The Nominations Committee has selected the following three candidates to fill the open positions on the Board of Directors at the upcoming America First Credit Union Annual Meeting:

• Barney Chapman
• Ted Maxfield
• Kenlon Reeve

Any nominations by petition must be received by February 28, 2022 at 5 p.m. MST. In order to be considered valid, they need to be signed by at least 500 members, along with a 150-word qualification statement by the nominee. If you have any questions regarding the qualification statement, please contact us.

Members must submit petitions for nominations at the America First Credit Union corporate office, located at 1344 West 4675 South in Riverdale, Utah. No nominations may be made at the Annual Meeting.

If there are no nominations by petition, the election of the Board will be made by acclamation and not by ballots

The Biden Administration is proposing that all financial institutions be required to report annual information returns to the IRS on the inflows and outflows of all business and personal accounts totaling over $600 in a given year.  If this passes, America First would be required to comply.  The credit union is opposed to this, and we are currently working with our Congressmen and Senators in Washington to express our concerns.

“We don’t trust anyone with our members’ sensitive information”, said Thayne Shaffer, president and chief executive officer at America First Credit Union.  “America First is opposed to being compelled to act as an enforcement arm of the IRS.  Our credit union, board leadership, and industry representatives are acting in the best interest of our members and have communicated this clearly and directly with our elected officials.”

The reconciliation bill has not been finalized and there is discussion of changing the initial proposal of $600 to $10,000.  Changing the dollar amount is not the answer.  This proposal of reporting is a major concern for consumer privacy and must be excluded in its entirety from the Build Back Better Act (BBBA).

Please visit the CUNA Grassroots Action Center for information on how you can contact your Federal Delegation.

In accordance with America First Credit Union bylaws, four members will be elected to three-year terms on our Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting. It is scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 21, 2020 at the David S. Eccles Conference Center in Ogden, Utah. Incumbent volunteers, who serve without compensation, are:

Linda K. Carver | Gil A. Miller | James G. Wendler | David M. McConkie

Those interested in becoming directors must meet the following minimum standards:

• Membership in good standing
• Legal age (18 years or older)
• Bondable
• Free from any conflicts of interest
• Available for all Board of Directors, Committee, and other designated meetings unless excused

Please submit your application and resume to the America First Nominations Committee by 5 p.m. on January 10, 2020. You can complete the process online here.

Nominations by petition are also accepted and must include qualification statements, documents attested to by 500 fellow America First members, and a signed certificate from the nominee stating he or she is agreeable to the process and will serve if elected. Petition applications, which can be completed here, must be received by 5 p.m., February 28, 2020. Nominations are not accepted from the floor at the meeting.

Not only is spring a time when folks decide to exercise more regularly, it also presents a great opportunity to get your cyber security self in top shape. And we have a quick & easy workout to help guard against these constant threats.

• Create complicated social media passwords using numeral-letter combinations, as well as special characters, for each platform. Having just one is an open invitation to criminals.
• Don’t make phrases short and personal, such as using your pet’s name, birthdays, etc. You might be surprised at how much a hacker can discover about you.
• Remember to change passcodes routinely, at least once a year. If may take a little time, but avoiding identity theft is worth it.
• Tighten security settings—companies often alter privacy options or add options without letting you know.
• Visit us here to see how we’re working to safeguard your information and financial resources.

Get the best refund for less with TurboTax® and America First.

We’re offering exclusive member discounts on the web’s #1 filing software:

• Easy to use
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• Searches for every deduction & credit

Go here for details.

Many of us find online holiday shopping more convenient than slogging through traffic, looking for parking and dealing with crowds.

At the same time, you need to be on guard when you’re getting gifts electronically. Follow the tips below to keep the season financially safe:

• Put antivirus software on your devices
• Visit merchants that have secure sites
• Read sales, return & privacy policies
• Keep all receipts

You can find additional security updates here.

According to America First Credit Union bylaws, three members will be elected to three-year terms on our Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting. It is scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 16, 2019 at the David S. Eccles Conference Center in Ogden, Utah.

Incumbent volunteers, who serve without compensation, are:

• Barney B. Chapman
• Kenlon W. Reeve
• Michael W. Roden

Those interested in becoming directors must meet the following minimum standards:

• Membership in good standing
• Legal age (18 years or older)
• Bondable
• Free from any conflicts of interest
• Available for all Board of Directors, Committee, and other designated meetings unless excused

Please submit letters of application to the America First Nominations Committee, P.O. Box 9199, Ogden, Utah 84409. This should include your statement of qualification (limited to 150 words) and must be received by 5 p.m. on January 7, 2019 at the above address.

Nominations by petition are also accepted and must include qualification statements, documents attested to by 500 fellow America First members, and a signed certificate from the nominee stating he or she is agreeable to the process and will serve if elected. Petitions must be received by 5 p.m., January 7, 2019 at P.O. Box 9199, Ogden, Utah 84409. Nominations are not accepted from the floor at the Annual Meeting.

Please direct any questions regarding the Board of Directors and election procedures to Sheryl Cox by calling 1-800-999-3961.

Even in communities as caring and close-knit as ours, too many people go hungry. That’s why the annual Greater Good food drive is so important to us.

Through October 20, we’ll be accepting canned & non-perishable groceries—along with other necessities like toothbrushes, diapers and soap—at all America First branches.

And, as a small way of expressing our appreciation, you’ll get one entry for each item you donate in our drawing for a free Apple Watch.

Please visit us here to find the credit union location nearest you.

*Eligibility & conditions apply to the drawing. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.