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Marketing @ 4:13 pm

We’re partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Tuesday, April 6, from noon to 6 p.m., at our Evergreen Branch, (27000 Evergreen at I-696 / 11 Mile).

 To make a donor appointment online:

1. Visit redcrossblood.org
2. Click on “Enter Sponsor Code”
3. Enter “mifirst” and click “go”
4. Click “schedule an appointment to donate”

 First time users to this site will have to create and profile to schedule an appointment online. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Tomlin at 800.664.4922, ext. 4125 or stomlin@MichiganFirst.com.

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By: Marketing

Marketing @ 12:46 pm

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Michigan First wanted to spread a little of luck itself! It’s simple and easy to enter! Contest ends at midnight on 03.16 and the winner will be announced on St. Patrick’s Day!

Each contestant can gain up to three entries. Here’s how:

• Option 1: Retweet the announcement of the contest
  • RT @MichiganFirstCU: Win some green for St. Patrick’s Day! RT for a chance to win a $50 AMEX GC from Michigan First. Details http://ow.ly/1h3Gq
• Option 2: Send an @ reply to the @MichiganFirstCU Twitter handle answering a this question:
  • What is one of the great features of Michigan First’s online banking service? Check out MichiganFirst.com/Online to find answer. Tweet your answer in the format:
    • @MichiganFirstCU offers <<INSERT ANSWER>> with its online banking! www.MichiganFirst.com/Online #MichFirst
• Option 3: Post an @reply that you became or are already a fan of Michigan First Credit Union on Facebook

I am a fan of @MichiganFirstCU on Facebook. You should be too! http://ow.ly/1gBVF #MichFirst

See Official Rules

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Marketing @ 11:40 am

We want to hear from you. And see you! You could be a famous member one of three ways:

• Submit a frugal tip! We’re always eager to provide tips that help you save money. Now share YOUR frugal tips with other members by submitting them to online@MichiganFirst.com, or tweet @MichiganFirstCU. Your tips could be in the next newsletter!

• Show us: where’s the pen been? We’ve spotted our Michigan First pens all over the globe. Show us where YOU take it! Grab a Michigan First pen, cozy up with the camera (the more interesting the locale, the better!), and send your pic to online@MichiganFirst.com noting where you are. Your photo could be in our next newsletter! Bonus: tell us where the pen’s been in this photo; we’ll draw a correct entry to win a Michigan First gift pack!

• Submit family photos! Show us your fun or important family events, along with why you love Michigan First. Send to online@MichiganFirst.com and—you guessed it—you could be in our next newsletter!

Your tips and photos may also show up on our blog (MICommunitySpace.com) or Twitter account (@MichiganFirstCU); check back every week and you could be famous!

*Submitting your photo(s), gives Michigan First and its vendors the permission to use your photos and the people/locations within it for all publicity, marketing and advertising purposes, without liability to Michigan First and its vendors.
**One “Where’s the Pen Been” prize will be awarded per newsletter.

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By: Marketing

Marketing @ 10:58 am

Congratulations to one of our newest Michigan First members, Diane Cotton, the grand prize winner of our five-minute, all-you-can-grab Meijer grocery-shopping spree at our new Fraser Meijer branch! Michigan First organized the contest to celebrate the grand opening of our newest branch.

Diane not only took home two full carts of groceries, but also helped raise nearly $775 for Bethany Baptist Church’s local food pantry as part of Michigan First’s pledge to match the dollar amount of groceries obtained and make the donation.

Diane, a Warren resident, was selected from 20 finalists to receive the grand prize shopping spree.  Entries were based on registering on the new 24/7 online banking kiosks at the Fraser branch during the grand opening celebration that began Sept. 1. New members who opened checking accounts with at least $100 received even more entries.

If you haven’t stopped by our newest branch at the Meijer in Fraser, now is the time! The virtually paperless branch features computer kiosks and MoneyWorks™ Banking Centers available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help you manage nearly all of your banking needs.  Financial service representatives are also available within the branch to assist members between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 

Look forward to seeing you there.

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Marketing @ 2:00 pm

Did you know that Michigan First Credit Union is helping communities, students and charitable organizations across metropolitan Detroit by providing financial contributions, free services, sponsorships and scholarships? In 2009 to date, we’ve helped 55 organizations and provided more than $64,000 in financial contributions, and each year, we donate more than $80,000 to charitable and community resources.

We also make our community room available for community groups, school districts and professional organizations to use free of charge.  Annually, more than 7,000 community members using this free meeting space.  Not only do we sponsor a number of community events, but we’ve given hundreds of thousands of dollars to local students to help them get to college. For more information and to stay updated on our community activities, follow us on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.  For more specific information on our youth programs, check out www.MichiganFirstKids.com.

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Marketing @ 12:55 pm

American Red Cross Nurse Kelly Marklow helps Mr. Harold “Zack” Bouey donate blood during the Michigan First Credit Union/Southfield Lathrup Optimist Club Blood Drive held July 17, at the credit union’s Evergreen Branch in Lathrup Village. The drive surpassed its goal and netted 24 pints of blood. The goal was 23 pints of blood.

Jeff Mueller, city administrator of Lathrup Village, gave blood during the Michigan First Credit Union/Southfield Lathrup Optimist Club Blood Drive held July 17, at the credit union’s Evergreen Branch in Lathrup Village. American Red Cross Nurse Mary Carie assists Mueller.

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Marketing @ 12:08 pm

Michigan First Credit Union awarded $1,000 scholarships to 82 graduating high school seniors during its annual student scholarship reception on June 24.  The scholarship program honors college-bound high school seniors who are members of Michigan First and attending one of the participating high schools within our 44 served communities.

In the past seven years, we’ve been proud to have awarded over $400,000 in scholarships!

For more information on how to enroll your kids in our MichiganFirst@School, MoneyKids or MoneyTeens programs or to get a head start on financial education with your little ones, check out www.MichiganFirstKids.com

Scholarship recipient Anum Chandhry is featured in the photo above (center), along with Nadine Tibbs-Stallworth, Board Member (left) and Michael Poulos, President and CEO of Michigan First (right).

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Lena @ 3:24 pm

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Marketing @ 4:11 pm

On June 24th, President Obama signed the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (or the CARS Act), containing an initiative known as “Cash for Clunkers,” that provides government vouchers for up to $4,500 to individuals trading in old vehicles for a new vehicle purchase.

How the Program Works

The idea behind these programs is simple, offering a monetary incentive for consumers to trade in their current vehicle and purchase a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle.“Clunkers” that average 18 miles per gallon or less, and are still in drivable condition may be eligible to receive rebates up to $4,500 depending on the estimated gas mileage of the new vehicle. Purchasing a new car that is 4 MPG more efficient than the previous vehicle nets a $3,500 voucher, and cars with a 10 MPG or more improvement are eligible for a $4,500 voucher. The cutoffs for trucks are slightly more relaxed, and are set at increases of 2 MPG and 5+ MPG, respectively.

What You Need to Know

1.       Find out if you are eligible to receive cash for your clunker by visiting www.FuelEconomy.gov.

2.       Find out the value of your current vehicle. If your vehicle’s trade in value is more than $4,500, you would actually lose money by utilizing this incentive. Use online resources such as the Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) to find out the value of your vehicle.

3.       Speak with a Michigan First financial services representative to get pre-approved for your auto loan and visit one of the many Michigan First Preferred Dealers to get cash for your clunker! For more information, go to www.MichiganFirstCars.com.

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Marketing @ 2:54 pm

And the numbers are only growing. In 2001, approximately 5 million people underwent transfusions—and the volume of blood transfusions has been increasing at a rate of 6 percent each year since. To help combat the growing need for blood in Michigan and across the nation, Michigan First is partnering with the Southfield-Lathrup Optimist Club to host an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, July 17, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at our Evergreen branch location:  

27000 Evergreen Rd. Lathrup Village, MI, 48076

To join our cause and help us meet our goals, register online at www.givelife.org, enter sponsor code ‘mifirst’ and follow the instructions.  For assistance or for more information, please call or e-mail Gwen Davis at 248-395-4133 or gdavis@michiganfirst.com.  Additional details are also available at www.MichiganFirst.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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