Credit union encourages members of all ages to learn more about saving, building wealth and making smarter financial decisions!

Photo:� Avanti FCU MSRs Jenna Kannas (left) and Hannah Steward (right) with some of the credit unions Youth Week decorations.� Avanti Federal Credit Union of Watertown, SD has been celebrating their young members not only during Youth Week, but all month long! The credit union sent special invitations to members ages 18 and under to stop in and celebrate with Avanti FCU! ��They registered for CUNAs Youth Savings Challenge, and set the goals (listed below) based on CUNAs suggestions for a credit union of their size.� At the end of the month, Avanti FCU will submit their results to CUNA to be entered in a drawing for $100, which they will then award to one of their members. Savings Challenge Goals

1. 1.����� Number of deposits made by youth members: 35
2. 2.����� New youth accounts opened: 4
3. 3.����� Total deposited by youth members: $600.00

When a member under 18 makes a deposit:

• They get to choose a prize and get their name entered in the drawing for $100.

When a member under 18 opens a new account:

• Avanti will deposit the first $5.00 to the account for them and they get to choose a prize!
• They get their name entered in the CUNA drawing for $100.
• Members get a $10 referral bonus for bringing a friend who opens a new account!

In the spirit of National Financial Literacy Month, Avanti has posted a link on their homepage to encourage members of all ages to learn more about saving, building wealth and making smarter financial decisions!