This week is America Saves Week!

America Saves encourages individuals to take the America Saves pledge and organizations to promote savings year-round and during America Saves Week. Working with America Saves, we will be bringing you information about the importance of saving money and how you can start small and save big! Be sure to stay up to date with these daily themes:

• Monday | Save Automatically
• Tuesday | Save with a Plan
• Wednesday | Save for the Unexpected
• Thursday | Save to Retire
• Friday | Save by Reducing Debt
• Saturday | Save as a Family

Visit the America Saves website to view saving tips, goal settings, and other resources to help you get started. Interested to see how AGCU can help you save? Find our saving information here.

Love in ACTion

Twice a year, AGCU employees get together for Staff Enrichment Day. We meet to review how the credit union is performing, discuss updates, provide training, and participate in service projects.

Our most recent Staff Enrichment Day was particularly productive and inspiring!

After starting the morning with Brad Douglas (CEO of Heartland Credit Union Association) who addressed the group via video call, we met representatives from six local charities. AGCU employees chose the following charities to receive donations for our Love in ACTion day (photos below):

Ann Tompkins – House of Hope Ministries of Springfield, Mo
Allison Gregory & Mark Hay – Sammy’s Window
Brandi Bartel – The Victim Center
Meleah Spencer & Katherine Westmoreland – The Kitchen, Inc.’s Rare Breed Youth Services
Scott Kirby – Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks
Jared Alexander – Harmony House

We wrapped up the morning with Pastor John Alarid of Freedom City Church sharing his testimony. Then it was off to Freedom City Church where our employees worked in teams to paint and landscape. Visit our Facebook page to see more photos!

MobiMoney

MobiMoney puts you in control of where and how your debit card is used.

With the power of MobiMoney’s mobile app, it’s all in your hands.

• Turn your debit card on/off
• Receive instant alerts on your mobile device for all card activity
• Restrict card usage based on personal preferences including geographic location, type of merchant, type of transaction, and threshold amount
• All at your fingertips
• Helps prevent fraud

Watch the introductory video and learn more about MobiMoney today!

Credit Unions for Community Golf Tournament

On September 20th, AGCU, in partnership with other Springfield (MO) area credit unions, hosted the 23rd Annual Credit Unions for Community Golf Tournament.

The credit unions chose local charities Harmony House and Help Give Hope to be the recipients of all proceeds from the event. Together, we raised $30,000 for the two charities through the tournament!

Thank you to all of our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for making this event so much fun. Stay tuned for information on 2020!

AGCU Insurance

It’s always a good idea to review your insurance policies and shop for better coverage at cheaper rates. However, comparison shopping can take up valuable time. Why not let AGCU Insurance shop the best coverage at the right price for you?

AGCU Insurance offers these and other products:

• Auto, Motorcycle, and Scooter
• Boat, ATV, Recreational Vehicles
• Life
• Home, Condo, and Vacation Homes
• Home Warranties
• Flood, Sinkhole, and Disaster
• Renters
• Wedding
• Pet
• Valuable Items
• Landlord Policies
• and More!

Get the best coverage at the right price for you!

• FREE Coverage check-up
• Nationally known carriers
• Discounts for bundling, safe driving, and much more

Ready to see if AGCU Insurance can save you money? Contact Sherrie and Dee today!

Sherrie Spracklen and Dee Smith
AGCU Insurance
Phone: 886-508-2428 or 417-447-9356
Email: insurance@agcu.org

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*Individual premiums and savings will vary. AGCU Insurance is a d/b/a of Intrustus, LLC.

Runner’s Refuge Ministries

It was great to catch up with John Stout of Runner’s Refuge Ministries.

John is a longtime member of our SAGU branch in Waxahachie, Texas. Our donation to his ministry will help with the Nehemiah’s House rebuild. The mission of Runners Refuge is to serve the homeless community and reaching families living in impoverished areas.

Learn more about them and how you can help! runnersrefuge.org

Join AGCU, Get $100*

If you aren’t a member of AGCU, now is a great time to join and take advantage of our new member special! Simply open your membership savings account and then do the following:

1) Open a free checking account with recurring direct deposit

2) Make 10 debit card purchases

This is a limited time offer, so don’t wait…join today!

*Subject to the credit union’s eligibility requirements. Must be 18 years or older and cannot have been a primary or joint account holder in the 90 days prior to account opening. Account must be opened by October 31,2019. Offer is subject to change at any time and is not valid with any other offer. Bonus will be paid to accounts in good standing within 30 days of meeting all qualifications and will be reported as interest to the IRS. See credit union for complete details. 1) Set up a recurring Direct Deposit of a paycheck, pension payment, Social Security payment, or other government benefits payment of $100 or more. At least two of these Direct Deposits must be made within 90 days of account opening. We reserve the right to verify documentation that the Direct Deposits qualify. 2) Make 10 purchases using your AGCU debit card within 90 days of account opening.

Adult & Teen Challenge

The Forging our Future Adult & Teen Challenge National Staff Conference in June 2020 will be a fantastic event!

AGCU is a sponsor of the bi-annual conference, attended by more than 500 Adult & Teen Challenge directors and staff from around the world for leadership training and spiritual growth.

The vision of Adult & Teen Challenge is to free all people from life-controlling issues through the power of Jesus Christ. Their program has focused on a holistic model of drug and alcohol recovery. To overcome addiction, they are concerned with a person’s body, mind, and spirit.

To learn more about Adult & Teen Challenge USA and how you can help their mission, visit their website here.

Pictured L to R:
AGCU representatives:
Mark Walker, Business Solutions Advisor
Bruce H. Webb, President & CEO
Adult & Teen Challenge representatives:
Jaimie Trussell, Chief Development Officer/VP of Marketing & Communications
Gary Blackard, President & CEO

LIGHT THE WAY

On July 12 and 13, LIGHT THE WAY Ministry (formerly Light The Lake) is bringing Missouri’s Largest Free Christian Music Festival to the Springfield area!

In 2017, LTW had over 9,000 people in attendance at their Christian Music Festival in Stockton, Missouri. The following year, over 20,000 people attended the event! With the growth of the festival year over year, LTW has moved their festival to the greater Springfield area for 2019.

We are excited to be involved with Light the Way and their mission to “Take Church Outside the Walls” Spreading the Light of Jesus Christ.”

Take a look at their video below and be sure to visit their website.

Although the event is FREE, tickets are required. To get your free ticket click here.