International Credit Union Day

Local Service Global Good.

That is the theme of this year's International Credit Union Day.

Join us in a celebration of International Credit Union Day on October 16, 2014 at our Etobicoke branch 225 The East Mall.

Our special guest will be Yvan Baker, the newly elected MPP for Etobicoke Centre. Also speaking will be UCU CEO Taras Pidzamecky.

We invite our members to drop by at 12pm for light-snacks and refreshments. You are one of 200+ million people worldwide that belongs to a credit union. Let's all celebrate this together!

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More about International Credit Union Day
- sourced from World Council of Credit Unions www.woccu.org

International Credit Union (ICU) Day® has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948. The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement's history and to promote its achievements. It is a day to honor those who have dedicated their lives to the movement, recognize the hard work of those working in the credit union industry and show members our appreciation.

This year's ICU Day will take place on Oct. 16, 2014. Its theme, "Local Service. Global Good.," emphasizes credit unions' positive impact in their communities and around the world.

"ICU Day was established to acknowledge credit unions' strong base in their communities, both local and global," said Brian Branch, World Council president and CEO. "This year's theme champions the credit union model by shining light on the industry's support of charity causes at the local, national and international levels."

The ultimate goal is to raise awareness about the great work that credit unions are doing around the world and give members the opportunity to get more involved. Credit unions and associations throughout the world celebrate the day with open houses, contests, picnics and parades.