Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Continues Annual Veterans Scholarship
For the fourth year in a row, Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union will continue the Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Annual Veterans Scholarship in memory of Lieutenant Colonel James B. Kendrick, USAF/Retired. The scholarship will go to Veterans Services at Coastal Carolina University, to help support military veterans and participants in the ROTC program.
Colonel Kendrick served as a USAF pilot during World War II. He started his extensive career in 1936 whenever he entered The Citadel in Charleston, SC and became interested in flying. Although be never anticipated becoming a fighter pilot, he fulfilled many successful missions throughout his distinguished military career. During his military career he learned to fly over 14 different types of airplanes including a WWI plane that had no brakes and no radio. His favorite plane is the B-25.
Carolina Trust recently hosted its Annual Leadership Conference, where the credit union’s management team discussed ways to improve leadership and service in the upcoming year.
Employees concluded the day with a cornhole tournament for the second year in a row. In connection with President/CEO Tim Carlisle’s emphasis on giving back, the credit union made a $1,000 donation to the winning team’s charity of choice, the Community Kitchen of Myrtle Beach.
Pictured Above: Carolina Trust Employees at Annual Leadership Conference
Employee Update
Carolina Trust Appoints Symitar Business Systems Analyst
Carolina Trust is pleased to welcome Sheena Gordon to the position of Symitar Business Systems Analyst.
Gordon comes to Carolina Trust with 19 years of credit union experience and has held several different roles, most recently as an IT Core Systems Administrator. She is looking forward to bringing her current knowledge and experience to this new position at the credit union and being an integral part of serving our members and team members.
Pictured Above: Sheena Gordon, Symitar Business Systems Analyst
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 3, 2023.The two scholarship recipients for the 2022-2023 academic year will be announced in May 2023. Please visit ourwebsiteto download a Key Scholarship Application.
Financial Friday Community Panel
Pictured Above: Always, August ® Brand Ambassador; Barbara Blain-Bellamy, Mayor of the City of Conway; Rachel Quigley, Executive Director of the Myrtle Beach Bowl
On the October Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guests Rachel Quigley, Executive Director of the Myrtle Beach Bowl and Conway Mayor, Barbara Blain-Bellamy to talk about the upcoming bowl game.
Pictured L to R: John Zimmer, IT Tech; Bruce Dawson, Staff Accountant; Chaun Frink, Senior System Administrator; Brian Griffith, SVP IT
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Golf Tournament
Carolina Trust was a proud sponsor of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Golf Tournament.
Pictured Above: Carolina Trust employees at the Ignite Women's Conference
Myrtle Beach Chamber Ignite Women's Conference
A few of our ladies and guests from Coastal Carolina University had the opportunity to attend the Myrtle Beach Chamber Ignite Women's Conference, where they got to hear from multiple guest speakers, including Dawn Staley. Carolina Trust was also honored to be the cocktail sponsor for this uplifting women's event.
Pictured Above: Coastal Carolina University Students; Tim Vogel, Chief Financial Officer; Dal Avant and Alan Rosensteel, members of the Carolina Trust Board of Directors
Coastal Carolina University Homecoming Golf Tournament
Our Chief Financial Officer and members of the Carolina Trust Board and Supervisory Committee had a fantastic time participating in the CCU Homecoming Golf Tournament.
Pictured Above: Chaun Frink, Senior System Administrator and August. Brand Ambassador
Conway Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Employees had a fantastic time at the Conway Chamber of Commerce Masquerade Annual Meeting, learning more about the chamber's accomplishments over the past year and goals for the future.
A special congratulations to Chaun Frink, Senior System Administrator who accepted the LeVerne H. Creel Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of his parents, Sam and Juanita Frink. Our Brand Ambassador, August, was also awarded as Chamber Ambassador of the Year.
Coming Soon: Holiday Skip-A-Pay
To help provide some holiday relief, you may choose to skip your Carolina Trust loan payment during December 2022 or January 2023 for just $25.00*. Interest will continue to accrue on a skipped loan payment and other restrictions may apply. Additional details coming soon.
*Modified loans, mortgage loan, home equity loan/LOC, previously modified loan and VISA credit card payments are excluded. A payment cannot have been skipped on this loan within the past 12 months. The loan must not have been delinquent in the past twelve months and must be open for at least six months. Fee must be received before payment date will be changed.
Christmas Club Account
Consider opening a Carolina TrustChristmas Club accountto save for holiday expenses throughout the year while earning a competitive rate on your deposits. Monthly deposits may be made via direct deposit, payroll deduction, or at the Credit Union. Your Christmas Club balance will automatically transfer to your checking or savings account on November 1st.
TruStage Auto Insurance
If you haven’t gotten a car insurance quote lately, your credit union membership could help you save hundreds of dollars.
Carolina Trust members may qualify for discounts on car insurance through the TruStage® Auto Insurance Program. You could save big, and it can be easy to switch carriers—without losing any money.
It can be easy to get a free quote today. Don’t wait to see how much you could save. Call 1-855-379-1515 or visit theTruStage Auto Programwebsite.
Reminders
All branches will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day and Thursday, November 24th in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
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Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, PO Box 780004, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578, USA, 8434482133
