FREMONT, Mich. - John Buckley, President/CEO of Gerber Federal Credit Union (Gerber FCU), read the Berenstain Bears book "Dollars and Sense" to second grade students at schools in Newaygo County during the month of April.� The popular book introduces children to the value of money and how to save.� To spread the message of good money management, Buckley also presented every student, their teacher and their school library with a copy of the book.� Over 700 books were donated to local schools.� These books were made possible through a partnership with the Michigan Credit Union League and a donation from the Gerber Federal Credit Union.� During his tour, Buckley visited Pathfinder Elementary School in Fremont, Fremont Christian Elementary School, Grant Elementary School, Patricia St. Clair Elementary in Hesperia, Velma Watson Upper Elementary School in Newaygo and White Cloud Elementary.
"The kids were truly thankful for the books and asked very thoughtful questions.� It was a pleasure to interact with them throughout Newaygo County," said John Buckley.
If you are interested in Gerber Federal Credit Union participating in a classroom discussion or event, please contact our Marketing Manager at (231) 924-4880 ext. 147 or send an email to
marketing@gerberfcu.com.
FREMONT, Mich. - John Buckley, President/CEO of Gerber Federal Credit Union (Gerber FCU), read the Berenstain Bears book "Dollars and Sense" to second grade students at schools in Newaygo County during the month of April.� The popular book introduces children to the value of money and how to save.� To spread the message of good money management, Buckley also presented every student, their teacher and their school library with a copy of the book.� Over 700 books were donated to local schools.� These books were made possible through a partnership with the Michigan Credit Union League and a donation from the Gerber Federal Credit Union.� During his tour, Buckley visited Pathfinder Elementary School in Fremont, Fremont Christian Elementary School, Grant Elementary School, Patricia St. Clair Elementary in Hesperia, Velma Watson Upper Elementary School in Newaygo and White Cloud Elementary.
"The kids were truly thankful for the books and asked very thoughtful questions.� It was a pleasure to interact with them throughout Newaygo County," said John Buckley.
If you are interested in Gerber Federal Credit Union participating in a classroom discussion or event, please contact our Marketing Manager at (231) 924-4880 ext. 147 or send an email to marketing@gerberfcu.com.