Happy first day of fall! Where has the time gone? We’ll be over here enjoying some seasonal treats and double-checking our calendars. Thanks to member Kevin W. for submitting this gorgeous photo.
“You have outstanding customer service, and everyone that I have spoken with has been extremely nice to me. Very helpful, very polite and the best! I will be changing all of my accounts to WSECU this fall.” – Paulette, WSECU Member
Punk demonstrated proper social distancing while visiting our Pullman Bishop branch. Looking doggone good, Punk!
And the winner is … LAKE DAY, photographed by Jeff H! Catch this slice of relaxation on the cover of our 2021 Member Calendar this December. Thank you to everyone who voted and all who submitted photos this year!
Make new friends. Uninstall the old. Our legacy app is retiring Oct. 27. Get the new WSECU Mobile Banking app now. https://bit.ly/3c3ufAK
Double check before you go: We’re shifting some of our branches to drive-thru or appointment only in eastern Washington to help keep our members and employees out of toxic air conditions. Get the most up-to-date information about your branch at wsecu.org/resources/branch-services.
We're feline fine this Friday. This fur baby is keeping watch over one of our Contact Center teammates. We think this is a purrfect viewpoint to supervise from.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we're here to say everyone should be cyber smart. From email notifications to social media messages, know how to protect yourself from a potential attack. https://bit.ly/2SCKQCB
It's WSECU Wednesday at the @handsonchildrensmuseum! Our friends at the museum are taking appointments for visits, and WSECU members get half off admission on the first Wednesday of each month. Call 360.956.0818 x0 to book your next visit and receive your member discount.
Grace P. from our Federal Way Branch recently celebrated her 19-year workiversary with WSECU. One year ago this month, she earned the title of Employee of the Year for Service to Members. We love seeing our team celebrate one another. Congrats, Grace!
"You provide the service that other banks don't. You are always such a pleasure and you are doing an awesome job! Never talked to anyone in a bad mood and I call once a week. Everyone is pleasant, knowledgeable, and someone you would want to take to dinner. No other bank has this kind of service, thank you!" — William G., WSECU Member
Great fun for all ages! Drive-in movie night in Lakewood with popcorn and pumpkin decorating takes the stress out of planning a socially distant Friday night outing.
City of Lakewood, Washington - Municipal Government
September 27 at 8:17 AM ·
The City is excited to announce another Drive-in Movie experience – on October 16th we’ll be showing the award winning Disney and Pixar movie Coco at Fort Steilacoom Park!
Get tickets here: https://apm.activecommunities.com/lakewoodparksandrec/Activity_Search/4706
In addition to a great movie, we are also excited to announce that every car will get a pumpkin, decorating kit and a bag of popcorn thanks to our event sponsors! Coco is presented by @WSECU and sponsored by Xfinity.
Come early to enjoy the Lakewood Farmers Market which is at the same location from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The movie will start at 7:00 p.m. Cars can begin parking at 5:30 p.m.
It's time! ⏰ Our old Mobile Banking app retires tomorrow. If the app icon on your phone has stripes, get the new app today to avoid service interruptions. https://wsecu.org/resources/mobile-banking-app
A new job as CEO + the year 2020 = terrific credit union leadership through challenging times. After more than 30 years with WSECU, we're excited to wish a happy one-year workiversary this month to our very own CEO, Gary Swindler. We’re so glad to have you at the helm.
Our employees are serious givers. Volunteering and giving back is a huge part of our culture, which is why we’re so proud of Beth K., our Volunteer of the Year. She shares her talents with many South Sound nonprofits and encourages other colleagues to give back too! Please join us in recognizing her incredible generosity. Beth volunteers with: The Washington Center for the Performing Arts Port of Olympia Providence Olympia Tacoma Highland Games American Cancer Society and Refocus Oly ...to name a few!
We're proud to continue our partnership with TEDxSeattle this year - virtually! Reserve your spot for this historic online event before Nov. 21.
TEDxSeattle
October 7 at 11:08 AM ·
We absolutely could not put on this event without the support of our community and our sponsors... Especially during times like these!
Thank you, WSECU, for your continued support of #TEDxSeattle, and your steadfast community focus. https://bit.ly/33IVXjX
Some employees just consistently go above and beyond, again and again. So we recognize service excellence with special awards. Congrats to Tovia in IT and Levi from Spokane Valley for their track record of amazing support for colleagues and members!
We couldn’t celebrate in person this year but we still made time to choose our very special Employees of the Year! Please join us in congratulating Amber B., Employee of the Year for Service to Co-workers and Lynda W. for Service to Members!
"I appreciate the care and considerations you’ve provided me when I needed it the most. You looked at my whole picture and not just my credit score." - Maria, WSECU Member
If you need an excuse to step away from the internet before bed, we've got just the thing. Online and Mobile Banking will be unavailable while we perform scheduled maintenance beginning Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11:50 pm until Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 am. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We love our new U-District Building. But there was just one thing missing.
We believe in building strong communities that empower and inspire, which is why we hope you’ll join us to Give Local through the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound. The Give Local campaign ends on Friday. Donations will support nonprofits across Thurston, Mason and Lewis Counties – now that’s some efficient community building.
Our friends at TEDxSeattle are hosting TedxSeattleWomen this Thursday. The event is free and fully virtual so you can feel inspired from anywhere. Don't miss out on this fearless event. Register today: https://bit.ly/3lIEA9b
Reminder: Staying home more makes sense for everyone right now. Skip the branch and jump right to accomplishing most banking needs with our mobile app and online banking - you can even deposit checks in your pajamas with a hot cup of tea. Go ahead, we won’t judge.
Our team was delighted by this decadent surprise from Nothing Bundt Cakes in Spokane. And yes, it was delicious.
Vote for your WSECU Board and Supervisory Committee. Voting is open now through Feb. 19. https://bit.ly/3oQ55u4
Members who have filed for unemployment benefits last year should pay close attention to your accounts. Your information may be included in the data compromise at the State Auditor’s vendor Accellion, which raises the risk for identity theft and fraud. There are simple and effective steps you can take to mitigate the risk and we're here to help. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3cDSFmA
Last call to apply for our fall 2021 scholarships! This year we're giving away $100,000 in scholarships. Submissions must be received by Feb. 8 to qualify! https://bit.ly/3pKhscn
Flip your WSECU calendar to February to see the striking study in contrasts that member Kethry B caught at Seattle’s Kubota Garden.
We’ll be doing a little system maintenance this weekend. Online and Mobile Banking will be temporarily unavailable Saturday, Jan. 30 from 11:30 pm until Sunday, Jan. 31 at 3 am. You can sleep through this one and get back to banking after the sun comes up.
