DCCU staffers get financial-counselor certifications
DuPont Community Credit Union now has two certified financial counselors who recently completed the Credit Union National Association Financial Counseling Program. Lindsey Megginson, Marketing Manager, and Sarah Landram, Financial Educator, were recently awarded certificates from CUNA
“We are proud of both Lindsey and Sarah for their commitment in becoming certified financial counselors,” said Steve Elkins, DCCU Senior Vice President for Retail & Lending. “This certification will enhance the Credit Union’s financial education program and workshops, which we provide to our members and to the communities we serve.” Read more
DCCU sponsors yard sale to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters
DuPont Community Credit Union’s 2012 Corporate Charity Team – Big Hearts – is sponsoring a Community Yard Sale, Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the Credit Union’s Lucy Lane Office in Waynesboro.
The team is raising funds to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters organizations in the Shenandoah Valley. Credit Union staff, family and friends will be selling items to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information you can call Team Chair Katie Campbell at 540.946.3200 x3436 or eMail bighearts@mydccu.com. Read more
DCCU announces scholarship winners
DuPont Community Credit Union announced the 20 scholarship winners at the 53rd Annual Membership Meeting earlier this week.
Since beginning the scholarship program over $192,000 has been awarded to high school seniors, and 92 seniors applied this year.
“We are very pleased to provide scholarships to this year’s 20 recipients,” said Everett J. Campbell, chairman of the DCCU Board of Directors. “Each winner receives a $1,000 award, and the Credit Union strongly believes that by assisting these students in furthering their education it is a winning combination for both them and our community.” Read more
Credit Union reports growth in first quarter
DuPont Community Credit Union saw continued loan growth for the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011.
The Waynesboro-headquartered credit union reported a 33.7% increase in the amount of loans funded during the first quarter compared to the first quarter of 2011, and a 0.2% decrease in total loans outstanding over the previous quarter. This brings the amount of total loans to $578.5 million as of the end of the first quarter.
Total real estate loans increased 0.4% during the first quarter of 2012 which includes $31.2 million funded during the first quarter.
DCCU also reported that the credit union’s equity or net worth ended the first quarter at $72.6 million, signifying its continued soundness. In addition, it maintained the designation as “well-capitalized” by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the highest designation. NCUA is the federal government regulator of credit unions (www.ncua.gov).
DCCU names new Staunton retail branch manager
DuPont Community Credit Unionrecently announced that Carrie Walters has been promoted to retail branch manager of the credit union’s Community Way Office in Staunton.
“We are pleased to have Carrie join DCCU’s management team as our Community Way Branch Manager,” said Barry Smith, DCCU Vice President of Retail Services. “Carrie is well qualified to take on this new role, and I am confident she will continue to provide excellent service to our Members at the our Community Way Office.” Read more
Santana promoted by DCCU
DuPont Community Credit Union recently announced that Peter Santana has been promoted to vice president of lending.
“We are very happy to have Peter join DuPont Community Credit Union’s senior management team,” said Gerald B. Hershey, DCCU President/CEO. “Peter’s dedication to our members is well known, and his experience and knowledge in the lending arena is a great asset to DCCU.” Read more
DCCU sees steady loan growth in fourth quarter 2011
DuPont Community Credit Union continued to see steady loan growth for the fourth quarter for 2011 compared to the same period for 2010.
The Waynesboro-headquartered credit union, which operates 10 branches in the Central Shenandoah Valley region, reported that $46.5 million in loans were funded during the fourth quarter to bring the amount of total loansoutstanding to $579.5 million as of the end of the year. Read more
