Shambhala Credit Union

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Dear Members and Friends,

Shambhala Credit Union will soon merge with Premier Members Credit Union:

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The financial services industry continues to become increasingly competitive and after 45 years as one of Colorado’s most distinctive credit unions, Shambhala Credit Union will be taking steps to merge with Premier Members Credit Union. This is a proactive step to capitalize on our strengths, and position the new organization to move into the future while providing a better banking experience for all of our members.

Ballots to approve the merger will be mailed soon, with a Member’s Special Meeting scheduled for December 28th at 1345 Spruce Street in Boulder at 5pm. Learn more at shambhalacreditunion.org/merger.

-Shambhala Credit Union Board of Directors

 

Shambhala CU providing services by only remote (email or phone) request until April 27th

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In response to the coronavirus situation, our branch at 1345 Spruce Street in Boulder will be closed to the public.  Credit Union members wishing to make deposits, withdraw funds or make loan draws will be served fully during all business hours (M-Th 10-4) by sending an email from a verified address to:  CYNTHIA@nullSHAMBHALACREDITUNION.ORG, or by calling 303-444-9003 (if we can verify your identity by confirming your personal information).  Your funds/ability to make deposits will be available by:

  1. Coming to our office and picking up/dropping off a check
  2. Direct ACH deposit to an domestic account (all domestic fees waived until March 3o), or ACH deposit from an external account to your credit union account.
  3. Your request for us to physically deposit funds to a local bank branch of your choice.

TO REITERATE:  there will be no limit on your ability to conduct business with us, only your ability to physically access our office.

All regular ACH/electronic transactions will NOT be disrupted by this temporary change.

Please know we are here to serve you and that a representative of the credit union will be at the office during business hours.  Thank you as we attempt to do our part to calm the spread of coronavirus.

-Bob Sutherland, CEO (direct line 303-775-2790).

 

 

 

New Employee Cynthia Castro wins $1000 credit union scholarship

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As Sarah Luna moves to part-time status to pursuit a degree in finance, Cynthia has been hired to train under Sarah and assume the job of Operations Manager sometime in 2020.  Cynthia has been working in banks since 2012 and brings a sharp mind and great customer service skills to the job.  Recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship for credit-union specific training, Cynthia is excited to acquire more knowledge.

 

Get $500 off your Carvana purchase with an SCU loan

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In 2020, Shambhala Credit Union car loan customers will receive a $500 credit on any purchase of a car with Carvana, the internet’s hassle-free answer to buying the car you want.  We only have a limited supply of these cash credits with Carvana, and these cash vouchers will only be available through 2020.

Call us today at 303-444-9003 to get going on your Shambhala Credit Union car loan and $500 Carvana credit.

Check out Carvana here:

https://www.carvana.com/

 

Chris Stockinger Joins Board of Directors of SCU

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Shambhala Credit Union is pleased to announce longtime Shambhala Community member and credit union customer Chris Stockinger to our Board! Chris brings a wealth of experience in computer science and is committed to the Shambhala Credit Union’s mission of providing sane financial services to its members. Welcome Chris!

 

Shambhala Credit Union Customer Jessica Van Antwerp Buys Integral Travel

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Jessica Van Antwerp, one of our members, is excited to announce that she is now the sole owner of her international wellness adventure company Integral Travel. She is excited to make some changes to her trip programs, including having taken the Thai massage training out of the trips to open up her offerings to a wider audience. The journeys will instead rest on a foundation of daily mindfulness practices that combine yoga, qigong, and meditation in a unique and accessible way, but will continue to provide immersive travel experiences that Integral Travel has been known for for over 15 years. And she is excited to have just launched the marketing campaign for her next trip to Thailand in February 2019. None of this would have been possible for her without the support of the Shambhala community and on her behalf, we are extending you all her immense gratitude! 

 

Gainesville Shambhala Center Takes the Plunge!

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The Gainesville Shambhala Group has come together to purchase their own building.  With support from Shambhala Credit Union and High Plains Bank, this group has succeeded at laying the ground for long term financial health and growth.  What a great community.  Thank you Gainesville!  Call us today to see if your community non-profit or small business could benefit from our innovative approach.

 

Formerly known as Ashoka Credit Union

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King Ashoka was a prominent and legendary historical figure who lived in India during the 2nd Century BC.  It is said that he converted to Buddhism after seeing the terrible carnage of the Kalinga War, which he initiated.  In his 1920 book Outline of History HG Wells writes,  “Amidst the tens of thousands of names of monarchs that crowd the columns of history, their majesties and graciousnesses and serenities and royal highnesses and the like, the name of Ashoka shines, and shines, almost alone, a star.”

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For all inquiries, please call: 303-444-9003

Or visit, 10 am – 4 pm, Monday and Wednesday, or 12-4 on Thursdays.  –  We offer appointments at other times if you cannot visit during regular hours.  Please call!

Shambhala Credit Union
1345 Spruce Street, Lower Level
Boulder, CO 80302

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