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Consumers Credit Union Wraps 2013 Community Outreach Summer Season

Libertyville, IL, August 13, 2013:  Consumers Credit Union (CCU; $604 M. Waukegan, IL), just wrapped up another summer filled with community outreach, completing an impressive lineup of 11 community events.  The Member-owned credit union’s 2013 activities included a robust lineup of festivals, parades and community celebrations.

 

“Summer is a fantastic time to demonstrate the credit union’s commitment to our Members and the communities we serve,” noted Sean M. Rathjen, Consumers Credit Union President. “Long days, warm nights and a wide variety of community activities create the perfect opportunity for us to have some fun and enjoy the company of our family, friends and neighbors.”

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This year’s schedule kicked-off with the Round Lake Area Chamberfest & Expo on March 13, followed by the Round Lake Area Memorial Day Parade on May 27.  The credit union also participated in several neighborhood events, such as Mundelein Days in early July, along with North Chicago Days, Most Blessed Trinity’s Tri-Parish Kermes in Waukegan and Gurnee Days – all in the first two weeks of August.   CCU volunteers handed out candy, CCU shirts, coin coloring books and CCU frisbees, along with CCU blue tote bags to provide a handy place to store collectibles and other items while at the events. 

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Team CCU is active in fundraising, too.  The credit union’s walking team raised more than $4,500.00 for the American Cancer Society’s Waukegan Relay for Life event. Additionally, CCU made a $1400.00 cash donation to the March of Dimes organization in April.

 

“Consumers Credit Union is proud to have so many employees who enjoy helping us support these events,” continued Rathjen.  “Many volunteer their time on weekends, bringing along their spouses, children and other relatives to help out. SPECIAL THANKS to everyone who helped us give something back to the many, many communities we serve.  That’s a philosophy our founders embraced when the credit union first started in 1930, and it’s a tradition we continue to support today.”

 

A picture of Team CCU participating in the 2013 Round Lake Area parade is enclosed.  For more information about CCU’s community involvement, contact Sean M. Rathjen, CCU President, at 847.782.4670.  Consumers Credit Union is Member-owned, with offices in Waukegan, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Gurnee, North Waukegan, Volo and online at www.myconsumers.org.

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