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For Immediate Release
Contact: Heather Wheeland
Title: Marketing Coordinator
September 23, 2008
Alliance Credit Union Wins Best of Silicon Valley Award
San Jose, CALIF?September 23, 2008?Alliance Credit Union was named a winner of
the 2008 Metro Best of Silicon Valley Awards. Out of approximately 10,000 votes,
Alliance ranked third in the Best Local Bank category. The Metro Silicon Valley
newspaper reaches 460,000 readers every month.
?It?s an honor to be selected as a local favorite and we appreciate all of the
members who voted and wanted Alliance recognized as a great place to bank,? says
Emily Condon, Alliance Credit Union Vice President of Marketing and Retail Delivery.
Alliance has made a number of strategic enhancements to its services within the
past two years. It added online account opening, a more robust online banking
platform and upgraded the mobile banking program in 2007. Two new financial
centers also opened their doors, one in Fremont and one in North Carolina to provide
more access points. And the Credit Union launched its Visa® credit card program
earlier this year to provide a simpler and better-than-market card to its members.
?If you live anywhere in Silicon Valley you can bank with us,? says Condon. ?Even if
you?re not close to a financial center, because we?re part of the Shared Branch and
Co-OpTM ATM networks, you can do your banking just about anywhere.?
Alliance Credit Union is a not-for-profit community credit union, with open
membership for any individual who lives, works or worships in Santa Clara, San
Mateo and Alameda counties in California, and New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick
counties in North Carolina. Alliance Credit Union is federally insured by the National
Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency, in addition to having
supplementary deposit insurance protection provided through American Share
Insurance (ASI), the nation?s largest private insurer.
Anyone can help you make a decision. Alliance helps you make a smart one.
For more information on how to bank at Alliance Credit Union, go to
www.alliancecreditunion.org or call 800.232.8669.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Emily Condon
Title: Vice President, Marketing & Retail Delivery
Phone: 800.232.8669
June 27, 2008
Alliance Credit Union Shows its Support for the San Jose Firefighters Burn Foundation
SAN JOSE, Calif?June 27, 2008?Alliance Credit Union is proud to announce its support of the San Jose Firefighters Burn Foundation. Alliance
Credit Union is coordinating the 10th Annual Benefit Golf Classic sponsored by the California Credit Union League, Santa Clara Valley
Chapter. Proceeds of the tournament benefit the San Jose Firefighters Burn Foundation, which is committed to being a proactive educational
and financial presence for the advancement in treatment and care of burn survivors and their families.
The Benefit Golf Classic will take place at Los Lagos Golf Course in San Jose on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. The tournament includes a
round of golf, an awards banquet, and many raffle prizes. ?We are very excited about coordinating the 10th Annual Benefit Golf Classic
to support the San Jose Firefighters Burn Foundation,? says Eileen Lewis, Alliance Credit Union CEO. "This is a great opportunity for
the community to come together to make a difference and Alliance is very proud to be a part of that."
The Burn Foundation is dedicated to burn prevention, education, research and improving the quality of life for burn survivors. It
coordinates camps and retreats for both children and adults, provides support groups, and offers financial assistance for burn survivors
and their families.
If you would like more information about the 10th Annual Benefit Golf Classic, please contact Paul Kramer from Alliance Credit Union at 800.232.8669.
Alliance Credit Union is a not-for-profit community credit union, with open membership for any individual who lives, works or worships in Santa
Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties in California, and New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties in North Carolina. Alliance aspires to create valuable
and trusted lifelong relationships that improve the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. Alliance provides exceptional personalized
service delivered with respect and concern for its members and places high importance on its commitment to financial education.
For more information on how to become a member of Alliance Credit Union, go to www.alliancecreditunion.org or call 800.232.8669.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Emily Condon
Title: Vice President, Marketing & Retail Delivery, Alliance Credit Union
Phone: 800.232.8669
June 4, 2008
12th Annual Rose M. Ratka Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced
San Jose, California - Alliance Credit Union is pleased to announce the winners of its 12th Annual Rose M. Ratka Memorial Scholarship: Kathryn Daniels of Milpitas,
CA; Loraine Johnson of San Jose, CA; Dori Faulk of Nakina, NC; Allison Jones, Kay Horrell, and Mary Goodwin of Wilmington, NC. Each were awarded $1,000 scholarships
to help complete their studies at various universities in a variety of impressive subjects from Biomedical Engineering to Marketing and Film Studies.
The scholarship program was developed to honor the late Rose M. Ratka who was President/CEO of the credit union from 1978 to 1996. An astute business woman who achieved
remarkable success in the industry, Rose strongly believed in continuing education. Scholarship funds are awarded to those students who best exemplify Rose?s courage,
spirit and dedication. The scholarship is awarded annually, in the summer, for application to school the following fall.
"Rose Ratka was an incredible leader, and close personal friend of many people here at Alliance," says Eileen Lewis, current President and CEO of Alliance Credit Union.
"She donated her time to many causes, but was most dedicated to increasing the opportunities for individuals who want to better themselves through education. When Rose
moved here in 1961, she learned English from watching television and talking to people. It?s a testament to her energy, courage and commitment to education that she
was able to rise to the head of this credit union and become an industry leader. We look for that same spirit in our scholarship recipients."
About Alliance Credit Union
Alliance is a not-for-profit credit union with open membership for any individual who lives, works or worships in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties in California
and New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties in North Carolina. Alliance aspires to create valuable and trusted life long relationships that improve the financial
well-being of its members and the communities it serves. Alliance provides exceptional personalized service delivered with respect and concern for its members and
places high importance on its commitment to financial education.
For more information on how to become a member of Alliance Credit Union, go to www.alliancecreditunion.org or call 800.232.8669. If your company is interested in offering
credit union benefits to its employees, please contact Lucy Yanez in California or Rachel Gibson in North Carolina at 800.239.8669.
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Emily Condon
Vice President, Marketing
Alliance Credit Union
3315 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118
800.232.8669
February 22, 2008
Alliance Credit Union Announces a Free Identity Theft Seminar
SAN JOSE, Calif?Feb. 22, 2008?Alliance Credit Union is thrilled to offer a free Identity Theft Seminar
that is open to the public on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 6:30 pm. Taking place at the Curtner Financial Center,
this seminar is a great opportunity for people to learn effective ways to prevent identity theft. Alliance Credit Union
is committed to educating and improving the financial well being of its members and is excited to extend this mission
to the general public.
Identity theft can happen at any time. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that over 9 million Americans have their
identity stolen each year but there are ways to prevent becoming a victim. Learning to be aware of how information is stolen and what
people can do to protect themselves will be covered in this seminar.
The Alliance Credit Union Curtner Financial Center is located at 265 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. To register for the
Identity Theft Seminar, please visit www.alliancecreditunion.org or call 800.232.8669. This is a great opportunity to learn how
to take action against identity theft.
Alliance Credit Union is a not-for-profit community credit union, with open membership for any individual who lives, works or
worships in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties in California, and New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties in North
Carolina. Alliance aspires to create valuable and trusted lifelong relationships that improve the financial well-being of its members
and the communities it serves. Alliance provides exceptional personalized service delivered with respect and concern for its members
and places high importance on its commitment to financial education.
For more information on how to become a member of Alliance Credit Union, go to www.alliancecreditunion.org or call 800.232.8669.
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For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Emily Condon
Vice President, Marketing
800.232.8669
October 24, 2007
ALLIANCE CREDIT UNION
To Open a New Financial Center
In the Myrtle Grove Area!
Wilmington, NC ? Alliance Credit Union is pleased to announce the opening of its Myrtle Grove Financial Center in November 2007. The
striking modern building is just about complete at 5620 Carolina Beach Road in the "Monkey Junction" area of Wilmington. Alliance
will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting in early December with food, entertainment and a special offer.
Alliance Credit Union has been a part of the Wilmington community for over 30 years, serves over 41,000 members nationwide and has assets in excess
of $380 million. Eileen Lewis, President and CEO of Alliance Credit Union says, "We have a continued commitment to bring additional value and
convenience to our members in the greater Wilmington area. Alliance is proud to reinforce that commitment with the new Myrtle Grove Financial Center."
Alliance Credit Union currently has three locations in the Wilmington area ? 237 Racine Drive and 2465 S. 17th Street, both open to the public and
3901 Castle Hayne Road at the GE site for GE employees. The Myrtle Grove Financial Center will be a closer alternative for our members living to the south
and to the northeast of Monkey Junction.
About Alliance Credit Union
It is a not-for-profit credit union with open membership for any individual who lives, works or worships in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender
counties in North Carolina and Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties in California. Alliance aspires to create valuable and trusted life
long relationships that improve the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. Alliance strives for exceptional personalized
service delivered with respect and concern for its members and places high importance on its commitment to financial education.
For more information on how to become a member of Alliance Credit Union, go to www.alliancecreditunion.org or call 800.232.8669. If your company is interested in offering credit union benefits to its employees, please contact Laura Morris, Business Development Officer, at 800.239.8669.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Emily Condon
Phone: 408.445.3386
Email: 
September 4, 2007
Alliance Credit Union Names Todd M. Harris as New Senior Vice President / Chief Financial Officer
San Jose, California?Alliance Credit Union is pleased to announce that it has named Todd M. Harris,
as the company?s new Senior Vice President/CFO.
Mr. Harris is a well rounded financial executive with over fifteen years experience in Banking and financial services,
including nine years in senior level positions. His diverse background includes debt raising, securitizations and
corporate finance/management. Over his career Mr. Harris has developed expertise in technical accounting,
strategic planning, FP&A, risk management, corporate governance and asset liability management. Mr. Harris?s
previous tenures include CFO of a leasing company, Pentech Financial Services, CFO of a de novo bank, and six years
as Senior Vice President of Finance at Silicon Valley Bank.
?We are pleased to welcome Todd as the newest member of Alliance?s executive management team? commented Eileen M. Lewis,
President/CEO. ?He brings an outstanding reputation, a wealth of financial management expertise and proven leadership
capabilities that will contribute greatly to Alliance?s continued accomplishments in serving our members and our
communities.
Mr. Harris earned his B.S. in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from San Jose University.
He enjoys playing golf and taking vacations with his family.
About Alliance Credit Union
Alliance Credit Union is a not-for-profit community credit union, with open membership for any individual who lives,
works or worships in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties in California, and New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick
counties in North Carolina. Alliance aspires to create valuable and trusted lifelong relationships that improve the
financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. Alliance provides exceptional personalized service
delivered with respect and concern for its members and places high importance on its commitment to financial education.
For more information on how to become a member of Alliance Credit Union, go to www.alliancecreditunion.org or call 800.232.8669.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Emily Condon
Title: Vice President, Marketing, Alliance Credit Union
Phone: 800.232.8669
June 7, 2007
11th Annual Rose M. Ratka Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced
San Jose, California - Alliance Credit Union is pleased to announce the winners of its 11th Annual Rose M. Ratka Memorial Scholarship: Kristina Rosenblatt of Morgan Hill, CA; Travis McCleary of Sunnyvale, CA; Harrison Brooks and David Jackson of Wilmington, NC; Leigh Smith of Whiteville, NC and Andrew Bradley of Easton, MD. Each were awarded $1,000 scholarships to help complete their studies at various universities in a variety of impressive subjects from Pre-Veterinary Medicine to Computer Science and Business Administration.
The scholarship program was developed to honor the late Rose M. Ratka who was President/CEO of the credit union from 1978 to 1996. An astute business woman who achieved remarkable success in the industry, Rose strongly believed in continuing education. Scholarship funds are awarded to those students who best exemplify Rose?s courage, spirit and dedication. The scholarship is awarded annually, in the spring, for application to school the following fall.
?Rose Ratka was an incredible leader, and close personal friend of many people here at Alliance,? says Eileen Lewis, current President and CEO of Alliance Credit Union. ?She donated her time to many causes, but was most dedicated to increasing the opportunities for individuals who want to better themselves through education. When Rose moved here in 1961, she learned English from watching television and talking to people. It?s a testament to her energy, courage and commitment to education that she was able to rise to the head of this credit union and become an industry leader. We look for that same spirit in our scholarship recipients.?
About Alliance Credit Union
Alliance is a not-for-profit credit union with open membership for any individual who lives, works or worships in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties in California and New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties in North Carolina. Alliance aspires to create valuable and trusted life long relationships that improve the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. Alliance provides exceptional personalized service delivered with respect and concern for its members and places high importance on its commitment to financial education.
For more information on how to become a member of Alliance Credit Union, go to www.alliancecreditunion.org or call 800.232.8669. If your company is interested in offering credit union benefits to its employees, please contact Lucy Yanez in California or Laura Morris in North Carolina at 800.239.8669.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Emily Condon
Title: Vice President, Marketing, Alliance Credit Union
Phone: 800.232.8669
March 1, 2007
ALLIANCE CREDIT UNION Breaks Ground on a New Wilmington Location!
Wilmington, NC ? On March 3, 2007, Alliance Credit Union is breaking ground for its newest financial center
location at 5620 Carolina Beach Road, in the ?Monkey Junction? area of Wilmington. The public is welcome to
attend the ceremony at 3:00 p.m. EST at the site.
Alliance Credit Union has been a part of the Wilmington community for over 30 years, serves over 18,000
members and has assets in excess of $380 million. Eileen Lewis, President and CEO of Alliance Credit
Union says, ?We have a continued commitment to bring additional value and convenience to our members in
the greater Wilmington area. Alliance is proud to reinforce that commitment with new Saturday hours as
well as the new Monkey Junction Financial Center.?
Alliance Credit Union currently has three locations in the Wilmington area ? 237 Racine Drive and 2465 S. 17th Street,
both open to the public, and 3901 Castle Hayne Road at the GE site for GE employees.
About Alliance Credit Union
It is a not-for-profit credit union with open membership for any individual who lives, works or worships in Santa Clara,
San Mateo and Alameda counties in California and New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties in North Carolina.
Alliance aspires to create valuable and trusted life long relationships that improve the financial well-being of its
members and the communities it serves. Alliance provides exceptional personalized service delivered with respect and
concern for its members and places high importance on its commitment to financial education.
For more information on how to become a member of Alliance Credit Union, go to www.alliancecreditunion.org or call
1-800-232-8669. If your company is interested in offering credit union benefits to its employees, please contact
Laura Morris, Business Development Coordinator, at 800.239.8669.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Emily Condon
Title: Vice President, Marketing, Alliance Credit Union
Phone: 800.232.8669
October 26, 2006
Alliance Credit Union, WGNI/WAAV and the American Red Cross Offer Disaster Preparedness Education and Free CPR Demonstrations
Alliance Credit Union, WGNI/WAAV and the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross
partnered on October 26th to offer free CPR demonstrations and disaster preparedness
education at Alliance Credit Union?s Racine Drive Financial Center in Wilmington.
The Red Cross held four drawings for a free Road Hazard Kit, a free First Aid Kit and
two free First Aid/Adult CPR classes.
WGNI/WAAV radio stations, owned by the CUMULUS Broadcasting Group, spent four hours
broadcasting from the Racine Financial Center to promote the importance of knowing
what to do in case of disaster. The American Red Cross is best known for blood donations
and nation-wide disaster relief after natural disasters; however, the organization works
hard at the local level too. It provides training classes like baby sitting, adult and
child CPR, swim lessons for all ages and lifeguard training. The local Cape Fear Chapter
also provides shelter and support for families who have lost their homes to fire.
In addition to its support of the American Red Cross, Alliance Credit Union sponsors
several community programs in North Carolina including the March of Dimes, United
Cerebral Palsy and Toys for Tots.
Alliance Credit Union is a bi-coastal, not-for-profit credit union with open membership
for any individual who lives, works or worships in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick
counties in North Carolina, and Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties in California.
Alliance aspires to create valuable and trusted lifelong relationships that improve the
financial well being of its members and the communities it serves.
Alliance Credit Union has three locations in the Wilmington area - 237 Racine Drive and
2465 S. 17th Street in Wilmington, and 3901 Castle Hayne Road at the GE site (not open to the public).
If your company is interested in offering credit union benefits to its employees, please contact
Laura Morris, Business Development Coordinator, at 800.232.8669.
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Emily Condon
(408) 979-5160
June 13, 2006
10th Annual Rose M. Ratka Memorial Scholarship Winners Announced
San Jose , California ? Alliance Credit Union, staying true to the credit union philosophy
of ?people helping people?, is once again helping outstanding students reach their goal of higher
education. Krystina Daniels, Timothy Danser, Michelle Gibo, and Steve Hu of San Jose, California,
and Caitlin Becka and Kristen Ann Black of Wilmington, North Carolina were each awarded $1,000
scholarships to help complete their studies at various universities in a variety of impressive
subjects.
The scholarship program was developed to honor the late Rose M. Ratka who was President/CEO of the
credit union from 1978 to 1996. An astute business woman who achieved remarkable success in the
industry, Rose strongly believed in continuing education. Scholarship funds are awarded to those
students who best exemplify Rose's courage, spirit and dedication. The scholarship is awarded
annually, in the summer, for application to school the following fall.
As in years past, this year?s application pool yielded many outstanding students and the decision to
pick six winners was not an easy one. A committee reviewed applications to find those students who
posses an impressive combination of academic and non-academic credentials. Eileen Lewis, President
of Alliance Credit Union had the following to say about this year?s awards, ?It is amazing to hear
the variety of subjects that our winners are going on to study in the fall. We are honored, as I am
sure Ms. Ratka would be, to be able to help these young people on their way to what I?m sure will be
successful careers.?
About Alliance Credit Union
Alliance Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union, with open membership for any individual who
lives, works or worships in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties in California, and New Hanover,
Pender and Brunswick counties in North Carolina. Alliance aspires to create valuable and trusted lifelong
relationships that improve the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves.
Alliance provides exceptional personalized service delivered with respect and concern for its members
and places high importance on its commitment to financial education.
For more information on how to become a member of Alliance Credit Union, go to
www.alliancecreditunion.org
or call 1.800.232.8669.
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