AUBURN, Wash. — Marking the one-year anniversary of fundraising, the "Biz Kid$" credit union TV show took center stage here last night complete with producers, young actors and a contingent of local and national CU execs joining for a screening of the PBS broadcast airing this fall.
"It was quite a night with national leaders from Junior Achievement, the show's stars and foundation execs being recognized for spearheading this project," said a spokesman for the Washington Credit Union League.
Billed as a "celebration of a wonderful partnership" between CUs, foundations, Junior Achievement WorldWide and the Public Broadcasting system, the event was held in JA's "Enterprise Village" complex in this Seattle suburb.
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The actual BizKid$ financial literacy show, financed by $2.6 million in contributions from state leagues, foundations, vendors and West Coast CUs was given a debut airing on PBS stations in Rochester, N.Y. and Wichita Kan. last month. More PBS stations are expected to pick up the show in September.
On hand for the Auburn festivities were Mary Cunningham, chairman of the National Credit Union Foundation and president of USA FCU of San Diego; Gary Oakland, president/CEO of BECU of Seattle; and representatives of Orange County Teachers CU, Santa Ana, Calif.
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