Community Service

Members Help Others 2008

Missouri Credit Union’s (MCU) Fundraising Committee organizes events and activities throughout the year to benefit non-profit organizations.  Committee members include: Mary Atkisson, Norine Bailey, Adriane Doerhoff, Ashley Edler, Jennifer Eibel, Amanda Love, Michelle McNeeley, and Sherri Neuner.

In 2008, the committee will focus their efforts to assist the organizations below:

CMN is a year-round fundraising program to benefit hospitals providing health care for children. Created by the Osmond Foundation in 1983, the Children's Miracle Network has grown to include 170 hospitals throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.  In Columbia, the University of Missouri’s Children’s Hospital is the only hospital in mid-Missouri offering comprehensive, specialized children’s services.

Columbia Area United Way

United Way is a partnership of volunteers, donors, businesses and service providers who come together with common goals - to build strong families, help kids succeed and promote health and independence.  In fact, over 100,000 mid-Missourians use services provided by 32 United Way member agencies each year. That’s 1 in 5 people in our area.

United Way of Central Missouri

The United Way of Central Missouri assists our neighbors in six counties through a broad range of human care services.  A total of 25 member agencies and programs offer a variety of services to children and adults; the disabled; senior citizens; low-income families; victims of abuse, disease or disaster; and others in need.

Camp Hickory Hill has been in operation since 1971 and is located 5 miles outside of Columbia, MO. The camp serves children and teens ages 8 to 17 who have insulin-dependent diabetes.  Its mission is to educate these boys, girls, young men and women to manage and control their own diabetes in partnership with their families and health providers.

Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity

Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit and financed with affordable loans.

Members Help Others 2007

This page is dedicated to all Missouri Credit Union members who help make their community and their world a better place. The purpose of this page is to keep you informed of the efforts of our Members and Staff to improve the lives of others.

Missouri Credit Union Helps Others In 2007! Fundraising efforts by your credit union staff benefited the Children's Miracle Network, Second Chance animal rescue group and United Way agencies in Columbia and Jefferson City.

January

Food Day. Employees brought in chili, soup, goodies, desserts, etc. for all staff members to enjoy for a small donation.

(From left to right) Ashley Edler, Missouri Credit Union assistant vice president; Sarah Rogers, teller; Mary Atkisson, assistant vice president present a check to Dave Holtgraewe, United Way campaign director.

February

Valentine's Day Candy-grams. Candy-grams were available for employees to take home or deliver to other staff members on Valentine's Day.

March and April

Jeans Day - Employees donated money to wear jeans on a designated day.

May

Mother's Day Carnations. Missouri Credit Union purchased carnations for Mother's Day. Members and staff made donations to purchase carnations at each location.

(From left to right) Emily Morrow, Missouri Credit Union branch manager; Jen Waters, Missouri Credit Union branch manager; Gail Stone, financial officer present a check to Molly Good, coordinator, special events, Children's Miracle Network.

June

Picnic. Missouri Credit Union purchased fried chicken and employees brought in sides and fixings. Staff members could enjoy the picnic at each location for a donation.

July

Jeans Day. Employees donated money to wear jeans on a designated day.

August

Ice Cream Social. The credit union provided novelty type ice cream treats. For a donation, employees could enjoy ice cream all day.

Jeans Day. Employees donated money to wear jeans on a designated day.

September

Missouri Credit Union Logo Wear Silent Auction. Staff members were asked to donate unwanted branded Missouri Credit Union shirts. Staff placed bids and the highest bidder became the owner of the shirt.

Jeans Day. Employees donated money to wear jeans on a designated day.

October

Mini Pumpkins. Missouri Credit Union purchased mini pumpkins for employees to decorate in the break rooms during lunch. Pumpkins were then displayed at each location for employees or members to buy for a donation.

Jeans Day. Employees donated money to wear jeans on a designated day.

(From left to right) Linda Wohleber, Second Chance; Kate Denehy, Second Chance; Jennifer Eibel, teller supervisor; Shannyn Yalaoui, Second Chance; Cindy Weable, Missouri Credit Union financial officer; Diann and Dominic Stelzer, Second Chance.

November

Thanksgiving Dinner raffle for 8 people. Missouri Credit Union purchased the dinners from Gerbes in Columbia and Jefferson City (dinner for 8). One winner was drawn for each city. Employees sold raffle tickets from November 1st through November 15th. The drawing was on November 16th and winners were published in the newsletter.

Two Jeans Days. Employees donated money to wear jeans on designated days.

December

Santa Letters. Employees mailed a Santa letter to kids from provided information from staff and members.

Bake Sale. Employees had a bake/craft sale.

Jeans Day. Employees donated money to wear jeans on a designated day.

2007 Missouri Credit Union Scholarship Recipients

Pictured are the 2007 Missouri Credit Union Scholarship recipients. Credit Union recognizes the importance of a college education. MCU also realizes the monetary commitment involved. That’s why each year since 1993 MCU has awarded scholarships to worthy high school seniors who are members of Missouri Credit Union or whose parents are members.

Every January MCU accepts applications for the Pauline “Pat” Miles Scholarship, the Alan T. Busby Scholarship, and the Anthony P. Lampe Scholarship ($2,000 each). The recipients will receive the scholarship funds for use toward the college or university of their choice.

This year's scholarship applications will be accepted from January 2008 through April 2008. For more 2008 Scholarship information just review the MCU Scholarship Info and Application.

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