As football season approaches, Scott Credit Union has become theofficial credit union of the St. Louis Rams.

The Edwardsville, Ill.-based credit union and the NFL team innearby St. Louis recently inked a three-year sponsorship deal,which includes both television and radio commercials during Ramsprogramming as well as signage in the Edward Jones Dome on gamedays and combined community events.

“What an exciting partnership for Scott Credit Union,”said Frank Padak, president/CEO of the over $930 million creditunion. “We are very proud to partner with the Rams. What an honorfor us to be able to tie our organization to a professional sportsfranchise that has fans on both sides of the river.”

The agreement with the Rams which includes both television andradio commercials during Rams programming as well as signage in theEdward Jones Dome on game days and combined community events.

Scott Credit Union also will partner with the Rams “Street Team”for several community events over the next three years. Plans arealso underway to offer a St. Louis Rams debit card and checks.

During a team practice held at Scott Air Force Base, Scott CUand the Rams will give 200 tickets to military families to attendthe team's military appreciation game with the Tennessee Titans onNov. 3.

“This is a great way for us to give back to the community at Scott Air Force Base. What agreat thank you to the military families for their service to ourcountry,” Padak said. “It is our pleasure to provide theopportunity for them to take a break and attend a Rams homegame.”