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Holiday Loans are coming to town
White Eagle CU’s Holiday Loans are coming to town! So make your list. Check it twice. And take your budget from Naughty to NICE!
With the holidays and festive seasoning fast approaching, you may be wondering how you are going to pay for everything. Plan ahead to reduce the stress and enjoy all the festivities with a WECU’s 2023 Holiday Signature Loan.
For a limited time you can apply for a Holiday Signature Loan with rates as low as 8.9%. Apply between November 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024. Apply today!
*APR – Annual Percentage Rate. Lowest possible APR for Qualified Borrowers. Limited time offer: 11/15/23 thru 1/15/24 only. Example: $1500 @ 8.9% APR for 12 months plus origination fee = $131.13. *All loans subject to approval.
Don’t forget to check out our other Holiday Specials.
First Annual WECU Retiree Brunch
First Annual WECU Retiree Brunch
“Often, we think we the Credit Union began upon our arrival. That’s not true. We move through our credit Union every day, places that would have never been if not for those that came before us. We have a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us doing all we can to help who come after us.” – Eric Brown
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 we held our 1st Annual WECU Retiree Brunch to honor those who retired from WECU. It was great to visit with all those that were able make it. Thank you for all you have done to make White Eagle Credit Union the place it is today.
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/
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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
Alternative Route to Augusta WECU Branch
Alternative Route to Augusta WECU Branch. Road construction on Ohio Street has begun here in Augusta. Here is an alternative route when heading North on Ohio.
Turn Right (East) on Belmont Ave until you reach Mainsgate Drive on your left. Take Mainsgate curving until you come to Danbury Road. Turn Left on Danbury then right on Rushwood. This will take you to the stop sign at David Street (SW 80th). Turn Left (West) on David until you reach Ohio and then turn left (South) on Ohio to White Eagle CU.
Our mobile app and WEOline Services are always available for your convenience along with Docusign for loans and other paperwork.
White Eagle Credit Union Welcomes New President and CEO
White Eagle Credit Union Welcomes New President and CEO
White Eagle Credit Union Welcomes New President and CEOAugusta, 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.
It’s time for Back to School Specials
It’s time for Back to School Specials!
BACK TO SCHOOL SIGNATURE LOAN SPECIAL
School will soon be back in session. Ease the stress and costs of books and tuition this fall with a Back to School Signature loan from White Eagle CU. For a limited time you can apply for a Back to School Signature Loan with rates as low as 7.9%. Apply between August 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021. Apply today!
*APR – Annual Percentage Rate. Lowest possible APR for Qualified Borrowers. Limited time offer: 8/1/21 thru 9/30/21 only. Example $1200 @ 7.9% APR for 12 months plus origination fee = $105.38.
- All loans subject to approval.
AUGUST SKIP-A-PAYMENT (Ends 9/1/2021)
Have a White Eagle CU loan? During the month of August, you have the opportunity to skip your loan payment on qualified loans. This includes all WECU loans except first mortgages and/or fixed rate second mortgages.
Qualifications:
- You must be current on all loans and have made at least one payment on your loan(s).
- You must have good loan payment history and be in good standing on all WECU accounts.
If approved:
- No late fees will be added to your loan and your regular payment will resume the following month on your regularly scheduled payment date.
- Loan interest will continue to accrue and will be collected with your next payment.
- A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for each loan payment advanced or 10% of the payment amount, whichever is less.
**Credit Life and Disability Insurance, GAP Insurance or warranties may be affected, if you choose to defer payments on loans with any of those coverages. For more details, visit with a loan officer today!
Download your application today,
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Community Tailgating Event
Friday, October 6th was a fun evening at the Augusta Homecoming Community Tailgating Party. The Community Tailgating Party brought a nice number of friends and students by our booth. Shout out to our volunteers, Bill Slade and Barbara Patterson who helped pass out waters, cookies and drawstring back-packs. Thank you to all that came by and saw us.
