GKCU's Monthly E-Newsletter ... Keeping You Up-To-Date on Your Credit Union!
GKCU Happenings
Membership has privileges for YOU! Join or add a new service by July 22 & enter to win 2 tickets to USC/CU football game ! CLICK HERE to get more details or register at any GKCU branch! (no purchase necessary; must be member in good standing. Drawing July 29).
Perks of Your Membership
Summer Job Means Money: First jobs often happen during the summer months and with it comes the responsibility of knowing how to save and spend wisely. GKCU can offer assistance with savings accounts for ages 15+ our teen checking accounts for students ages16+; including free debit card & mobile services. { CLICK HERE} to get more information.

Drive Your Cares Away: Having a reliable car is important whether taking it to work, school or a family road trip. Let GKCU help you drive your cares away with a great rate on a new (or new to you) car; with rates as low as 1.99%APR. And with payroll deduction, your payments are paid automatically helping you worry less about your wallet and focus more about where to go! { CLICK HERE} to apply online or stop by and talk with a loan officer today. (subject to credit approval. rate shown reflects add'l discounts for qualified borrowers).

GRAND OPENING! Because of you WE are GROWING! Join us for the Grand Opening of our new main office at 1379 N. Fraser Street on August 11. Giveaways and refreshments in the lobby followed by Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours at 5:30pm. Also register to win a Vacation Getaway from Cruise Planners, Inc. { CLICK HERE } for more information.
In the News
Thanks for the Memories: After working somewhere as long as these two - you are more than coworkers, you become family. GKCU wants to thank Delores Muckenfuss (14 years) & Wanda Holt (20 years) for all their hard work, dedication & help they've provided to making this credit union the best it can be. Enjoy your retirement and know you WILL be missed!

Whether it's right around the corner or years away, planning for your retirement shouldn't wait until the balloons and thank you cards. Starting early can help you enjoy more of your GREAT years to come! Here's some tips to help:  {READ MORE}  
Building Leaders:  "A leader is not a title or position but is an action and example". GKCU is so proud to be a place that not only encourages leaders but builds them too. Congrats to Kevin Langford for graduating from SRCUS Leadership School (3yr intensive national credit union program). Congrats to Betsy Cusack, Melissa Poindexter, Tony McRae & Nicole Tyson, who recently graduated from Leadership Georgetown County (sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce).

Being a success is more than just knowing the right formulas but knowing how to put those formulas into action. Feel like you can't get your savings formula started? Here's some tips to be a LEADER of your finances.  {READ MORE}  
Part of the Community: You know you live in a small town when you say "Bo" & everyone knows you mean the newest restaurant in town. GKCU is so excited to welcome Bojangles (back) to Georgetown & soon to be our new neighbors. For over 64 years, we've been helping employees with their savings & day-to-day needs. Stop by and see how we can help you too!

Many of us live until our next paycheck; balancing bills and income to add up to some savings in the end. With some help, we all can make it work. { CLICK HERE} to find ways to stretch your paycheck to make it work for you!  
Welcome New Employees: We are excited that our family is growing to better serve your family's financial needs. Welcome to our newest employees: Joni Howell (Branch Mgr. Bourne St); tellers: Candace Johnson, Lindsay Marsh, Layla Godwin & Faith Franklin. Thanks for your smiles & patience as they learn the best ways to serve you.