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Governor Justice Proclaims October 19 as ICU Day in Mountain State — 10/19/17

On Oct. 19, 2017 credit union members around the world are celebrating International Credit Union Day®, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements.

In West Virginia, Governor Jim Justice formally proclaimed October 19, 2017 as International Credit Union Day in the Mountain State recognizing them for “championing the idea that people from all walks of life should have access to affordable financial services.”

Since 1948, International Credit Union Day has been celebrated annually on the third Thursday of October. Each year, the international event affords the opportunity to remember credit unions’ proud history and promote awareness of and support for the credit union difference. This year’s ICU Day theme is “Dreams Thrive Here,” a celebration of how credit unions help people achieve their biggest goals in life.

Credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that provide an effective and viable alternative to for-profit financial institutions for over 217 million members in 105 countries worldwide. Worldwide, 57,000 credit unions exist to serve their members, providing a safe place to save money and access affordable loans.

Credit unions are recognized as a force for positive economic and social change and have provided significant value in both developed and emerging nations. International Credit Union Day is sponsored by World Council of Credit Unions, the international trade association and development agency for credit unions, as well as numerous credit union trade associations and federations around the world.

In West Virginia, 88 credit unions representing over 380,000 member-owners operate to provide affordable financial services to people from all walks of life.

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