Greetings from Royal Credit Union! We’re off to a busy spring with lots of activities and community events going on. RCU has a reputation for community involvement– and we’re very proud of that – so you may be interested to know just how busy we have been in your community.

Last year our RCU Volunteer Program gave over 32,000 hours to the communities where we live and work. I had the privilege to thank our volunteers personally at the annual holiday luncheon in January. In addition to that, RCU employees gave thousands of hours to local organizations such as food pantries, animal shelters, community blood drives and more. RCU also participated in the United Way of Greater Chippewa Valley’s Day of Caring event. We believe wholeheartedly in the credit union philosophy of people helping people.

Beyond our local commitment, two of our board members have been appointed to serve on leadership committees for the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). Doug Olson, RCU Board Chairman, is serving on the Community Credit Union Committee, developed to support credit unions considering a community charter. RCU Board Member John Sackett is serving as the Chair of the Volunteer Leadership Committee which was created to assist in the development of the association’s strategy for the increased involvement and support of credit union volunteers. Our National involvement speaks to our community focus as well as our financial strength.

2011 was a good year for RCU. While other financial institutions saw loan volumes decline, RCU saw growth. Our Membership has grown steadily as well. We added three School Site credit unions at the Unity Schools. The kids have shown a real eagerness to save and the school has already received a cash reward that they can put toward whatever is needed.

I would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to attend RCU’s Annual Meeting. We will speak more about our successful 2011 and be available to answer any questions you may have. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 24 at 4:30 pm at the RCU Corporate Center in Eau Claire, WI. RSVP’s are appreciated by calling 715-858-5252, 1-800-341-9911 ext. 5252, or email julianne.kalpinski@rcu.org.

As an organization, we are committed to improving the lives of our Members and the people in our communities. If you have any suggestions, please call me at
715-833-8105 or 1-800-341-9911 ext. 8105.

Sincerely,
Rudy Pereira, CEO