Why join a credit union?

 

• Credit Unions differ from other financial institutions in that they are cooperative associations designed to serve members with a common bond of employment, association, or residence. 
  Another characteristic that sets them apart is volunteerism. The founders of the movement 
  believed that the organization and operation of Credit Unions should be accomplished chiefly 
  by volunteers.
• Credit Unions are chartered by groups of people having a common bond. Field of membership 
  for St Agatha Federal Credit Union includes those individuals who reside or work in the 
  communities of St Agatha, Township 17 r. 4 and Township 17 r. 5. Employees, students and 
  immediate family of S.A.D. 33. As well as individuals, the Credit Union also serves businesses 
  and organizations within our field of membership.
• Family membership is encouraged at your Credit Union. St Agatha Federal Credit Union, 
  your whole family is eligible to join, including parents, children, husband, wife, brothers, 
  sisters and all relatives regardless of place of residence. Credit Union membership is a life 
  long option; Our motto is "Once a member, always a member.
• Membership is obtained by completing a membership card and making an initial deposit of 
  $25.00 to a Share Account. Various forms of Share Accounts are available through the Credit 
  Union. Contact your Credit Union regarding the type you wish to designate.