DONATIONS

Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions, Texas, Vice President Donna Couch had the honor of presenting the Children's Miracle Network with a $4 million check from all the credit unions in the United States. Since Texas was one of the biggest contributors to CMN, the charitable organization contacted TCUL about having a representative from the Fort Worth Chapter at the telethon. The Fort Worth Chapter had increased its CMN donations 115% from 1998 to 1999, averaging more per member than any other chapter in Texas. CMN has a special program called Credit Unions for Kids, which is a collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues and business affiliates engaged in fundraising activities to benefit 170 CMN affiliated children's hospitals serving 14 million kids. St. Mary's Bank, Manchester, N.H., has donated $1,000 through its community outreach program to support the building of a new addition at Webster House. Webster House currently houses 18 youths. The addition includes new flooring, new rooms and a new fitness facility for the youth. The goal of Webster House is to provide a stable living environment for children of all ages who are unable to live at home. St. Mary's Bank has $342.8 million in assets and serves 43,729 members. Royal Credit Union, Eau Claire, Wis., has raised over $5,000 during the Sixth Annual RCU Charity Classic Run/Walk. The money raised will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Chippewa Valley, which provides a child with a caring adult, and the Family Resource Center for Eau Claire, Inc., which provides programs and services that build on family strengths through prevention, education, support and networking with other resources in the community. Approximately 400 men, women, and children participated and received awards, mugs and medallions for their efforts. RCU has $460 million in assets and serves 87,444 members. Philadelphia Federal Credit Union, has teamed up with the Free Library of Philadelphia to make this year's membership campaign a success by raising $1,000. In addition to providing free books, CD's and internet access, the Free Library of Philadelphia provides cultural and community programs. PFCU took its support one step further by offering an on-site library card registration for employees. Over 60 employees enrolled for membership. PFCU has $333.8 million in assets and serves 95,343 members. First Tech Credit Union, Beaverton, Ore., will host the first Credit Union for Kids - Hank & Moose Open golf tournament to benefit Doernbecher Children's Hospital. FTCU, along with many other Oregon and Southwest Washington credit unions, has teamed together to bring baseball legends such as Enos Slaughter, Don Larsen, Hank Bauer and Moose Skowron to Portland to participate in a shamble format tournament featuring special contests, food, a silent/oral auction, raffle and an awards ceremony. The goal is to net $125,000. The fund raising tournament is scheduled to be held at the Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club in Aloha, Ore. on August 28. For more information, contact Tom Sargent at 503-644-1224.