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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Hello Summer Signature Loan 2022

“Hello Summer”!  Enjoy every moment of your summer and make your days sunnier with a “Hello Summer” Signature Loan from White Eagle Credit Union.  This special summer Loan comes with a low rate of *7.9% APR for twelve months. (subject to approval)
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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022 WECU Scholarship Program

Announcing: 2022 WECU Scholarship Program for HS Seniors 2022.  

If you will be a 2022 High School graduate from one of the schools listed below and meet the necessary requirements, you are eligible to apply for our 2022 WECU Scholarship Program.  Visit with your counselor today for your application.

**  Please note:  All applications are due back to your counselor by March, 31, 2022.

The Recipient must demonstrate exceptional character, community involvement, an interest in school activities and the potential for academic success. A grade-point average of no less than 3.00 is highly recommended but not required for application. The recipient must be planning to attend a 2–year community college or an accredited 4-year university as a full-time student

Andover High School

Andover Central High School

Augusta High School

Bluestem High School

Circle High School

Douglass High School

El Dorado High School

Flint Hills High School

Newton High School

Remington High School

Rose Hill High School

Good Luck!  Check out last year’s winners.

2021 Scholarship Winners

 

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It’s time for Back to School Specials

It’s time for Back to School Specials!

2021 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!

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In Honor and Remembrance of Rick Blue

Richard Blue

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our President/CEO, Rick Blue on Monday, July 5, 2021.  Rick was our president for 36 years and a staple in the community.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and to our staff.

In honor and remembrance of Rick, our branches will be closed on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

We would also like at this time to announce that The White Eagle CU Board of Directors has met and in accordance with our Succession Policy, the Board has appointed Jennifer Pazzie as interim president of White Eagle Credit union.  The appointment is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until further notice.

Although we have suffered a tremendous loss, White Eagle CU remains the same and is here for you.