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Holton and Newaygo High School students learn financial skills with Gerber FCU

FREMONT, MI (June 10, 2015) — As part of Gerber Federal Credit Union’s Annual Financial Literacy Legislative Challenge students at Holton High School  met with Representative Jon Bumstead and Gerber Federal Credit Union President/CEO John Buckley during the month of May.  Students at Newaygo High School met with Senator Goeff Hansen and Gerber Federal Credit Union President/CEO John Buckley.

This collaborative event is held each year, and brings together lawmakers, students, and financial professionals. It is a unique partnership which builds relationships between Michigan legislators and their constituents while providing students lifelong financial skills.  Buckley and the lawmakers discussed the importance of financial literacy.

“I personally enjoy interacting with our students about financial decision-making, economics, advocacy and public policy.  Our legislators also enjoy getting in front of the next generation of voters to inform them of the happenings in Lansing.  We are pleased to support such a worthwhile endeavor,” said Buckley.

Gerber Federal Credit Union is a proud sponsor of local schools, school events and the Banzai Real-World Financial Literacy program (gerber.teachbanzai.com).

Gerber Federal Credit Union has over 13,100 members with assets totaling over $133 million.  More than 120 businesses have partnered with Gerber FCU to offer the benefit of credit union membership to their employees, students, volunteers and family members!  For membership details, visit www.gerberfcu.com/youbelong.  Gerber FCU has two offices located in Fremont, MI, one in Newaygo, MI and one in Fort Smith, AR.  Connect with us on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.

 

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