News Releases  :  October - December, 2008

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December 9, 2008
Credit Union Launches Holiday Outreach

Kimberly, WI — The public is invited to join Capital Credit Union in sharing and caring for people in our local communities during "Christmas With Capital," taking place now through December 31. Capital members and community residents can participate in three easy ways:

"Giving trees" - Choose a tag from a Capital Giving Tree at any Capital office. Giving Trees are decorated with tags listing clothing items for children and adults as well as household items like sheets and towels. To participate, simply select a tag, purchase the item listed (may be new or "gently used"), then drop off the unwrapped item at any Capital office by December 31, 2008. Donated items will go to the Community Clothes Closet in Appleton.

Holiday money gift envelopes - Available for a donation of 25¢ each or five for $1.00. Available through December 26, the gift envelopes come in four festive designs and are a decorative way to "wrap" cash or checks for holiday gift-giving while giving to a good cause.

Cash donations will also be accepted at all Capital offices.

All gift envelope proceeds and cash donations will benefit the following area charities:
• Candlelight Vision Corporation (respite care for younger teens)
• Hmong-American Partnership
• Multiple Sclerosis Wisconsin Chapter
• Winnebago County Literacy Council

According to Capital's President and CEO Alan Zierler "Christmas With Capital" was started several years ago as a way to live out Capital's mission of being a positive and active role model in the communities they serve.

"This is a unique program that offers our members and others in the community the opportunity to give back to their communities," said Zierler. "Traditionally the holidays are a time of gift giving and cheer. However there are many whose lives and economic circumstances have changed drastically this year due to job losses or layoffs.

The goal of Christmas With Capital is to help make Christmas a little merrier for those in need by sharing what we can. Each donation counts, no matter how big or small. This is our chance to live out the spirit of the season by making a difference in the lives of our neighbors and other area families."


December 9, 2008
Capital Credit Union Announces Scholarship Program

Kimberly, WI — Capital Credit Union in Kimberly is now accepting applications for their 2008-2009 Scholarship Program which will award a total of $7,000 in scholarships ($1,000 each) to seven area high school seniors. Capital's Scholarship Program is open to graduating high school seniors who are enrolled to attend an accredited post-secondary institution and are Capital members living in Outagamie, Calumet, Winnebago, or Brown counties. Scholarship application packets are available online at capitalcu.com, at eligible high school guidance offices and at all 12 Capital Credit Union offices. Completed applications must be received at a Capital office by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009.

An active supporter of education, Capital Credit Union partners with several area school districts to teach financial literacy, at the elementary level in Little Chute and Menasha, and at Kimberly High School as part of the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). Post-secondary education is an important value for the credit union as it usually translates to better paying jobs and higher earnings for younger members in the future, as Capital's President and CEO Alan Zierler explains.

"Statistics show a strong correlation between post-secondary education levels and higher salaries in the job market," Zierler said. "Investing in the scholarship of our youth today is an investment in the future of our communities. Especially in today's changing economic environment, a two or four-year degree can greatly increase one's lifetime earning power and improve quality of life."

Scholarship winners will be selected by a committee made up of Capital employees and a Capital board member using a system that rates community involvement, scholastic achievement, community and school activities, a written essay and other criteria. Last year's winners were chosen from among 55 applicants attending area high schools.


December 5, 2008
Property Tax Payments Accepted at Capital Credit Union

Kimberly, WI — Capital Credit Union will accept 2008 property tax payments at designated locations for several Heart of the Valley communities now through Saturday, January 31, 2009. This service is provided by Capital as a courtesy to members and community residents and is available to all residents of the following communities:

Village/Town Capital location(s) accepting property tax payments
Village of Combined Locks Kimberly office - 1010 Prospect St.
  Kimberly office - 855 Eisenhower Dr.
Village of Kimberly Kimberly office - 1010 Prospect St.
  Kimberly office - 855 Eisenhower Dr.
Village of Little Chute Little Chute office - 125 E. North Ave.
  Larry's Piggly Wiggly in Little Chute
Town of Freedom Freedom office - N4119 County Road E

Property tax payments for the Villages/Town listed can only be accepted at the corresponding office(s) as shown above. Payments may be made in cash, money order, escrow or personal checks. Personal checks or money orders should be written for the exact amount only and made payable to the Village/Town where taxes are being paid.

Capital Credit Union is pleased to offer this service free of charge for the convenience of their members and others in the communities they serve.


October 30, 2008
Free Ameriprise Seminar "Market Outlook and Volatility"

Kimberly, WI — Capital Credit Union and Ameriprise Financial will offer a FREE "Market Outlook and Volatility" seminar featuring special guest speaker Jason Ziebka, Vice-President of Mutual Funds at Riversource Investments, LLC, on Thursday, November 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at 855 Eisenhower Drive in Kimberly. A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. and there will be time for questions after the seminar. The public is invited with reservations requested by calling (920) 731-3195.

Ziebka will present an overview of the current market outlook and volatility and what to expect in the coming quarters. The seminar is designed to address the questions like "How does today's market affect my retirement plans?" Many people are inclined to pull back on their investing strategies during volatile markets, but a solid financial plan including short, medium and long-term goals can help provide a framework for diversifying assets. Seminar attendees will get a detailed look at how the market works and find out more about how their dreams and investments can weather current economic ups and downs.

To register for this free seminar or to learn more about Ameriprise Financial Planning Services at Capital Credit Union call (920) 731-3195.


October 24, 2008
Kiddie Karnival Teaches Kids About Money

Kimberly, WI — More than 100 children ages 12 and younger and their parents learned about money while having fun during Capital's Critters 2nd Annual Kiddie Karnival, Saturday, October 4 held at Capital's Eisenhower Drive office in Kimberly.

Capital's Money Smart Week kick-off event, the "Road to Riches Adventure" also served as a morning birthday treat for eight-year-old Riley Knaack and his four-year-old brother Carter, both of whom share an October 4 birthday. Capital employee grandma Ann Knaack and her husband, grandpa Jack, brought the boys to the carnival as a fun way to start the day.

"They had a ball," Knaack said. "They just couldn't wait. They kept asking, 'What's next, what's next? Their favorite game was digging in the sand looking for coins," Knaack said.

During the carnival children "earned" play coins while following a giant game board marked by "critter" foot prints. Stops along the way included several games like "Pin the Tail on the Pig," the "Cash Cow Toss" (beanbag throw), the "Milk Money" game and more, all designed to help kids explore smart ways to earn, save and manage their money. At the end of the game kids could spend their earnings on prizes, deposit them into a Capital savings account, or do some of both.

A second year event, attendance for the Kiddie Karnival more than doubled this year, and approximately 30 Capital employees volunteered their time to make the event happen.




Headquartered in Kimberly, Wisconsin, Capital Credit Union (www.capitalcu.com) has assets of more than $323 million and serves more than 32,000 members with 12 offices located throughout the greater Fox Valley area, Greenville, Oshkosh and Freedom