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Member appreciation Day Luncheon


Akron Firefighters has a  annual appreciation day luncheon in the Local Hall. they market this to the members as an appreciation day with lots of food, door prizes and special treats for the kids.
For information on what it takes and how successful it has been call or e-mail CEO Linda Williams
330-798-1994 - akfirecu@aol.com


Shred Event

BRFFCU will be hosting a shred event at our main office. Members are welcome to drop off any paper documents they would like shredded. (Paper documents only. No
magazines, cardboard or folders please.)
Wondering what kinds of documents should go through the shredder? Here are some examples:
Tax returns, Photo IDs, Bank statements, Voided checks Credit card information Copies of sales receipts, Documents containing sensitive information such as name, address, phone number or email, Employment records
For information on what it takes and how successful it has been call CEO Dawn Heath: (225) 274-8383 - dawn@brfdfcu.com

Scholarships

BFCU will be awarding (2) $5,000 College Scholarships and (2) $1,000 High School Scholarships for the 2017. For information on what it takes and how successful it has been contact CEO Bernie Winne 617-288-2420 - bwinne@bosfirecu.com



2017 Annual Conference Charlotte NC 10/4-7/2017

“Great things happen when credit unions serving firefighters and first responders come together. Our Face-to-face interaction is the platform where collaboration begins, relationships are forged, and ideas are generated.” Conference Information

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