Members should call the shots. Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union is a democratically run organization, controlled by our members. Our Board of directors is composed of volunteers from our membership, and each representative is democratically elected by our members.
Part of our job at SMCU is helping you better understand the realities and pitfalls of personal finance, so that you are able to make decisions that are in the best interest of you and your family. From time to time we offer free financial seminars on a wide range of topics presented by specially-trained… (keep reading)
There have been a lot of requests to take the popular Design Your Own Card feature and make it available for debit cards too, so why haven’t we? The answer is that it is a service that is not currently supported by our debit card processor. They have told us that the program is “still in… (keep reading)
Friday, March 11, is the last day to vote in SMCU’s Annual Volunteer Elections. As an SMCU member, you have the right and the responsibility to choose the people who represent your interests as a part of SMCU’s Board of Directors. The members of the Board are charged with ensuring that the decisions SMCU makes… (keep reading)
If you could change one thing about your credit union, what would it be? Every year, you as a member/owner of Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union get the opportunity to make a difference. Being a member of SMCU means you have the ability and responsibility to voice your opinions and help shape the landscape of your… (keep reading)
It’s time again to mark your calendars for SMCU’s 78th Annual Meeting. This year’s annual meeting will be hosted at the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall in Seattle Center at 9a on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011.
2011 Volunteer Elections As a member-owner of Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, you have a VOICE in the overall governance of the credit union. Like all credit unions, we are run by a volunteer board of directors elected by, and from, the membership. Democratic elections ensure the board remains accountable to the membership and the needs… (keep reading)
Credit unions have been a vital part of the U.S. financial system since New Hampshire’s St. Mary’s Bank opened its doors November 24, 1908. Linked by an adherence to seven cooperative principles, credit unions have worked tirelessly to make a difference for their members by offering higher rates on deposits and making credit less expensive… (keep reading)