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ATTENTION MEMBERS

THE ARTANE CAR PARK OF COOLOCK ARTANE CREDIT UNION IS UNDERGOING A FACELIFT FROM MONDAY 1 MARCH TO APRIL 30 2010.

The facelift will concentrate on revamping the car park by adding in a one way system for drivers in and out of the car park, a pedestrian walkway will be added in for members on foot making the office more accessible to pedestrians and the car park itself will also undergo a facelift too.

PARTS OF THE CAR PARK WILL BE CLOSED OFF DURING CONSTRUCTION AND PARKING WILL BE LIMITED

BUSINESS AS USUAL AND NORMAL OFFICE HOURS APPLY

APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT 8513400/50

CAR DRAW WINNERS FEBRUARY 2010

Congratulations to Bridget Sweeney this months lucky winner of a 3-door Ford Focus car or €16,000 cash prize.

For as little as €1 per week you could be in with the chance to win the next car or some great cash prizes. The next car draw will take place on Friday 19th March with 2 Ford Focus Cars and great CASH prizes to be won.

If you are not already in the Monthly Members Car Draw, Join Now... or ask any staff member in either the Artane or Northside Office.

To enter simply contact us or call into either Credit Union office in Artane or Northside to pick up a form or click on the link (click here) and print off the form online. Simply complete the form and hand it in over the counter.

For more information on previous car draw winners click here

ANNUAL PRIMARY SCHOOL QUIZ UPDATE

The annual Coolock Artane Credit Union quiz took place on Wednesday 10 February in Parnell's GAA clubhouse. The quiz questions were tough this year covering general knowledge, science, credit union topics and much more.

Fifth and sixth class teams gathered in the hall to answer these tough questions from a range of local schools. St Brigid's Boys emerged victorious claiming both 1st and 3rd place titles while Scoil Assaim Boys school came a close 2nd place.

Catherine Bannon, President of Coolock Artane Credit Union stated that "the standard this year was very high and on behalf of the credit union we would like to thank all the schools who participated this year. Congratulations to the top three teams and we wish them all the best at the annual CUDA quiz final in Navan on Saturday 27 February. Finally, I would like to thank all the credit union volunteers who came along tonight to organise the quiz.

NEW INSURANCE

Coolock Artane Credit Union is working with a new insurance provider for both home and travel. Check out our new travel insurance section and our new home insurance section for more details.

COOLOCK ARTANE CREDIT UNION AGM 2009 UPDATE

The credit union's Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Monday, 30th November 2009 in the Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5.

The AGM opened to a packed hall. There were a lot of interesting questions from the floor. Coolock Artane Credit Union had another year of strong growth and achievement.

The credit union made a presentation to St David's B.N.S. Principle, John McGarry; both the credit union and the school were celebrating the 10th anniversary of the school savings scheme.

Lots of members left the annual meeting smiling after winning one of the many prizes that were drawn on the night.

Click here for our 2009 annual report

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS BUMPER CAR DRAW FRIDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2009

Xmas Bumper Car Draw Winners 2009

Coolock Artane Credit Union Get Mark of Success at National Quality and Excellence Awards 2009

Pictured left to right; Carol Boon, Training Officer, CACU, Irene Collins, EIQA and Catherine Bannon, President CACU.

Coolock Artane Credit Union was awarded the Q Mark Award for Quality Management Systems in the category of Financial and Insurance Services at the 41st National Quality and Excellence on Friday, 30th October 2009. In fact, the credit union was nominated for another award in the category for the best first time participant.

Commenting at the Awards, Carol Boon, Training & Quality Officer, Coolock Artane Credit Union said: “We are really thrilled to have won the Q Mark Award for Financial and Insurance services. The staff and board members are extremely proud of our achievements. It was insightful for the organisation and it made us recognise and appreciate the things we do very well, while welcoming the highlighted areas for improvement in some areas. The report has provided us with a focus for our quality improvement programme for the next twelve months.”

Coolock Artane Credit Union is a non profit organization, offering a number of services to members including Savings, Loans, Insurance products, ATM cards, online access and bill payment services. The credit unin has been in operation for over 40 years with assets of almost €100 million, operating two offices over six days and providing services to over 26,000 active members.

The highly coveted Q Mark is only awarded to companies who are committed to achieving the highest standards of quality & excellence, adhere to best practise and have a commitment to continuous improvement. The National Quality and Excellence Awards have grown in strength each year with over 150 companies nominated this year and over 200 companies, organisations and enterprises from all over Ireland attending the Awards ceremony.

With 24 separate categories, the awards were divided across two main areas of Quality and Hygiene.  This year also saw the addition of a new category – the First Time Q Mark Award. The finalists in each category excelled through the most rigorous of audit/assessment programmes designed to produce long-term understanding and commitment to quality in every aspect of their business.

The Quality award categories include awards across financial and insurance industries, government health and social services, manufacturing and food and beverage producers. Hygiene award categories will include awards in the retail sector, hospitals, health services, catering and hospitality industries, public services and food processing.

REGULATION 53 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MEMBERS

All members with Credit Union accounts who use direct debits/standing orders, ATM cards, CUonline web services, fund transfer services etc should read the attached Regulation 53. Click for details on the European Communities (Payment Services) Regulation 2009.

PAYMENT PROTECTION INSURANCE NOTICE TO MEMBERS

If you currently hold optional monthly renewable payment protection insurance (PPI) in respect of your loan repayments with your Coolock Artane Credit Union, this notice applies to you, please read the attached.