Which of BECU's Community Efforts Means the Most to You?

BillB · ‎03-27-2017

I didn't join the BECU because it is a big community supporter. You CAN'T support ALL of the communities that BECU members live in. So stop trying. Instead -- support YOUR MEMBERS. Offer more paper-shredding events (for Members Only) at many, many more locations. Not just Tukwila and Everett. Like Covington, Issaquah, Redmond, etc Offer more incentives to SAVE!! Do this with higher rates. Offer larger percentages OFF of rates on NEW CARS when purchased during a sale. Offer FREE PRINTED CHECKS. (limit 200 per year per person) Host a recycling event (for Members Only). Sponsor a DENTAL PLAN with reduced rates (for Members Only). This is a HUGE shortcoming to The BOEING COMPANY'S retirement plan. Do you get the drift? Support the MEMBERS -- Not the community. Happier, and weathier, members will support the community!!

shawnroland · ‎03-04-2017

We are BECU. I would like to see credit unions continue to place more emphasis on why credit unions are better for the community. Member owned is the main marketing point credit unions emphasize, but there are many other points to highlight. There is an excellent opportunity to bring in more member/owners right now due to the frustration and realization many are having with large banks (see: Wells Fargo as one example). Here are some additional suggestions: 1) Develop product offerings that support government entities, not-for-profit organizations, and political organizations from using Credit Unions (see: the city of Seattle). Also, BECU does not have the best product offerings to support needs of clubs, associations, and committees. 2) Share how the impact of the money staying within the community makes the dollars more impactful. 3) Organize member volunteer events that affect an area around BECU locations. 4) Focus attention on making the BECU family more inclusive and diverse- from the Board to executives, to staff, and to members.

offpimob · ‎03-12-2017

Many left the big banks a few years a go due, in part, to all the fees. Currently, I see there being an opportunity for BECU to stand in a bold way behind environmental causes. An example, the City of Seattle divested from a big bank. How about a marketing campaign targeting people who don't want to support the big banks. Some of these large banks support the Dakota Access Pipeline. If a marketing campaign were created saying that we support the community and support environmental causes, like Standing Rock, and if you divest from the big banks, consider joining BECU. It's a win win for the environment, community, and BECU.

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