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WINNIPEGPOLICECREDIT UNION

Main Branch 300 William Avenue | Winnipeg MB r3a 1p9 | Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm HQ Location 230-266 Graham Avenue (Skywalk) | Winnipeg MB r3c 0j8 | Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

Member Services 204.944.1033 | Loans Dept. 204.946.0551 | Fax 204.949.0821 | info@wpcu.ca | wpcu.ca

WPCU NEWS MARCH 2020

WE’LL BE CLOSED FOR EASTERWPCU will be closed Good Friday, April 10 and Easter Monday, April 13

LOW-RATE PAYOFF LOANSRates as low as

6.00%

APR

Variable Rate*

* Based on WPCU prime lending rate — call for more information.Subject to approval and conditions. Rates subject to change.

More information at wpcu.ca/Borrowing/PersonalLoans

20-month Term Deposit

2.40%GIC, TFSA, RRIF, RRSP

DEPOSITS GUARANTEED WITHOUT LIMITby the Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba

Rate subject to change

Pay MUCH lessthan typical credit card interest!

Note to Members Telephone Banking winds down June 1

WPCU’s telephone banking system is nearing the end of its useful life. As a result, telephone banking will be discontinued effective June 1, 2020. Winnipeg Police Credit Union has offered Telephone Banking to members since the 1980’s — but, as eventually happens with all technologies, the service has become outdated and costly to maintain. More importantly, as demand has fallen over the years, there has been a lack of development in the programming — which could, in time, lead to security risks.

Over the years, most WPCU members have moved from telephone banking to online banking and, more recently, mobile banking via our innovative mobile app. These have become the primary platforms members use to access their account information and conduct safe and secure routine banking transactions away from their branch.

We recognize that telephone banking remains popular with a small number of members and that the service is important to them. We will be reaching out to those members directly, to discuss other options and work together to meet their needs in the best possible way. Our sincere hope is to alleviate any inconvenience this may cause and to ensure every member has safe and easy access to their WPCU accounts in a way that works for them.

Please drop by your branch or call us at 944-1033 if you have questions. We’ll be happy to help.

WPCU IN THE COMMUNITY

In 2019, WPCU donated nearly $20,000 and provided support to many police-related charities and events — including Cops for Kids (top right), the WPA Kids Christmas Party (bottom right) and the WPS K9 Unit (below).

Our staff and board look forward to supporting more of these worthy causes in the years to come.

Check out the full list of WPCU sponsorships atwpcu.ca/Community/CorporateSponsorship

Congratulations to Michelle Ritchot, the latest winner of our Member Referral Program draw.

Michelle referred a friend who became a new member — and won $250 for helping her credit union grow!

Farewell...to Laurissa and Kerri, with thanks for their dedicated service to WPCU and our members.

Staff Notes

Designation NoticeAttention members with RSPs, RIFs & TFSAsYour designation of beneficiary b y m eans o f a designation form will not be revoked or changed automatically by any future marriage or divorce. Should you wish to change your beneficiary in the event of future marriage or divorce you will have to do so by means of new designation.

Service Fee UpdateTax-Free Platinum Savings Account Effective April 1, 2020, WPCU’s tax-free Platinum Savings account will feature one free withdrawal per month, with a $1.25 service charge for subsequent withdrawals.

$250.00*REWARD

New Members

WANTEDMEMBERSHIP OPEN TO ALL!

Come and support the Winnipeg Police Serviceand its members by banking

with the Winnipeg Police Credit Union!* A signed referral form must be on file to qualify for the membership draw

Congratulations to Eileen Davidson (left), our latest New Member contest winner. Eileen won a quick $250 in our quarterly draw for new members — that’s a pretty warm welcome at a not-so-warm time of year!

WPCU Member

Appreciation Day

Friday, June 5

Save the date!

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Serving the financial needs of our members

since 1949

board of directorspresident

Gordon Goldvice-presidentAndrew Zurawsky

secretaryMaurice Sabourin

directorsAdam Cheadle Michael Clark David Kroeker

Ron Smolik Fred Thomas

Cory Wiles

member service team

chief executive officerCal Berzuk

chief operating officerBrandy Elliott fcsi, cfp

chief governance & administration officer

Heather Kozubskic.i.m., c. mgr., fcuic

controllerTega

manager, member relationships & growth

Kimberly Caetanofinancial advisors

Serena (Senior) and Tyarrafinancial account

managerZaneta

financial servicerepresentative

Jacquelinebusiness advisor

Quinnwealth advisor

Leonsenior loan administrator

Shaunnaloan administrator

Ireneinternal audit &

compliance officerPam

digital marketing & member communications officer

Diane H.wealth management

administratorDawn

member service co-ordinator

Jillmember service

representativesCody, Joasia, Seepinder

and Stephanie

WPCU Bulletin BoardRE/MAX Performance Realty — Ken Brown “Call Ken for a Free Market Evaluation”.

All areas of the City of Winnipeg & surrounding rural areas. Tel 204-255-4204 or 204-981-7603 www.kenbrown.ca e-mail ken@kenbrown.ca

Advertisements published in our newsletter will be subject to a fee of $3 per line per month, to a maximum of three lines per advertisement. Fax your ad to 204-949-0821 or e-mail info@wpcu.ca

Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ads must be renewed monthly. We are not responsible for, nor do we endorse, the products and services sold in these ads.

Read your Newsletter andJust answer these questions from this month’s newsletter — then drop off your entry at the credit union, send it by fax to 204-949-0821 or enter online ( wpcu.ca > Newsletter Contest ). If your ballot is picked and your answers are all correct, we’ll deposit $100 into your account!

Our next contest draw date will be March 19, 2020. Good luck!

brain-teasing contest

1) WPCU began offering Telephone Banking to members : in the 1980’s on March 1, 1992 immediately after Y2K

2) Deposits at WPCU, including our Term Deposit special, are guaranteed : up to $100,000 per insured category, same as at any bank without limit up to $200,000

3) Which of these police-related charities received donations from WPCU in 2019? Cops for Kids the WPA Kids Christmas Party the WPS K9 Unit all three of these, and many more

name

address

telephone member number

Check our U.S. exchange rates onlineWPCU’s U.S. exchange rates, both buying and selling, are updated daily at wpcu.caIf you need $1,000 or more in U.S. currency, please call our branch, 24 hours in advance, at 204.944.1033

Congratulations to Janice Klatt, who won $100 in our last newsletter contest