Join Us!

RCU Annual
Membership Meeting

Thursday, April 24, 2008
5:30 p.m.

RCU Administrative Offices
3033 Cleveland Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA

If you wish to attend, please RSVP:
1 (800) 479-7928
www.redwoodcu.org

We look forward to seeing you!

RCU Welcomes
Members of
California
Preferred
Credit Union

edwood Credit Union (RCU) is pleased to welcome the Members of California Preferred Credit Union (CPCU). The merger between our two credit unions is planned to be completed on June 1st. RCU will gain a new location in San Francisco, at 241 California Street. Future issues of the Redwood Review will keep you updated on the status of this exciting partnership. We look forward to serving the Members of California Preferred Credit Union!


RCU President & CEO Brett Martinez (5th from left) and California Preferred CU President & CEO David Waterman (6th from left), with Officials and executives from both credit unions.

 

Message From the President (cont’d. from page 1)

I also want to share that despite the economy, your Credit Union remains financially strong and stable. And, as a Member of RCU, your funds are federally insured to at least $100,000 through the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. Government agency. This fund, separate from the FDIC, is supported by credit unions, not tax-payer dollars, and maintains a healthy equity level. You can learn more about how your funds are insured at www.ncua.gov.

Thanks to your loyal participation, we continue to grow to serve you better. We’re pleased to expand service with a new branch in Cloverdale this month. Our Annual Report will also be available this month, which details your Credit Union’s performance over the past year. I invite you to join us for our Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 24th – please see the adjoining column for more information about this Member event.

One of your Credit Union’s core commitments is partnering with you to safeguard your privacy and confidential information. I want to assure you that we do not now, nor have we ever, sold our Members’ confidential information, and will never do so. Our Privacy Disclosure is available in our branches and on our website, and I hope you will take a moment to review it. This document shares our commitment and practices related to protecting your confidential data, and provides helpful tips on how you can protect your own information. We also provide free seminars on security related topics such as “How to Avoid Identity Theft,” and we host events such as our annual Shred-a-Thon, so Members and the community can shred their sensitive documents at no charge.

I encourage you to call upon your Credit Union for whatever your financial needs may be, and to refer family and friends who may be in need of quality financial services from a trusted source. Thank you for entrusting Redwood Credit Union with your financial needs. It’s an honor to serve you!


Partnering for Member Security:

Shred Sensitive Information for Your Protection

ith identity theft becoming one of the fastest growing crimes, it’s more important than ever to securely dispose of sensitive information. It is possible to obtain credit card numbers, financial information, Social Security numbers, addresses and phone numbers from discarded mail and paperwork.

As more people opt to work from home, they generate more sensitive information, including invoices, billing statements and personnel files. Using a paper shredder heightens household security and helps eliminate the risk of your confidential information ending up in the wrong hands.

Join us for a FREE
Shred-a-Thon Event

RCU Members and the community are invited to take part in a FREE Shred-a-Thon event:

Saturday, August 16th RCU Administrative Offices 3033 Cleveland Ave., Santa Rosa
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Safely dispose of sensitive documents* such as old financial statements, canceled checks, credit card offers and more. Join us for free educational seminars and information, refreshments, child safety kits and your chance to win a home/office shredder! For more information, please visit www.redwoodcu.org.

*Limit 3 boxes per person.


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