June 2024

AFFINITY CELEBRATES 75 YEARS AT 2024 ANNUAL MEETING

The 2024 Affinity Credit Union annual meeting was held on May 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Johnston.



We appreciate the over 200 members who joined us for a night of celebration, recognition, food, fun & prizes. It was a night that reflected the many great things that make Affinity Credit Union your credit union.

AFFINITY'S 30TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTING

What: Affinity Credit Union's GOING BIG Golf Outing

When: Wednesday, July 31st

Where: Toad Valley Golf Course - Pleasant Hill, Iowa

30 years and nearly $500,000 raised for local charities. This year's golf outing supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, an organization dedicated to helping children realize their potential through positive mentoring relationships.

Hole sponsorships: $350 - promote your business & engage with golfers on the tee box.

Foursomes: $450 - includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, drink tickets & prizes.

Additional sponsorship opportunities available. We greatly appreciate your support!

SCAMS & FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY ON THE RISE

There's been an uptick in suspicious activity recently, so please be aware of the following.

• You WILL NOT receive any calls from the number listed on the back of your debit or credit card.

• Calls claiming to be from Affinity's "Fraud Department" ARE NOT legitimate.

• We WILL NEVER ask you to send money to an outside source.

If you receive a call from Affinity that seems unusual, it's best to end the call & contact our office directly at 515-288-7225 to verify authenticity.

Be cautious of anyone asking you to send money - especially via wire transfer, Bitcoin, Apple Pay, or gift cards. ONCE YOU SEND MONEY VIA ONE THESE CHANNELS, THERE IS NO WAY TO GET IT BACK.

When in doubt - play it safe, hang up, and call us directly.

RETIREMENT & INVESTMENT PLANNING WEBINAR

Join First Community Trust and your credit union for an upcoming informative webinar discussing the importance of understanding options for your retirement. This presentation will include useful insights into:

• Social security strategies
• Sustainable withdrawal strategies
• Investment management considerations
• Tips for remaining on track

Don't miss out! Join us for this FREE educational webinar to explore the answers to these questions and learn more about planning for your retirement.

AFFINITY SPONSORS CRADLING NEW LIFE GOLF OUTING

Affinity was proud to support & participate in Cradling New Life's 10th annual golf outing on June 3rd.

This fantastic local non-profit assists families with infants in Iowa hospitals' Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).

AFFINITY RECOGNIZES SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AT SAYDEL HIGH SCHOOL

We were excited to have the opportunity to recognize Affinity scholarship recipient Mckayla Wood and Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship recipient Malia Whisler at Saydel High School's senior awards ceremony.

Best of luck pursuing your further education... we know you'll do great things!

PURCHASE YOUR DISCOUNTED ADVENTURELAND TICKETS

Get ready for summer fun with discounted Adventureland tickets available to Affinity

Credit Union members.

Enjoy a thrilling day for just $37.99 per ticket (regular price $69.99) when you use

promo code CREDITUNION through our special URL. Plus, $3 from each ticket

sale supports credit union advocacy and initiatives!

Purchase up to 14 tickets per transaction. The final price of $44.64 per ticket includes tax and a $4 purchase fee.

CODE: CREDITUNION

UPCOMING CLOSURES

Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 19

Independence Day

Thursday, July 4

Affinity Charity Golf Outing

Wednesday, July 31