Winter 2016 MEMBERS EARN BONUS DIVIDEND FOR 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR BOARD DECLARES $1.2 MILLION YEAR-END BONUS DIVIDEND Goldenwest Credit Union is proud to announce a year-end bonus dividend of $1.2 million will be paid to members on December 31, 2015. The Board of Directors approved the one-time bonus dividend payout at the monthly board meeting held on November 18, 2015. This is the largest bonus dividend paid in Goldenwest history, and the 12th consecutive year the credit union has paid a bonus dividend to members. Over the course of 12 years, Goldenwest has returned $7,975,000 to our members with the bonus dividend program. We are both proud and grateful Goldenwest has experienced another strong year, stated Bill Hart, Chairman of the Board of Directors. When the credit union does well, we make it a point to give more to our members at the end of the year. It s our way of saying thank you for your loyalty. The one-time dividend of 4.10% APY is paid on primary shares, secondary shares, Christmas Club shares, and IRA shares. Based on the average daily balance of shares during 2015, the bonus dividend is paid for the month of December only. The dollars and cents earned on the bonus dividend equate to a little less than the annual yield paid on a 12-month CD. The one-time dividend is paid in addition to the monthly dividend, which the Board declared as 0.10% APY. The total dividend paid for the month of December will be 4.20% APY. The not-for-profit financial cooperative model is alive and well at Goldenwest Credit Union, commented Kerry Wahlen, President/ CEO. Our success is a result of members who join and take advantage of all the products and services we offer. Nothing pleases us more than making a positive difference in the financial lives of our members. Since 1936, hard working men and women have entrusted Goldenwest with their finances, added Wahlen. It s a stewardship we take seriously, and we will continue to do everything possible to carry on relationships of trust that will preserve our credit union for generations to come. On behalf of everyone at Goldenwest and USU Credit Unions, we send our members warm thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season and prosperous New Year!
MOBILE WALLET UPDATE Apple Pay Apple Pay is available to use with all USU Credit Union VISA Credit and Debit Cards for the following Apple devices: iphone 6, iphone 6 Plus, iphone 6s, iphone 6s Plus, Apple Watch and the latest ipad. Android Pay Android Pay is available to use with all USU Credit Union Visa Credit Cards for devices with the Android Operating System 4.4 or higher. Android Pay is currently accepted at more than one million merchant locations in the U.S. Samsung Pay Samsung Pay is available to use with all USU Credit Union Visa Credit Cards on the latest Samsung Galaxy devices, but will not be available to members with Verizon as their cellular carrier. To obtain the Samsung Pay app on your phone, download the latest operating system update. Samsung Pay is accepted by more merchants than any other mobile payment service. Samsung Pay works two ways one using the Near Field Communication (NFC) card readers which is similar to Apple Pay and Android Pay. The other way uses LoopPay technology to allow the phone to work with card readers that do not have NFC technology. Samsung Pay is able to determine which avenue to take based on the card reader at the merchant. All transactions involve a token and do not transmit card data. SHOW YOUR AGGIE PRIDE! WITH THE AGGIE CARD What happens when you combine the tremendous value of the Visa Rewards card and the strong tradition of Utah State University? You get The Aggie Card from USU Credit Union! Choose from two card designs the athletic U-State logo or iconic academic A to show your Aggie pride! Plus, you ll help support Utah State University with every purchase. A percentage of all proceeds from The Aggie Card are donated to the USU Alumni Association to support university programs, including student scholarships. 0% ON BALANCE TRANSFERS FOR 6 MONTHS NO BALANCE TRANSFER FEE RATES AS LOW AS 7.99% APR NO ANNUAL FEE Apply online at usucu.org or at any branch 0% Fixed Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for the first six statement cycles on balance transfers made within five days of account opening. After the promotional period, APR on balance transfers will be 7.99% to 18.00% based on creditworthiness at account opening. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. As of 12-01-2015, the current Prime Rate is 3.25%. Extra Awards points are earned one point for every dollar in purchases. Cash advances, fees and balance transfers do not qualify for Extra Awards points. Offer subject to change without notice and some restrictions apply. Membership required, based on eligibility.
VOLUNTEER BOARD POSITIONS AND ELECTION 2016 Three credit union members will be elected to the Goldenwest Board of Directors next spring. These positions are for three-year terms beginning April 2016. These seats are currently held by Stoney Wayment, Dan Musgrave, and Steve Carroll, who will run as incumbents. If you are interested in becoming a Board nominee you must meet the following criteria: Goldenwest or USU Credit Union member in good standing Legal age (18 years or older) Bondable by the CUMIS Insurance Society Free from any conflicts of interest with the credit union Available for all Board of Director meetings and other designated meetings (unless excused) There are two ways that a member may submit his or her name for nomination: 1) Members wishing to run for a Director position must submit the following information: Full name and address; Home and business telephone numbers; Goldenwest or USU Credit Union account number; A written statement of qualification, which should be limited to a maximum of 150 words. All information should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016, to the following address: Goldenwest Federal Credit Union Governance Committee 5025 South Adams Ave Ogden, Utah 84403 2) Members may also be nominated via petition. To apply by petition you must submit the following information: Full name and address; Home and business telephone numbers; Goldenwest or USU Credit Union account number; A written statement of qualification, which should be limited to a maximum of 150 words; A petition signed by 500 Goldenwest or USU Credit Union members; and, A signed statement from the nominee that he or she is agreeable to the nomination and will serve if elected. All information for nomination by petition should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016 to the following address: Goldenwest Federal Credit Union Governance Committee 5025 South Adams Ave Ogden, Utah 84403 All Qualified Members Can Participate in the Election Nominees will participate in the general election by the membership April 1-4, 2016. All credit union members are encouraged to vote. Candidate information and voting instructions will be sent to members prior to the election. Information will also be available in branches and on the credit union websites. Should only one person be nominated for each position that needs to be filled, an election will not be conducted by ballot. Nominations from the floor will not be accepted at the Annual Meeting. All Members Invited to Attend the Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., April 12, 2016 at the Goldenwest Corporate Center located at 5025 South Adams Avenue in South Ogden. The election results will be announced at this meeting. The Board of Directors represents the views and interests of the entire membership, and exercises general control of the credit union s activities. Like all credit union volunteer officials, the Directors receive no compensation for their service. Any questions regarding duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, or about the election procedures, should be directed to Jeanette Smyth at 801-337-8331, Chair of the Governance Committee.
NEVER MISS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A DISCOUNT INTRODUCING THE USU CREDIT UNION DISCOUNT ME IN MOBILE APP WITH MONEY-SAVING ALERTS The new USU Credit Union Discount Me In mobile app is the easiest way to save money on-the-go. The mobile app uses location-based technology to alert you when you are near a money-saving opportunity at more than 100+ locally owned businesses throughout Utah. Users can search and browse all discounts offered by USU Credit Union plus 2,000 other retailers, merchants, entertainment venues, professional associations, and more! With the Discount Me In mobile app, USU Credit Union members now enjoy perks and discounts at great local merchants like Firehouse Pizzeria, Powder Mountain, Smokey s BBQ & Grille, and many more. The mobile alerts are customizable for each user, and allow you to add national memberships such as the USU Alumni Association, Costco, CVS, Kroger, AARP and more. To receive your discounts, follow these simple steps: 1. Download the USU Credit Union Discount Me In app on your phone, allowing location services and notifications within the app; 2. Visit participating merchants listed on the Discount Me In app; 3. Show the merchant the offer on your phone; 4. Use your USU Credit Union Visa debit or credit card to make the purchase; and then, 5. Receive your discount it s that easy! NEW CACHE VALLEY BRANCH OPENS INSIDE LEE S MARKETPLACE 27TH BRANCH LOCATION ACROSS THE GOLDENWEST CREDIT UNION NETWORK USU Credit Union, a division of Goldenwest, marked the official opening of a fifth branch in Cache Valley with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 17, 2015. The new branch is located inside Lee s Marketplace at 555 East 1400 North in Logan. Lee s Marketplace and USU Credit Union hold many of the same values when it comes to providing a family friendly, communityoriented environment for business, said David Butterfield, USU Credit Union Division President. Opening a branch inside Lee s Marketplace is a great opportunity to team-up with a locally owned retailer and provide our growing membership another convenient credit union location. The new branch provides members will a full-range of services such as consumer loans, mortgages, free checking and Visa cards including The Aggie Visa Credit Card and The Aggie Debit Card. Katie Liehe, the former assistant manager at USU Credit Union s Campus Branch, has been promoted to the position of manager. Liehe will supervise all operations and business development at the Lee s Marketplace location. The new office, known as the North Logan branch, marks the 27th full-service operating branch across the Goldenwest branch network. The credit union has plans to open two additional branches in 2016, including the USU Welcome Center Campus Branch and the West Jordan branch.
CUT HEALTH CARE COSTS Individuals and families with high health insurance deductibles can save money on current and future heath care expenses with a USU Credit Union Health Savings Account (HSA). Health Savings Account benefits include: Tax-Deductible Contributions to the HSA are tax deductible, similar to an IRA. Tax-Free Withdrawals to pay qualified medical expenses are never taxed. Tax-Deferred Interest-earnings accumulate tax deferred, and if used to pay qualified medical expenses, are tax-free. HSA Money Is Yours To Keep Unused money in your HSA can rollover from year to year. Members have several options to fund their USU Credit Union HSA, including: Payroll direct deposit; Online or mobile transfers; and, In-person deposits. For added convenience, you may access your HSA funds by the following means: Personal USU Credit Union HSA Visa Debit Card; or, Personal USU Credit Union HSA Checks. 2016 HSA INFORMATION Single Family Minimum Deductible $1,300 $2,600 Maximum Out-of-Pocket $6,550 $13,100 Contribution Limit $3,350 $6,750 Catch-Up Contribution Limit* $1,000 $1,000 A catch-up contribution is in addition to the standard contribution limit and is available for eligible individuals who are age 55 or older by the end of their taxable year and are not enrolled in Medicare. To open a HSA, visit any USU Credit Union branch or contact the call center at 800-248-6361. FEE-FREE ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY Time is money. We can save you both with a vast branch network that spans the country. USU Credit Union has partnered with credit unions across the nation, giving you access to more than 5,000 shared branches and nearly 30,000 ATMs through the CO-OP Network. When you withdraw cash at a CO-OP Network ATM, or visit a shared branch location, you never pay a surcharge fee to access your money. COLORING CONTEST WINNERS Congratulations to our winners of the Kids Club Fall Coloring Contest. Each winner will receive a $25 deposit into his or her Kids Club savings account. For a list of credit unions participating in the shared branch network, or to locate a CO-OP Network ATM, visit www.usucu.org/about/locations/locator. 0 4 Paisley H. 5 8 Leah S. 9 12 Aaron C. USU CREDIT UNION KIDS CLUB COLORING CONTEST Kids Club Member Name Age Parent s Name USU Credit Union Branch Location Print the next coloring page and learn more about USU Credit Union s Kids Club at usucu.org.
P.O. Box 1111 Ogden, Utah 84402 $1.2 MILLION BONUS DIVIDEND USU Credit Union Information Board of Directors Bill Hart, Chair Steve Carroll, Vice Chair Stoney Wayment, Secretary Jeanette Smyth Tad Neuenswander Karen Kagie Dan Musgrave Brandon Hendrickson Supervisory Committee Ron Gebhardt, Chair Karen Kagie, Board Liaison Noé Vázquez Mike Liptrot Andy Blackburn usucu.org usucu.mobi 435-753-4080 or 800-248-6361 youtube.com/goldenwestcu Follow CEO Kerry Wahlen @goldenwestcuceo @usucreditunion Goldenwest Corporate Office 5025 Adams Ave, Ogden, UT 84403 PO Box 1111, Ogden, UT 84402 USU Credit Union Main Office 198 N Main, Logan, UT 84321 PO Box 446, Logan, UT 84323 facebook.com/usucreditunion usucreditunion gwcu.org/presidents-blog