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February 2023 - Newsletter

Each year, National Heart Health Month is observed in February. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular disease is the world’s number one cause of death, killing over 17 million people every year.

Heart Health Awareness Month is a great time to learn how to take care of your ticker. The month is a very important period during the year. Awareness is created about various heart conditions, and it goes a long way to help reduce the rate at which heart-related diseases are taking the lives of people.

Worldwide, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death, killing 17.9 million people every year — a number that’s expected to grow past 23.6 million by 2030. About 80 percent of these deaths are from heart attack and stroke, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries, according to the World Heart Federation.

Despite these enormous challenges, there are some hopeful signs. Many risk factors for heart disease can be modified, including lack of physical activity, poor diet, and tobacco use.

February is the awareness month for heart health, with one day set aside as National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease.

We wish

everyone a

Safe & Enjoyable

Carnival

Carnival Safety Tips - Courtesy the Education Committee

Welcome to the PSCU Family!

We are pleased to introduce our new Manager – Human Resource & Industrial Relations: Mr David Prescott!

Mr Prescott is a multi-skilled and multi-faceted professional who has worked in diverse sectors. His work experience (which includes exposure to Sales & Marketing, Accounting, Administration & Human Resource Management) has given him a full understanding of all functional areas within a business entity.

In his twenty years of experience in the banking and financial services sector, Mr Prescott has had exposure to Administration, Credit, Delinquency and Portfolio Management.

He has held various positions during this period, advancing from Customer Service/Counter Clerk to Branch Manager (Insurance) before making a bold career change and transitioning into the field of Human Resource Management in 2003.

In the ensuing twenty (20) years, Mr Prescott has worked in both unionized and non-unionized organizations, gaining experience and honing his skill in the field of Human Resource Management. He has performed the full range of HR/IR duties, at levels ranging from Human Resource Officer to Manager – Human Resource & Industrial Relations.

Mr Prescott holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate and Commercial Law, a Master of Science in International Finance from the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business as well as an undergraduate degree in Management Studies from the University of the West Indies.

He is also the holder of both a Diploma in Human Resource Management and a certificate in Occupational Safety & Health from the Cipriani College of Labour & Cooperative Studies Limited as well as a Diploma in Labour Law from the Employers Solutions Centre. He has an intermediate-level certification in Spanish.

Free S.E.A Virtual Classes

SIX Week SEA Boot Camp

PSCU Credit Union in conjunction with its Education Committee is giving Free online SEA English and SEA Mathematics classes.

The Classes started on 11th February, 2023

Valentine's Day Fun Facts

Valentine’s Day is celebrated every February 14 as couples across the globe honour their spouses, partners, and sweethearts.

Hundreds of years of traditions and customs have made it into the holiday that we observe today. Here are two interesting facts about the holiday dedicated to romance and love.

Box of Chocolates

The Valentine’s Day tradition of giving a box of candy was started in the 19th century by Richard Cadbury, a scion of a British chocolate manufacturing family. With a new technique recently established at the company to create more varieties of chocolate, Cadbury pounced on the opportunity to sell the chocolates as part of the beloved holiday.

‘Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve’

The term “wearing your heart on your sleeve” may have origins in picking a valentine. Smithsonian reports that during the Middle Ages, men would draw the names of women whom they would be coupled with for the upcoming year while attending a Roman festival honoring Juno. After choosing, the men wore the names on their sleeves to show their bond during the festivities.

From the PSCU family, we wish you a Happy Enjoyable Valentine’s Day ❤️

Best budgeting apps for 2023

Budgeting apps are one of the best ways to keep your finances on track.

They can help you plan for the future, so you don't have to worry about unexpected expenses or a lack of money toward the end of the month.

It's also easy to see where your money is going and adjust accordingly.

Here are just a few apps that help you manage your money.

PSCU Caravan Outreach Programme

The team from the Marketing Department visited various communities and individuals via the Caravan Outreach Programme to share Financial Education. See the list below:

South West Regional Health Authority - January 18th, 2023
Gasparillo CEPEP Gang at Brian Lara Stadium - January 20th, 2023
Megaband CEPEP Gang - January 23rd, 2023
San Fernando West Secondary - January 24th, 2023
The Real Spring Community Centre - January 27th, 2023
The Mayaro Rio Claro Regional Corporation - January 31st, 2023
S&S Persad Super Market Car Park, St. Ann's Mayaro - February 2nd, 2023
The C3 Centre - February 4th, 2023

PSCU Annual Staff Meeting

The Annual Staff meeting of the PSCU Credit Union was held on January 6th, 2023 at the Brix Autograph Collection. The theme for the meeting was "Developing a Performance-Driven Culture" The management team shared the performance statistic for 2022 and the strategic objectives and goals of the Credit Union for 2023. The team building exercise was also conducted for the members of staff by Dr. Hyacinth Guy of Hyacinth Guy HR Comapny Ltd.

Motivational Corner

Did You Know?

Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our noses and ears never stop growing.

Funny Corner

Meet the PSCU Silver Club's Executive

From Left to Right standing behind: Ms. Roselyn Walcott - Vice Chairperson, Mr. Stephen Creese - Asst Secretary, Mr. Derek Greaves - Chairperson and Mr. Brian Moore - Member

From Left to Right standing front Row: Mr. Michael Isaac - Member, Mrs. Yvette Hall - Trustee,

Ms. Lolitta Wheeler - Trustee, Mrs. Lystra Francis - Treasurer and Ms. Audrey Holder - Secretary

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