Join us for our International Credit Union Day Fair!
International Credit Union Day is here! The official day is October 18th; however, we’re so excited about how we make a difference in our members’ lives that we’re celebrating it for TWO days.
On October 18th & 19th at our Main Branch at the corner of King St. and McCully St., we’ll partner with local folks to provide unique offers of goodies and services to our members:
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808 Craft and Gift Fairs(Latest trends from Japan and Korea) |
Death by Scrapbooking(Party supplies + paper accessories) |
Aloha Beef Chips(Beef Jerky) |
Dexter’s Massage |
Bit of Sugar(Cute whimsical accessories) |
Paparazzi(Jewelry) |
Courage and Cotton(Hawaiian tote accessories, bags, and zip pouches) |
Sam’s Club |
Death by Scrapbooking(Party supplies + paper accessories) |
UHFCU White Elephant Sale(to benefit AUW) |
Dexter’s Massage |
PLUS! Ice Cream Floats(12 – 2 pm) |
Island Style Collections |
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Kawaii Mono(Miniature origami jewelry) |
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Sam’s Club |
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Sanae’s Designs & Things |
Note: Schedule subject to change. Please visit this website or contact us for the latest schedule.
Why Credit Unions are Worth Celebrating…
October 18, 2018, will mark the 70th anniversary of International Credit Union Day. This year’s theme is “Find Your Platinum Lining.” It combines the traditional gift of platinum for 70th anniversaries with a play on the saying “every cloud has a silver lining.”
Credit unions all over the world will be celebrating the history and the success of the “People-not-Profit” philosophy. This year’s theme emphasizes the credit union movement’s loyalty to its members and its mission to provide them financial support and guidance.
The movement began in the 1840s as a democratic consumer cooperative by weavers in Rochdale, England. Frustrated by bankers who denied them loans simply because they weren’t wealthy, the weavers and workers decided to pool their incomes and loan money to each other. In time, this cooperation put each member on solid financial ground and encouraged their own businesses to flourish.
The need for equitable financial institutions grew and, in 1971, the World Council of Credit Unions, Inc. (WOCCU) was created to help establish and maintain viable credit union movements. It has become the leading voice for advocacy and governance on behalf of the international credit union community.
Today, over 235 million people are served by credit unions in 109 countries and 6 continents.
So join us at our McCully branch on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 to celebrate ICU Day with local food, crafts, a massage, and specials courtesy of your credit union UHFCU!