News/Press Room
AOD Federal Credit Union Celebrates Growth and Stability at Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony for New Oxford Office --March 31, 2010
AOD Federal Credit Union recently held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new Oxford office located at 12 Elm Street, Oxford, Alabama. Nearly 100 people including board members, dignitaries, and other community leaders throughout the area attended the event. Speakers included Congressman Mike Rogers, Representative Steve Hurst, Senator Jim Preuitt, Senator Del Marsh, Mayor Leon Smith, and Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce President Sherri Sumners.
Congressman Mike Rogers spoke about his personal history with AOD Federal Credit Union revealing that his first car loan was with AODFCU. He then went on to discuss the importance of credit unions saying, “Because of the terrible financial circumstance we have in our country, a lot of the banks are being overregulated…and they’re scared to death to lend money. I’ve heard countless times from the local business people that if it weren’t for credit unions, they wouldn’t be borrowing any money right now.” The congressman also applauded AODFCU for making a significant investment toward growth, and for making sure that people have access to capitol in their everyday lives.
AOD Federal Credit Union focuses on Member Appreciation and Community Awareness during Oxford Office Grand Opening Celebration -- April 21, 2010
AOD Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Oxford office on Saturday, April 17th, 2010. From 8 a.m. until noon, members were invited for a personal introduction to the new office and were taken in small groups for private tours throughout the entire building and provided with several promotional items. The excitement during the event was aided by a live radio remote and the buzz surrounding AODFCU’s money booth in which thirteen lucky individuals won over $500.00.
Saturday’s grand opening event was preceded by a week long celebration, starting on April 12th, when members could enter drawings to win a carnival cruise, one of two children’s BMX bicycles, or be one of six luck winners to take home one day’s dividend on one million dollars. On Monday, April 19th, members Bobbie Sparks and Larry Sprinkle Sr. drew the names of the prize winners at the Oxford office.
Brandon Johnson was excited to win the carnival cruise and expressed his intentions to the credit union saying, “I plan on taking along my girlfriend.” The BMX bike winners were Ken Moore and Charlotte Downing. Meanwhile Irish Williams, Billie Waldrep, Katy Barker, Lindsey Schugars, Helen Taylor, and Eddie Dempsey took home one day’s dividend on one million dollars.
AODFCU is committed to making a difference in peoples’ lives, and supports local organizations which provide for the health, education, and welfare needs of both members and potential members. Therefore, during the grand opening week, AODFCU kicked off a non-perishable food drive at all of its offices to benefit The All Saints Interfaith Center of Concern, which provides help to the poor in Calhoun County.
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AOD Federal Credit Union Donates $2,500 to Habitat for Humanity Project House --April 22, 2010
AOD Federal Credit Union recently presented Habitat for Humanity of Calhoun County with a donation of $2,500 in conjunction with the completion of the local charity’s 136th project house. The check was presented to Habitat for Humanity’s Calhoun County Executive Director Ron Hindman by AODFCU Board Chairman, Gordon “Doc” Williamson, and President and CEO, Kenneth Reynolds. Hindman reveals, “the person that we are building the house for is a mother with four girls…we’re starting this week to build.” Hindman also explains that the new project house is being constructed in Ohatchee, AL, and that AODFCU’s donation will help to cover a good percentage of the cost.
AOD Federal Credit Union Awards Ten Scholarships to High School Seniors -- April 28, 2010
AOD Federal Credit Union’s 2010 scholarship recipients were recently honored at an awards dinner hosted by AODFCU Board of Directors and Management. The winners are:
Lauryn E. Goss Erin Criner
Spring Garden High School Oxford High School
Shelby N. Howell CharQuila Jelks
Alexandria High School Wellborn High School
Connor Read Miranda Senior
Alexandria High School Saks High School
Hillary B. Stephens Laura Strickland
White Plains High School Munford High School
Marley Truett Samantha Wesson
White Plains High School Ocean Springs High School, MS
The winners’ family members and High School representatives also attended the awards dinner. In addition, the scholarship recipients will be honored at each of their schools’ Awards Day ceremonies in May.
It Pays to be a Member!
Congratulations to Mr. William Guthrie! Mr. Guthrie is the first winner of our weekly $100.00 May drawing. Mr. Guthrie has been a member of AOD Federal Credit Union for 47 years, and says that “the new office is the best looking building in Oxford. It’s also more convenient for me.”
Congratulations to Mr. Robert Hudson! Mr. Hudson is the second winner of AODFCU’s weekly $100.00 May drawing. Mr. Hudson has been a member of AOD Federal Credit Union for 28 years, and says, “I like the design and total layout of the new Oxford office. It’s convenient for weekend shopping.”
Congratulations to Mrs. Shirley Stephens! Mrs. Stephens is the third winner of AODFCU’s
weekly $100.00 May drawing. Mrs. Stephens was ecstatic to win and exclaimed, “the new
Oxford office is very convenient to me!”
Congratulations to Mrs. Deloris Miller! Mrs. Miller is the final winner of AODFCU’s weekly $100.00 May drawing. Like the previous winners, Mrs. Miller talked about the convenience of the new Oxford office as well as utilizing the drive-up ATM located at the Murphy Oil Station at the Oxford Wal-Mart.
Visit our Oxford office during normal business hours in May to enter the weekly drawing.
