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Go Bananas!

Credit Union Week set for Oct. 18-22

CONGRATS!

Laurie H., a Loan Processer at TACU, recently celebrated her 12th year work anniversary this September.

BAKE SALE!

We are hosting a bake sale to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network on Friday, Oct. 1

Come to the TACU lobby to participate in this event!

START COLLECTING!

The annual mitten tree will collect hats, mittens, and

scarves starting Nov. 1. Donations will benefit needy children in the area.

International Credit Union Week is October 18-22 and TACU is going bananas just

so you’ll know all the advantages credit unions have for you… like great rates,

service and ‘low to no’ fees.

During International Credit Union week, join in on the TACU scavenger hunt for

Monkeys. Brown plastic monkeys will hang inside, outside, and around Tomah. Go

find one and bring it to TACU… it’s worth fifty dollars cash!

Don’t want to monkey around? Come into TACU and register to win yours. While

you’re there, learn about the financial advantages of being a credit union

member. First off, there’s always a pretty sweet deal for home loans, car loans or

any loan! There’s no monkey business… just the plain ol’ financial goodness TACU

provides!

So go bananas over all the advantages… join TACU and be a credit union member

today!

“Go Bananas” monkey scavenger hunt

Find the monkey and win $50! Clues will be given on Cow 97 and on our Facebook page!

You don’t have to be a member to win!

If unable to look for a monkey, register to win one in our lobby.

Coloring Contest for TACU Youth Members: Prizes available for the winner of each age group. Coloring sheets were given

in the 5-spot youth club newsletters. If you did not receive one, ask for an extra at the front desk. Entries due Oct. 18.

Credit Union Week Events October 18-22, 2010

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940 North Superior Avenue PO Box 940 Tomah, WI 54660 Ph: 608.372.4736 Fax: 608.372.4394

www.tacuonline.com

Prime time for ATV purchases

Use TACU for Recreational Vehicle Loans

With hunting season right around the corner and

countless vehicle sales, there couldn’t be a better time

to purchase a new ATV, snowmobile, or other

recreational vehicle.

You can be assured TACU has the best rates around for

recreational vehicle loans. You can get a vehicle loan

rate as low as...

*Rates are subject to change at any time so be sure to

get your recreational vehicle while the rates are low!

Additional Member Discounts

Active TACU members like you are able to get an

additional 0.5% APR discount to any TACU loan!

4.5%APR*

T o m a h A r e a C r e d i t U n i o n l S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 0 I s s u e

940 North Superior Avenue PO Box 940 Tomah, WI 54660 Ph: 608.372.4736 Fax: 608.372.4394

www.tacuonline.com

Family Resources Coats for Kids

Give those old coats to kids in need

TACU will once again be a drop-off site for the Family Resources Coats for Kids drive. If there is

anyone who would like to donate children’s winter coats, jackets, scarves, hats, mittens, and boots

they may bring their items to TACU from October 1 through October 25. Donations must be

cleaned and in good repair. In the past, we were able to collect 705 coats, hats, mittens, and

scarves. We hope that you can help make this year even more successful!

Coats will be distributed Thursday, October 28 from 10:00-11:00am and 6:00-7:00pm and Friday,

October 29 from 10am-1pm at the Lighthouse of Assembly of God at 762 Highway 16 West in

Tomah.

„Tis the season (almost)

2011 Christmas Club Accounts Now Open

Since the weather is still relatively warm, it’s hard to

imagine buying Christmas gifts and putting up a tree.

But there are only about two and a half months until

Christmas and the 2010 Christmas Club accounts

closed, leaving you with the money and freedom to

begin holiday purchases.

Using Christmas Club accounts allow you to save on

holiday spending throughout the year. All you need to

do is put some money in the account each month

based on how much you spent this year and arrange to

have that amount automatically deducted from your

paycheck or checking account. This way, next year

you'll have all the money you need for those holiday

gifts. Plus, you'll earn interest rather than paying

interest.

The minimum to open a Christmas Club account is $25

and you receive your choice of a glass Christmas

ornament from TACU each year you open an account.

Ornaments become available October 1 at TACU. Don’t

forget to ask for yours!

If you would like to open a TACU Christmas Club

Account, simply stop by TACU to set up the account

and receive your free ornament.

940 North Superior Avenue PO Box 940 Tomah, WI 54660 Ph: 608.372.4736 Fax: 608.372.4394

www.tacuonline.com

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It‟s that time again!

Scholarship Applications Ready

TACU will award up to $1000 in scholarship money each year. The money

may be given to an individual recipient or be divided among multiple

recipients at the discretion of our scholarship committee.

Eligibility Requirements:

The applicant must be a member or a child of a prime member of TACU

and the applicant must be enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a school of

higher education on a full time basis in the school year following the one

in which they are applying for the scholarship.

Application Process:

The applicant must complete the TACU Scholarship Application which can be

picked up at the TACU main office or the Tomah High School Student Branch.

Applications may also be printed from the website at www.tacuonline.com.

Once complete, the application should then be submitted to TACU on or before

April 1, 2011. The award(s) will be presented in May either at the Tomah High School

Awards Banquet if the recipient is attending, or the recipient will be notified in writing. The winner(s) will

receive a check made payable to them and the school of their choice.

If you have questions regarding the TACU Scholarship please call 608-372-4736.

Timberwolf Talk

Tomah High Student Branch Update

Despite a tentative start, the Tomah High School Student Branch opened with a bang

September 17.

Creative students tried their luck at submitting entries to name the new branch. Entries

were due September 24. TACU employees are now selecting the winning name to be

announced at the THS homecoming pep rally. The top winner will receive a tailgating pack-

age including a portable gas grill, gift certificate to Wal-mart, and other treats.

Reminder to Parents:

Your Tomah High School Student may open a savings account at the student branch, even

if they are under 18. But everyone (even if over 18) must go to our main office to open a

checking account. It is especially important for those under 18 to have parental approval

when opening a checking account.