 Who owns your credit union? You do! As not-for-profit, democratically controlled, member-owned cooperatives, credit unions exist to serve their members. This year's International Credit Union Day® (ICU Day) theme, It Belongs to Me™, celebrates the economic democracy and equal ownership rights of each credit union member. At credit unions throughout the world, every customer is both a member AND an owner. The excitement of ICU Day arrives on the same Thursday every October, when credit unions around the world join together to celebrate the spirit of the credit union movement. It is a day to honor those who have dedicated their lives to the movement, to recognize the hard work of credit union staff and volunteers today and to show appreciation to our members. Use this day to raise awareness about the great work that credit unions are doing and give members the opportunity to get more involved! Credit unions and associations in every part of the world, from Kentucky to Kenya, Alberta to Azerbaijan, celebrate the day with open houses, contests and picnics. For more ideas on how to celebrate, click here. World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has provided its members with ICU Day materials for more than 30 years. This year, we've again joined Credit Union National Association (CUNA), the trade association representing credit unions in the United States, to create a variety of resources to help you prepare and celebrate. ICU Day graphics are available to download below, and you can find sample promotional materials by clicking the tab to the left called Sample PR Materials. Happy International Credit Union Day! For more information or questions about ICU Day, contact Lindsay Seabrook, lseabrook@woccu.org or (608) 395-2014. U.S. credit unions can purchase promotional products with the It Belongs to Me™ logo through CUNA at http://finlit.cuna.org/icuday_buy.html. To download graphics, first click on the file type you would like. When the file opens in a new window, right click the graphic and select "Save Image As..."
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