Laurel, Mont. - What does an Uromastyx, a Great Horned Owl, and a Ball Python have in common?
They all recently visited SEG Federal Credit Union to bring new faces into the building, help kids "get wild about saving," and otherwise promote financial education.
"There is so much technology in todays society and while we fully embrace the benefits and efficiencies it brings, we also dont get to see our members as much as in the past," said SEG Vice President Danielle Kopp. "This event was an opportunity for members and non-members to actually come in to the credit union."
The fitting endeavor marked National Credit Union Youth Month and likely made a mark on the lives on those who attended. Local resident Phill Garnett, who is on his second stint serving on the credit unions board of directors, stopped by for the event.
"I think this is great," the former school administrator said. "It gives kids a chance to see us in a different way, and kids dont forget things like this."
Troy Paisley, director of education at Zoo Montana, said it was his first time taking animals into a financial institution in his three years in the position. "Our main goal is to connect people with animals," he said.
Paisley said he loves the words of a former colleague who said if "you can touch the heart, you can teach the mind." This, perhaps surprisingly, is something zoos and credit unions have in common. Credit unions, too, see people as the center of their business and embrace the principle of "people helping people."
Laurel, Mont. - What does an Uromastyx, a Great Horned Owl, and a Ball Python have in common?
They all recently visited SEG Federal Credit Union to bring new faces into the building, help kids "get wild about saving," and otherwise promote financial education.
"There is so much technology in todays society and while we fully embrace the benefits and efficiencies it brings, we also dont get to see our members as much as in the past," said SEG Vice President Danielle Kopp. "This event was an opportunity for members and non-members to actually come in to the credit union."
The fitting endeavor marked National Credit Union Youth Month and likely made a mark on the lives on those who attended. Local resident Phill Garnett, who is on his second stint serving on the credit unions board of directors, stopped by for the event.
"I think this is great," the former school administrator said. "It gives kids a chance to see us in a different way, and kids dont forget things like this."
Troy Paisley, director of education at Zoo Montana, said it was his first time taking animals into a financial institution in his three years in the position. "Our main goal is to connect people with animals," he said.
Paisley said he loves the words of a former colleague who said if "you can touch the heart, you can teach the mind." This, perhaps surprisingly, is something zoos and credit unions have in common. Credit unions, too, see people as the center of their business and embrace the principle of "people helping people."