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70th Anniversary of International Credit Union Day
Find Your Platinum Lining
October 18, 2018, will mark the 70th anniversary of International Credit Union Day. This year’s theme is “Find Your Platinum Lining.” It combines the traditional gift of platinum for 70th anniversaries with a play on the saying “every cloud has a silver lining.”
Credit unions all over the world will be celebrating the history and the success of the “People-not-Profit” philosophy. This year’s theme emphasizes the credit union movement’s loyalty to its members and its mission to provide them financial support and guidance.
MId Oregon Credit Union’s 60th Anniversary
This year Mid Oregon has been commemorating our 60th anniversary. Since our founding in 1957 by eight Prineville educators, Mid Oregon has been partnering with our members to provide the products and services to help them meet their needs and achieve their dreams. We believe that our focus on the people of Central Oregon has helped us grow from those original 8 to almost 32,000 members and over $300 Million in assets.
A Democratic Movement Over 150 Years Old
The movement began in the 1840s as a democratic consumer cooperative by weavers in Rochdale, England. Frustrated by bankers who denied them loans simply because they weren’t wealthy, the weavers and workers decided to pool their incomes and loan money to each other. In time, this cooperation put each member on solid financial ground and encouraged their own businesses to flourish.
The need for equitable financial institutions grew and, in 1971, the World Council of Credit Unions, Inc. (WOCCU) was created to help establish and maintain viable credit union movements. It has become the leading voice for advocacy and governance on behalf of the international credit union community.
Today, over 235 million people are served by credit unions in 109 countries and 6 continents. To learn more, read the the brief article, International Credit Union Day: A Brief History.
What You Need to Know About Medicare
Free Workshop, Consultations in La Pine: Choose the Best Medicare Plan
As more seniors turn 65 and age into Medicare, a growing number of local residents are overwhelmed by the changing coverage options. To help seniors in Central Oregon review and compare their Medicare plans, Bancorp Insurance and Mid Oregon Credit Union have teamed up to offer a FREE workshop entitled “What You Need to Know About Medicare” on October 18, 2018, 6 pm, at Mid Oregon Credit Union’s La Pine location.
This seminar is for those who are currently on Medicare or who will be turning 65 this year. In addition to the workshop, which will review each type of Medicare plan along with outlining plans available in South Deschutes, Northern Klamath, and Northern Lake Counties. One-on-one consultations may be scheduled at this event for a later date.
Prepare for 2019 Open Enrollment
This great opportunity to review and compare current Medicare plans will help local seniors save time and money during the 2019 open enrollment period.
Bancorp Insurance is the leading insurance agency in Deschutes South County for more than 35 years. Bancorp Insurance helps Medicare eligible individuals enroll in Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescriptions Drug Plans with three dedicated staff members with 15 years combined experience to help you select the correct Medicare plan. contact them at 541-536-1726, 800-452-6826, or visit their website at www.bancorpinsurance.com.
Where to Go and How to Register
The Mid Oregon La Pine branch is located at 51675 Huntington Road, La Pine, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call 541-382-1795 or email info@midoregon.com to reserve your seat.
Protect Yourself Against ID Theft!
Free workshop: Preventing Identity Theft
Identity theft and related financial scams can cost you a lot of money—but most of all, recovering from fraud can also amount to months of lost time and energy. Join Detectives Zach Neemann and Thomas Lilienthal of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office for a free workshop, Preventing Identity Theft, scheduled for Thursday, October 18 at 6 pm at Mid Oregon’s East Bend Branch. Protect yourself against ID Theft!
Mid Oregon Credit Union is aware of the seriousness of threats such as phishing schemes, data breaches, and old-fashioned theft, and believes in the importance of helping community members learn to protect themselves and their family members. This timely workshop examines the most prevalent financial crimes at work today, and provides you with specific, expert-tested tips to protect yourself. Learn how we make ourselves vulnerable to identity theft, as well as valuable tips on how to protect your Social Security number and other personal information—and what to do if you are a victim. This workshop is free and is open to members and non-members.
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Sharing Expertise
Presenters Detective Zach Neemann and Detective Thomas Lilienthal are with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and serve in the capacity of Digital Forensic Detectives. This position is a highly technical position that is responsible for the preservation, analysis, and reporting on all types of digital evidence. This evidence is vast and relates to physical digital devices as well as data stored on remote servers. In their combined 26 years of law enforcement experience, they have been involved in many highly technical investigations relating to theft, identity theft, scams, exploitation of victims through the Internet, and fraud. Although their current positions focus on the analysis of evidence, both Detectives have successfully investigated many technical cases and also serve in an advisory role for investigators across Central Oregon.
How to RSVP and Where to Attend
Mid Oregon’s East Bend Conference Room is located at 1386 NE Cushing Drive in Bend. Call 541-382-1795, or email info@midoregon.com to reserve your seat. A light dinner will be available.