Some terrific news to make my Monday:

“Dear Fort Worth Chapter:

It is my great pleasure to share with you that the Fort Worth Chapter is the recipient of the 2006 Chapter of The Year award within your respective chapter category!

On behalf of the Texas Credit Union League Chapter Program, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for all the work and support of the Fort Worth Chapter Board. You all are a dynamic group of individuals with genuine dedication to the mission and vision of the credit union movement. This passion is reflected in the programs and events offered in and around the community the chapter serves.

Please share this exciting news with your fellow chapter members and area credit unions. Recognition of this honor will be displayed and announced during the 2007 TCUL Leadership Conference and within key League publications.

Respectfully,

Lucinda M. Rocha Director, Chapters & Councils Texas Credit Union League”

With that news, 2006 is now the latest addition to the list: 1996 1999 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006

While Lucinda extends her congratulations to the board, we in turn want to say THANK YOU to our member credit unions and Preferred Partners!

Your participation and support of our efforts are what make our chapter so successful!

The Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions is responding to a request to assist in sending items to the armed services personnel assigned to the 28th Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. Located in the city’s International Zone, the hospital serves our United States uniformed personnel and some local citizens as well. Being stationed there can be made a bit more comfortable with stuff from home not supplied as regular military issue! Please bring your contributions to the Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions Annual Vendor Expo on June 25, 2007.

28th Combat Support Hospital Wish List

Personal use items

Air freshener -Bath & Bodyworks type products (liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoo, back brushes)

Bath mats/ rugs (small)

Bed sheets (twin size) / cover sheets / pillow cases

Birthday plates/napkins/candles

Blankets (Fleece are extremely popular – single beds/ twin size)

Candy, gum and sugar free gum, jerky, nuts, Ritz Crackers, Cheese-its

Chapstick

Cleaning products – sponges, brushes, etc. (not with chemicals as we can’t ship them)

Deodorant

Fabric Softener

Laundry soap – take box and divide into baggies (1 bag = 1 load of wash)

Lotion: strong hand lotion due to frequent hand washing

Pillows

Shampoo and Conditioner, hair brushes and combs

Shaving cream

Shoes (examples: slippers or thongs or shower shoes) in large sizes, 12 or higher for our big guys

Shower Curtains

Socks, ankle (men and women)

Toothpaste (Colgate, Crest, and Sensodyne are popular)

Toothbrushes and floss

Towels – bath and hand towels

Items for MWR gyms, game/movie room, sports Posters (movie, sports, artwork, celebrities)

Aerobics/Taebo/Yoga/Pilates/Martial Arts instructional videos

Bocci ball set

Boxing mitts and boxing heavy bag

DVD - movies and music

Darts for cork dart boards

Games (board games like chess, checkers, scrabble, etc)

Magazines

Ping pong balls and ping pong nets for regular size ping pong table

Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions Annual Vendor Expo Monday, June 25 Admission is FREE, but please bring an item for the 28th Combat Support Hospital!