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Press Releases 2009

December 4, 2009 - FMFCU WALKS THE WEST CHESTER OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PARADE

West Chester, PA - FMFCU once again participated in the West Chester Old-Fashioned Christmas parade on this fun-filled evening in West Chester Borough. FMFCU employees walked in front of the Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross carriage and handed out candy canes to everyone along the parade route.

Inside the FMFCU West Chester branch, parade-goers were treated with cookies, hot chocolate, giveaways, and other holiday food. Plus, they were given a chance to take a look around one of West Chester's best credit unions (Daily Local News 2008 & 2009 - Reader's Choice Award)!

October 29, 2009 - FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PLEDGES SUPPORT TO MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM

One of the biggest challenges facing Americans today is access to affordable, quality healthcare. There is a need to provide health services to the growing number of uninsured, adversely impacted by the economic recession of America. Recognizing this need, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) recently presented Mercy Health System (MHS), headquartered in Conshohocken, with a $25,000 donation to provide funding for quality healthcare. This donation represents the first installment of FMFCU’s four-year $100,000 pledge to Mercy Health System that supports this commitment to the most vulnerable in the community.

“We are proud to partner with Mercy Health System to help them fulfill their mission of providing quality, compassionate healthcare to the communities they serve. By partnering with them, we are helping fulfill our mission, which is one of people helping people,” says John D. Unangst, FMFCU President/CEO.

The unrestricted donation will be evenly distributed among three of Mercy’s four acute-care hospitals in which FMFCU has a branch office: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Mercy Philadelphia Hospital in West Philadelphia and Mercy Suburban Hospital located in East Norriton. The health status of the communities served by Mercy Health System falls below the national average. The donation will be used to offset the $39 million spent each year in Community Benefit costs, the unpaid cost of serving Medicaid patients and other public programs, along with the cost of providing community services.

“This generous donation supports MHS’s vision of providing access to compassionate quality health services for all members of the community with special concern for the poor,” says H. Ray Welch, Jr., President and CEO of Mercy Health System. “We thank FMFCU for their partnership and investment in organizations that are committed to improving the health of individuals and communities.”

FMFCU has been providing financial products and services to residents and organizations throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond since 1970. Today, the Credit Union has more than 57,000 members, over 1,200 partner organizations, 28 branches, ATM access at over 28,000 surcharge-free machines through the national CO-OP ATM network (including 9,000 deposit taking machines) and 24/7 access to member accounts. For more information on FMFCU products and services, call 610-325-5100 or visit www.fmfcu.org.

A diverse, integrated system providing comprehensive health care services, Mercy Health System is comprised of four acute care hospitals, a home healthcare organization, several wellness centers, physician practices, a federal PACE program, and is co-owner of managed care plans, Keystone Mercy Health Plan and Gateway Health Plan. With 120 primary care and specialty physicians, Mercy Health System is a teaching community health system affiliated with Drexel University School and Medicine and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). The largest Catholic healthcare system serving the Delaware Valley, Mercy Health System is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Hope Ministries; and is a member of Catholic Health East, a multi-institutional, Catholic health system co-sponsored by 13 religious congregations. The vision of Mercy Health System is to be a leading provider of compassionate care and community access to quality health services that improve the health of individuals and communities. To learn more about Mercy Health System, visit www.mercyhealth.org.

October 2, 2009 - FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PROVIDING FINANCIAL HEALTH INFORMATION DURING MPOWER YOURSELF HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO 

Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) is proud to be part of Mercy Health System’s first MpowerYourself Health and Wellness Expo (formerly FitFest) as a sponsor and event participant.

Throughout October, FMFCU branch, mortgage and financial services representatives will be available at our booth to answer questions about attendees’ financial health.  Giveaways and literature will also be provided.

MPower Event at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital

Saturday, October 10, 2009
10 AM to 3 PM
501 South 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA  19143

CANCELLED - MPower Event at Mercy Eastwick Wellness Center

Saturday, October 17, 2009
10 AM to 3 PM
2821 Island Avenue
Philadelphia, PA  19153

MPower Event at Mercy Suburban Hospital

Saturday, October 24, 2009
10 AM to 3 PM
2710 DeKalb Pike
Norristown, PA 19401

The public is welcome to attend the health screenings, fitness instruction and cooking demonstrations.  For a complete schedule of events, guest appearances and directions, visit www.mpoweryourselfexpo.com

FMFCU has been providing financial products and services to residents and organizations throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond since 1970.  Today, the Credit Union has more than 57,000 members, over 1,200 partner organizations, 28 branches, ATM access at over 28,000 surcharge-free machines through the national CO-OP ATM network (including 9,000 deposit taking machines) and 24/7 access to member accounts.  For more information on FMFCU products and services, call 610-325-5100 or visit www.fmfcu.org.

July 20, 2009 - FMFCU ANNOUNCES E-MAIL CAMPAIGN WINNERS TO BILLY JOEL/ELTON JOHN CONCERT AND PHILLIES FIREWORKS GAME 

Broomall, PA – FMFCU is pleased to announce the winners from our recent e-mail campaign. Congratulations to Bobbi Donados who lives in New Jersey and does all of her banking using FMFCU's e-Banking. She won the Billy Joel/Elton John tickets for their August 1 concert at Citizen's Bank Park.

And congratulations to Therese Romagano, who utilizes our Mercy Fitzgerald location, and won the Phillies Fireworks tickets on July 10. She took her daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, to the game. They too are members of FMFCU!

During the nearly two-month campaign, FMFCU gathered almost 2,000 new emails from FMFCU's members. We thank all of you who participated. Like many of our members, you will now receive many benefits of FMFCU's e-mail program like product and service special offers, financial education information, seminar and event announcements, security alerts and more. Remember to keep your e-mail addresses updated!

June 27, 2009 – RIDLEY BRANCH HONORS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH A SIZZLING SUMMER CELEBRATION 

Ridley, PA – FMFCU's Ridley Branch honored it's one year anniversary with a Sizzling Summer Celebration on June 26 and 27. Food, product specials, giveaways, and entertainment were provided to all who attended. In addition, its next door neighbor, Colonial Village Meat Market, participated with their own specials and provided free hot dogs and drinks.

May 8, 2009 – FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION EXPANDS ITS SMALL BUSINESS LENDING AND OFFERS A FULL LINE OF BUSINESS SERVICES 

Broomall, PA –Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) in conjunction with CU Business Capital, LLC (CUBC) client credit unions and the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), has taken a stronger leadership role in the communities it serves by helping small business owners gain access to capital.  FMFCU recently dedicated a minimum of $5 million and CUBC credit union clients dedicated a minimum of $50 million to help small business owners with their business borrowing needs. 

FMFCU is part owner of CUBC, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) that provides a full suite of commercial lending, SBA lending, participation loans, business deposits and cash management servicing for credit unions in the country.  CUBC’s consortium of credit unions has combined total assets of about $20 billion and is 100% owned by credit unions stretching from Massachusetts south to Florida and as far west as Michigan.    

“FMFCU wants local, small businesses to succeed.  We want them to grow and prosper.  By allocating funds, and offering a full line of business services, we are putting the ‘people helping people’ philosophy into action,” John T. Powers, FMFCU Vice President of Retail Services says.

Powers adds, “ We know that every business has unique borrowing needs.  That’s why we offer competitively priced business products and a variety of options that include commercial real estate and term loans, lines of credit and business credit cards.”

FMFCU is pleased to offer these and other valuable business products and services:

• Business savings, checking and money market accounts that pay dividends
• Business loans and lines of credit for financing needs
• Business credit and debit cards including a rewards program
• Business e-Banking with bill payer
• Merchant services to process credit card payments and more

Visit FMFCU’s online Business Services Center at www.fmfcu.org/business for more information and to complete a business loan application.   You can also contact us directly by dialing 610-696-4999.

FMFCU has been providing financial products and services to residents and organizations throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond since 1970.  Today, the Credit Union has more than 57,000 members, over 1,200 partner organizations, 28 branches, ATM access at over 28,000 surcharge-free machines through the national CO-OP ATM network (including 9,000 deposit taking machines) and 24/7 access to member accounts.  For more information on FMFCU products and services, call 610-325-5100 or visit www.fmfcu.org.

May 4, 2009 – FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DONATES TO TYLER ARBORETUM’S TEACHING GARDEN 

Media, PA – Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) recently made a $2,500 donation on behalf of its members to Tyler Arboretum’s Teaching Garden.  FMFCU made the donation as part of its recent e-Services Campaign where members were encouraged to help save the environment by reducing paper waste and signing up for, and using one, or all of FMFCU’s electronic services which include e-Banking, Bill Payment and e-Statements. For each e-Service a member signed up for, the Credit Union donated $1 to the Arboretum.

“Tyler Arboretum’s work does not go unnoticed by the Credit Union.  We know that the donation we are making on our members’ behalf is being put to good use.  It is important for us to know that we are doing our part to help conserve our local, natural resources,” says Mike Magnavita, FMFCU Executive Vice President/ Chief Financial Officer.

Besides being environmentally friendly, FMFCU’s e-Services save members time, money and minimize identity theft.  Chances of becoming an identity theft victim are reduced significantly since members conduct all their financial transactions online—paying bills, reviewing monthly statements and conducting transactions.

 “By conducting this campaign, 1,820 additional Credit Union members signed up for 2,251 new e-Service accounts,” says Bryan Messick, FMFCU’s Media Branch Manager and check presentation participant.

In addition to presenting a donation to the Arboretum, FMFCU awarded an Apple MacBook to Swarthmore College Student, Ivana Ng for signing up for FMFCU e-Services.  As part of the campaign, two other members were each awarded a one-year family membership to Tyler Arboretum.

March 27, 2009 - FMFCU CELEBRATES SPRINGFIELD BRANCH GRAND OPENING

Springfield, PA - FMFCU celebrated it's 28th branch with a grand opening on March 27, 2009. On hand at the ribbon cutting were Phil Martelli, St. Joe's Basketball Head Coach, Ben Franklin, Springfield Township Commissioners, FMFCU Board members, and FMFCU staff. FMFCU also presented Phil Martelli with a check for $750 to Coaches for Cancer. A $200 donation was also made to the Springfield Ministerium. 

All enjoyed food, giveaways, product specials, and entertainment including the Chuck E. Cheese mascot from their establishment next door. Phil Martelli spoke with guests from around the area and signed autographs, including children who brought their St. Joe's memorabilia or basketballs. In addition, Enterprise Car Sales and Liberty Mutual representatives helped members with vehicle sales and insurance products.

The Springfield branch is conveniently located at 375 Baltimore Pike next door to Chuck E. Cheese's and is open 7 days a week. The branch includes an ATM, night depository, video screens, and a free coin counter for members. We invite all to stop out to see this stunning new branch.

March 23, 2009 - FMFCU PARTICIPATES IN SPRINGFIELD'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

Springfield, PA - FMFCU employees recently participated in Springfield’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. In keeping with the festive spirit of the event, parade participants wore green, carried “pots of gold” and proudly displayed the Credit Union’s “Welcome to Your Hometown Credit Union!” banner. Along the parade route, candy and other FMFCU goodies were distributed to the crowd.

FMFCU’s Springfield Branch is located at 375 Baltimore Pike adjacent to Chuck E. Cheese in Springfield, PA.

Representing the Credit Union in the parade were (l-r): Dot Brooks, Donna Surotchak, MaryKate Surotchak, Lily Hudyma, Linda Fahey-Hudyma, Dave Love, Mike Mastrangelo, Barbara Mulhern and Janet Fitzgerald.

West Chester, PA - FMFCU held the grand opening of its QVC Enterprise Drive branch located at 1365 Enterprise Drive in West Chester, PA. Many QVC employees stopped by for free sodas and coffee, giveaways, food, and to hear information about FMFCU's products and services. Plus, they were given the opportunity to take a look around inside one of West Chester's best credit unions (Daily Local News 2008 - Reader's Choice Award)!

On hand at the ribbon cutting were (l-r): John Powers, VP, Retail Services; Dan Catamusto, FMFCU District Manager; David Spor, Branch Manager; David Zimmerman, General Manager, QVC Call Center; and Sadia Syed, Member Service Representative.