August 13th, 20191343
Each quarter, Robins Finacnial Credit Union selects employees that represent the best of the best in three categories: manager, support department staff and branch staff.
Employees are selected by mannagement based on their outstanding work performance nd written recommendations from peers. The winners chosen for the second quarter of 2019 are:
Al Ballard, Hartley Bridge Branch
Ballard is the manager of Robins Financial's Hartley Bridge Branch. He has been employed by Robins Financial Credit Union for nine years. Ballard volunteers with Rutland High School and enjoys camping and spending time...
August 13th, 2019196
The Georgia United Foundation recently provided a new playground structure for Camp Creek Elementary School's Special Education class as part of its sixth annual School Crashers program.
"Thank you to Georgia United for helping us improve the outdoor play space for our youngest students," said Camp Creek Elementary Principal Valerie Robinett.
>>RELATED: Toney Elementary School named as top School Crashers recipient by Georgia United Credit Union<<
Prior to the new equipment installation, the preschool children, ages 3 to 5, did not have a suitable playground area. With the new play structure, students can...
August 10th, 201924146
The Associated Credit Union Foundation was able to donate more than 2,000 school supplies to various charities in the metro Atlanta area, just in time for a new school year.
The Foundation organized the Back-to-School Drive in June and July, collecting donations at their 24 branch locations. Members and employees dropped off donations ranging from stuffed backpacks, to graphing calculators, to notebooks. Supplies came in by the box load.
Additionally, at the main office location, several departments of Associated Credit Union organized internal donations among employees to grow the number of supplies the students would...
August 8th, 201931476
John Carew, chief strategy officer of Georgia's Own Credit Union, recently co-founded a new CUSO called CU Payz, according to a CUInsight article.
CU Payz was founded to enable credit unions to take control of their future by partnering with Payrailz to develop new, innovative technologies and services that will revolutionize the payments experience.
The formation of CU Payz came out of a working relationship with established CUSOs MDC and Constellation Digital Partners. CU Payz includes six founding member credit unions: Coastal Credit Union, Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union, Georgia's Own Credit Union, Meritrust...
August 8th, 20191110
The African American Credit Union Coalition recently inducted Ed Presnell, regional business executive at Peach State Federal Credit Union, into its Hall of Fame, according to a CUNA News article.
Presnell is responsible for the cultivation and management of relationships in two counties in Georgia and South Carolina. He was one of four individuals inducted into AACUC's Hall of Fame this year.
"These unsung heroes have dedicated their lives to the credit union movement and financial services industry at large," said Renee Sattiewhite, AACUC executive director. "We recognize the diligent efforts they have put forth to advance...
August 7th, 201930131
Raddon Financial Credit Union recently received a Crystal Performance Award from Raddon, a Fiserv company providing research, analysis and strategic guidance to financial institutions.
"The Crystal Performance Awards recognize substance, not flash," said Edward Wipson, general manager of Raddon. "These high-performing credit unions have all shown a great deal of determination, often over the course of many years, to utilize insights to affect direct, impactful action at their institutions. Their growth and data-oriented collaboration with other credit unions are an example of the best of the credit union movement."
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August 5th, 20193198
United Way of Central Georgia recently named two credit unions on its list of top 100 Most Generous Workplaces in Central Georgia.
Robins Financial Credit Union and MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union were both named to the list, which honored companies investing in a better future for Central Georgia and its residents through corporate and employee sponsorship, monetary and in-kind giving and initiative support.
For more information, read the full Middle Georgia CEO article here.
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August 5th, 20190104
Georgia's Own Credit Union recently hosted a free resume workshop in Woodruff Park along with Library on the Lawn.
The event, "Re-imagine your 8 to 5 on 8/5," is the latest initiative in Georgia's Own's yearlong "85 acts of Kindness" campaign, according to an Atlanta CityBizList article.
The Georgia's Own team provided one-on-one consulting and free USB drives so participants could take a digital copy of their new resume with them. Library on the Lawn, an outdoor computer lab hosted by the Fulton County Library System, provided Chromebooks at the event.
For more information, read the full Atlanta CityBizList article...
August 5th, 20190107
Family First Credit Union recently acted as the sponsor for "Fulton's Finest," the Fulton County School District's 13th annual recognition for extraordinary bus drivers.
A total of 166 drivers and their guests were recognized for excellent service, including perfect attendance and accident-free driving records, according to the Roswell Patch. Each also received a special "Fulton's Finest" jacket, sweatshirt or polo shirt.
For more information, read the full Roswell Patch article here.
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