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December Newsletter - Part 1

Take a look at what we've been up to, as well as some tips, updates, and loan specials that we're currently offering!

National Hunger & Homeless Awareness

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness is celebrated each year on November 12.

It creates awareness about the big problem the less fortunate face in society. Many homeless people are wrongfully thought of as criminals or miscreants.

Along with being discriminated against, the homeless population is also treated unfairly and unkindly by residents. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness campaign hopes to educate people on the reasons why people become socially displaced.

To help bring about awareness on this cause, encourage friends and family members to support any local organizations that help people find jobs, permanent homes, feeding programs and medical facilities.

Saving Tips!

4 Tips To Save Money This Christmas

1. Start a Christmas Fund

Save money each month in a Christmas 2022 fund. One of the best options is a Christmas Club Account. Another option is to do your gift shopping throughout the year.

2. Use Your Loyalty Cards

If you don’t have a loyalty card, get one ahead and collect points until the holidays.

3. Abandon Your Cart

Abandon your shopping cart! Failing to complete your order will make companies want to tease you to get back. And the way they do that: by offering you discounts. This is a good saving tip in general, regardless if you’re shopping for Christmas presents, birthday gifts, etc.

4. Find Deals on Each Website

A tool to help you get the best of coupons is Honey. All you need to do is install the browser extension and it alerts you on the current offers whenever you visit a website – this includes discount codes and rewards like gift cards.

A Christmas Special - Lagniappe Loan

Christmas Dish Corner

Golden Rum Cake

Ingredients

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

4 eggs

1 cup dark rum, divided

¾ cup water, divided

½ cup vegetable oil

1 cup white sugar

½ cup butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan. Sprinkle chopped walnuts evenly over the bottom of the pan.

Combine cake mix and pudding mix in a large bowl. Mix in eggs, 1/2 cup rum, 1/2 cup water, and oil until well-blended. Pour batter over chopped nuts into the pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, combine sugar, butter, and remaining 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens and slightly darkens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup rum.

Let baked cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Brush glaze over top and sides. Allow cake to absorb glaze and repeat until all glaze is used.

Barbecued corn and chorizo salad

Ingredients

4 corn cobs, husks and silk removed

2 (125g each) chorizo sausages, sliced

1 medium green capsicum, finely chopped

1 medium avocado, chopped

100g baby roma tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped

2 tbsp lime juice

3 Method Steps

Step 1

Place corn on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 4 minutes.

Step 2

Heat the barbecue plate on medium heat. Cook corn, turning, for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Set aside for 2 minutes to cool slightly. Add chorizo to the barbecue plate. Cook, turning, for 2 minutes or until browned all over. Remove.

Step 3

When corn is cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to slice kernels from the cob. Place corn kernels, chorizo, capsicum, avocado, tomato, coriander and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve.

Community Outreach Caravan Launch

Community Outreach Caravan is Here.

The Launch Ceremony of the PSCU Community Outreach Caravan Programme was held on Friday 4th November 2022 at PSCU South Office.

At the launch, the PSCU President Margaret West-Weston delivered the welcome remarks and the His Worship, the Mayor of San Fernando, Junia Regrello delivered the feature address.

For all launch photos:

Click here

Members Corner

Jennylyn Bailey,

CaribDE13, CanadaDE 3, I-CUDE was a Moderator at the 2022 World Credit Union Conference (WCUC) in Glasgow, Scotland.

Her involvement and enthusiasm throughout the 2021 virtual World Credit Union Conference earned her ‘Most Engaged Attendee Award’ and a complimentary registration to the 2022 World Credit Union Conference in Glasgow, Scotland July 17-20.

Jennylyn, a member of PSCU for the past 10 years is passionate about attracting, developing, empowering and retaining young talent in the Credit Union System. Her participation strengthened her commitment to continue empowering young people, firmly believing that building the future leaders of the credit union system will benefit us today and in the future.

“My most memorable moment was the privilege of performing the role of Moderator for the session entitled: ‘Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders’, presented by two amazing young Leaders, Amanda Wantke and David Kropp from First West Credit Union, Canada”.

“My credit union experience including being a Mentor and Co-presenter at two CaribDE classes, propels me to encourage fellow credit unionists to experience the CaribDe transformation, not just your lives but most importantly the lives of our members/owners”. Embrace the opportunity to attend CaribDE 44 at the Hyatt Regency from January 8 – 14, 2023 and you may experience being the next Moderator from Trinidad & Tobago at WCUC.

Funny Corner

A couple was Christmas shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve and the mall was packed.

As the wife walked through the mall she was surprised to look up and see her husband was nowhere around. She was quite upset because they had a lot to do. Because she was so worried, she called him on her mobile phone to ask him where he was.

In a calm voice, the husband said, "Honey, you remember the jewellery store we went into about 5 years ago where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that we could not afford and I told you that I would get it for you one day?"

The wife choked up and started to cry and said, "Yes, I remember that jewellery store."

He said, "Well, I'm in the bar right next to it."