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Indiana Members Foundation Celebrates Successful Fundraising Event
Contact: Nikki Thompson,
Public Relations Specialist
Indiana Members Credit Union
317-554-8150
nthompson@imcu.com
(Indianapolis, IN, February 24, 2012) Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU), Central Indiana’s largest credit union, hosted their 3rd annual fundraising event, “Vegas Baby, Rat Pack Style”, to benefit the Indiana Members Foundation, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Over 200 people attended the sold out event which included hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live entertainment provided by Michael Sonata, a Frank Sinatra Tribute Artist. The event raised over $19,000 for the Indiana Members Foundation.
Highlights of the evening included a casino area, live music and swing dancing. Primary event sponsors for the evening included Indianapolis General Contractors as the Copa Room Sponsor, St. Vincent Carmel Hospital as the Copa Stage Sponsor, Indiana Credit Union League as the Sands Casino Sponsor, Warren MSD Federal Credit Union as the Photo Booth Sponsor, and Indiana Members Credit Union as the High Limit Slots Sponsor.
“The ‘Vegas Baby, Rat Pack Style’ event was a great success and The Indiana Members Foundation was able to raise over $19,000. I would like to thank our sponsors, employees and members for their support” stated Mandy Emery, AVP Community Relations for IMCU. Emery also oversees Indiana Members Foundation fundraising events and expressed, “We are so appreciative to all community partners, members and
employees that have helped us with this event. Children in Central Indiana will see a direct benefit from their generosity. Because of the support we’ve received, we are well on our way to providing another 3,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students.”
Ron Collier, CEO of IMCU, stated, “Being able to assist in this need for basic school supplies in our community is heartwarming and I am pleased the foundation has provided us a means to give back and invest in our credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People’.”
About Indiana Members Foundation:
Indiana Members Foundation was founded in 2010, exclusively for the purpose of being a positive influence in the community served by Indiana Members Credit Union; specifically, providing school children in the Indianapolis area with the necessities essential for learning and succeeding in their education. For more information, please visit www.imcu.org/foundation.
About Indiana Members Credit Union
Indiana Members Credit Union, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, was founded in 1956 as the Indiana University Medical Center Federal Credit Union on the campus of IUPUI, and has since grown to 23 branches in Central Indiana, offering members a better financial alternative and a full array of products and services. Traditionally offering better rates on loans and deposits, IMCU maintains true to its roots by “Keeping It Simple” for members. For more information, please visit IMCU online at www.imcu.org.