When it comes to helping members, Maine Credit Unions do more

Recently, Clem Blakely, a member of Down East Credit Union, came into the CU’s Unity branch with a pesky problem: birds were wreaking havoc on his vineyard. As one of the most environmentally friendly ways to scare the birds is with Mylar Balloons, he approached the credit union, and asked if they would be able to provide him with balloons featuring the credit union’s logo. As the Common Ground Fair was soon taking place near his vineyard, many people would see the credit union’s logo, benefiting both the credit union, and the member’s grapes! With little time before the event (and before the birds could cause more damage) the credit union quickly ordered the balloons, and worked to rush them to the member with time to spare. This is just one example of the many ways that Maine Credit Unions go the extra mile to help a member, with everything from refinancing a home to reclaiming their vines.

Diana D., Maine Credit Union League