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Each credit union serves as an advocate for the credit union movement. There are specific areas and activities that help set credit unions apart from other financial services, and demonstrate a well-rounded focus on the community. By dividing these activities into five specific sections, it shows that each type of effort - and each person working on these activities - makes a difference.
You Make the Difference (YMD) divides credit union activities into five sections, to help identify which activities help accomplish different advocacy goals. Five sections each have a maximum of 25 points, and a total of 125 points. The goal is to reach the maximum in each section and participate in a wide variety of advocacy activities.
Track points monthly from January 1 - December 31* with the provided worksheets. Points are tabulated by the Missouri Credit Union Association.
*BONUS: In 2008, credit unions can include points from November-December 2007 in their 2008 totals.
Political Advocacy
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25 points
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Contributions
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25 points |
Financial Education
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25 points |
Philosophy in Action
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25 points |
| Community Involvement |
25 points |
TOTAL points possible
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125 points |
You Make a Difference ensures that you are rewarded for your efforts. When your credit union reaches each level of achievement, you receive additional rewards. If your credit union exceeds 125 points, keep tracking. Each credit union that exceeds 125 points will have a chance to win a grand prize.
80-94 points - Bronze
- Certificate Recognition
- Dress down day
- “You Make the Difference” logo pins
95-109 points - Silver
- Certificate Recognition
- Dress down day
- Breakfast at branch(es) – doughnuts and bagels
110-124 points - Gold
- Certificate Recognition
- Dress down week
- One dollar contribution per full-time employee to charity of choice
(or $25 – whichever is greater)
- One free registration with one paid registration to an MCUA conference
125 points - Platinum
- Trophy
- Dress down week
- One dollar contribution per full-time employee to charity of choice
(or $25 – whichever is greater)
- One free registration to CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference
Use the worksheets to help you organize your credit union’s events and points earned throughout the year. Please submit this information each month to MCUA at PR@mcua.org so we can effectively track and publicize your hard work.
Contact Amy McLard, MCUA Public/Legislative Affairs at (314) 542-1370, (800) 392-3074, ext. 1370, or amclard@mcua.org.
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