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WHO WE ARE |
Connection Credit Union (CCU) was founded in 1958 as the City of Bremerton Employees Credit Union. There were 32 original members, who invested $5 each, so the original assets totaled $160.00 at its inception.
For nearly 50 years, through 7 moves (Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Silverdale), 2 names changes, membership growth of over 10,000% and assets now totaling over $20,000,000.00, our credit union has continued to offer products and services to meet the changing needs of our membership.
In light of member requests, field of membership growth and name issues, in 2005 the Board of Directors determined that the name Kitsap County Public Employees Credit Union no longer reflected the full scope and diversity of our membership. On July 1, 2006 the credit union officially became Connection Credit Union.
On September 25, 2006, the main office in Silverdale opened for business in our own building on 10200 Silverdale Way NW - the first building we have ever owned.
We are looking forward to the future with resolve to continue to enhance products and services, value our loyal members and educate our field of membership about the credit union difference and our "people helping people" philosophy.
MISSION
Building financial futures one relationship at a time.
VISION
Connection Credit Union is a premier financial organization that provides superior service to our member/owners in a personal and respectful manner.
CORE VALUES
Efficiency:
Connection Credit Union's transactions with our member/owners are completed as accurately and quickly as possible. Member/owners receive consistently high quality service from all our staff.
Integrity:
Connection Credit Union's interactions with member/owners, vendors and co-workers are conducted with the highest level of integrity. The net result is an organization built on trust and honesty.
Partnership:
Connection Credit Union will build long lasting relationships with our member/owners, co-workers and vendors, resulting in better service.
Commitment:
Connection Credit Union is dedicated to the cooperative ideals of the credit union movement and to providing the best service for our member/owners. We will strive to ensure that our field of membership is aware of the advantages of credit union membership.
Education:
Connection Credit Union values knowledge and training. We encourage creativity and innovation in developing new ways to serve our member/owners' needs. We also strive to develop our member/owners' financial literacy.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
The "People Helping People" philosophy
we put into action is what sets credit unions apart
from all others in the financial service world.
Children's Miracle Network
Washington Credit Unions support the CMN and call our campaign "Credit Unions for Kids". The success of the Credit Union for Kids ongoing fundraising campaign is a testament to the deeply held belief that all credit unions share - the belief that through social responsibility, we can and will make our communities better places to live.
Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees, Harrison Foundation, has become Kitsap County's premiere holiday tradition, bringing family and friends of all ages together to share the warm, positive spirit of the season. This three day extravaganza attracts thousands of visitors to the Kitsap Pavilion to enjoy the many festive activities, crafts, refreshments, and to view the beautifully decorated Christmas trees, offered for sale, which are the highlight of the event. The staff of Connection Credit Union raises money to decorate a tree to be sold for the benefit of Harrison Foundation.
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NEWSLETTERS |
Your staff and Board of Directors communicate with you in many ways; a newsletter in your statement once a quarter is one of those ways. For your convenience, you can download any of the last four Newsletters.
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OUR STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
Credit Union Staff
Tracy Olson, Chief Executive Officer/President
Cindy Berry, Vice President
Mary Ann Hansen, Sr. Members Services Representative
Evie Webb, Member Service Representative
Tara Stuefen, Member Service Rep., Support Services Asst.
Sharon Edinger, Member Service Representative
Bethany Bushnell, Member Service Representative, part-time
Jenna Collins, Member Service Representative, part-time
Bonnie Scrivener, Loan Officer
Summer McMullen, Loan Officer
Laurie Beaty, Members Service Manager
Jade Devaney, Support Services
Claudette Tulp, Marketing/Business Development
Board of Directors
Tom Burrows, Chair
Bob Tulp, Vice Chair
Jim Svennson, Secretary
Jim McCready
Doug Bear
Alison Sonntag
Janet Lunceford
Supervisory Committee
Melinda Von Arb, Chair
Brandi Sefton
Madeline Durham
The Board's primary functions are to provide governance for the credit union in the following manner: to set policies; plan the credit union's strategic direction; ensure the safety and soundness of the credit union; ensure that the mission of the credit union is carried out; maintain open communications with members and management; select the CEO and direct and review the CEO's progress in achieving goals and objectives; and report to the members as required by law.
Our Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee members are unpaid volunteers. They invest their time in the credit union for our members. We appreciate their hard work and dedication to our efforts.
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