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| View in browser March 2026 This Month at GLCU Your monthly roundup of credit union news, financial tips, and member updates. Make Your Money Work For You   Earn an extra 1.00% APY* on a Great Lakes Credit Union Money Market account**, when you pair it with a qualifying Free Checking account.     Simply make 40 or more monthly debit card transactions, and you can take advantage of higher rates, plus enjoy no fixed terms, easy access to your funds, and NCUA insurance up to $250,000.    Open A Money Market Today»  Apply Now for a $2,500 Scholarship!    Applications are now being accepted for our GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment’s Student Scholarship. Up to eight scholarships will be awarded to GLCU members attending or planning to attend college or trade school. But hurry, applications are due by April 30.    Apply Today» Earn 3.85% APY* for a Limited Time!    Open a 7-month share certificate and earn 3.85% APY***. Don’t wait – this offer won’t last long.    Open A Certificate Today» Support Youth Education Through Our Book Drive!    Inspire a lifelong love of reading by donating new and gently used books to children in need from birth through 6th grade. Simply drop off your donations at any of our branch locations. All books will be shared with Bernie’s Book Bank (and Danville Public Library in Danville) to help make a difference in a child’s future. If you can’t drop off books, you are encouraged to donate online.   Donate» Check Out What Your Local Branch Has to Offer   Did you know our branches offer more than just banking services? Here are some of other services we offer:  License plate and city stickers (Chicago branches only)  Visa® gift cards  Notary services  Safe deposit boxes  Check your local branch to see what’s on offer!    Find Your Branch» Annual Membership Meeting April 21    Join GLCU’s leadership team, Board of Directors, and fellow members for our annual membership meeting on April 21 at 5:00 pm CST. You’ll learn about GLCU’s 2025 financials and 2026 plans in this virtual meeting. We hope to have you join us!      Register Today» Upcoming Financial Education Events March 14 - Appealing Your Property Taxes Webinar  March 28 - First-Time Homebuyer Workshop April 4 - Tenants Rights Webinar     Register Here » GLCU in the Community   March 14 - GLMV Extreme Block Party EXPO and Taste of the Towns - Mundelein  March 21 - Community Shred Event - GLCU's Waukegan Branch 10am - 12pm CST   Thanks for being a valued member of the GLCU family. Questions? Call us at (800) 982-7850 or visit glcu.org. *APY = Annual Percentage Yield. All dividend rates and APY may change at any time, as determined by GLCU Board of Directors. The APYs shown above assume that all principal and dividends remain on deposit for the entire term. Fees could reduce earnings on the above accounts.    **A minimum of $2,500 is required to open the account. You must maintain a minimum average daily balance of $2,500 to earn the above stated dividends.    ***APY = Annual Percentage Yield  Download our mobile app for free today. Contact Us \| Privacy \| Manage Subscription Great Lakes Credit Union, P.O. Box 1289,  Bannockburn, IL, 60015, USA, 800-982-7850 Unsubscribe Manage Preferences |
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