Over $20,000 raised by staff in nearly four years!
Our staff have raised nearly $16,000.00 for non-profit community groups to date through our Care Wear program!
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Donations to Benefit the Community - Bonnyville Health Centre
Lakeland Credit Union donated $10,000 to the Bonnyville Health Centre towards the purchase of Obstetrics and Gynaecology equipment at the 2010 Bonnyville Health Gala fundraiser. Over $175,000 was raised to purchase new technology for advancing women's health in the Lakeland.
This recent LCU contribution now equates to a total of $50,000 to the Bonnyville Health Centre in the last three years.
Lakeland Credit Union Named Alberta's Credit Union of the Year!
Recognized as provincial leader 4 times in seven years!
Bonnyville, AB, April 8th, 2009 - Lakeland Credit Union was recently recognized as Alberta’s Credit Union of the Year for the 4th time in seven years. The distinction was awarded for excellence in financial performance and marketing.
Les Miller, CEO, attributes the success to a combination of factors, “First, the Lakeland region has a vibrant and diversified economy. Second, our members appreciate the benefits of ownership in their financial institution where they see their dollars at work in the
community and share in the success through our Profit Sharing Program.”
Since 1995, when Bonnyville Credit Union and Cold Lake Credit Union amalgamated to form Lakeland Credit Union, over $12 million dollars in dividends and patronage rebates have been returned to member-owners.
Miller went on to say, “The staff deserves the credit. Taking care of our members is important to them. They work hard to ensure our members get good value. Our staff are member-owners themselves and know first-hand what it takes to build loyalty.”
From a financial business perspective, Miller said, “It’s crucial that our rates and products are always competitive to the national financial institutions and our 100% deposit guarantee through Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation can’t be beat.”
Lakeland Credit Union serves more than 10,000 members in the Lakeland region as a full-service financial institution with two branches and four ATM locations. The credit union employs nearly 70 staff and is an active supporter of community events and fundraising initiatives.
Care Wear
The staff at Lakeland Credit Union wear ‘Care Wear’ on Fridays
to raise money for local, non-profit organizations in the Lakeland.
Since July 2006 , staff have raised thousands of dollars for local groups including the Bonnyville Palliative Care Unit, Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre, MADD of Cold Lake, Bonnyville Boys and Girls Club, Lakeland Humane Society, Bonnyville Victim Services Unit, Special Olympics, Cold Lake Victim Services Unit, Bonnyville Seniors' Drop-in Centre, Cold Lake Senior Citizens Club, Bonnyville Firefighters Association, Dove Centre, Grand Centre Playschool, The Jericho Youth Society, and the Bonnyville & District SPCA.
Care Wear was initiated so that LCU staff could participate in corporate citizenship and give back to non-profit organizations over the course of the year. Each Friday, staff pays $2 to wear a black shirt with the Care Wear and LCU logos to identify the fundraising endeavor.
