Quest Scholarship 2025

REMINDER!  Get your scholarship application turned in by June 20, 2025.

Quest Scholarship 2025 is here!

Each year, the Board of Directors offers a one-time $500 Scholarship to a full-time college student. The Quest Scholarship is a non-renewable award which is awarded to a credit union member, child or grandchild of a credit union member.

The applicant must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a 2-year community college, an accredited 4-year university or graduate school.  Also, all applicants must  be planning to continue their pursuit of a higher education. (High school seniors, Class of 2024, are not eligible to apply). Applications will be available through the office and/or on-line from May 1, 2025 with an application deadline of June 20, 2025.

Please submit application via link below and email a copy of your most recent transcript to Jbritain@whiteeaglecu.com no later than June 20, 2025 to the branch nearest you . The Board of Directors of the White Eagle CU will then review the applications. The winner of the scholarship will be notified via phone and/or email. The 2025 Recipient of the scholarship will receive the monetary compensation for this award.  The 2025 Scholarship recipient will be required to provide proof of enrollment per the above guidelines along with copy of billing or payment of fees and tuition will be required.

If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Britain, Executive Administrative Assistant, at 316-775-7591 or jbritain@whiteeaglecu.com.

Click the link below to submit your application.

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Celebrating 90 years

Join Us as We Celebrate 90 Years! 🎉

You’re invited to our 90th Annual Meeting and Dinner on April 10, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

📍 Location:
The Point Event Center
2101 Dearborn Street
Augusta, KS 67010

Come be a part of this momentous occasion as we reflect on our journey and look forward to the future. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

RSVP today!  ddevor@whiteeaglecu.com

Save the date! 🗓️

2nd Annual Veterans Cookout

🇺🇸 Veterans Cookout – Honoring Those Who Served! 🍔🌭

We invite all our veterans to join us for a special Veterans Cookout to show our appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country.

📅  Date: Thursday, October 24th
⏰  Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍    Location: WECU – Augusta location – 2830 Ohio St, Augusta, KS  67010

We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

#VeteransCookout #HonorOurHeroes #SupportOurVeterans  #WECU

 

Giving Back to our communities.

Giving Back to our communities.

At White Eagle CU, we believe in giving back to our communities. We presented a check to Newton Public Library on Wednesday, June 5th. This donation will help the library continue to provide valuable resources, programs, and services to everyone in our community.
The Newton Public Library opened their new facility in 2024.  They have been serving the public since September 27, 1886.
 
#WhiteEagleCU #WEBelieve #notforprofitbutforservice #givingback #newtonpubliclibrarykansas

WECU Giving Back to our communities 2024

Giving back to our communities in 2024

WE Believe in giving back to our Communities.

Project SEARCH, NMC Health mission statement:  “Preparing young people with significant disabilities for success in competitive integrated employment.”

Project SEARCH is an international program with 716 sites in the United States and in 11 countries.  Locally, Project SEARCH, NMC Health is a cooperative program between Harvey County Special Education Cooperative and NMC Health.  Through extensive training at NMC Health young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are prepared to secure employment in the Harvey County area.

 

Veterans Lunch Cook Out

We are thankful for your service.

To our members that have served our great country, you are invited to our Veterans Lunch Cook Out.

We are thankful for your service and in of your honor we will have a cook out. The cookout will be held at the Augusta branch location on Friday, October 13th from 11am to 2pm. Please represent your branch of service for recognition, example: hat, shirt, etc.

 

2023 Shred Day

Shred Day 2023

Shred Day 2023. Bring your old documents to our Augusta location for secure, onsite shredding on Saturday, October 21st from 9:00a to Noon. There will be a shred truck in the parking lot for your convenience to deposit your old documents for shredding.

Giving back to our communities

We continued giving back to our communities on Monday, May 22, 2023 with a check was presented to CPRF – Community Mobility Fund located in Wichita, KS.

CPRF has a long history of providing wheelchair and posture seating services and assistive technology equipment to Kansans of all ages with various disabilities. CPRF serves over 800 clients annually throughout the state with approximately 55% residing outside of Sedgwick County, creating an annual shortfall exceeding $250,000.

To address this issue, CPRF has established an endowed CPRF Community Mobility Fund (Mobility Fund) with six community foundations across the state, which are restricted to services for clients with disabilities who reside in the counties supported by each community foundation. One of the community foundations where CPRF has established a Mobility Fund is the Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF).  The CKCF catchment area includes Butler, Harvey, Wilson, Marion and Elk counties.

This donation will be directed towards the Mobility Fund with the CKCF. This will help CPRF clients who live in Augusta, El Dorado, and Newton areas. To learn more about CPRF visit: https://www.cprf.org/

#givingback #communtiesmatter #WEBelieve #CPRF #Mobilityforall

Giving back to our communities

2nd Chance Beginnings Giving back to our communities is what we do.
Thursday, May 17, 2023 we presented a check to the 2nd Chance Beginnings located in El Dorado.
They are Sedgwick & Butler County Mentorship and Recovery Homes. Empowering men and women with the resources they need to rebuild and restore their lives, relationships, families and marriages.
#WeBelieve #givingback #communities #2ndChanceBeginnings

Summer Lunch Program

WE Believe in giving back to our communities.

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, White Eagle CU presented a check to USD402 for the upcoming Summer Lunch Program.

FOR 2023:

Where:  Robinson Elementary School – 1301 Helen Street – Augusta, KS

When:  May 30th thru July 28th (No meal July 4th, due to the holiday)
Each day Monday-Friday  11:30 am to 12:30 pm am
Child will be required to eat the lunch in the lunchroom
Free for anyone18 and under

 

Giving back to our communities

Giving back to our communities is what we do.  Each year White Eagle CU donates over $30,000 to local charities and organizations.  Here are just few of those from 2022.

So Shine – After School program in Newton Kansas for 5th and 6th Graders  https://www.soshinefoundation.com/the-porch

Safe Hope – Women’s Shelter – Newton, Kansas  https://safehope.net/

Kansas Numana https://numanainc.com/

Kansas Cannons http://www.kansascannons.com/

 

USD 402 – Supplying shirts for the two schools that merged together.

Core Community – https://www.facebook.com/CoreCommunityAugusta/

Augusta Swimming Pool passes

Augusta Community Garden https://www.facebook.com/augustacommunitygarden

 

Newton Public Library Foundation: https://www.newtonplks.org/about/foundations/

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White Eagle Credit Union Welcomes New President and CEO

White Eagle Credit Union Welcomes New President and CEO

Augusta, KS – The Board of Directors has chosen Eric Brown as President and Chief Executive Officer of White Eagle Credit Union (WECU), starting Monday, May 23, 2022. The Board followed the succession plan to ensure an orderly process for executive leadership transition. WECU’s Board of Directors are elected by membership and give their time and experience to ensure the organization meets the needs of its members and the community.

“Eric excelled among a very strong pool of candidates and has demonstrated a solid vision for the future of WECU,” said Ron Reavis, Board Chair. Ron continued, “Over the past five months, the Search Committee and Board worked to find someone that would meet the current and future needs of White Eagle Credit Union. I am proud to say that White Eagle Credit Union’s reputation of changing lives and lifting communities through financial wellness and involvement inspired so many wonderfully gifted people to apply to lead our organization.”

Eric is an accomplished senior executive who brings more than 23 years of experience, growth, and leadership in the financial services industry. Eric has served as Senior Vice President – Branch Delivery with Emprise Bank and Vice President – Sales and Service with Meritrust Credit Union.

Today looks quite a bit different than it did 23 years ago. Eric explains, “Then, it was locations, locations, locations. Convenience of those locations was vital, being able to meet your member where they were shopping, living, or driving by. We did not have smartphones back then or the branch right in our pockets. Branches are important and will always have a key role in our Credit Union. However, meeting the member where they are now includes the branch that sits on their phone. So, continuing to evolve that channel and its capabilities while remaining safe and secure will be important for continued growth.”

Leadership

Eric’s passion and leadership style are centered on people helping people and neighbors helping neighbors. When asked why he chose WECU, Eric stated “When people can grow personally and professionally at the same time, they can achieve exponential growth. WECU’s employees have terrific tenure. What excites me about this, is our ability to grow together. When our employees are growing, our membership benefits from that and will grow as well.”

Community Service

Community service is a key part of what makes White Eagle CU. “When it comes to community service it goes beyond sponsorships and donations. These are just a couple of ways we can help support our communities. But beyond that, connecting with your community and having your community connect with WECU is about volunteering. It is about getting our hands dirty right next to the other people doing the work” Eric explains.

Goals

Eric’s main goal is with every person he meets or encounters that their day should be better. Whether it is a simple smile, a light-hearted laugh together, a cup of coffee or a financial product that can make your financial life better.

Eric lives in Augusta, KS with his wife Tricia. They have three sons – Easton, Ericson, and Emmett where they live by their passion as a family of people helping people. “When we bow our heads to pray at dinner, the one phrase we always pray is “help us be blessings to others”. For those of you that we have been fortunate enough to know, I hope you have felt that in one way or another. For those of you we have yet to meet, we very much look forward to it.”

Eric currently serves on the AHS CTE Advisory Committee and University of Kansas Advisory Council and has been involved in Augusta Youth Basketball, Football, Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Augusta Inc (currently known as GoAugusta!). Eric studied and graduated from Butler Community College, Emporia State University, Stonier Graduation School of Banking and received a Certificate of Leadership from the Wharton School at Penn.

Incoming WECU President and CEO Eric Brown officially assumes his duties on May 23, 2022. White Eagle Credit Union is a not-for-profit cooperative financial institution serving those in Butler County and the surrounding counties/communities.  White Eagle has three convenient branch locations in Augusta, El Dorado and Newton.  Currently, White Eagle Credit Union serves more than 14,000 members with assets exceeding 140 million. For 87 years White Eagle Credit Union has been serving its members and communities. Nothing has changed. They are Here to serve YOU today.

White Eagle CU will be hosting Open Houses at each branch during the months of June and July. Please follow us on social media and visit us online at WhiteEagleCU.com for dates and times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giving back to our communities

Not For Profit but for Service – 2021 WECU Donations – El Dorado Branch

At White Eagle Credit Union giving back to our communities is a major part of we do.  This year is no different, as we begin presenting our 2021 WECU Donations checks to various organizations.  Our El Dorado Branch selected the organizations below for 2021.  Check out their links and learn more about each organization.

Family Worship Center

Family Worship Center

Kansas Cannons Baseball

Kansas Cannons Baseball

Kansas Oil Museum

 

Tri-County Casa, Inc

 

 

 

2021 WECU Donations

Not For Profit but for Service – 2021 WECU Donations – Newton branch

At White Eagle Credit Union giving back to our communities is a major part of we do.  This year is no different, as we begin presenting our 2021 WECU Donations checks to various organizations.  Our Newton Branch selected the organizations below for 2021:

 

Heartland PCC - receives 2021 Donation

 Heartland Pregnancy Care

High Rollers Skate and Funzone receives 2021 WECU Donation

Newton High Rollers Skate and Fun Zone

Newton Baseball Club receives 2021 WECU Donation

Newton Baseball Club

Spreading Holiday Cheer in 2020

Spreading Holiday Cheer in 2020 to our communities is a must here at White Eagle Credit Union.

Get Well Soon - LakePoint Augusta

Recently we brought some holiday cheer to our friends in the Covid Unit at LakePoint Nursing Home in Augusta.  We delivered 27 holiday gift bags for patients and nurses there.

 

 

 

Dept of Aging - Holiday Cups

On Tuesday, 12/1 – Giving Tuesday 2020, we delivered Holiday Cups filled with goodies along with signed cards for the 80 Holiday bags to the Butler County Dept. of Aging. The Butler County Department of Aging will be distributing them to shut-ins during December.

 

ElDorado Tree - Food Donation 2020Our El Dorado branch is currently taking food donations (non-perishable items only) for the Salvation Army. Give them a call at (316)320-7649 to schedule a time to drop off.

Next on our list will be our JAG kids and their annual Christmas party and gathering Christmas gifts for 6 families in need in Augusta.

Don’t forget to watch here and social media for other ways we will be spreading Holiday Cheer.  We wish you a very nice holiday season and Merry Christmas.  Stay safe and healthy.

KSN Turkey Dinner and Black Friday Shopping Giveaway

Enter today for the KSN Turkey Dinner and Black Friday Shopping Giveaway.  You could win a Turkey Dinner for a family of 8 from Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q and a $250 VISA Gift Card from White Eagle Credit Union!

Entries accepted from Monday, October 19, 2020 through Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Winners will be announced Thursday, November 19, 2020 during the 12pm newscast.

Enter today at: KSN GIVEAWAY

Approximate retail value: $420

White Eagle Credit Union making dreams come true for 85 years.

White Eagle Credit Union making dreams come true for 85 years.

Whether it’s a new home, car, growing family, graduations, home improvements, retirement and/or other life events White Eagle has been there; serving members in Butler County and surrounding communities since 1935.

White Eagle is here to meet all your financial needs too!  We offer the latest in technology and products with the personal service you deserve.  We invite you to check us out.  Give us a call, check us out online at White EagleCU.com or stop in at one of our convenient locations in Augusta, El Dorado, or Newton.  You will be glad you did.   Our tagline says it all:  Refreshingly Personal.  Remarkably Advanced.

Welcoming College Students

Welcoming college students – Debbie Morse and her team greeted over 200 college students at the Annual Newton College Night.  Students received a fun WECU bag, popcorn and lots of other good snacks.  We are excited to see all the new college students and invite them to come check us out!  White Eagle CU is here to serve you.

Summer lunch program

 

WECU Presents check to Summer lunch program.  White Eagle CU presented a check to the Augusta Summer Lunch School program. The summer lunch program is going on now thru July 27th except for Fourth of July, Thursday, July 4th.  Youth ages 1 to 18 can stop by Robinson Elementary School to pick up their lunches. Robinson Elementary is located at 1301 Helen Street Augusta Kansas.  Lunches will be available from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday for their free lunch.

Transportation is provided by Augusta United Methodist Church by calling Beth Wallingford, 316‐775‐1116.  If you would like to learn how you can get involved with the Summer Lunch Program or for more information, please contact the District Office at 316‐775‐5484.

Giving to Meals on Wheels

White Eagle presented a check to Meals on Wheels on Friday, June 14, 2019.

Meals on Wheels delivers a hot, nutritious noon meal to home-bound people age 60 + each weekday. More than just a meal the program provides a friendly, familiar face at the doors of home-bound people every day. Family members and friends are rest assured when they cannot check up on their loved ones, the Meals on Wheels volunteer will be there for them. And for the tax paying public, Meals on Wheels saves valuable financial resources. The cost to deliver Meals on Wheels to one senior for one year is $1,900. Placement in a state funded nursing facility costs the taxpayer up to $40,000 per placement. Meals on Wheels is a valuable lifeline for many people who have difficulty advocating for themselves.

#GivingBack #Community #MealsonWheels

 

 

White Eagle – El Dorado presents check to St Francis Ministries

White Eagle Credit Union presented a check to the Saint Francis Ministries.  Saint Francis Ministries serves children and families, young adults and refugees with a variety of programs aimed at doing the most good.

Since 1945, Saint Francis Ministries has been dedicated to the needs of children and youth.  They advocate for them and work to protect them while doing their best to ensure that every child we serve gets a chance at a happy and fulfilling life.

As a non-profit, faith-based organization, St Francis Ministries place great stock in the value of both traditional and non-traditional families and believe strong families make children’s lives better. What began as a home for boys on the Kansas prairie is now a multi-faceted child and family services ministry serving over 31,000 people in Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas, El Salvador, and Honduras with a broad range of programs and services.

St Francis Ministries helps strengthen and heal families while providing for the health and security of children. Though rooted in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Francis Ministries is an independent not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection, nurturing, and healing of children and families in body, mind, and spirit. To that end, while partnering with government agencies in supporting children and families in crisis, Saint Francis Ministries honors religious freedom and is also committed to allowing children and families in its care to participate in religious activities on a voluntary basis.  For more information please visit:  https://saintfrancisministries.org/

Air Capital AMBUCS receives donation

 

 

 

Air Capital AMBUCS receives donation.  White Eagle – Newton presented the Air Capital AMBUCS a check for $5000 to help proved therapeutic tricycles (Amtrykes) to mobility challenged children and veterans.  White Eagle will be a major donor in the upcoming Golf Scramble.

AMBUCS is a national charitable service organization.  AMBUCS consists of a diverse group of men and women dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities. To learn more about Air Capital AMBUCS visit: http://www.aircapitalambucs.com/