Photograph featured in 2011 Member Calendar, October, “Autumn’s Brilliance,” by Jodi Emtman.

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Walla Walla 509.522.2010 | Wenatchee 509.663.1184

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October 2011Gesa at a Glance News and current events from your credit union…a quick read for our busy Gesa members.

s Financial Education ResourcesProtect Your Retirement–Build in Long Term CareWed. | Oct. 12 | 5:30–7:00 pm | 51 Gage, RichlandTues. | Nov. 8 | 11:30 am–1:00 pm | 51 Gage, Richland

Gesa@Home and Bill Payer–Learn Online BankingTues. | Oct. 18 | 5:30–7:00 pm | 51 Gage, RichlandTues. | Nov. 15 | 5:30–7:00 pm | 51 Gage, Richland

Raise Your Credit Score–presented in spanishSat. | Oct. 22 | 11:00 am–noon | 2202 W. Sylvester, Pasco

Identity Theft PreventionWed. | Oct. 26 | 6:15–7:15 pm | 4500 W. 27th, Kennewick

Pension/401K Rollover Lunch & Learn presented by Gesa Financial solutionsFri. | Oct. 14 | 11:30 am–1:00 pm | 51 Gage, Richland

Protecting Your Assets in a Volatile Market presented by Gesa Financial solutionsTues. | Nov. 8 | 6:15–7:15 pm | 825 Goethals, RichlandWed. | Nov. 9 | 11:30 am–1:00 pm | 51 Gage, RichlandTues. | Nov. 15 | 5:30–6:30 pm | 2nd & Tietan, Walla WallaTues. | Nov. 15 | 6:15–7:15 pm | 4500 W. 27th, Kennewick

To register, visit gesa.com or call 509.378.3512 (toll free 1.888.946.4372, Ext. 3212).

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Gesa Donates PlayhouseThe Collegium in Pasco received a new playhouse courtesy of Gesa. This donation was a part of Gesa’s annual $100,000 commitment to the community, announced last month. Tierra Vida Afterschool Program provides a safe place for children, offers extra curricular activities, and provides access to computers and help with homework. The Collegium is part of the Tierra Vida development, a multi-use facility that is home to a consortium of for-profit and non-profit programs that serve the local community.

Visa Check Card–Convenient, SecureEver stood in line behind someone writing a check? You get the picture. The Gesa Visa Check Card can’t be beat for fast secure access to your money. Funds are debited from your account quickly, so you always know what’s in your account. Contact the Solution Center at 888.946.4372, Ext. 1201, to get your Gesa Visa Check Card.

Gesa@Home en Español. For members who prefer to do their online banking in Spanish. Experience it today at gesa.com/espanol.

All Gesa branches will be closed Monday, October 10, to celebrate Columbus Day.

Need Money? Gesa’s Got It To LendFrom family vacations to new windows, Gesa has a Home Equity Loan for you. Your home has value, and with rates as low as 4%, there’s never been a better time to secure the cash you need. There might be tax advantages, too. Call the Solution Center, 509.946.1611, apply online, or visit a Gesa branch to get started.

Road Warrior or Soccer Mom, We Know You’re Busy! We are here to help. Now you don’t have to run down to the bank anymore. Just input m.gesa.com on your smart phone, check your current balance; view your account history; transfer between accounts, or see if a check has cleared. GesaMobile is the easy way to keep tabs on your Gesa accounts while you’re on the go.

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