A Woman on the New $10!

The Obama Administration announced June 2015 that it plans to redesign the $10 Bill for 2020. The year 2020 is the 100th Anniversary of the Constitution’s 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The last woman on U.S. paper currency was Martha Washington, who was on the $1 Silver Certificate between 1891 and 1896. I

The Treasury Department led a campaign, headed by Secretary Jack Lew, calling for suggestions. The only requirement is that the nominated woman can’t be alive today. According to a Time Magazine poll, Susan B. Anthony is the most popular choice, followed by Harriet Tubman and Sacagawea. Another poll says that Eleanor Roosevelt is the leading nominee. You can find more information on the new $10 bill by visiting https://thenew10.treasury.gov/ .

I think it is an important step to equalizing the playing field between men and women.

Written By: Melissa K. 

MSR Mary's Favorite Way to Save!

Do you have a change jar at home or in your car?  Then every now and then you bring the jar into the credit union and cash in all your change.  Amazing how much it all adds up to, isn’t it?  Just that little plastic container could hold over $50!!!  Imagine that!  Even after you had to take quarters out to go to the laundromat!  But have you noticed lately that the change isn’t adding up as fast? Probably because you’re using your debit card more often.  You don’t get change back from your transactions with the card. Now you can! Did you know that with your debit card there is a way to add up all that extra change again? 

It’s called the Debit Card Round-Up, and here’s how it works: Say you go to McDonalds for a large soda, the bill is $1.06 and you use your debit card (don’t laugh, I’ve done it).  McD’s gets their $1.06, but then the debit card rounds your purchase up to the next dollar (so that’s an extra $0.94) and puts the ‘change’ into another account – that could be your savings account, or your kids account, or even your grandkids account!  You could even open up a club account – name it RoundUp or ‘Today you saved’ and see how it adds up!

Here's another example: 

$3.54 at JoToGo                         $0.44 transferred to savings.

$15.78 at Kwik Trip                    $0.22 transferred to savings.

$75.98 at Shopko                        $0.02 transferred to savings.

$53.14 at The Pancake Place.      $0.86 transferred to savings.

Adding all that up – 44 cents from JoToGo, 22 cents from Kwik Trip, 2 cents from Shopko and 86 cents from the Pancake Place totals $1.63.  You’ll see a line in your checking account that says:  Today you saved $1.63, and all that goes to the account you specified!!  Think how often you use your debit card in a day and realize all that ‘change’ can be put to a savings account! 

Now, are there any restrictions on using that money?  Nope, it’s still your money to use as you want.  So every month you can add it all up and spend it, or put it back in checking or just leave it alone to build up, maybe for vacation?!

Post by: Mary D.

Need to Make a Change? Come Work at Horizon!

Hey there, I’m Breanna! I’m a part-time Member Service Representative or “MSR,” here at Horizon Community Credit Union. I’ll be celebrating my first year at HCCU in August. Applying at and accepting the offer from HCCU was one of the best decisions I’ve made, and if you get a chance to work here, I think you'll agree!

HCCU is looking for part-time Member Service Representatives. You can see the posted job description here. You might think that working at a credit union would be boring—but you’re wrong! Here are some reasons why I love working at HCCU:

I’m always learning—There are a lot of laws and rules at any given financial institution that an MSR needs to be aware of. I have regular training, and I learn new things about my job every day. I’m also learning member preferences, which makes their experience better.

I get to help people—Money is an integral part of our life in this society. If I can help someone correct an issue or use a product or service to improve their money management, I’m thrilled. Credit unions give back to their members and community, so there’s always an opportunity to help someone.

I’m solving problems—You might already know that there are many ways something can go wrong with your money. It’s my job to do everything within my power to help right that situation, and it challenges me and allows me to help someone at the same time.

Everyone is helpful—HCCU cannot be run by just one person. In order to operate successfully, we work together as a team. We might assist with projects or just assist with some daily duties. It makes the day more enjoyable too.

I have opportunities—the credit union industry is quite active. I can be involved in local credit union or co-op groups, as well as state, national, and international events. I get to network and learn more about our industry.

I have a second family—This is one of the best reasons to work at HCCU. We’re a smaller credit union, which means we get to know each other well. As employees, we look out for each other and care about one another.

So what do you say? Sound like a somewhere YOU want to work? Apply now! There are a few ways to do so!

Email your resume to careers@horizonccu.com

Apply here

Mail your resume to:
Horizon Community Credit Union
Human Resources
P.O. Box 670
Green Bay, WI 54305-0670

You can find a paper copy of the application here. Fill it out and return it to either branch—700 Eastman Ave or 3139 Voyager Drive, both in Green Bay, WI.

We look forward to having you as part of the Horizon Community Credit Union family! If you have any questions or want to know more, feel free to call us at 920-43-0122!

Written by: Breanna B.