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| View in browser Awards Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Named American Banker Best Credit Union to Work For and SC Biz News Best Places to Work For the fourth year in a row, Carolina Trust was named one of American Banker’s Best Credit Unions to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees.   This survey and awards program was created to identify, recognize, and honor the best credit unions. The 2022 list is compiled of 70 credit unions, with Carolina Trust ranked as 18th. The entire ‘Best Credit Unions to Work For’ list can be read online at AmericanBanker.com.   Additionally, for the fifth year in a row, Carolina Trust was named one of the ‘Best Places to Work in South Carolina’ by SC Biz News in partnership with the Best Companies Group. Click Here for Full Press Release Pictured Above: Carolina Trust Employees at the 2022 Best Places to Work in South Carolina Gala CCU Coin Toss Kid Parents of Chanticleer fans ages 5-13 can now register their child for a chance to be the next CCU Coin-Toss Kid! One lucky participant will be randomly selected before each of the seven home games*.   Winners will receive four tickets to a CCU home football game, one parking pass, a CCU Prize Pack, and the opportunity to accompany the team captains and referees for the official pre-game coin toss.   *No purchase necessary to enter or win. Must be age 5-13 to participate. All eligible entries, as provided in the Official Contest Rules, must be received August 15, 2022 through October 26, 2022. An authorized adult or guardian must accompany each winner to the game. Winners must have verifiable parental or guardian permission to enter. Click here for complete details and Official Contest Rules. Entry in this promotion or acceptance of any prize constitutes acceptance of the Official Contest Rules. Enter to Win International Credit Union (ICU) Day  International Credit Union (ICU) Day, October 20, is a day to celebrate credit unions' financial service partnership in communities around the country. This year's theme, "Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union™," helps show the benefits credit unions provide and amplifies the "Financial Well-being For All" initiative. Click here to learn more about ICU Day, and be on the lookout for additional information about how Carolina Trust is celebrating. Hurricane Preparedness in the Carolinas Living in an area that experiences hurricane season for six months out of the year, we need to be prepared. Below, we've compiled several resources to provide you with all of the hurricane tips and information that you need to prepare and stay safe in the event of a hurricane. Blogs How to Financially Prepare Before a Natural Disaster Summertime has finally arrived at the grand strand, and unfortunately, hurricane season came right along with it. Living near the coast, we are in hurricane season from June 1st to November 30th. Thinking about a potential hurricane can be somewhat stressful. However, being educated and prepared can help relieve a bit of that anxiety. Click Here to Read More Hurricane Preparedness Kit Living in an area that experiences hurricane season for six months out of the year, we need to be prepared. A great way to do a bit of pre-planning so that you're not panicking when a hurricane is on its way is to put together a Hurricane Preparedness Kit. Click Here to Read More Helpful Links South Carolina Emergency Management Hurricane Guide North Carolina Emergency Management Hurricane Guide Know Your Zone  Financial Friday Community Panel  Pictured Above: Always, August ® Brand Ambassador and Help4Kids Volunteers, Edie Nanick and Margaret Gregory On the August Back-to-School Financial Friday Community Panel, Brand Ambassador, August was joined by special guests Edie Nanick and Margaret Gregory, Volunteers at Help4Kids, and Paula Cain, 3rd Grade Teacher at Pee Dee Elementary School. Click Here to View the Segment CTFCU Is Here For You Pictured L to R: Tim Carlisle, Carolina Trust President/CEO; Chris Parks, Sports Director/Anchor; Always, August ® Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador  WBTW High School Football Blitz Carolina Trust is a proud sponsor of the WBTW News 13 High School Football Blitz again this year. Tune in each Friday Night for the Player of the Week announcement.   Pictured L to R: Bobby Doty, SVP Lending; John Zimmer, IT Technician; Chaun Frink, Senior System Administrator; Tyler Patton, Loan Processor II Doug Shaw Memorial Golf Tournament Carolina Trust was a proud sponsor of the Doug Shaw Memorial Golf Tournament. All proceeds of the tournament went towards advancing and repairing Myrtle Beach Youth Recreation Facilities. Pictured Above: Always, August ® Carolina Trust Brand Ambassador Compassion through Fashion  Carolina Trust was a proud sponsor of the New Direction Compassion through Fashion fundraiser. Designed by local individuals, community groups, and businesses, fashion show entries were made of at least 90% repurposed or recyclable materials and were modeled on a real runway. Our Brand Ambassador, August was honored to be a judge for this event, where all proceeds benefit New Directions of Horry County and their efforts to help people recover from crises of homelessness, poverty, and addiction.   Sallie Mae Student Loan Program Get the money you need to help make higher education happen Student loans for Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union by Sallie Mae. For borrowers attending or borrowing for a student attending a degree-granting institution. Whether you’re an undergraduate student, graduate student, or parent helping a student pay for school, these flexible loans are designed to meet your needs: Competitive variable and fixed interest rates No origination fee or prepayment penalty Multiple repayment options Find the Right Loan for You Reminders All branches will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of Columbus Day.  Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union, PO Box 780004, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578, USA, 8434482133 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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