UNITED LABOR CREDIT UNION PRESIDENT VOGLER FEATURED GUEST ON KKFI,
HEARTLAND LABOR FORUM RADIO PROGRAM JANUARY 28
January 2, 2010
(KANSAS CITY, MO) – Tune in to KKFI 90.1 FM Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 6 p.m., for The Heartland Labor Forum radio program “Financial Re-regulation: Is the Fix In? And, Credit Unions: Are they Better?” with featured guest, United Labor Credit Union (ULCU) President, Tim Vogler. The hour-long show’s main focus will be on how financial deregulation contributed to the current economic crisis, what kind of re-regulation is needed and who is designing it. Some time will be spent learning about credit unions where Vogler will cover governmental oversight, insurance and generally how credit unions differ from banks. Vogler will contrast the credit union-bank philosophy and share the positive influence a financial cooperative provides to consumers, especially to the Labor community. He’ll also discuss why credit unions are a more-than-viable financial alternative to banks.
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SECOND UNION RETIREE FINANCIAL FORUM FEATURES CONGRESSMAN CLEAVER,
ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS (ARA) PRESIDENT BARBARA EASTERLING
January 2, 2010
(KANSAS CITY, MO) – United Labor Credit Union (ULCU) is pleased to announce the 2010 Union Retiree Financial Forum will take place Friday, March 5, 2010, in the Visions Building, Gladden Hall, 6320 Manchester Ave., in Kansas City, Mo., from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Forum features Missouri 5th District Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II speaking on the “Impact of the recession on Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds,” and Barbara Easterling, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA), who will address the retirement healthcare debate during her program, “Strengthening Medicare, lowering prescription drug costs and preserving Social Security.”
The 2010 Union Retiree Financial Forum is free-of-charge to all Union workers and retirees from any craft, spouses and guests. Union members who are not yet retired are encouraged to attend to learn more about planning for a successful financial future. Union leadership is also welcome.
Additional programs included in the day’s event are “Retirement Investing in a Down Economy,” with Bob Burks of RBC Wealth Management; “Avoiding Probate, Maximizing Tax Protection & Preserving Family Harmony,” with Judge William Lewis of Lee’s Summit’s Lewis Living Trust, and a Health & Welfare presentation by doctors from Silverstein Eye and Hearing Centers. H&R Block tax preparer will also host a breakout session entitled, “Tax Tips for Retirees.”
ULCU is sponsoring The Forum to place focus on the financial wellness of the community it serves. Topics are presented annually by leading experts in their respective fields, and are both informative and entertaining without any type of sales pitch.
Attendees won’t want to miss the blood pressure, cholesterol and balance screenings provided by Visiting Nurses Association of Kansas City (VNAKC); Silverstein Eye and Hearing Centers doctors will conduct vision and hearing testing. Breakfast and lunch will be served, and all attendees will receive attendance gifts.
Register for the 2010 Union Retiree Financial Forum by calling United Labor Credit Union at 816-313-2848, or e-mail erin@unitedlaborcu.org. Additional information will be posted at UnitedlaborCU.org in the coming days, and registration will be offered online.
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DUST OFF THE BOWLING BALL AND PUT ON SOME RED, GREEN AND TAN SUEDE SHOES
FOR THE $25,000 LABOR BOWL CHALLENGE SATURDAY, APRIL 10
January 4, 2010
(KANSAS CITY, MO) – For the past 15 years, the hard work of the labor community has been spotlighted by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for raising nearly 150,000 hardworking dollars that fund
MDA Clinics, ALS Research and Clinical Centers, Support Groups, Equipment Funding, Loan Program & Repairs/Modifications, MDA Summer Camp Program and Flu Shots, among other community resources.
It’s time again to register for the Labor Bowl Challenge, where The Challenge is bigger than ever to raise $25,000 by the tournament date, Saturday, April 10. At least 25 teams, consisting of five bowlers each, will be called into action on that day at Ward Parkway Lanes in Kansas City, Mo.; all who have made a commitment to raise a minimum of $1,000 per team (or $200 per bowler) in the ongoing fight against neuromuscular disease.
All participants will receive a complimentary gift of thanks, awards lunch, drink ticket and a day of bowling fun. Plus, awards will be given for High Game (male and female), Low Game (male and female), High Series, High Team and Low Team. What’s more, the team raising the most money for the 2010 Labor Bowl Challenge will be awarded the traveling trophy and a fantastic GRAND PRIZE to be announced soon.
With high hopes, at least a $25,000 check presentation will be made live during the annual MDA Labor Day telethon in September; 2009 funds were delivered on-air during the popular Jerry Lewis Telethon by United Labor Credit Union (ULCU) Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, Erin Piccinini, in the amount of $18,206. Piccinini is a Labor Bowl Challenge organizing committee member. ULCU is an annual event sponsor.
Organizations or individuals interested in sponsoring a team or the 2010 $25,000 Labor Bowl Challenge, will find information online at KCLaborBowlChallenge.org, or call Piccinini at 816-225-4247, for additional details.
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