Summer 2007 Newsletter
Posted by Scott Ward on July 12, 07
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One of the “perks” of checking this site is a preview look at our Summer 2007 Newsletter – Enjoy!
Upcoming Golf Tournament
Posted by Scott Ward on July 03, 07
The Fort Worth chapter will be hosting our annual golf tournament benefiting CULAC & TCUL PAC on Wednesday August 29, 2007.
This year’s tourney will be held at Tierra Verde in Arlington. The course is east of 287 from the Eden Road Exit at 7005 Golf Club Drive
NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS! Download or view the registration information here.
For more information, contact Ron Fox at Members Credit Union.
Donations to 28th Combat Support Hospital
Posted by Scott Ward on July 02, 07
Our partners and credit union employees truly outdid themselves at our recent vendor expo! We ended up with more than a truckload of donated items that are now on their way to the 28th Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad.
Though all of us made donations without expecting a “Thank You”, I want to share a couple of e-mails I’ve gotten as we’ve worked through the logistics of getting all of your donations to Iraq.
“God Bless the Ft. Worth Credit Union Chapter! We have never had a full pick up truck (and the back seat of the truck) show up here at American Airlines Flagship University for the 28th CSH troops all at one time! I shipped 4 care packages out last night … It will take awhile to get all your gifts to our troops, my estimate is around 35 boxes /care packages , I will ship as fast as I can.
Thanks so much to all of you for a great surprise for our USA men and women serving in the war zone to save others at the 28th Combat Support Hospital! God Speed!
Colleen C.”
At which point, the Chapter surprised her with a donation to support all of that shipping expense.
“There are tears in my eyes. I will keep you updated on the progress to get all your donations packed and shipped to our hospital. I will be shipping more donations this week due to all the angels in the Ft. Worth Chapter of Credit Unions!! Thank you from all of the volunteer members of the USA Home Team and all of our heroes at the U. S. Army 28th Combat Support Hospital in Bagdad! You have no idea how many lives you will touch in the next few months as your gifts arrive at their destination.
God Bless you all and you earned your angel wings today! THANK YOU!
Colleen C.”
Pictures and more information about the 28th CSH can be found here
7-Time Chapter of The Year!
Posted by Scott Ward on June 11, 07
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!
Support our troops at upcoming Vendor Expo
Posted by Scott Ward on June 11, 07
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!
June Vendor Expo
Posted by Scott Ward on May 25, 07
The chapter’s annual Vendor Exposition will be held on a special night – Monday, June 25th at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.
Vendor registration is free for those who are members of the Preferred Partner Program, but the event is open to non-partners as well.
In either instance you must register for the event.
If you have any questions, please contact Raymond Shands.
Advocacy Award Winners
Posted by Scott Ward on May 25, 07
Belated congratulations are in order for two of our member credit unions who were recently regonized by the Texas Credit Union League for their successful completion of the Eight Steps to Effective Advocacy.
American Airlines Credit Union and Security One Federal Credit Union were award recipients at the League Annual Meeting.
Pictures of the ceremony are in our album: American Airlines Security One
For more information on the Advocacy Award, League members can log in to tcul.coop
June Greet the Troops
Posted by Scott Ward on May 24, 07
Mark your calendars. Our next Greet The Troop Days are Friday, June 1st and Saturday, June 2nd.
Call the phone number, beginning at 8:00 p.m. the preceding night (May 31st) for the flight arrival time.
972-574-0392
This gives you the time of the next days flight. Meet at Terminal D, International Flights. The USO will give you a parking pass for the day.
Small Credit Union Meeting
Posted by Scott Ward on May 08, 07
Ever wonder how your Credit Union got where it is and where it will be tomorrow?
Meeting the challenges of the daily operations of your Credit Union seems like enough to worry about and now you have to find the resources and time for planning?
Come and learn the how and why of strategic planning for Small Credit Unions in a program titled Strategic Planning for Small Credit Unions Presented by Carl Banks from NCUA
This meeting, in conjunction with NCUA’s Office Of Small Credit Union Initiatives is developed to help the smaller credit union’s Managers and Board Members implement or refine their strategic planning process.
The meeting will be Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm in the Fort Worth City Credit Union Board Room at 2309 Montgomery Street just north of the Interstate 30 West. Take the Montgomery Street exit just after the University Street exit just west of downtown Fort Worth
Please RSVP to: Rita Dexter or call 817-921-9302 ext. 15
Focus Award Winners Again!!!
Posted by Scott Ward on March 28, 07
This was just forwarded to me….
Dear Kathie,
I am pleased to notify you that the Texas Credit Union Foundation would like to honor the Ft. Worth chapter for the second year in a row, for all you do for financial education.
Certainly, the Ft. Worth chapter has been a great leader with your sponsorship of NIE and the other efforts of Ft. Worth Credit unions! As we did last year, we will present the awards at the Volunteer Breakfast at 8:00 am April 12 at the TCUL Annual meeting in Austin.
Best regards,
Jill Pharr
Executive Director, Texas Credit Union Foundation
