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MCUF AWARD WINNERS BUILD
COMMUNITY AND ADVANCE THE
CREDIT UNION SPIRIT
The Michigan Credit Union Foundation (MCUF) pres- financial education advocacy in all conversations, busi-
ents two annual awards — the Award for Excellence in ness objectives and involvement initiatives.
Consumer Education and the Credit Union Community
Volunteer Award — which recognize leadership in finan- Credit Union Community Volunteer Award: Bill Brewer
cial education and community outreach. It is MCUF’s
pleasure to reward these honors to a credit union and As a member and
an individual who both exemplify the credit union spirit
of supporting community and “people helping people.” current chairperson
In 2018, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union of the CASE Credit
(MSUFCU) received the Award for Excellence in Consumer
Education, and Bill Brewer of CASE Credit Union received Union board of direc-
the Credit Union Community Volunteer Award.
tors, Brewer has come
Award for Excellence in Consumer Education: MSUFCU
to understand the
Last year, MSUFCU’s financial education department
helped educate more than 13,715 individuals through importance of serving
presentations and trainings that targeted budgeting,
identity theft awareness, credit reports, credit cards, his community and
fraud, and more. These were supplemented by products
such as the credit union’s Financial 4.0 website and app, advancing the credit
which offer users financial education articles, weekly tips,
calculators, a budget tracker and quizzes. union vision. Brewer
MSUFCU believes personal success is intertwined with works tirelessly to
financial security: If you achieve financial stability, you
are better equipped to achieve your dreams. This philos- Bill Brewer support CASE and the
ophy guides the credit union’s work, whether it is inter-
actions between employees and members or additional industry as a whole by
resources like these presentations. MSUFCU exemplifies
advocating for state and national grassroots efforts, and con-
tributing to political action committees that champion the
credit union cause. He understands the principle of
putting people first, which lies at the heart of the credit
union mission.
In addition to his work with CASE, Brewer devotes time to
other Lansing organizations, such as the Lansing Regional
Sister Cities Commission, the Workforce Development
Board for Capital Area Michigan Works!, the Kappa Alpha
Psi and Sigma Pi Phi fraternities, and more. His work in
the Lansing community demonstrates how the credit union
impact can extend far beyond financial wellness.
Both MSUFCU and Brewer are excellent examples of how
community building and credit unions go hand in hand.
Whether it is through top-notch financial education, board
leadership or diverse community engagement, MSUFCU
and Brewer lead the way in keeping “people helping
people” top of mind.
MSUFCU’s financial education and community The chapter will be formally awarded at the Honors Awards
development departments Breakfast during the MCUL/CUSG 2018 Annual Convention
& Exposition in Traverse City, June 6–9.
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