Apr 20, 2016
America First Credit Union Holds 77th Annual Meeting, Elects New Board Members

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…
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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…
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Mar 18, 2016
America First Welcomes St. George Residents with Opening of Washington Fields Lin’s Branch

America First Welcomes St. George Residents with Opening of Washington Fields Lin’s Branch

-New grocery store location is sixth branch serving Washington County- Riverdale, UT –  America First Credit Union expands on its presence  in the St. George area with the opening of its newest location at 2928 E Mall Drive on Saturday, March 19. Located inside Lin’s Fresh Market, the branch is the second to open in St. George thus far in 2016, marking six branches in Washington County, with a total of 116 locations for the credit union servicing members throughout Utah and Southern Nevada. Missy Shoell will serve as branch manager of the new Washington Fields Lin’s location. Shoell began…
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Mar 05, 2016

Our “Give Back” Winner For March! 3/30/16

Every month, America First Credit Union recognizes someone doing good in our community with their Give Back Award! Today, we meet Denise Bianca and her Therapy Dog Maya! We also learn about how America First is teaching children financial literacy. This Segment is Sponsored By: America First Credit Union Source
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Mar 01, 2016
Security Update: Be on Guard against Fraud

Security Update: Be on Guard against Fraud

As the April tax deadline approaches, it can definitely be a stressful time of year. And the proliferation of criminals looking to rob you of your resources only adds to the anxiety. Below are some tips to help you avoid malware and phishing attacks and put your mind more at ease. • The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will never send you an email. You can stop these threats right there. If you receive a communication purporting to be from the IRS, delete it immediately. • Don’t click on links or open attachments inside unsolicited messages. This is always a security best practice.…
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Feb 29, 2016

High 5 awarded to custodian who pours his heart and soul into his job

Nomination letter sent in by Julie Denson: Dave Schildknecht is the best janitor an elementary school could ever have. He keeps our walks clear, the lunch room clean, the school clean and does it all with a big happy smile on his face. He brings such a positive, happy light to our school every day. He is kind to the kids and helps them in every way that he can. He is kind and considerate to all he works with. I think sometimes janitors don't get the credit they deserve with all they have to deal with so that is…
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Feb 26, 2016

America First Marks Continued Growth in Southern Nevada with Opening of Downtown Summerlin Branch

Las Vegas – America First Credit Union, a leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution, will welcome members of the Summerlin area as it open the doors to its newest branch location at 10965 Lavender Hills Drive at Downtown Summerlin on Monday, February 29. The Southern Nevada market has been one of growth for the credit union, with Downtown Summerlin marking 14 locations servicing Southern Nevada. Patti Sheire will serve as branch manager of the new Downtown Summerlin location. Sheire began her career in the financial industry in 1997 and has served as branch manager of the Sahara location since June 2014,…
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Feb 23, 2016

February “Give Back” Winner 2016 2/23/16

America First Credit Union holds the security of its members and their financial lives as its upmost priority. "Shred Your Stuff Saturday" is a free event that gives you the opportunity to safely dispose of your identifying information. Bring financial documents to the Renaissance Branch from 9 a.m. to noon! They're new location in Downtown Summerlin opens Monday, February 29!We are also honoring the first "Give Back" winner of the month, Lori Power!This Segment is Sponsored By: America First Credit UnionSource
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