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Refer a Friend-Win a Traeger?
Word of Mouth is Best Advertising
Mid Oregon Credit Union knows that our members are generally very satisfied with their experiences with us. It’s one of the biggest reasons we’ve just surpassed the $300 million in asset milestone in June, after eclipsing the $200 million mark less than 4 years previous.
We know that Word of Mouth is a trusted way for people to learn about their buying options, and that is certainly true for financial services. That’s why a couple of years ago we launched a new referral program called “Tell-a-Friend.” Anyone who refers another person who opens up a new checking account gets a $10 gift card, with no limit on how many gift cards you can earn. This is another reason we continue to grow.
Refer Someone for Mid Oregon Checking Account
Part of the Tell-a-Friend program’s success is that the new checking account members are automatically entered into a drawing at their branch. Winners in the past have taken home new TVs, $250 gift cards to Bi-Mart & Sportsman’s Warehouse, Alaska Airline certificates, and more. And right now, through August 25, the drawings will be for a new Traeger Pellet Grill from Fin and Fire in Redmond, valued at $429.
But now, we’ve done something more- through 9/20/18, the person who refers the new checking account member will automatically be entered to win a Traeger Ranger Grill, valued at $399! So, for every new checking account they refer, they’ll get the $10 gift card, and will get one entry into the Ranger drawing to be held on 9/21.*
The Traeger Ranger Grill
The Ranger grill is a unique, portable style suitable for not only for camping and backyard BBQs, but tailgating and other mobile uses. We will be showing the grill at the Deschutes County Fair on Friday, August 3, and at other events and activities around Central Oregon for the next several weeks. Come and say hi when you see us, and see the grill in person!
How To Enter to Win?
So how can you easily get a Tell-a-Friend and enter our grill drawing?You have two options:
- Right now, visit our referral webpage to send emails to your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. It’s easy and allows you to add a customized message to each email.
- Pick up some Tell-a-Friend slips from us at events or any Mid Oregon branch. You briefly fill in your part, give them to your friends, and they bring the coupon with them when they open the account. It is pictured below.
- Remember, either way, when they open their new checking account they’ll be entered to win a Traeger Pellet Grill (or a different prize after 8/25) and you will get a $10 gift card. If one of your referred people opens a new checking account, you’ll be entered into the drawing!
* Traeger Drawing Rules: No purchase necessary to enter or win a prize. Must be 18 years of age or older. Entries accepted through September 20, 2018. No cash equivalent, substitution or transfer of prize permitted. Other restrictions apply. See a Mid Oregon Associate for details.
Join Us at the Deschutes County Fair on Friday, August 3rd!
99th Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
As we have for the last several years, Mid Oregon Credit Union is sponsoring Friday at the Deschutes County Fair on August 3rd, with The Bulletin. Find us just inside the main entrance collecting school supplies, sharing about our Traeger Grill promotion, and having a great time with fair-goers!
Friday at the Fair- Too Much Fun!
At the fair on Friday, which is open from 10 am to 11 pm, visit The Bulletin Family Fun Zone and enjoy Mutton Busting, Legendary Longhorns, pony rides, and more…all free! Grand Funk Railroad plays at the First Interstate Bank Center at 7 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm), and of course rides, exhibits and loads of activities for the whole family are there to experience!
You can see the rodeo on Friday night as well. Starting at 6:30 pm, admission is free, but seating is first come, first serve.
To see all of Friday’s Deschutes County Fair activities, view the 2018 Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo website. For those of us who prefer to stay even more connected digitally, you can download the Fair App, too.
You Can Support Supplies4Schools
Please come see us when you go to the fair, and bring a small bag of school supplies (or monetary donation) if you can. During the month of August Supplies4Schools is in full force as Mid Oregon collects school supplies and monetary donations for all of Central Oregon public schools.
Each year we collect bins and bins of supplies and donations from our members, partners and the community, distributing them through FAN (the Family Access Network) in Deschutes and Crook Counties, and to the schools in Jefferson County.
Watch Our Social Media
Watch our Facebook and Instragram pages for updates on what we are doing at the fair. Who knows, we may have some concert tickets available. And you WILL be able to check out the Traeger Ranger Grill we will be giving away this summer. Details will be posted on Friday, but stop by the booth and say hi, and don’t miss any details!
See you at the Fair!
Supplies 4 Schools-a Way Everyone Can Help!
Supplies 4 Schools Provides a Way for You to Help
Many kids in our community show up for school without the basic tools and supplies to be successful in class. To respond to that need, Mid Oregon created Supplies 4 Schools where collected supplies reach students through the Family Access Network and schools. For the past many years our members have always come through with overwhelming support for the program! In fact, the Family Access Network was able to provide more than 3,000 children with school supplies in 2016-17 as a result of Supplies 4 Schools and other community efforts.
Help Local Kids Off To a Great Start!
Mid Oregon Credit Union knows our members, and you, want every Central Oregon kid to get the start he or she needs to succeed in school. As a homegrown credit union founded right here in Central Oregon by local educators, we’re once again partnering with the Family Access Network and Central Oregon public school districts to collect and distribute school supplies with the Supplies 4 Schools program.
See a video about the Family Access Network (FAN) and Mid Oregon School Supply collaboration:
How to Help
Donation bins will be at your local Mid Oregon Credit Union branch anytime during the month of August. Just bring new, packaged school supplies, or you can also make a cash donation, which will be used to its fullest potential to make sure those backpacks are full come September!
Donations Stay in Your Community
When you support Supplies 4 Schools, your donations go to help the kids in your area. The Family Access Network works in schools in Deschutes and Crook County, in Jefferson County the donations go straight to your local schools for distribution. Supplies collected in our newer La Pine and Sisters branches will stay in those areas, too.
What’s Needed?
Here’s a quick list of the items that are most needed. When you’re out shopping at local retailers, be sure to grab a couple of these items on sale. Thanks for your support of this wonderful effort to help local kids!
- High school back packs
- Elementary school back packs
- Ear buds
- Basic & scientific calculators
- Composition books
- 2″ and 3″ binders
- Five-tab dividers
Other needed supplies:
- College ruled paper
- Calculators
- 1” and 2” three ring binders
- Pocket folders
- Colored pencils
- Color markers (thick and thin)
- Highlighters
- Alarm clocks
- Dry erase markers/pens
- Compasses and protractors
- Rulers
- Glue and glue sticks
- Tissue boxes
Remember, your cash donations are appreciated and will be applied to the supplies needed most. For more information about Supplies 4 Schools, please call 541-382-1795, or send an us an email.