Community Events - Security Credit Union

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Security Credit Union's commitment to serving the communities of Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties 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 employees and officials in time and talent to your organizations and events.

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

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS – SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2017

Security Credit Union offices are collecting items during September and October for our “Support Our Troops” drive to donate to Operation Care Package of Michigan. All items collected will be picked up by volunteers from Operation Care Package of Michigan and sent to our troops for the Christmas season. Click here for a complete list of suggested items.

LAPEER LITERACY CENTER CAMEL RACES – OCTOBER 2017

Security Credit Union is a proud sponsor of the Lapeer Literacy Center Camel Races that will be held on October 20, 2017. Sponsors purchase wooden camels that race to the toss of the big, fuzzy dice. Guests bet on their favorites camel.

MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE HALLOWEEN PARTY – OCTOBER 2017

Security Credit Union is a proud sponsor of the Mott Community College Halloween Party taking place on Friday, October 27th, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm., in the Ballenger Field House on Mott Campus. This event includes a bag of candy for each individual, a haunted house, bounce houses, food and much more.

AMERICA'S THANKSGIVING PARADE – NOVEMBER 2017

Security Credit Union is a sponsor of America’s Thanksgiving Parade®, one of the country’s largest and most spectacular Parades in the United States! Every year, hundreds of thousands of Parade spectators line historic Woodward Avenue Thanksgiving morning to watch the larger than life floats, colorful helium filled balloons, thunderous marching bands and exciting specialty acts!

HOLIDAY POPS – DECEMBER 2017

Security Credit Union will sponsored and attended the Flint Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops, a premier statewide event that celebrates unity, family values, and Christmas traditions.

HOPS & POPS – DECEMBER 2017

Security Credit Union will present the 2nd annual Hops and Pops event held at the Flint Institute of Music. This event includes craft beers, delicious food and desserts.

2017

2017 Events

FANTASY FOREST - OCTOBER 2017

Security Credit Union participated in the Zonta Club of Lapeer Area's annual Fantasy Forest on Saturday, October 14, 2017. Held at Rowden Park in Lapeer, local organizations and businesses set up stations along the park’s mile-long walking path. Each station was decorated with a theme and provided an activity and treat for the kids.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BEAST CANCER - OCTOBER 2017

On Saturday, October 14th American Cancer Society hosted the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk in Downtown Flint. Security Credit Union had a team and joined millions of people in more than 300 communities nationwide to help end the fight against breast cancer.

OKTOBERFEST - OCTOBER 2017

Security Credit Union was the St. Julian Wine tasting sponsor at Oktoberfest in Downtown Owosso on October 13th and 14th. This event included food, a 5K run/walk, wine tasting, live music and more.

FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN EMPTY BOWLS EVENT - SEPTEMBER 2017

On September 21, 2017 Security Credit Union attended the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Empty Bowls Event. This event included a simple meal of soup and bread from a variety of local chefs and restaurants, live music, a silent auction, cooking demonstrations and desserts. Attendees also got to choose from hundreds of hand-made pottery bowls created by area artisans and got to take home a one-of-a-kind bowl to serve as a reminder of hunger in our communities.

SVSU CARDS' PARTY – SEPTEMBER 2017

On September 13, 2017, Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) held their annual Cards' Party. This SVSU tradition is a student involvement fair where student organizations, non-profit organizations, and businesses gather to educate students about the many opportunities in our community.

WOODS-N-WATER – SEPTEMBER 2017

Michigan's largest fall outdoor show, Woods-N-Water News Outdoor Weekend, took place September 8-10th at the Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds in Imlay City and Security Credit Union was a sponsor. Entertainment was provided for outdoorsmen of all ages including exhibitors and seminars.

BIKES ON THE BRICKS – SEPTEMBER 2017

The 11th Annual Bikes on the Bricks was held September 8-10, 2017, in Downtown Flint and Security Credit Union was the Presenting Sponsor. Bikes on the Bricks is a Motorcycle show with events like a Police Skills Competition and more!

BACK TO THE BRICKS – AUGUST 2017

Security was a proud sponsor of Back to the Bricks that was held August 15-19, 2017. We were the exclusive sponsor of the Heritage Promotional Tour Breakfast held in on June 9th. We were also the sponsor of the Car Corral, a lot where Classic Cars are for sale on Saturday, August 19, 2017, and Security offered a Classic Car financing special.

LAPEER DAYS – AUGUST 2017

Lapeer Days Festival was held August 18-20, 2017, and Security Credit Union was a sponsor. Lapeer Days was founded in 1902 and is an exhilarating experience for the entire family. The festival takes place in downtown Lapeer and has grown in popularity to become one of Mid-Michigan's premier FREE festivals.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY FAIR – AUGUST 2017

Security Credit Union attended the Shiawassee County Fair that took place August 6-12, 2017. Security Credit Union had a table in the commercial barn with information and SCU goodies.

CROSWELL SWINGING BRIDGE FESTIVAL – AUGUST 2017

Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival August 4 & 5 2017. This event featured family events, music, food vendors, fireworks and more!

SDEV GARDEN PARTY – AUGUST 2017

Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV) Garden Party at Cadillac Urban Gardens in Detroit on August 3, 2017. This event featured food prepared by local chefs, music, raffles and more! All proceeds support SDEV's work to improve the environmental conditions in Southwest Detroit.

CRUISE THE PITS – JULY 2017

Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the 1st annual Cruise the Pits that took place in Downtown Owosso on July 28 & 29. This event included a car show and a cruise from Owosso to Chesaning and back.

EASTERN MICHIGAN FAIR - JULY 2017

Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the Eastern Michigan Fair held July 25 - 29, 2017, at the fairgrounds in Imlay City.

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL – JULY 2017

The 37th Annual Blueberry Festival was held July 21 & 22, 2017, in Downtown Imlay City. Security Credit Union was a proud sponsor of this event which included fireworks, a parade, car show, entertainment and kid's activities.

UNITED WAY – JULY 2017

Security Credit Union sponsored the 11th Annual Car Cruze for the United Way Car Show on Saturday, July 8th in Genesee County. All funds raised benefited the UAW/United Way Ramp program which built 59 ramps in Genesee County last year.

CROSWELL FAIR – JULY 2017

Security Credit Union was a sponsor at the 133rd Annual Croswell Fair that took place on July 12-15, 2017.

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS & PARADE – JULY 2017

Security Credit Union was proud to be a sponsor at this year’s Lexington Independence Day Parade and Fireworks. The fireworks concert took place on July 7th and the parade was on July 8th.

WNEM INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SPECIAL – JULY 2017

Security Credit Union was the sponsor of this year’s WNEM Independence Day Fireworks Special that aired on Tuesday, July 4th from 10-11pm. Fireworks were live from Fenton, Midland and Saginaw.

ADOPT-A-FIREWORK – JULY 2017

Security Credit Union adopted a firework in this year's Lapeer Fireworks that took place on Tuesday, July 4th.

FAMILY FUN DAY – JUNE 2017

Security Credit Union attended the 23rd annual free Family Fun Day in Downtown Lapeer on June 21, 2017. This event provided families with a free fun afternoon that included entertainment and activities, while introducing them to what their community has to offer.

FAMILY LITERACY GRAD PARTY – JUNE 2017

Security Credit Union was a proud sponsor of the Family Literacy Grad Party on June 15th. This event celebrates the achievement of those who have received their GED.

FIM FUNDRAISING AUCTION – MAY 2017

Security Credit Union was a proud Sponsor of the Flint Institute of Music (FIM) Fundraising Auction that took place at the May 19th. Proceeds went to programs of The Flint Institute of Music including the Flint Symphony Orchestra, Flint School of Performing Arts and Flint Youth Theater.

FAMILY LITERACY CENTER BENEFIT AUCTION – APRIL 2017

Security Credit Union was a sponsor at the Family Literacy Center 25th Annual Benefit Auction. This event included a buffet dinner, delicious desserts and some awesome auction items.

AMERICAN RED CROSS CAMEL RACES – MARCH 2017

Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the 11th Annual Camel Cup on March 11, 2017 which benefits the Shiawassee Red Cross Service Center.

HOME GARDEN BUSINESS EXPO – MARCH 2017

Security Credit Union participated in the 2017 Shiawassee Home Garden Business EXPO on March 4 & 5, 2017 at Owosso High School.

UAW WILD GAME DINNER – FEBRUARY 2017

UAW Logo

On February 18th, Security Credit Union supported UAW Locals 699 and 668 at their Wild Game Dinner held in Saginaw. Proceeds from the event will go to educating youth.

FRED MYERS SCHOLARSHIP – JANUARY 2017

Bowling Pins

The Fred Myers Scholarship Fund held their annual bowling tournament at Richfield Bowl in Flint on January 21, 2017. Security was proud to sponsor this great fundraiser.

2016

2016 Events

AMERICA'S THANKSGIVING PARADE – NOVEMBER 2016

FANTASY FOREST – OCTOBER 2016

Security Credit Union will be participating in the Zonta Club of Lapeer Area's annual Fantasy Forest on Saturday, October 12. Held at Rowden Park in Lapeer, local organizations and businesses set up stations along the park’s mile-long walking path. Each station is decorated with a theme and provides an activity and treat for the kids. The Fantasy Forest is geared to children ages 10 and under.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS – SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2016

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SVSU CARDS' PARTY – SEPTEMBER 2016

On September 14, 2016, Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) held their annual Cards' Party. This SVSU tradition is a student involvement fair where student organizations, non-profit organizations, and businesses gather to educate students about the many opportunities in our community.

WOODS-N-WATER – SEPTEMBER 2016

Michigan's largest fall outdoor show, Woods-N-Water News Outdoor Weekend, took place September 9-11th at the Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds in Imlay City and Security Credit Union was a sponsor. Entertainment was provided for outdoorsmen of all ages including exhibitors and seminars.

BIKES ON THE BRICKS – SEPTEMBER 2016

The 10th Annual Bikes on the Bricks was held September 9-11, 2016, in Downtown Flint and Security Credit Union was the Presenting Sponsor. Bikes on the Bricks is a Motorcycle show with events like a Police Skills Competition and more!

BACK TO THE BRICKS – AUGUST 2016

Security was a proud sponsor of Back to the Bricks held August 16-20, 2016. We were the exclusive sponsor of the Friendship Promotional Tour Breakfast held in June. We were also the sponsor of the Car Corral, a lot where Classic Cars were for sale on Saturday, August 20, 2016, and Security offered a Classic Car financing special.

LAPEER DAYS – AUGUST 2016

Lapeer Days Festival was held August 19-21, 2016, and Security Credit Union was a sponsor. Lapeer Days was founded in 1902 and is an exhilarating experience for the entire family. The festival takes place in downtown Lapeer and has grown in popularity to become one of Mid-Michigan's premier FREE festivals.

BEST CREDIT UNION IN LAPEER COUNTY

Security Credit Union was voted the Best Credit Union for the 2016 Best of Lapeer Awards! Thank you to our loyal members and members of the Lapeer County community for this special recognition!

CROSWELL SWINGING BRIDGE FESTIVAL – AUGUST 2016

Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival August 5 & 6 2016, which featured family events, music, food vendors, fireworks and more!

SDEV GARDEN PARTY – AUGUST 2016

Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV) Garden Party at Cadillac Urban Gardens in Detroit on August 4, 2016, which featured food prepared by local chefs, music, raffles and more! All proceeds support SDEV's work to improve the environmental conditions in Southwest Detroit.

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ANNUAL FIELD DAY & COMMUNITY EVENT – JULY 2016

Security Credit Union participated in the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Annual Field Day and Community Event on Saturday, July 30th at Wayne State University. The event was a day-long competition to promote camaraderie amongst the first responders while embracing family involvement with many fun activities for all ages.

EASTERN MICHIGAN FAIR - JULY 2016

Best Credit Union in Shiawassee County Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the Eastern Michigan Fair held July 25-August 1, 2016, at the fairgrounds in Imlay City.

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL – JULY 2016

The 36th Annual Blueberry Festival was held July 22 & 23, 2016, in Downtown Imlay City. Security Credit Union was proud to be a sponsor of this event which included fireworks, a parade, car show, entertainment and kid's activities.

UNITED WAY – JULY 2016

Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the 10th Annual Cruzin for United Way Car Show on Saturday, July 9th in Genesee County. All funds raised will benefit the UAW/United Way Ramp program which built 59 ramps in Genesee County last year.

FLINT RIVER TRAIL CLEANUP – APRIL 2016

The annual Flint River Trail Maintenance & Cleanup was held on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Security was proud to volunteer and help with the cleanup to make the Flint River Trail beautiful!

PAINT OUR TOWN BLUE – APRIL 2016

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Security Credit Union partnered with Priority Children, Weiss Child Advocacy, and Whaley Children’s Center to raise public awareness of child abuse and neglect and raised funds for the annual "Paint Our Town Blue" campaign. Paper pinwheels were sold at our Genesee County offices in support of the campaign.

SANILAC COUNTY FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION – MARCH & APRIL 2016

During the months of March and April, our Cros-Lex Office collected donations for the Sanilac County Firemen's Association. The proceeds went towards the purchase of a new Fire Safety House to educate children with life-saving information about fire safety.

SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY STREETFEST – APRIL 2016

Security Credit Union was a sponsor of SVSU's Streetfest, an annual end-of-the-year event, which was held on campus on Friday, April 1, 2016. This year the event raised scholarship funds for SVSU students.

HOME & GARDEN SHOW – MARCH 2016

Security Credit Union participated in the 2016 Home & Garden Show on March 19 & 20, 2016, at Saginaw Valley State University's Ryder Center. Attendees were able to talk with experts on building, remodeling and landscaping.

AMERICAN RED CROSS CAMEL RACES – MARCH 2016

Security Credit Union was a sponsor of the 10th Annual Camel Cup on March 19, 2016 which benefits the Shiawassee Red Cross Service Center.

HOME GARDEN BUSINESS EXPO – MARCH 2016

Security Credit Union participated in the 2015 Shiawassee Home Garden Business EXPO on March 12 & 13, 2016 at Owosso High School.

UAW WILD GAME DINNER – FEBRUARY 2016

UAW Logo On February 22, 2016, Security Credit Union supported UAW Locals 699 and 668 at their Wild Game Dinner held at 2104 Farmer Street in Saginaw. Proceeds from the event will go to educating youth.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS – FEBRUARY 2016

Priority Children Logo Security Credit Union participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters 37th Annual Bowling Challenge fundraiser held at Galaxy Lanes in Grand Blanc.

PRIORITY CHILDREN – FEBRUARY 2016

Priority Children Logo Priority Children of Genesee County held its 21st Annual Children's Champion Awards on February 5, 2016, and Security Credit Union participated as a sponsor. Also, Security's Assistant Vice President & Office Manager, Armando Hernandez, was a judge for the awards and Security's President & CEO, Christopher Estes, presented an award. Priority Children was launched to organize a community-wide effort to improve the quality of life for children in Genesee County.

FRED MYERS SCHOLARSHIP – JANUARY 2016

Bowling Pins The Fred Myers Scholarship Fund held their annual bowling tournament at Richfield Bowl in Flint on January 16, 2016. Security was proud to sponsor this great fundraiser.

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