Dakota Credit Unions Celebrate ICU Day!

​A little Facebook creeping yields some snapshots of celebrations our credit unions held last week on International Credit Union Day. 

Last Thursday was International Credit Union (ICU) Day, and we hope you enjoyed the occasion with some fun and recognition. Our cooperative industry does so many great things to improve the lives of credit union members and communities all across the Dakotas – every day, every week and month, year after year. It’s important to share those stories, after all, if we don’t “toot our own horns” a bit, who will?
 
We did a little “Facebook Creeping” to see how you were honoring the day, and here are some of the posts we found.  Enjoy, and keep sharing your stories!
 
Bluestone FCU (Sioux Falls, SD) served apple cider and donut holes and held a drawing for a great prize package that included a portable power station with solar panels!
 
Capital CU (Bismarck, ND) gave out promotional items in all of their branch lobbies.
 
Consumer’s FCU (Gregory, SD) served up a free lunch to members.
 
Dakotaland FCU (Huron, SD) offered treats for visitors at all branches.
 
Dakota Plains Credit Union (Edgeley, ND) invited members to stop at any of their branches for treats and to sign up to win a $50 gas card.
 
Fort Randall FCU (Wagner, SD) served a free lunch to members at both of their branches.
 
Healthcare Plus FCU (Aberdeen, SD) promoted their new Zogo financial education app by hosting a competition to see who could complete the most financial literacy modules, with the top three users earning give cards!
 
Highmark FCU (Rapid City, SD) returned to their roots as a teacher’s credit union by cheering on local teams and serving up pizza to students attending the big game between Central and Stevens. They also used the opportunity to promote their new school spirit debit cards!

Hometown CU (Kulm, ND) went beyond social media and included a little history about ICU Day along with an invitation for members to join them at all their locations for special events in their newsletter (shown right). 

Levo Credit Union (Sioux Falls, SD) marked the day by serving members cookies and Perky coffee in each of their branches. In a message to the community, President/CEO Fran Sommerfeld said, “We are owned by our members, so we are all about serving them. We believe in extraordinary service, so we like to work with each member to understand their unique financial needs. We live, work and worship in the areas we serve, and that means we understand the local market, the pressures you’re under, and we often know our members. You don’t get that with a big bank.”  
 
Med Park CU (Grand Forks, ND) served cookies and pop and had a prize drawing for members.
 
North Star Community CU (Maddock, ND) served treats at all of their 12 branches!
 
Oahe FCU (Pierre, SD) celebrated by serving a free lunch for members.
 
Riverfork FCU (Grand Forks, ND) served coffee and cookies and a had a drawing for a $50 gift card.
 
Town & Country CU (Minot, ND) held a “Rate Race” – a one-day only limited CD and Loan special. The first 20 members at participating locations received a coupon they could redeem for the special rates.
 
University FCU (Grand Forks, ND) served up delicious golden chocolate coins from Widman’s Candy Shop.
 
Western Cooperative CU (Williston, ND) offered “goodies” for members at all their branches.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined in the celebrations – until next year then!

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