Issue 9 October 2012 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW, SUITE 600, SOUTH BUILDING • WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004-2601 • (202) 638-3950 • WWW.DCUC.ORG CEO UPDATE VIEW FROM THE BOARD Veteran’s Day… On a Final Note …A Time for Giving! Bob Morgan, Former DCUC Board member and Navy/Coast Guard Representative Roland “Arty’’ Arteaga, President/CEO, DCUC his past month, I had time to reflect on my last conference as a DCUC Board T member, and I asked Arty to allow me an opportunity to pen a short note in the ast month in my recap of DCUC’s Alert, so that I could offer my thanks to you and fellow board members. Many of L 49th Annual Conference, I high- you who know me can readily attest that I am a man of few words, but a man whose lighted NCUA Board member Fryzel’s heart and soul has been with the credit union movement, the Defense Credit Union challenge to credit unions to hire 1,000 Council, and especially with our Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Coastguards- veterans, and his request of defense cred- men from day one. I say “has been,” but truthfully, given my affiliation with credit it unions to lead the way. I added my unions and the defense credit union community the past four decades, my passion endorsement to Mr. Fryzel’s call for for “people helping people” and “serving those who serve our country” will always be action and in my September column, I in my DNA! encouraged you to put plans in motion I have been involved with credit unions for forty-five years, and during that time, “today” to meet that challenge. for the most part, the industry’s waters have been calm. On occasion, a ripple would Veteran’s Day is but a few short surface and some swelling of the waves would occur, but at day’s end, we successfully weeks away, and if plans are still not in navigated the rough waters, and we did so by being steadfast to our core values and place to hire a vet, I ask your consider- principles, and by maintaining our standards of service and philosophy. ation to develop those plans, and to do so, The Defense Credit Union Council has been pivotal in helping all of us weather in November! the “storms” of past and present, and since its beginnings in 1963, the Council has There are over 700,000 unemployed ensured that credit unions operating on Department of Defense installations had every veterans in the United States and while opportunity to fulfill their respective role of promoting the morale and financial the unemployment rate among Veteran’s quality of life of our troops. I have been honored to serve on the Council’s Board is lower than that of the national aver- since 1994, and equally proud to have served as the Navy and Coast Guard Represen- age (6.7%), the unemployment rate for tative for that length of time. To that end, I would be remiss in not thanking post 9-11 Veterans, is 9.7%. Even more DCUC and my credit union, ABNB Federal Credit Union, for giving me, what I disturbing is the unemployment rate for consider, a once in a lifetime opportunity. An opportunity to support and serve veterans in age group 18-29. According some of the most loyal, dedicated, and patriotic credit unions in the Country— to Ted Daywalt, President and CEO of defense credit unions! VetJobs, the August unemployment rate As you can imagine, after nearly two decades of serving on the Council’s Board, for 18 to 24 year old veterans was 19.9 I have many individuals to thank as well. Far too many to recall by name. So, to all percent! Given these statistics, and the my colleagues, family, and friends, I offer my deepest gratitude for your tremen- impending drawdown of forces—both dous support over the years. And to my fellow DCUC board members of past— from the theater of operations and as a my dear friends, Ralph Story and Jean Yokum, and those parted, Leo Pike, Jim Bright, result of budget cuts—Mr. Fryzel’s man- and Lou DeCarlo—and to DCUC Board members of present—Gordon Simmons, tra to “Help our Heroes; Hire a Vet” has Dave Davis, Frank Padak, Patty Kimmel, Denise Floyd, and newly elected mem- new meaning…and should be one of bers, Barb Geraghty and Michael Kloiber—I thank you. I thank you for your our highest priorities! friendship, mentorship, and leadership over the years, and will always be continued on page 8 continued on page 10 DEFENSE CREDIT UNION COUNCIL, INC. is an association of credit unions serving Department of Defense personnel, military and civilian, worldwide. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Patty Kimmel Chairman Denise Floyd 1st Vice Chairman Gordon Simmons 2nd Vice Chairman David Davis Treasurer Frank Padak Secretary Barb Geraghty Member Michael Kloiber Member COUNCIL STAFF Roland A. Arteaga Dr. Rich Hasty, Plattsmouth Schools Superintendent and Richele Sievers, SAC FCU President/CEO Plattsmouth Branch Manager. Photo courtesy SAC FCU Beth Merlo Director for Administration Jen Kenney SAC FCU Helps Fund Plattsmouth Executive Assistant Elementary School Outdoor Education Jennifer Hernandez Information Technology Specialist Classroom Park Janet Sked Conference Manager Jackie Boryca, V.P. Marketing Megan Mundt Comptroller AC FCU is pleased to help fund the Outdoor Educational Classroom Park at Platts- S mouth Elementary School. SAC FCU will provide a four year commitment giving $2,500.00 starting 2012 and ending in 2015. A check for $2,500.00 was presented on Friday, September 7, by SAC FCU’s Plattsmouth Branch Manager, Richele Sievers, to Plattsmouth Schools Superintendent, Dr. Rich is the official publication of the Council. One copy of ALERT is mailed first-class to each Hasty. This is a four year commitment and the school will raise matching funds. In all defense credit union as a membership service. SAC FCU’s gift will total $10,000.00 plus generate matching funds of $7,500.00. Defense credit unions may order additional “We are proud to be Plattsmouth Elementary School’s partner in this community copies (three or more) to be mailed in bulk to one address at $10.00 per copy per year. project that will help educate our future leaders about the benefits of the outdoors and Individual subscriptions mailed first class to nature,” stated Gail L. DeBoer, President & CEO of SAC FCU. defense credit union members are $15.00 per year; to all others $25.00 per year.ALERT is published monthly except for the month the annual conference and membership meeting are held. In accepting a limited amount of ad- APGFCU Announces Local Prize Winners vertising (two advertisements per issue), the Council as a matter of strict policy does not of its Ongoing “Refer a Friend” Contest in any way endorse either the product or the vendor. The right to refuse advertising for any reason whatsoever is reserved. DCUC dues Janice Carey, APGFCU are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes, but may be deduct- berdeen Proving Ground FCU (APGFCU) is proud to announce the two local prize ible as a business expense. Reproduction of ALERT material in whole or in part is authorized A winners of its ongoing “Refer a Friend” contest. In August, Brandon Ruble of Bel for Council members only. Address all corre- Air, MD, and Ann Marie Helgason of Abingdon, MD, were each awarded a $100 spondence to Defense Credit Union Council, Inc., 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, South Visa® Gift Card. Building, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20004- The ongoing contest invites APG FCU members to refer another person to become 2601. Telephone: 202/638-3950; FAX: a member of APGFCU. The referring member receives one entry in the drawing for each 202/638-3410; e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]; www.dcuc.org. person he or she refers. Two winners will be chosen each month in 2012. 14 members have won to date. The contest is open to all APGFCU members 18 years old and over. 2 DEFENSE CREDIT UNION COUNCIL, INC. www.dcuc.org ACU Awarded Lakewood Chamber’s White House Large Business of the Year Christmas Amy Tiemeyer, Military Relations Liaison Ornaments merica’s CU (ACU) was recognized by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce for Available Now A their outstanding support at the Chamber’s recent Annual Meeting. ACU has been a member of the Lakewood Chamber since 1991 and supports and he Defense Credit Union Council sponsors several Chamber related activities and events, especially benefiting the military. T is selling the 2012 White House ACU consistently provides in a significant way to the financial stability of the organi- Christmas Ornament again this year as zation by participating in functions such as the Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic, Christmas a fundraiser for the George E. Myers Auction, Chili Cook Off, and ShowCase Lakewood. Additionally, this past year the Scholarship Fund. The price remains at $20 Lakewood Chamber moved their offices to ACU’s Lakewood Branch. per ornament. The ornament is available “This organization made it possible for us to relocate back into the heart of the City on the DCUC website at www.dcuc.org of Lakewood to gain better visibility and ease of accessibility for our members, the com- or you can call 202-638-3950 to order munity, and our out-of-town visitors,” said Linda Smith, Lakewood Chamber President/ by phone. CEO. “We have enjoyed the terrific relationship with ACU’s staff over the past 20 years— and hope the next twenty will be just as positive.” ACU Donates $10,000 to Hawks Prairie Rotary Soldier Fund Amy Tiemeyer, Military Relations Liaison o coincide with the Military Family Support Day in Lacey, America’s CU (ACU) T donated $10,000 to the Hawks Prairie Rotary Soldier Fund.