CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI (April 8, 2014) -- Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU) will partner with Representative Jim Townsend of District 26 in Royal Oak and Representative Anthony Forlini of District 24 in Macomb Township as part of the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates (MCUL) 11th Annual Financial Literacy Legislative Challenge. Credit unions across the state team up with local lawmakers to promote financial education to youth in the community.
“Financial education is a cornerstone of MSGCU’s mission,” said Peter Gates “It is a wonderful opportunity to be partnered with local lawmakers and MSGCU is proud to once again be participating in this great program.”
MSGCU will present with Representative Jim Townsend on Thursday, April 10 at Shrine Grade School from 1-2 p.m. and with Representative Anthony Forlini on Tuesday, April 22 at Iroquois Middle School from 8-9 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.
“Credit unions are invested in and committed to their members, even the youngest members,” said MCUL & Affiliates CEO David Adams. “Good financial skills are so important to instill and we’re proud to bring lawmakers into the classroom for the Financial Literacy Legislative Challenge, as we work together to make sure our students learn how to manage money.”
Michigan’s credit unions are national leaders in youth financial education all year long. MSGCU is proud to have been part of a financial education movement that reached nearly 58,000 students in 2013 with more than 3,200 classroom presentations and organizing more than 250 student-run credit unions across the state – the most in the country.
MSGCU’s Main branch is located at 40400 Garfield Road, just south of 18 Mile Road, in Clinton Township. For more information about membership eligibility, call 586.263.8800 or 1.866.MSGCU4U. Visit msgcu.org for more details about the products and services offered at Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union.
About Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU)
For nearly 60 years, Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union has been providing quality financial services to its members. Founded by a few teachers, MSGCU now has more than 90,000 members, over $1.5 billion in assets and more than 250 employees. The credit union has consistently received Bauer Financial’s highest rating, five stars, and has obtained a member satisfaction rating of 97% in 2013. In 2013, MSGCU was named one of the Top Workplaces in Michigan by The Detroit Free Press. With 11 offices located throughout Macomb and Oakland Counties, MSGCU offers a full range of personal- and business-related financial services. For more information, visit www.msgcu.org, or call 586.263.8800 or 1.866.MSGCU4U
Who: Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union and Representative Jim Townsend of District 26 in Royal Oak
When: 1-2 p.m.
Where: National Shrine of the Little Flower Conference Center, 29130 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
What: Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union will partner with Representative Jim Townsend of District 26 in Royal Oak to discuss financial education and play Financial Literacy Jeopardy as part of the Michigan Credit Union League’s Financial Legislative Challenge.
Who: Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union and Representative Anthony Forlini of District 24 in Macomb Township.
When: 8-9 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.
Where: Iroquois Middle School, 48301 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb, MI 48044
What: Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union will partner with Representative Anthony Forlini of District 24 in Macomb Township to facilitate an interactive presentation on financial education as part of the Michigan Credit Union League’s Financial Legislative Challenge.
For more information about this event and MSGCU’s financial education outreach, please contact Samantha Franz, Marketing Specialist, at 586.263.8800, ext. 463.