TexStar Federal Credit Union V o lum e I s su e J an u a ry 20 1 5 CREDIT UNION NEWS Thank You, Members President Erwin Tschoepe Vice-President Debbie Witte Secretary Jan Anderson Members Tom Champagne Jo Ann Gutierrez Members play an important role in the success of TexStar Federal Credit Union. So, as another year comes to a close, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the loyal members who make up our Credit Union family. For credit unions who are member-owned and member-run, members are what it's all about! Thanks to our dedicated member base, we can continue to do what we're historically known for - providing top-notch service in order to help the people who live in our communities. We thank you for your support and look forward to providing you and your loved ones with continued quality financial products and services, along with superior member service, for many years to come. Ron Hyde TexStar Federal Credit Union Treasurer/Manager Kathy Oehlke Roger Overby Richard Robinson Jay Streeter CREDIT UNION STAFF Treasurer/Manager Ron Hyde Office Manager Tina Garcia Member Services Join your fellow members at the TexStar Federal Credit Union Annual Meeting. It's an important occasion for you and for all members. It enables us to come together, to hear reports on the state of the Credit Union, elect members to the Board of Directors, make comments, suggestions, and to ask questions about services and policies. Mark your calendar - Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Panna Maria Hall/Diner, and make plans to attend. We'll be looking for you! COMMUNICATIONS MEETING - NEW BRAUNFELS This year the Credit Union will again hold a separate “communications meeting” at Mamacita’s Restaurant in New Braunfels on Saturday, March 21, 2015. This will be for our members who cannot attend the meeting in Panna Maria. Melissa Sutton Victoria Moczygemba Special Projects Ruben Garcia  Reservation forms for both meetings will be mailed in February  Reservation forms are also available on pages 3 and 4 of this newsletter  If you need more information please call the Credit Union office TexStar Federal Credit Union 209 West Main St. Kenedy, Texas 78119 Phone: 830-583-3443 Toll Free: (888)-583-3443 Fax: (830)-583-0203 Extension Numbers: Tina Garcia - 10 Melissa Sutton- 11 Victoria Moczygemba - 12 Ruben Garcia - 13 TexStar website @ www.texstarfcu.com Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM TEXSTAR FCU WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEE The TexStar Board, Management and Staff welcome new employee Victoria Moczygemba. She has been with the Credit Union since the end of September and came to us with a degree in Business and three years experience working in financial institutions. Her knowledge of banking operations has made it possible for her to immediately step in and assume duties in cash services, member services and loan processing. Everyone at the Credit Union has enjoyed working with her and expects that she will be an asset to the staff for many years to come. SHARES PRIZE WINNERS ! The following members are winners in the Credit Union monthly drawing for $50.00 shares prizes: October - Ricky Garza - Kenedy Ethel Perry - Goliad November - Diane Dziuk - Karnes City Christy Solis - Kenedy December -Teresa Borgfeld - Yorktown Herminia Perez - Goliad To be eligible for shares prizes you must be a member of the Credit Union and have deposited at least $5.00 to your savings account during that month. FREE PAY PERIOD Employees of Centerpoint Energy* who are paid bi-weekly will have a “free pay period” on January 16, 2015. All deductions usually taken out of your pay check will be deposited to your shares account. These funds will be available to you for withdrawal after that date. *This free pay period applies only to those members of TexStar FCU who are employed by Centerpoint Energy. and make loan payments by payroll deduction. Closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM The Credit Union office will be closed in observance of the following holiday: Martin L. King Day January 19 President’s Day February 16 Good Friday April 3 for lunch INCOME TAX INFORMATION Your fourth quarter statement for 2014 is enclosed, or has been posted to your online banking account. This statement contains important income tax information and should be retained for your files. Form 1099’s showing interest paid to you by the Credit Union will be mailed separately and should be received by January 31, 2015. Deadline for 2014 contributions is April 15, 2015. Call the office for more information. Reservation Form - Annual Meeting - Panna Maria, Texas - March 17, 2015 - 5:00 PM February 18, 2015 Dear Member, Notice is hereby given that the Annual Membership Meeting of the TexStar Federal Credit Union will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Panna Maria Hall/Diner (located on FM 81 about 1 mile east of Hwy 123). There will be a “get acquainted and fellowship” hour between 5:00 and 6:00 PM, followed by the meal, business meeting and drawing for prizes. The following matters will be presented to the members during the business meeting: 1. Reading of the Minutes. 2. Report of the President of the Board. 3. Report of the Credit Union Treasurer. 4. Report of the Credit Committee. 5. Report of the Audit Committee. 6. Election of three (3)Directors. 7. Other New Business. 8. Drawing for Prizes (members only) Members are asked to return the attached reservation form to the Credit Union office no later than March 11, 2015. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. The Credit Union will pay for the meal of each member. Members may bring non-member guests at a charge of $10.00 per meal. This must be paid in advance when making reservations. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Annual Meeting. Sincerely yours, Board of Directors TexStar Federal Credit Union Yes, I am planning to attend the TexStar Federal Credit Union Annual Membership Meeting in Panna Maria, TX. on March 17, 2015. Please make dinner reservations for __________members. Also make dinner reservations for _________ non-members. Please mark one of the following: ______ Enclosed is $_____________ for non-member meals. ______ Please deduct $____________from my shares account for non-member meals. I understand, and agree by signing below, that if I make reservations for meals and I and those included in this reservation do not attend I will pay for the meals that I have reserved. Return to: ____________________________________ Signature TexStar Federal Credit Union 209 West Main St Kenedy, TX 78119 Fax: 830-583-0203 Reservation Form - Communications Meeting - New Braunfels, Texas - March 21, 2015 - 11:00 AM February 18, 2015 Dear Member, Notice is hereby given that the Communications Meeting of the TexStar Federal Credit Union will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Mamacita’s Restaurant located at 505 Interstate 35 North in New Braunfels, TX . There will be a “get acquainted and fellowship” hour between 11:00 AM and 12 Noon, followed by the meal, business meeting and drawing for prizes. The following matters will be presented to the members during the business meeting: 1. 2. 3. 4. Reading of the Minutes of the Annual Meeting held in Panna Maria, TX on March 17, 2015. A summary of the reports given at the Annual Meeting held in Runge. Announcement of the results of the election for three (3) positions on the Board of Directors. Drawing for Prizes (members only) Members are asked to return the attached reservation form to the Credit Union office no later than March 14, 2015. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. The Credit Union will pay for the meal of each member. Members may bring non-member guests at a charge of $17.00 per meal. This must be paid in advance when making reservations. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Communications Meeting. Sincerely yours, Board of Directors TexStar Federal Credit Union Yes, I am planning to attend the TexStar Federal Credit Union Communications Meeting on March 21, 2015 in New Braunfels, TX. Please make dinner reservations for ____________ members. Also make dinner reservations for _________ non-members. Please mark one of the following: ______ Enclosed is $_____________ for non-member meals. ______ Please deduct $____________from my shares account for non-member meals. I understand, and agree by signing below, that if I make reservations for meals and I and those included in this reservation do not attend I will pay for the meals that I have reserved. Return to: ____________________________________ Signature TexStar Federal Credit Union 209 West Main St Kenedy, TX 78119 Fax: 830-583-0203