May 23, 2016

Handing out 10,000 dollars in scholarships, Karl Winsness earns High 5 award

Nomination letter sent in by Felicia McClure: I would like to nominate Karl Winsness for a High 5 award, because Karl has started a scholarship for children who have parents that are incarcerated, or who are habitually incarcerated. The scholarship has been mostly funded by Karl himself, he reaches out to get donations, but usually doesn't have much luck. Karl says children are the forgotten victims of crime. When their parents get locked up who do they have, usually no one. And they end up following in the same foot steps as their parents. This scholarship gives children the chance…

May 18, 2016

Get the Most out of Your Credit Union Membership

Work the perks and get the most out of your local credit union membership. Nicole Cypers shares several discounts available through America First Credit Union. Source

May 18, 2016

Watch The Parents of a Preemie Get the Surprise of a Lifetime

Carter Lee Lopez was born four months early in December, at only 24 weeks. He weighed just 2 pounds, before scarily dropping down to 1 pound, 11 ounces after his kidneys shut down. "I was told that he might not survive," mom Breanna Lopez recalls. "That was the scariest day of my life, the thought of my son not surviving a day to see the love this world would bring him." Amazingly, Carter did survive. But a long journey lay ahead for both the tiny little boy and his parents Breanna and husband Robert, a military pilotâ€”and it got even…

May 16, 2016

America First Strolls in Support of 10th Anniversary of West Haven Elementary Cancer Walk

-Joined by the Utah Jazz dancers and Jazz Bear, the credit union encourages community and public to help meet $10,000 goal for 10th annual event May 20- Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union will once again join in the cause to raise monies for the American Cancer Society alongside West Haven Elementary School during its 10th Annual Hawk Walk 7 a.m., Friday, May 20. Hosted by West Haven students, the mini Relay-for-Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. Since its inception in 2007, the Hawk Walk has raised more than $47,000 for the American Cancer Society. As part of…

May 02, 2016

Members Exercise their Democratic Credit Union Privileges

By John B. Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer For 77 years, America First members have voted to elect a volunteer Board of Directors to provide strategic and philosophical guidance that ensures our credit union’s safety, soundness, and ongoing ability to deliver financial value. This democratic exercise takes place at our annual meeting, which was held April 19, 2016 in Ogden, Utah. Joining us were local officials, credit union & industry representatives, and community stakeholders. Lyle Adams, Chair of the Board Elections Committee, oversaw the balloting, during which America First Directors Barney Chapman, Kenlon Reeve, and Michael Roden were elected…

May 02, 2016

Security Update: Getting in Cyber Shape

Now is a great time to get your cyber security in top shape. And we have a quick and easy workout to help protect you against these constant threats. · Create complicated passwords using numeral-letter combinations, as well as special characters for each of the social media platforms you use. Having one uniform code is an open invitation to criminals. · Don’t leave your passwords short and related to your personal information, such as your pet’s name, birthdays, etc. People seeking to defraud you commonly use search engines to discover all kinds of things about you. · Remember to change…

May 02, 2016

Invest in your Economic Health

The America First Financial Solutions program, through CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS), makes available insurance and investment products that complement those offered by the credit union. You can take advantage of these services to help you meet your personal financial objectives, whether you’re saving for a home, providing a college education to your children, or planning a comfortable retirement. A CFS advisor at America First Financial Solutions works with you to develop a plan that includes the following: • 401k and thrift savings plan rollovers • Retirement planning • Stocks & bonds • Mutual funds • Annuities • Life insurance & long-term care • Higher education planning…

Apr 28, 2016

April’s “Give Back” Winner! 4/28/16

Every month, The Morning Blend joins forces with America First Credit Union to recognize the best in our community with the Give Back award. We talk to this month's winner and learn more about how America First can help you do some Spring financial cleaning. This Segment is Sponsored By: America First Credit Union Source

Apr 20, 2016

America First Credit Union Holds 77th Annual Meeting, Elects New Board Members

Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union held its 77th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. On the agenda was a board election and voting for new credit union board officers. Members voted to retain 3 current board members. Board incumbents Barney Chapman, Kenlon Reeve and Michael Roden were retained by the voting membership. James Wendler will continue to serve as Board Chair, with Linda Carver as Vice Chair and Kenlon Reeve as Secretary. Held in April of each year, the purpose of the Annual Meeting is to share the financial state of the credit union and give members…

Mar 29, 2016

Helping to feed thousands of kids who need it the most, Hayden Seeley earns High 5 Award

Nomination letter sent in by Joni Clark: Hayden Seeley is the Director of Food Services for Salt Lake Community Action Program (SLCAP) and Head Start. In just under one year, he has helped to merge SLCAP and Head Start into one agency and single handedly run a fully functioning kitchen that serves over 4,000 hot, fresh and nutritious meals to 32 different Head Start locations across Salt Lake and Tooele County. Hayden is extremely dedicated and loves his work with low-income children and their families. He is deeply concerned about how our children in our community are being fed, what…