Heritage Gazette

A Publication of Heritage USA Community Federal Credit Union

 

July 2010

 

Officers and Staff

Betty Seay - President / CEO

Amanda Pulliam - Sr Vice President / HR

MIssy Adams - Vice Pres / Sr. Loan Officer

Vicki L. Cargile - Vice Pres / Indirect Loans

Debra Lawrence -Vice Pres / Accountant

Laurie Merrill  - Vice President / Marketing

Adam Ortega - Vice President / IT/ Security

Barbara Bingham - Indirect Lending

Christy Ford - Accounting

Lesa Benton - Teller Operations Manager

Pattie Faulk - Member Serv / ODP Manager Teresa Faulkenberry- Savings / Mem Serv

Angie Nelson - Savings / Member Services

Nicole Jordan - Member Services / Teller

Kimberley Masters - Receptionist

Kayla Tillman - Member Services / Teller

Sam Augsburger - Collections Big Spring

Zach Hill -Collections Big Spring

Amber Almodova - Member Serv /Big Spring

Stephani Castro - Head Teller / Big Spring

Sunny Marler - Member Serv / Big Spring

Board of Directors

Marcus Stanley - Chairman

Charles Wolle - Vice Chair

John Finke - Director

Darlene Gifford - Director

Chris Lysinger - Director

Jack Pallick - Director

Greg Wright - Director

Hours of Operation

5507 W. Wadley, Midland, Tx.

(432) 681-1050  (800) 723-2477

Wadley Lobby Hours    

8:30 to 5:30 Mon - Fri

Wadley Drive Thru Hours

7:30 to 5:30 Mon - Fri

Wadley Saturday Drive Thru     9:00 to 1:00

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2001 N. Big Spring Midland, Tx

(432) 687-7072

Big Spring Lobby Hours

8:30 to 5:30 Mon - Fri

Big Spring Drive Thru Hours

8:30 to 5:30 Mon - Fri

Closed Saturday & Sunday

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DEBIT CARD ALERT

Several large retail merchants have had their payment systems compromised. In order to protect our members, we are limiting the dollar amount of debit card transactions at certain retailers across the United States.

IF YOU ARE TRAVELING OUT OF THE STATE OF TEXAS PLEASE CONTACT THE CREDIT UNION TO BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR DEBIT CARD WORKS IN OTHER STATES.  THIS IS A TEMPORARY PRECAUTION.

If you have any problems using your card please call (432) 681-1050 or

1-800-723-2477. After hours please call 432-230-9077. This after hour number will be available until 10:00 p.m. CST.

We are sorry for this inconvenience,  however the protection of our members' information is our highest priority.

 

Have you seen the new Debit Cards? Come in today and pick out your favorite design...13 to choose from!  Renewal Card FREE, $10.00 if not time for a new renewal card and $6.00 for first time debit card member!

 

     

    

     

      

 

     

 

Come in and see the rest! 

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Please Note

Funds Availability Policy

Our general policy is to allow you to withdraw funds deposited in your account immediately.  In some cases, we may delay your ability to withdraw funds.  Them, the funds will generally be available by the second business day after the day of the deposit.

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E-Statements

Forget paper statements.  Shred and recycle them.  Then save space and paper with eStatements.  Every month, eStatements are sent directly to your computer.  They're safer than paper statements sitting in your mailbox.  And, you'll receive them faster.  Quickly reconcile your accounts; then, if you like, save or print eStatements for your records.  Year-end tax statements also will be coming to you online.  Sign up today for all our electronic services.  You can do it online, by phone, or at one of our offices.  You'll be green with efficiency!

ONLINE BANKING!

Why wait around?  Or postpone what you need?  Start banking electronically - - on your schedule 24/7.  No paper.  No stamps.  No trips to the credit union.  You'll save time, money and the environment.  So will Heritage USA Federal Credit Union.

THESE SERVICES ARE SPEEDY - - AND GREEN!

 

Notice!

 

New Money Market Rates effective   

July 1, 2010

$2,000.00 - $24,999.99   .50% apy

 $25,000.00 & up              .60% apy

New CD and IRA Account Rates effective July 1, 2010

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Term Share Accounts* (CD's)            IRA Accounts*

$500.00 Minimum                              $100.00 Minimum

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6 Month Term        .70% a.p.y.        12 Month Term  .80% a.p.y.

12 Month Term      .80% a.p.y.        24 Month Term  .90% a.p.y.

24 Month Term      .90% a.p.y.

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*Rates subject to change daily as determined by our Board of Directors

**APY - Annual Percentage Yield

If you have any questions, please feel free to call

Amanda at 432-681-1050

or email at amandap@heritage-usa.net

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Please note that your Mastercard Balance can now be accessed from

E-Teller under Loans.  It will be Loan #6000

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You belong to Heritage USA.  Your Checking Account belongs here, too!

These challenging times have made most of us more conscious of how we spend our hard-earned money.  Most of us find ourselves clipping coupons or searching for bargains in order to save a few dollars.  If your checking account is elsewhere, you are likely spending more and geting

less than you think.  Why is Heritage USA a better choice?

Our Checking account is free, pure and simple!  Not "free" with a lot of disclaimers and requirements like you might see at other financial institutions.  There is no monthly service charge.  No minimum balance requirements. It's that simple!

Our Checking account is not "bare bones"!

Heritage USA offers all the full-service features that many banks charge you for. Free Online Banking, where you can check balances, view ancelled checks and make transfers 24/7.  Free Bill Pay - to save on postage as well as time. 

Make the Easy Switch!

If you are concerned about transfering your direct deposits and automatic payments, don't worry!  Simply ask our friendly staff and they will be happy to help you through the process.

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Notice

Due to the cost of handling, there will be $2.00 charge for failure to notify us of your new address.  Please let us know

of any change of address so you can continue to receive information from your Credit Union.

 

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Check out our New Online Tax Pay

Click on our "Online Tax Pay" link and sign up to pay your taxes online securely and safely.

You can pay your business taxes without coupons & personal  taxes without the hassle of

mailing your taxes in.

Another Free Service From Heritage USA

"We're The Credit Union Where It's All About You"

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When It Comes to your Money

Don't Bank It!

Come into Heritage USA

for all your Financial Needs! 

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Pay your Heritage USA Loan Automatically!

Wanting to pay your loan with funds from another Financial Institution? 

Heritage USA now offers the service of allowing you to ACH your Heritage loan payment from another Financial Institution automatically every month.

Call or Come by today and sign up!

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Holiday Schedule for 2010

 

 

Sept 6th      Labor Day

Oct 11th      Columbus Day

Nov 11th      Veterans Day

Nov 25th     Thanksgiving

Nov 26th     Thanksgiving

Dec 24th      Christmas Eve

Dec 25th      Christmas

 

 

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Kid's Club Newsflash!

piggy bank Every time you make a Deposit into your

Kids Club Account

you get to pick a "prize" out of the

Treasure Chest!

 

 

 

 

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Hunting For A Great Vehicle Rate?

      Heritage USA has rates as low as

5.50% a.p.y.*

New or Used 57chevy-03

Finance or Refinance

on all Vehicles

*New Money Only

*Must Qualify

*Certain Restrictions Apply

 

ATTENTION:

Heritage USA will never send you an email or call you requesting personal information, account numbers or any such sensitive information.  If you receive any emails that appear to be from Heritage USA or a phone call from someone requesting this information DO NOT give out your information and contact Laurie or Adam immediately at 681-1050.

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Effective immediately all Heritage USA Members can now use their Heritage USA Debit Card at no charge at any of the 20 ATM locations displaying the following logo and listed below.

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*Heritage USA FCU
5507 W. Wadley
Midland

2001 N. Big Spring St.

Midland
At the Greenwood Country Store
Greenwood

WalMart Gas Pumps on Rankin Hwy  (Stand Alone)

Midland

JBS Parkway & University (Stand Alone)

Odessa

*Southwest 66 Credit Union
4041 E. 52nd St
Odessa
1315 W. University Ave
Odessa

*Members Financial Credit Union
3100 N. Big Spring
Midland
*Complex Community FCU
4900 E. 52nd St
Odessa
200 Wal-Mart Court
Odessa
3200 Andrews Highway
Midland
300 W. Longview @ I-20
Midland
1117 S. Stockton
Monahans
*Midland Community FCU
600 W. Louisiana
Midland
912 N. Midkiff
Midland
4400 N. Midland Dr
Midland
*Midland Teachers CU
1505 N. Midland Dr
Midland
Midland College Student Union Building
Midland
*Winkler County CU
200 E. Austin
Kermit
1300 S. Cedar
Pecos
501 E. Hendricks Blvd
Wink

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Now you can purchase your SeaWorld  or Six Flags Tickets

with a click of the mouse.

  Click on the SeaWorld Logo

Click on the Six Flags Man Logo to purchase Six Flags Over Texas Tickets Online

http://shop.accesso.com/Mister Six Photo 01.jpgclients/sixflags/affiliate/index.php?m=10579&username=HERUSAFCUOT&password=SixFlags9

 

Click on Logo for Print-N-Go Tickets for

Fiesta Texas!

 

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MIDLAND

ROCKHOUNDS

 

www.midlandrockhounds.org

 

 

 

 

 

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So Many Bills?

Not Enough Time?

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Time to Pay?

Do it the easy way with online bill pay

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It's that time again!  Time to pay bills!

It's bad enough you have to part with your hard-earned money.  It shouldn't take a couple of hours and a desktop full of supplies to get it over with.  That's why online bill pay is about to become your new best friend.

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CHECKS?  Leave 'em in the box!

ENVELOPES?  Forget 'em!

STAMPS?  Licked that problem!

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You're about to pay all your bills the easiest way possible!  The online bill pay way!

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It's Easy.

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1.  All you need is a checking account & internet access.  

2.  Pay your bills 24 hours a day. 7 days a week.

3.  Out of town?  No worries.  You can pay your bills while  on vacation, at the office, from home . . . anywhere you have access to the internet

4.  Pay one-time bills and schedule regular payments to be automatically processed on the days you choose.

5.  View your payment history.

6.  View, add to or edit your list of payees anytime.

You're in Control!

1.  You decide how much to pay, who to pay and when to pay.

2.  Need to make sure you made a payment?  Search by payee to see who you paid and when.

3.  Transmit payments safely & securely.  Security features include 128-bit encryption & Secure Socket Layer.

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Don't Wait Another Day!

Visit our website today and discover how online

bill pay can make the hassle of paying bills disappear with a click!

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Hollywood Theaters Super Saver Tickets Now on Sale

$6.00

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    Tips for Building Yours Savings

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➤ Know how much money you have, where you are spending your money, and how much you need to save for

the future.
➤ Modify your spending habits and commit to save money.  Start today.
➤ Take advantage of your company’s match in a 401 (k) plan, or get involved in a defined contribution plan.
➤ Set a specific dollar target or financial goal and work toward achieving it.
➤ Do not cash out your retirement plan if you change jobs, instead roll it over to an IRA or your new company’s retirement plan.    

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   Kids going off to College?

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Give them a Heritage USA Visa Gift Card

to use for all their needs! 

Available in denominations from

$10.00 to $500.00!

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Call or Come by for Details!

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You'll Get A Real Person ...

Every Time You Call

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In this busy world we live, it seems more and more companies are utilizing the automated phone system to answer their incoming calls.  The days of having human beings answer the telephone are no longer.  We call for quick answers and get caught up in the voice mail web.  We ask ourselves "Where have all the real people gone?"  They are right here and working at Heritage USA.  At Heritage USA we value you, our member and respect your time.  One of our goals is to have the member get an immediate response from an individual as quickly as possible depending on the situation.  As a member, you are always dealing with a real person who cares about your time as much as you do.

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Ready to Sign Up for our Free Online Banking? 

Here's How...Go to...

www.heritage-usa.net

1)  At the Welcome screen, click Sign up for e-teller.

2)  At the Welcome to e-teller screen, click Online Forms.

3)  At the Online Applications screen, click e-teller.

4)  At the e-teller applications, enter Account Number. SSN/Tax ID#, then click Validate Account.

5)  Verify information, enter e-mail address.

6)  Having trouble?  Call Laurie @ 681-1050

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Don't be a Victim

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Fraud complaints have tripled in the past two years, according to the Internet Fraud Complaint Center, part of the FBI.   A recent IFCC report claims Americans are losing more money every year to fraud - $125.6 milliion in 2003, compared to $17 milliion in 2001.  Don't be a victim.

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Guard your account numbers

Thieves are creative.  They will lure you with promises of prizes or cashawards.  If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.  If a prize is legitimate, you don't need to give an account number to get it.  They may say they're working in some official capacity and need to verify your account numbers.  They may be going through your trash, looking for statements and receipts. 

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Be Careful about what you throw in the trash

Statements and even bills have a lot of information about you that you don't want to get into the wrong hands.  Shredding these papers before throwing them away is the best way to keep your information private. 

Remember, Heritage USA Community Federal Credit Union and other financial institutions won't ask you for your account information if we call you - it's on file.  Watch your account carefully.  If you see any unusual activity on your account, call immediately.

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Click In Time Saves Postage & Late Fees
Sign up for our Free E-Teller Billpay Today!

If you're still tracking down your check book, searching for stamps and envelopes, then rushing off to the Post Office to pay your bills on time, you are missing out on one of life's greatest conveniences...online billpay from Heritage USA. Log on anytime and schedule your payments. Name the date you want bills to be paid. The amount is deducted from your account then, and not before. It gives you control of your budget. Plus no more worries about mail delays and the resulting late payment fees. Online billpay is safe, secure, and simple.  It also helps you stay organized by providing a complete record of your bill payments. Why not sign up today! IT'S FREE!! Call Amanda 681-1050.

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