Gerber Federal Credit Union Teaches Financial Literacy at Local High Schools
June 12, 2015
FREMONT, Mich. - �As part of Gerber Federal Credit Unions Annual Financial Literacy Legislative Challenge students at Holton High School �met with Representative Jon Bumstead and Gerber Federal Credit Union President/CEO John Buckley during the month of May.� Students at Newaygo High School met with Senator Goeff Hansen and Gerber Federal Credit Union President/CEO John Buckley.�
This collaborative event is held each year, and brings together lawmakers, students, and financial professionals. It is a unique partnership which builds relationships between Michigan legislators and their constituents while providing students lifelong financial skills.� Buckley and the lawmakers discussed the importance of financial literacy.�
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"I personally enjoy interacting with our students about financial decision-making, economics, advocacy and public policy.� Our legislators also enjoy getting in front of the next generation of voters to inform them of the happenings in Lansing.� We are pleased to support such a worthwhile endeavor," said Buckley.
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Gerber Federal Credit Union is a proud sponsor of local schools, school events and the Banzai Real-World Financial Literacy program (gerber.teachbanzai.com).
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Gerber Federal Credit Union has over 13,100 members with assets totaling over $133 million.� More than 120 businesses have partnered with Gerber FCU to offer the benefit of credit union membership to their employees, students, volunteers and family members!� For membership details, visit www.gerberfcu.com/youbelong.� Gerber FCU has two offices located in Fremont, MI, one in Newaygo, MI and one in Fort Smith, AR.� Connect with us on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.
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