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Great Erie eNews
AUGUST 2022
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Welcome to Great Erie eNews, the monthly e-Newsletter from
Great Erie Federal Credit Union.
From your finances and family to lifestyle and useful tips, your financial co-op is here for you.
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Great Happenings
Celebrations for our 70-year birthday are well underway. So much has changed over the decades in the way we deliver quality member service, yet we remain dependably accessible to our members. What has not changed is our commitment to improving the financial lives of our members through education, communication, and reliable service.
Some of our great traditions are seen in reduced loan rate specials, scholarship awards, participation in community events and welcoming new volunteers. We’ve invested in people and processes that improve the way that you manage finances. Teaching people to save, borrow for productive purposes and protection of your hard-earned money demonstrates how we’re different.
When a consumer is welcomed into membership at Great Erie, they will never have to go through another account opening process. Everything you will need is here. Our skilled member service representatives teach people how to save money on fees while enjoying full access to their account information. We educate our members on how to keep their personal information safe – sharing useful tips on privacy protection. It’s the beginning of a financial friendship in an institution with a rich history of consistent success.
A great idea 70 years ago turned out to be a great cause for celebration in 2022. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to celebrate with us as a member of Great Erie. I’m confident that they will enjoy a positive experience and walk away with not only a little bit of our history, but the prospect of a bright financial future.
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Robyn Young/CEO
Great Erie FCU
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Join us for our 2022 Annual Meeting Celebration!
We will be celebrating our 70th Anniversary at our Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 1st at 5:30 pm. Join us as we highlight the past year, and hear from our CEO and our Board of Directors. Share in all things Great Erie, including a chance of winning at our very popular prize raffle and taking part in our 50/50 drawing.
Registration is required by contacting our Orchard Park Main office/branch.
$10 per member includes a plated dinner with cash bar options.
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Buffalo Business First Power 200 Women list recognizes and celebrates 200 spectacular WNY women whose talent and influence are fueling economic, social and cultural growth throughout Western New York.
We are proud and honored to see our CEO, Robyn Young on this list. Robyn is a valued asset to both the credit union and the community.
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Congratulations to Bill Solak/VP Member Service & Information Systems Coordinator for receiving the CCUE (Certified Credit Union Executive) designation. It's the hallmark of professional credit union achievement.
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is the most influential financial services trade association and the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America's credit unions.
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BANZAI CORNER - Great Erie's Online Financial Literacy Program | |
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Did you know that GEFCU partnered with a Financial & Life Literacy Company in 2022? Banzai. We bring this to you and the ecommunity!
"For 15 years, Banzai has helped people become better stewards of their finances. While doing so, we've watched how intertwined personal finance becomes in other aspects of an individual's education. For this reason, Banzai has stretched its curriculum to include complementary subjects such as digital wellness, staying safe on the internet and preparing for the cost of college." GEFCU is excited to bring these tools to you and your loved ones.
Our partnership with this company not only gives you free resources and the ability to navigate finances, but it also gives you the ability to navigate all practical aspects of a fulfilling life. The "How-to" is simplistic, knowledgeable and practical. Check it out today and spread the word for a better financial tomorrow.
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Congrats to our JUNE
Lucky Savings
Drawing Winner!
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Congrats to Maria, our 2nd Prize winner of $50 for the June Lucky Savers Account drawing!
Our Lucky Savers account at Great Erie helps you build your savings while giving you a chance to win monthly and quarterly cash prizes!
You can open a Lucky Savers account by visiting one of our branch locations. You can even set up direct deposit or scheduled transfers to increase your chance to win. Open your Lucky Savers account today!
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Great Track from Great Erie | |
Get a sharper view of your financial picture. Great Erie's Great Track is free online software that provides all the tools you need.
Getting organized has never been easier. All of your accounts - even those at other financial institutions - in one, easy-to-find place. Create budgets, track and categorize your spending habits, see how much money you have to pay bills and other expenses day-by-day. When it comes to saving and spending, Great Track helps you make better choices.
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Move your high-rate credit card balances to GEFCU
and choose which option is best for you!
Learn about our Great Rate & Great Rewards Visa credit card offers.
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Sharing the 'people helping people' philosophy, let us introduce you to: | |
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Hartloff Benefits Solutions, is a woman-owned local Boutique Employee Benefits and Medicare Insurance Agency. The agency was formed in response to the need for a "Back to Basics" philosophy. Their team is dedicated to taking the time to listen, learn about the business, develop solutions and educate their clients on their options. | | | |
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They provide innovative creative concepts to enhance benefits and educate clients to maximize the benefits they’re entitled to. The HBS team has a true dedication to Customer Service & Client Relations! Hartloff Benefits is your local advocate. Their goal is to empower their members so they can make the best decision regarding their health insurance needs. Their expertise includes group health, individual and Medicare Benefits as well as voluntary benefits.
GEFCU has teamed up with Hartloff Benefits to provide workshops on Benefit Education and Medicare workshops for general knowledge. Their goal is to help people transition from Employer-based Health Insurance into Medicare.
Hartloff Benefit Solutions recently moved into a brand-new location at 437 Olean Road in East Aurora. This was the site of the old Chet’s Doghouse which has been completely renovated.
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Hartloff Benefit Solutions, LLC
Full-Service Local Health Insurance Agency
437 Olean Road, East Aurora, NY 14052.
716-655-5901
HartloffBenefits.com
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Help your credit union and get rewarded!
Share the benefits of being a member/owner of Great Erie with your friends and family! Earn $20 every time you refer a friend to Great Erie Federal Credit Union. The more you refer, the more you earn.
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In celebration of our 70th Anniversary, our JULY Community Wishes/Dress Down Day Donation went to:
The Rural Outreach Center
Dream Big Summer Experience!
Help them have a brighter future.
Dream Big! serves rural children in a supportive, trauma-informed environment. From art projects to kickball and volleyball to science experiments, each day is filled with fun. For kids dealing with the ongoing effect of rural poverty and many other traumas, it is a place of healing and hope for a brighter future. Children who had little to look forward to are now dreaming of BIG futures.
ROC
Rural Outreach Center
730 Olean Road
East Aurora, NY 14052
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Credit Sense
With Great Erie's free Credit Sense service, you can easily access your full credit report, gain insight into what factors are affecting your rating, access credit monitoring and money-saving opportunities and get solid ideas on how to raise your all-important score - all at no cost.
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Mobile Deposit
All it takes is an app and two snaps. Deposit checks from almost anywhere using your smart phone camera. Mobile Deposit is very secure. It features multiple layers of security, giving your account and check data the highest level of safety available.
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FINANCIAL PROTECTION From GEFCU | |
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Card Sense
Keep tabs on your Great Erie Debit and Credit Cards with real-time alerts from our Card Sense App.
Your card, on your terms. Personalize your card security with transaction controls such as device location, merchant category, transaction types and spending limits.
The Card Sense App is a free app available for download to your mobile phone. Turn your cards on or off, create transaction controls and alerts for any card issued by Great Erie FCU. Card Sense is our member's best tool for preventing fraud and tracking card use in real-time.
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Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
How to identify the good and tackle the bad
Not all of the balances you carry will drag down your financial future. Despite the bad rap debt often gets - and it's mostly deserved - there are certain types that shouldn't keep you up at night. Before you take on more debt though, it's important to understand the differences between the good kind of debt and the kind that can lead to stress, sleep deprivation and worse.
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AUGUST CALENDAR/EVENTS/SPONSORSHIPS | |
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8/6 Wings Flights of Hope BBQ
8/18 Backyard Bash East Aurora
8/28 East Aurora Toy Town Car Show
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Backyard Bash 2022
Bring a lawn chair and the family and settle in for an evening of great tunes in the heart of East Aurora.
Thursday, August 18th, GEFCU has sponsored the band so come on out and have some fun!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, September 10, 2022
9 am - 3 pm
GEFCU & Safe Driver Academy presents "Point & Insurance Reduction Course" held in East Aurora
Cost $35 per person
***10% discount for 3 years as the primary driver/4 points off license upon completion of course**
Registration begins August 10 - more details to come.
Interested?
Email aball@greateriefcu.com
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