COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Branch Updates Effective as of 10/19/2020
All locations are currently open and operating during normal business hours. Although our lobbies have reopened, we may limit occupancy from time-to-time to ensure social distancing. If you plan to stop by a branch, we encourage you to click the button below to schedule an appointment at your preferred branch. Any updates will be communicated on our website and via social media.
If you enter a branch lobby for service, you will be required to wear a protective face mask or covering. You will be asked to present a valid Photo ID and briefly lower your mask for identification purposes. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a secure environment for everyone.
As we continue to monitor the developments and impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), our top priority is ensuring the safety of employees and members while continuing to deliver the best service possible. As a friendly reminder, a Carolina Trust representative will not request your account information through text or over the phone.
Click the link for FAQ Regarding Stimulus Payments at the top of our COVID-19 Resources Page, to see some of the frequently asked questions regarding the second round of stimulus payments, or "EIP 2."
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Receives International Business Awards
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, Myrtle Beach, SC, announced the company won a Gold Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year- Banking category in the 17th Annual International Business Awards®. The company also won a Bronze Stevie® Award for Most Exemplary Employer- COVID-19 Response category.
High-achieving organizations and executives worldwide have been recognized as Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie® Award winners in the 17th Annual International Business Awards®, the world's only international, all-encompassing business awards program.
Winners were selected from more than 3,800 nominations submitted by organizations in more than 60 nations.
“Carolina Trust goes above and beyond in their COVID-19 response. Coming up with ways to support members, staff, and local businesses is fantastic and shows a true authentic community focus. The world needs more organizations like Carolina Trust,” said one of the judges who reviewed Carolina Trust’s submission in the 17th Annual International Business Awards®.
Pictured Above: Carolina Trust received a Gold Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year- Banking category and a Bronze Stevie® Award for Most Exemplary Employer- COVID-19 Response category, in the 17th Annual International Business Awards®.
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Receives American Business/Stevie® Awards
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, Myrtle Beach, SC, announced the company won a Gold Stevie® Award in the COVID-19 Response category for Most Valuable Employer in the 18th Annual American Business Awards®. The company also won a Silver Stevie® Award for Most Valuable Human Resources Team in the COVID-19 Response category.
The awards recognize the world’s best employers and the human resources professionals, teams, achievements, and HR-related products and suppliers who help to create and drive great places to work.
More than 700 nominations from organizations from 23 nations were evaluated in this year’s competition. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 90 professionals worldwide, acting as judges. The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize achievement in many facets of the workplace.
Pictured Above: Carolina Trust received a Gold Stevie® Award in the COVID-19 Response category for Most Valuable Employer and a Silver Stevie® Award for Most Valuable Human Resources Team in the COVID-19 Response category in the 18th Annual American Business Awards®.
Employee Updates
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Announces Employee Promotion
Heidi Hunter was recently promoted to AVP Human Resources. She joined the credit union in March 2015, where she started as HR/Assistant and has since held the role of HR Generalist. Heidi is an alumnus of the University of South Carolina. Before finding her calling in Human Resources, Heidi worked for years in the restaurant industry. She will use the knowledge she has gained in her previous position and the SHRM Human Resources course she has taken, to help her better assist Carolina Trust employees.
Pictured Above: Heidi Hunter, Carolina Trust AVP Human Resources
Carolina Trust Welcomes New Executive Assistant to the President/CEO
Carolina Trust is pleased to welcome Amanda Heath to the position of Executive Assistant to the President/CEO.
Heath comes to Carolina Trust from Collinsville Bank in Connecticut, where she served as Corporate Secretary. In her previous position, she worked directly with the President/CEO and Board of Directors. Heath has been in the banking industry since 2013, and has previously held the positions of a Teller, Teller Supervisor and Customer Service Representative.
Pictured Above: Amanda Heath, Carolina Trust Executive Assistant to the President/CEO.
Save the Date
The 2021 Annual Meeting for Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union members will be held Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:00pm at Horry Georgetown Technical College (Conway Campus) Burroughs and Chapin Auditorium.
Due to limited seating, we request that you RSVP using the link below. We hope you'll join us to learn more about the state of your Credit Union.
The Nominating Committee has selected individuals from the Carolina Trust membership as nominees for Board of Director vacancies based on their qualifications and willingness to serve. Click here for more information about the annual meeting, descriptions of each nominee and nomination eligibility.
Key Scholarship
Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union and HTC, Inc. have partnered to offer scholarship awards to two graduating high school seniors within Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, or the southern part of Florence County. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two rising college freshmen attending either Coastal Carolina University or Francis Marion University for their four-year degree. The scholarships may be renewed for three consecutive years in the amount of $500 per year should the award recipients continue to meet qualifying criteria. The total scholarship amount each student may receive over a four-year period is $2,500. All materials must be postmarked by March 5, 2021.The two scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 academic year will be announced in May 2021. Please visit our website to download a Key Scholarship Application.
WBTW Living Local
Pictured above: August, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador; Barbara Jo Blain-Bellamy, City of Conway Mayor; and Rainee Romero, WBTW Living Local Carolina Show Host
In honor of Black History Month, Carolina Trust is highlighting prominent African American community members all month long on Living Local Carolina. In this segment, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador, August and Show Host, Rainee got to sit down with Barbara Jo Blain-Bellamy, who is the current, and first black, Mayor of Conway, SC.
Carolina Trust ran a contest on social media in honor of Valentine's Day, where we gave away a $100 gift card to a restaurant of the winner's choice and a $50 florist gift card to a florist of the winner's choice.
CCAR REALTORecon
We were a participant in Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors Virtual Realtor Recon where we got to meet with several new realtors in the area and catch up with some familiar faces. We are so thankful to CCAR for setting up such wonderful events that allow us to make lasting relationships within the real estate community.
Pictured L to R: August, Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador; Chris Parks, WBTW News 13 Sports Director/Anchor; Tim Carlisle, Carolina Trust President/CEO; WBTW News 13 Sports Anchor, Candace Martino.
Blitz Award Show
As a proud sponsor of the WBTW High School Football Blitz, we took part in the end-of-the-season award show, where we congratulated the athletes on their achievements throughout the 2020 Football Season.
Everyone knows the old trick of buying items on sale right after a holiday, but what about seasonal sales? Do you know which things are best to purchase during the cold winter months? Check out the blog post below from BALANCE for items that you should go ahead and check off your list during the winter, while they're typically a little cheaper.
Beauty Must-Haves According to a Professional Stylist
If you're a beauty product lover like me, you know how difficult it can be to decide which products are most essential to pack on a trip, throw in your bag for touch-ups, or get rid of when you're running out of space. Honestly, I follow the same rule for beauty products that I follow for clothes; you only get rid of them to make room for more. Luckily, I have Professional Stylist, Jaimie Maynor's help when it comes to narrowing down my must-have products.
Carolina Trust won a Gold Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year- Banking category in the 17th Annual International Business Awards® and a Bronze Stevie® Award for Most Exemplary Employer- COVID-19 Response category. We also won a Gold Stevie® Award in the COVID-19 Response category for Most Valuable Employer in the 18th Annual American Business Awards® and a Silver Stevie® Award for Most Valuable Human Resources Team in the COVID-19 Response category. We made a Tik Tok video applauding our award winning employees.
News and Updates
IRS e-File: April 15, 2021
As you prepare for the April 15th tax deadline, consider filing your taxes online.
By e-filing with the Internal Revenue Service, you can have your tax refund directly deposited to your Carolina Trust checking account. In fact, when filing online, refunds are processed in half the time compared to filing a paper return*.
To ensure your refund is deposited correctly to your Carolina Trust checking account, include the 13 to 14-digit number beginning with "4011" listed after the routing and transit number. The Carolina Trust routing number is 253279510.
*Consult your tax adviser for more details.
Reminders
All branches will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents' Day.
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Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, PO Box 780004, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578, USA, 8434482133
