Credit Union Update

LONG TIME BOARD MEMBER AND CHAIRMAN, RON HARRISON,  RETIRES

The Board of Directors of The Florist Federal Credit Union announces the retirement of current board member and chair Ron Harrison.  Ron, President and Owner of Harrison Wholesale Floral in Odessa, TX, has guided the credit union for over 20 years.  Ron was a member of the original founding group of the credit union and will be greatly missed by the board and credit union members. 

The board has appointed Doug Liedtke, Vice-Chairman, to assume the role of acting Chairman.  Doug is President and Owner of J & E Wholesale Floral Company in Amarillo, TX.  Doug has served the credit union as Vice-Chairman for many years and looks forward to assuming the role of Chairman.

“The board of directors wishes to thank Ron for his many years of service to the credit union.  The board, along with the membership, will be forever indebted to Ron for his leadership and dedication to The Florist Federal Credit Union.”

“I am excited about the future of The Florist Federal Credit Union, and I look forward to guiding the Board of Directors as we move forward in the New Year.”  Doug Liedtke

Built by and for the Florist industry, The Florist Federal Credit Union is the only credit union in the nation that serves the Florist Industry directly. For more information on becoming a credit union member or to learn more about the credit union's new expanded products and online banking contact the credit at 800.322.0811 or go online to www.thefloristfcu.org.

We wish all of our members a happy and prosperous VALENTINES WEEK.  We hope to be a part of your success.

The Board and Staff

The Florist Federal Credit Union

BANK FEES!!

Bank fees are up. The reason is simple: Yields for bank investments and loans are at the lowest level in years.  In order to compete, some banks and credit unions are offering loans below the normal 3% spread.  The ultimate result is that certain expenses have to be eliminated and / or income has to be found elsewhere.  Usually, a bank will do both.  We’ve seen hundreds of thousands of jobs lost in the financial sector.  In addition, banks have put charges where no charges have been before.  So look at your bank statement.  Read it careful.  And watch this video;

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7364987n

Concerned about fees?  Compare our fees to any other bank or credit unions. I think you will agree that we are the best place to have your accounts.

 WHY A CREDIT UNION?

Credit Unions are owned and operated by their members, not stockholders.  Any residual income, after expenses, is retained in the credit union to 1) make it stronger by setting aside reserves, and 2) to give back to the membership by providing higher deposit rates and lower loan rates.  A Credit Union is where people of commonality have an opportunity to pool their money in such a way that they become the mission of the Credit Union; to improve the financial wellbeing of its members and the community it serves. Any and all credit unions have been formed to serve that way.  The Florist FCU has been formed to serve for the florist industry.  Doesn’t it make sense that you should bank with us?

 VISA© 

Featured product:  The Credit Union is offering credit cards as an alternative to high bank VISA© and MASTERCARD© rates. You need to compare not just the rate, but the fees, charges, grace periods, etc.  Most cards raise your interest rate if you are 1 DAY LATE. We don't opperate that way.  Come see us.  We want your business. And remember, The Florist FCU has one of the lowest fee ratios in the business.

Membership and VISA applications are located on the Applications page.