1-888-5OPTOUT
(567-8688) or visit optoutprescreen.com to "opt out" of most mailings.
You've had that right since 1996, but few people use it. A study by the
Federal Reserve in 2004 indicated that only 6% of consumers had signed
up to opt out. That was before the law required issuers to make the opt
out option more prominent on credit card offers.
Your best option for a credit card at a fair rate is from us. Call us today
about a credit card that won't rip you off. (Call 808-372-4736).
Take our survey to prevent annoying e-mails!
Do e-mail messages from businesses annoy you? Do you like to get physical
letters instead of phone calls? Let us know!! Please find the “Membership
Communication Survey” enclosed with your statement and fill it out. This
survey is the opportunity for you to tell us how you would like to hear from us.
That way, we can contact you in a way that works best for you!
Once you are done with the survey, we just ask you to fold it over and tape it
shut so the “Business Reply Mail” panel is facing out. And don’t worry about
the postage, we’ve got it covered!