EPEFCU

Celebrate With Us!

As the cold weather nears, El Paso Employees Federal Credit Union is looking forward to the Celebration of Lights this December. For the first time last year, EPEFCU became the sole sponsor of the downtown tree lighting festivities, adding to the merriment a fireworks display, light show, the El Paso Employees float bearing Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and unveiling the celebration's new name, the Celebration of Lights. We look forward to another fantastic celebration this year. Click here to listen to a podcast featuring Ken Walters, President and CEO of El Paso Employees Federal Credit Union, speak about the upcoming celebration. We hope to see you there!

 

 

Join Us On Our Float!

This December, the El Paso Employees Federal Credit Union float will once again be present during the Celebration of Lights parade as we sponsor the 2011 event.

Last year, Alice Sanchez and her daughter joined the EPEFCU staff on-board as our float cruised down the streets of downtown El Paso. Riding on the float was an incredibly exciting experience, one we're sure she and her daughter will always remember.

This year we’d like to once again give a lucky member the chance to ride our float! Are you interested in being a passenger with the El Paso Employees Credit Union staff? If you'd like to hop on-board our float this holiday, leave a comment below or on our Facebook page and tell us why you’d like to be a passenger with us this year. Then, we will randomly select a winner which will be announced via our social media sites in December.  Make sure to post your comment before December 1st! Good luck! Remember that you must be 18 years or older to win.

Click here to view pictures of last year's Thanksgiving parade!

Congratulations Martin Robledo!

We recently wrapped up our eChecking iPad giveaway contest and one lucky member walked away with a brand new iPad! Throughout the month of August we encouraged members of our community as well as current members to sign up for our new eChecking account for their chance to win an iPad. Both current eChecking members as well as new eChecking members were enrolled into a drawing where Martin Robledo walked away the winner! Congratulations Martin, enjoy your new iPad and your eChecking account!

Did you know that you could earn 3.03% APY*? That's the highest checking account rate in El Paso! Plus, our eChecking account offers free Online Bill Pay, eStatements, unlimited check writing, no minimum balance requirement, no monthly service fee or per check fee and the freedom to use any foreign ATM, because EPEFCU we will reimburse you any fees incurred by the credit union.

What are you waiting for? Open your eChecking account today!

 

 

*Any eAccount holders who don’t meet the requirement or are disqualified during the quarter, will not earn a dividend for the quarter and the credit union ATM withdrawal fees will be charged.

**3.03% APY is paid on balances up to $5,000. Premiere Checking rates paid on balances over $5,000.

***APY is annual percentage yeild.

Protecting Your Identity: Listen to our first webinar!

At El Paso Employees Federal Credit Union we’re constantly looking for ways to educate our community in money matters. Recently, the EPISD school district’s website was hacked and according to a local news station, an unknown hacking group was able to obtain students’, employees’ and some parents’ names, Social Security numbers , dates of birth and addresses.

In the past, EPEFCU has held financial seminars inside of our branches covering a variety of topics. However, we know you’re busy and so we recently held our very fist online webinar called ‘Protecting Your Identity.’ With this latest security breach we wanted to show you what steps you can take to keep your personal information safe and what to do if your information has been compromised.

Click here to listen to our free webinar!

 

Catching up with Melissa

We had the opportunity to follow Melissa around at one of her practices to find out what it's like preparing to compete in the Fiesta de las Flores Pageant. Take a look at what she's been up to!

 

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Play Our Lock of the Week Contest!

One of the greatest things about fall is the start of football season. Last year we introduced our Lock of the Week Contest and our first place winner walked away with their very own iPad! This year, we're excited to begin the contest all over again and our prizes have gotten bigger and better! This year's participants will be competing for their very own 60 inch LED television, perfect for watching football! Join Ken Walters, President and CEO of El Paso Emloyees FCU, and Steve Kaplowitz, host of Sports Talk Radio on Sports 600 ESPN El Paso, as they host this year's Lock of the Week Contest!

 

 

Complete Contest Rules:

1. Contest is open to everyone 18 and over except Townsquare Media Employees & EPEFCU employees, board, family members and volunteers.
2. The deadline to enter for your chance to play is 11:59 p.m.  Friday September 9, 2011. Each week thereafter players must submit their lock of the week by Friday (or Wednesday, depending on game schedule) 11:59 p.m. of that week to stay in the running.
3. Once you choose a winning team, you can no longer choose that team for the remainder of the contest.  
4. One entry per person per week.
5. Email your name, phone number, and NFL lock of the week to sportstalk@krod.com
6. Promotion ends when all contestants are out or at the end of the playoff season where winners will be determined.
7. If promotion runs into the playoffs rules are subjected to change.

 

Click here to listen to Ken Walters and Steve Kaplowitz discuss the Lock of the WeeK Contest!

Summer Writing is Back!

It’s hard to believe that another year is nearly halfway over. August is just around the corner and we’re gearing up for our next writing contest. At El Paso Employees FCU, we strive to be a community focused credit union, and are constantly looking for new ways to serve the residents of its community. With the rising cost of education, EPEFCU realizes the importance of providing financial aid to the students of El Paso.

This week, we’re launching our Summer Writing Contest, open to all college bound high school seniors and college students. Two lucky students will win $1,000 to use towards their education! All you have to do is choose one of the three topics listed below, write a 1,000 word essay then follow the instructions below. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. Winning $1,000 has never been easier!

Get your essay submitted soon! The deadline to submit your essay is August 31st! 

Students, please choose from one of the following topics:

1. Summer usually means warmer temperatures, time off from school, and vacation getaways. Have you recently taken a trip out of town or are you currently saving for your dream vacation? If so, tell us about how you saved the money for your trip or what you are currently doing in order to save for an upcoming vacation. What have you learned about managing your finances during this process?
2. Attending school can sometimes be difficult if you have to maintain a job at the same time. Have you been employed while attending school in order to pay for college? Or maybe you're a high school senior working to save for your education. Discuss how you have balanced work and school at the same time. How has this experience changed your spending habits?
3. First jobs are hard to forget. Share with us your experience with your first job and discuss the ways in which this experience changed the way you felt about money. How did you change your spending habits?    

Once Written:

1. E-mail your submission along with your Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contest Group (high school senior or college) to marketing@epefcu.org.
2. Become a Fan or Follower and leave a comment about your recent submission on any one of our social media sites below: 
   
    

Contest Rules:

• Entries must be at least 1,000 words.
• Content must be original and cannot be published elsewhere.
• By submitting an article for this contest the writer is granting El Paso Employees Federal Credit Union first and full publishing rights to your piece.
• The applicants will be judged by a committee. A winner will be announced in each category and monies will be given once membership has been established. For the high school category, money will be deposited into an Escrow account and will be released to the university the student enrolls in after graduation.
• For the college category, the funds will be released to the university which you attend. Please keep in mind that the funds are to be used for educational purposes only.
• Deadline to submit your essay is August 31, 2011 no later than 11:59 p.m. MST.
• Winners will be notified September 12, 2011 via the e-mail address with which they used to register for the contest.

 

Win a FREE iPad!

We know you’re busy, that’s why we’ve created our latest product, eChecking, with you in mind. Finding the time to step into a branch to make a transfer, check your balance, or even open an account to begin with can be difficult. Especially when many branches are closed before you even get the chance to leave your office.

With our eChecking account, you can now enjoy the flexibility of conducting all of your banking transactions online, and the best part is not only will you save time and transportation cost, you’ll be earning one of the highest dividends in town!

In addition to earning a great rate, you'll also be doing your part to help the environment. Did you know that if Americans viewed and payed bills online it would save 18.5 million trees per year? This is  according to a Javelin Strategy and Research survey.

In an effort to make your eAccount experience even easier, we want to help you stay connected through the use of a brand new iPad.

Sign up for an eAccount before September 30^th 2011 and you’ll automatically be eligible for the drawing to take place on October 15^th 2011. One lucky winner will take home a brand new iPad! Already an eAccount member? You’ve already been entered to win!

 

 

 

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Member must be eAccount holder and must sign up before 9/30/2011 to be eligible for the drawing to be held by 10/15/2011. Entrants need not be present to win. Winners will be notified by 10/15/2011 and must claim prize by 10/31/2011 or alternate winner will be chosen. Employees and family members of EPEFCU are not eligible for this drawing. Limit one entry per member. Must be legal resident of U.S. and 18 years or older to be eligible.

Spring 2011 Writing Contest Winners

We'd like to congratulate this semesters Spring Writing Contest Winners! Congratulations Troy Quezada and Kassy Lara. Good luck on your college careers and keep an eye for our Summer Writing Contest in August!

 

Speak up and let your voice be heard!

 
In the midst of the 20^th century’s Great Depression, 10 city employees in El Paso came together to join the credit union movement. In November of 1936, each of the founding members gave just five dollars and hoped they’d be able to provide better financial opportunities to those who had been underserved. Today, EPEFCU continues to serve as a financial foundation to over 40,000 of its members and it has extended its services to anyone who lives, works or worships in El Paso County.

This year marks the beginning of our 75^th anniversary and we’re transforming our organization in order to meet the needs of this ever-changing, technology based world. Technology affects nearly every aspect of our lives, especially the face and the pace of business and it has inspired new strategies and revolutionized our research-and-development process. Some of our innovation initiatives include mobile banking, online account opening, and soon, eChecking accounts.

Our future generation consists of young adults who have grown up with personal computers, cell phones and the internet and are now taking their place in a world where the only constant is rapid change. According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, young adults between the ages of 18-29 are more likely than older adults to say technology makes life easier and brings family and friends closer together.

 In today’s globally competitive market, banks everywhere are creating new ways to make banking easier and faster. Your Voice, Your CU is a team of carefully chosen peers between the ages of 18-35. El Paso Employees FCU wants to know what the future of our credit union wants from their financial institution, and what better way to find out then to ask them directly? EPEFCU is learning to adapt to today’s technology and with your help, we can ensure that these changes will be successful.

There is still time to let your voice be heard! If you’re a member at El Paso Employees FCU between the ages of 18-35 we want to hear from you! Your Voice, Your CU is an ongoing project created by El Paso Employees FCU. We are looking for members to join our elite team to speak up and influence the way your credit union does business. 

Our team will meet every other month and compensation for your time will be given. We are looking for interested and opinionated individuals between the ages of 18-35. If you're interested in becoming a part of this influential panel, email yourvoice@epefcu.org or call Elisa Terrazas at 915.599.6854 or Claudia Fernandez at 915.599.6837 to schedule an interview before positions are filled!