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| Slieve Donard Climb |
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On Sunday 11th July, staff members of Downpatrick Credit Union climbed Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain in order to raise money for PIPS Project.
For more information and photos from our climb, please click this link.
Pictured right are CU officialsStephanie Phillips, Donna Rea and Philip Blair presenting the cheque for £1,400 to PIPS co-founder Jo Murphy.
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| Prize Draws |
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Above: Philip Blair and Connor Crane with young Marcus Rafferty, who won the Minor's Colouring Competition in the first issue of our new newsletter. |
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Above: PR Officer Philip Blair with Margaret McIlmail, who won the wordsearch competition in the second issue of the Credit Unions newsletter "The News from Your Place". |
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| Fundraiser of the Year |
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Anne Trainor has worked tirelessly on behalf of Cancer Research for over 30 years and through her work with the Downpatrick committee she has played an integral part in raising half a million pounds for the charity. Anne has lost many close friends and family members to cancer. Despite her personal loss she has always stayed positive and committed to finding new ways to treat, identify and diagnose cancer.
Anne was presented with the award at the Community Awards at Castleward Estate on 5th June 2010.
Anne is also a volunteer with Downpatrick Credit Union and has been on the Board of Directors since 2008.
The Board, Supervisors, Staff and Volunteers of DCU would like to congratulate Anne on her award.
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Pictured above: Down Council Chairman William Dick presents Anne Trainor with the Fundraiser of the Year Award |
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| National Youth Savings Week 2010 |
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At the launch of the Credit Union National Youth Savings Week (10th-16th May 2010), Downpatrick Credit Union has outlined the critical need to provide children with a healthy attitude to money and saving.
Commenting on the launch Philip Blair from Downpatrick Credit Union said “Given the harsh economic reality facing many families today, there has never been a more important time to focus on providing financial education to our young people. A healthy attitude towards money is crucial to ensure that children don’t develop bad habits when it comes to money management. Studies have shown that the development of a savings habit at a young age results in that healthy attitude to money staying with the person through to adult life.”
He went on to say “The benefit of teaching children about money early on are both immediate and long term. In the short term, they may develop strong saving habits, learn how to make smart purchases and learn why they can’t immediately get everything they want. In the long term, we can help them avoid getting into debt. And by teaching the value of saving for the future, you can put them on the road to financial security”.
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Pictured above is the winner of the Minor's Draw Joshua Fegan. Also pictured is Joshua's younger brother Tiernan and DCU Youth Officer Philip Blair. |
Downpatrick Credit Union has outlined the critical role played by parents in assisting children to develop a savings habit. To this end, the credit union has issued a number of guidelines to parents to encourage children to save.
All Minor Deposit Accounts holders with Downpatrick Credit Union will be entered into a free draw. The winner will receive Xtravision vouchers for £50 and three runners up will get a piggy bank to start saving!. Also, the first ten minor accounts opened from today onwards will receive a free gift!Credit Union National Youth Savings Week runs from the 10th – 15th May.
Check out the new website here |
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| Death Benefit Increased |
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Following the AGM of Downpatrick Credit Union in November 2009, we felt it was important to let our members know about the change in their Death Benefit Insurance (DBI).
As funeral expences are increaseing, it was proposed andvoted on by members that DBI should be increased from £1,500 to £2,000.
Please remember that DBI is another FREE Insurance offered by Downpatrick Credit Union. Please pick up a leaflet in the office for more information on DBI.
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| The New Face of Irish Credit Unions |
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The ILCU are delighted to announce a new association with Irish international rugby player Brian O'Driscoll.
Over the coming year Brian will be working with the ILCU to promote both Credit Unions and Credit Union initiatives across Ireland. This association will seek to highlight the very significant contribution that credit unions make in local communities at every level. In particular, the campaign will highlight the ongoing youth initiatives which are run by credit unions nationwide. In addition Brian will be attending a number of credit union events around the country and will feature as part of the next phase of ‘CU at Your Place' advertising campaign.
Commenting today on the announcement Brian O Driscoll said "I am delighted to have become involved with the credit union movement at this time. I believe it is an important time for our communities and I have always greatly admired the valuable role that credit unions have played in fostering a sense of belonging and team work".
Click here to see the TV adverts featuring Brian. |
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| 'Swine Flu' Precautions |
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Following the announcement by The World Health Organisation in regards the Influenza A(H1N1) ‘swine flu’ pandemic, Downpatrick Credit Union Limited has introduced special precautions throughout its offices.
All surfaces are cleaned regularly and tissues and hand sanitizer has been provided for both staff and members calling in. The Credit Union has also produced posters and leaflets containing tips and advice on how to combat the pandemic.
Pictured right are staff Connor Crane and Philip Blair beside the ‘pandemic station’ in the Credit Union offices. |
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| Downpatrick Credit Union - 40 Years of Service |
| For more information and photos from our 40th anniversary celebrations in 2009, please click on this link. |
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| Environmental Managment |
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Downpatrick Credit Union has become the first credit union in the UK and Ireland to recieve the BS 8555 environemtnal standard, The Green Apple Award, Green Hero Award and STEM Ambassador Trophy.
Read more hear |
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| 'Bags for Life' |
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Downpatrick Credit Union Ltd launched their new 'Bag for Life' Campaign on Friday 2nd March 2007. The bags are on sale in the credit union office for £1.00 each, with all of the proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support.
We would encourage both our members, and non-members to purchase a bag so that we can raise as much money for charity as possible.
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| ISO 9001 |
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Downpatrick Credit Union was awarded with an ISO 9001 in May 2005. Downpatrick Credit Union Ltd. became the first in CU in Ireland to receive the seal of approval in recognition of its quality assurance standards.
The International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) is a global group that aims to develop industry-wide standards. A quality Management System refers to what the organisation does to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer needs and regulatory requirements.
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