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Security IN THE COMMUNITY
Security Credit Union’s commitment to serving the communities of Genesee, Lapeer, Saginaw and Shiawassee County goes much deeper than providing trusted, financial services. We enjoy taking an active role in local organizations and events to inspire a better tomorrow. Through sponsorships, hosted events, and volunteering, we invest in and support programs that motivate growth in our communities, enrich lives and encourage financial education.

With your best interest at heart, we are proud to lend a hand with the giving spirits of our staff and officials in time and talent to your organizations and events.

When were not in the office serving our members, you will most likely see us in your community!

Security Credit Union Community Partners:

American 
Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Big 
Brothers Big Sisters
CAN Council of Saginaw County
CAN Council of Saginaw County
Catholic Charities
Child Abuse Prevention Council of Shiawasse CountyChild Abuse Prevention Council of
Shiawasse County
Eastern Michigan Fair
Eastern 
Michigan Fairgrounds
Family 
Literacy Center
Hispanic Latino Collaborative of Genesee County
Lapeer Days 
Festival
March of Dimes
Michigan Sheriffs Association
Owosso Memorial Healthcare FoundationOwosso Memorial Healthcare Foundation
Owosso Main Street
Owosso Rotary Club
Owosso Rotary Club
Pix 
Theater
Priority 
Children
Shiawasse Chamber of Commerce
United Way
Whaley Children's Center
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Current/Upcoming Events
Best Credit Union in Shiawassee County
Security Credit Union: Best Credit Union in Shiawassee CountyWe are proud to announce that Security Credit Union was voted the Best Credit Union for the Best of Shiawassee Awards!  The readers of The Argus-Press newspaper voted Security Credit Union the Best Credit Union in Shiawassee County.  We are honored to be recognized in Shiawassee County for our office located at 1400 E. Main Street in Owosso.  Thank you to our loyal members and members of the Shiawassee County community for this special recognition!

 

 

 

Bone Marrow Drive – June 2010
On June 25, 2010, a bone marrow drive was held at our Owosso office for Olivia Enderle, 14 months old, who is fighting Neuroblastoma Cancer.  She is the daughter of Mike and Emily (Henry) Enderle of Ovid.  There was a record-breaking turnout for the drive with 186 people being screened and placed on the registry at the National Marrow Donor Program.  Olivia has a website if you would like more information or to track her progress: www.caringbridge.org/visit/fightforOlivia

 

Clio Amphitheater Sponsorship – July 2010
Clio Amphitheater 
Sponsorship
Left to right: Clio Mayor Bob Smith, Security Board Chairman Ken Scott, Clio Amphitheater Chairman Gary Langdon, Security VP Armando Hernandez, and Security Board Member Dick Hazel.
In the summer of 2009, Security Credit Union sponsored a concert at the Clio Amphitheater, and was proud to sponsor another summer concert in 2010. In particular, Security Credit Union sponsored the Johnny Cash Tribute on July 13, 2010. Clio Amphitheater’s mission is to provide great family entertainment at an outstanding value. Security Credit Union is proud to support endeavors that benefit the communities of our members.

 

Blueberry Festival  - August 2010
BlueberryWe are proud to be a sponsor of the 30th Annual Blueberry Festival being held August 6-7, 2010 in downtown Imlay City.  Be sure and wave hello when you see us in the parade on August 7.

 

 

Shiawassee County Fair – August 2010
Shiawassee County FairThe Shiawassee County Fair runs August 8–14, 2010.  Security is proud to be part of a great tradition that started in 1850.  Visit us at the fairgrounds for Friends, Family, Fun!

 

Eastern Michigan Fair – August 2010
Eastern Michigan Fair
 
The Eastern Michigan Fair is a non-profit, 112 year old tradition in Lapeer County drawing over 50,000 visitors to the fair and over 80,000 visitors to the fairgrounds annually.  We are happy to continue the tradition as a sponsor for the August 10-14, 2010 fair.

 

 

Saginaw Friday Night Live – August 2010
Security is a sponsor of Family Night for the Friday Night Live series.  Please join us on August 13, 2010 from 5:30pm – 9:00pm at the Morley Plaza in Downtown Saginaw for free entertainment, food vendors and fun children’s games.

 

Lapeer Days Festival– August 2010
Lapeer Days FestivalSecurity is a sponsor of the festival being held August 20-22, 2010.   Lapeer Days was founded in 1902 and is an exhilarating experience for the entire family.  The festival takes place in beautiful downtown Lapeer and has grown in popularity to become one of Mid-Michigan’s premier FREE festivals.

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Recent Events
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan– June 2010
Security Credit Union participated in the Caring Community Credit Unions Week, held June 21-25, 2010.  This campaign helped the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan continue the summer food programs for parents, students and the elderly.  Information on making a monetary donation directly to the Food Bank for this campaign is available at all Security offices.

 

Fireworks – July 2010
Clio Amphitheater 
Sponsorship
 
Security Credit Union donated to the annual 4th of July fireworks show in Lapeer County held at the athletic field of Lapeer West High School on Sunday, July 4.  These fireworks were produced by the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce. We also donated to the fireworks being held in North Branch on Sunday, July 4.

 

 

More Computer Donations – May 2010
Security Credit Union is proud to announce that in addition to the computers we donated earlier this year to several community organizations, we recently donated computers to the Flint Firefighters Local 352 for their office.  In addition, we donated computers to the Michigan Department of Human Services to be used at their Family Resource Centers in four Flint-area schools.

 

Cinco de Mayo – May 2010
Saginaw held their 31st Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta, and Security Credit Union was a sponsor. Thousands of people attend the event each year, and the parade is the largest Hispanic parade in Michigan. The Saginaw Hispanic Community has a rich cultural celebration with the annual Cinco de Mayo festivities.

 

Health Fair – May 2010
Security Credit Union supported the Joint Annual Health Fair held May 8, 2010, between The Arab American Heritage Council and Genesee County Hispanic/Latino Collaborative. It was a free, community fair held in downtown Flint to try to make Mid-Michigan a healthier place, one person at a time. It featured free screenings for body fat, the H1N1 flu, blood pressure, eye care and an extensive mobile dental clinic, which offered free dental screenings.

 

Career Fair – May 2010
Clio Amphitheater 
Sponsorship
Security’s Lapeer Office Manager Denise Klein.
North Branch Middle School in Lapeer County, put emphasis on career pathways during the 2009-10 school year.  As a result, they held Career Fairs and invited guest speakers to discuss their careers.  Denise Klein, Security’s Lapeer Office Manager, was invited and participated in the May 13, 2010 event.  Denise shared with the 7th and 8th grade students her job duties as a credit union manager.

 

 

 

Relay for Life in Shiawassee County – May 2010
Pix LapeerSecurity Credit Union had a team in the Relay for Life in Shiawassee County. The event was Friday, May 14, 2010 through Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds. Relay for Life was a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gathered at the fairgrounds and took turns walking or running laps. Each team tried to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.

LAPEER COUNTY DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION – May 2010
On May 15, 2010, Security Credit Union supported the Lapeer County Deputies Association by being a sponsor of their Shop With A Cop annual fundraiser held at the American Legion Hall in Lapeer.

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CAN Council of Saginaw County – April 2010
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Security’s Saginaw office is supporting the CAN Council of Saginaw County by participating in their Pinwheels for Prevention and Blue Ribbon Campaigns.  To bring awareness to prevent child abuse and neglect in Saginaw, from April 1 through April 30, 2010, the office is selling to members for a minimum donation of $1 either a pinwheel that they can take with them, or a blue ribbon that they can put their name on that will be displayed in the office.

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters – April 2010
Clio 
Amphitheater Sponsorship
The Genesee County Team, Left to right: Security employees Crystal, Amy, Mike, Dorene and Dianne.
Security Credit Union formed several teams and participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters bowling fundraisers in Genesee, Lapeer and Saginaw Counties.  Security was also a Reception Sponsor in the Greater Flint Genesee County event held on February 18, and the team bowled February 20.  In Saginaw the team will bowl on April 16 at Crooked Creek Lanes, and the Lapeer team will bowl on April 24 at Gerlach’s Bowling Center.

 

 

Cesar Chavez March – March 2010
Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the 4th Annual Cesar Chavez March on March 27, 2010 held in Flint.  The Hispanic Latino Collaborative of Genesee County organizes the march each year to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Cesar E. Chavez.

 

Computer Donations
The American GI Forum of Flint/Hispanic Technology & Community Center, sent Security Credit Union a Thank You letter for donating computers (click here to view letter).  In additional to this donation, Security also donated computers to the Iglesia Latinoamericana SBC, and other non-profit organizations in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties.

Clio Amphitheater
 Sponsorship   Clio Amphitheater 
Sponsorship
Left to right: Carlos Cisneros, Board Secretary American GI Forum/Hispanic Technology & Community Center; Armando Hernandez, Security Vice President; and Orlando Garcia, Site Coordinator Hispanic Technology & Community Center.
 
Hispanic Technology & Community Center students making use of the donated computers.

 

Patriotic Employer Award
Clio Amphitheater  Sponsorship
The United States Department of Defense and the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recently recognized Security Credit Union as a patriotic employer for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.  “Security Credit Union is proud to have employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve,” said Security’s President Terry Pierce.  “We believe it is our duty to support our troops when they‘re home and abroad, and we are honored that the Department of Defense has recognized our efforts.”

Haiti Relief Effort – March 2010
Our Owosso office assisted the Corunna Public Schools in Shiawassee County with their Haiti relief efforts.  We donated the use of our coin counter, collected and counted money, and even helped keep score by tabulating the collection by grade level because the schools had a competition between the different grade levels.

Priority Children – February 2010
Clio Amphitheater 
Sponsorship
Left to right: Security Managers: Toyia Turner, Jessie McIntosh, Chad Merrihew, Susan Thomas, Security President/CEO Terry Pierce, Security Managers: Kim Wilkins, Jay Yax and Armando Hernandez.
On February 19, 2010, Priority Children of Genesee County held its 15th Annual Children’s Champion Awards.  Security Credit Union participated as a sponsor and was nominated for a Special Opportunities for Children and Youth award.  Priority Children was launched to organize a community-wide effort to improve the quality of life for children in Genesee County.  A diverse coalition of individuals and organizations participate in Priority Children, including volunteers from business, civic affairs, charitable organizations, education, the faith community, government, and health and human services.

 

Holiday depot partnership – December 2009
Holiday 
Depot
Denise Klein, Security Lapeer Office Manager
Security was proud to participate in Holiday Depot’s 15th year of holiday donations and assistance to families in need in the Lapeer Community. We held a special item drive at all of our Lapeer County offices and were asking for donations of personal items such as toothpaste, soap, diapers, etc. We appreciated those who stopped by and donated for those in need in our Lapeer Community.

 

 

Old newsboys of flint – December 2009
Security Credit Union has supported The Old Newsboys of Flint for many years, and 2009 was no exception. The Old Newsboys 2009 campaign ran through December 31, 2009 and Security collected canisters at all five of our Genesee County offices. Old 
Newsboys of Flint
Lapeer County Buck Pole at Ray C’s – November 2009
RayCProud Sponsor of Lapeer County Buck Pole
Security Credit Union was a Premier sponsor of Ray C’s 5th Annual Lapeer County Buck Pole. Hunters from all around Mid-Michigan lined up to hang their trophy bucks on this Buck Pole. Those who bring in their buck will be eligible to win prizes! Security Credit Union recognized 5 of the winners with a $100 VISA Gift Card:
  • 1st Buck On The Pole
  • 1st Lady To Hang A Buck
  • Youngest Hunter To Hang A Buck
  • Oldest Hunter To Hang A Buck
  • Peoples Choice...Valued Up To $800

The Lapeer County Buck Pole was on November 15, 2009 and was hosted and held at Ray C’s Extreme Store on M-21 in Lapeer. Check out Ray C’s website at www.raycs.com for all the details. All proceeds of the event went to Wheelin Team 457, a non-profit organization that competes in and promotes activities for physically impaired men, women and children.

Eastern Michigan Fair
ribbon
The Eastern Michigan Fair held their Appreciation Dinner on November 12, 2009, and Security Credit Union received a Certificate of Appreciation for our contribution to the 2009 Eastern Michigan Fair. Security’s support of this event has ensured that the tradition of over 111 years in our community will continue.

 

 

Identity Theft Prevention and Education – October 2009
Armando Hernandez, Security Vice President
Knowing how important your identity and credit situation is, Security Credit Union hosted FREE Identity Theft Seminars in October 2009 in Genesee, Lapeer and Saginaw Counties, and those who attended received a free copy of their credit report to be reviewed with one of Security’s trained staff to ensure they were not a victim of identity theft. They also learned how to safeguard their personal information and assets, along with ways to prevent identity thieves from stealing their private information in the future. All participants entered a drawing and a lucky winner walked away with a cross-cut shredder.

 

Habitat for Humanity – September 2009
Katie Krane, Security Lapeer Vice President, and Jerry Webb, Habitat Founder and Board Member
Lapeer County Habitat for Humanity is a local charity that provides safe and affordable housing for the working poor of the county, and Security Credit Union is a proud sponsor of their charitable cause! Habitat for Humanity presented Security Credit Union with a framed letter of appreciation at their Annual Auction Dinner on Sept. 19, 2009. Security Credit Union is proud to be a sponsor of such a great organization with an important and meaningful cause!

 

 

Hot Dog Days in Lapeer – August 2009
Ken Scott, Security Board Chairman, and Dick West, Board Member
The Lapeer County Community Branch of Security Credit Union was excited to host its annual Hot Dog Day for the Lapeer community and Credit Union members in August. Festivities included hot dogs, pizza, giveaways, door prizes, and face painting. Thank you to all that attended the event; it was a great turn out and a lot of fun!

 

 

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