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Today, more than 123 million people belong to 40,421 credit unions
around the world.
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International Credit Union Day Recognizes ‘Members Make It Happen!’
For 55 years, credit unions have set aside the third Thursday in October to celebrate International Credit Union Day. Each year, it gives us an opportunity to remember our proud history as we promote understanding and support for the credit union difference.
In 1848, Freidrich Raiffeisen, mayor of Flammersfeld, Germany conceived of the idea for a credit union to help ease the distress of farmers suffering from the famine that had struck his district. Today, more than 123 million people belong to 40,421 credit unions around the world.
As a member of Arizona Federal, you’re part of a cooperative ownership. This means that we exist to serve you. It also means that profits go back to you and the community as a whole.
This International Credit Union Day, we are excited to share our appreciation of you, our member!
Thank you for being part of the credit union difference. Please don’t hesitate to tell us how we’re doing, and how we can provide even better service in the future.
In honor of International Credit Union Day, October 20, 2005, stop by your neighborhood branch and help us celebrate! There will be refreshments and other goodies for our members.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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