SERVICE ONE Members Banking deals with local members, we employ locally and it is our responsibility to invest back into the local community. We have supported local sporting, culture and charitable groups for years. While we are a geographically diverse corporation, with branches throughout the ACT and surrounding NSW we offer support to organisations with similar philosophies - organisations committed to enhance the livelihood and well being of local members of the community through cooperation and reform.

Our staff are actively involved with various social organisations committed to the ongoing support of disadvantaged groups in our community.

Activities in 2006

Your Family of Credit Unions' Sunday in the Park

Your Family of Credit Unions' was proud to sponsor Sunday in the Park, a classic Canberra event that drew audiences of thousands in the 1980s made a welcome return to Commonwealth Park on January 8.

Your Family of Credit Unions' Sunday in the Park ran for seven weeks, as part of the National Capital Authority's Summer in the Capital festival.

Members enjoyed music from the region's best bands, while the kids were entertained at Stage 88, in Commonwealth Park. Face painting, children's activities from Canberra's cultural attractions, food, drink and games, all in an outdoor setting.

Full program.

Donating with Denim

On the last Friday of each month you will see our staff looking a little less formal, as we don our jeans in aid of local charities. The recipients that have received our jeans day contributions so far this year are:

• ACT Eden-Monaro Cancer Support group Queanbeyan
• CanAssist Cancer Support, Tumut
• The Cancer Council, ACT
• ACT Organ and Tissue Donation Service
• Make-A-Wish Foundation
• ANU Disability Service Unit
• The Shepherd Centre
• The Cancer Council - Biggest morning tea
• Sids & Kids - Red nose day

This year our staff have donated over $1500 to local charities, just one more way we are helping our communities.

Assisting the community to get behind our home team - CA Brumbies

This year Your Family of Credit Unions' teamed up with CA Brumbies again for an exciting Super 14 season. Unfortunately we didn't get the result we were after with the CA Brumbies narrowly missing out on a finals berth.

This year we were once again able to provide local charitable organisations and sporting groups with home game tickets. These groups included:

• Camp Quality
• The Canberra Hospital Oncolgy Ward and Childrens Ward
• Cooma Rugby
• Tumut Rotary
• Valmar Support Tumut
• Tumut Apex
• ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support
• Cooma Athletics
• Bemboka Fire Brigade
• The Woden School

During two home games we presented half time entertainment with supporters given the chance to run out onto Canberra Stadium.

We also ran a competition for your chance to 'Toss the Coin' at the CA Brumbies Vs Reds game 29 April. The lucky winner was 11 year old Rhyc, a huge fan, who was thrilled with this opportunity, which also allowed him to meet captain Stirling Mortlock. Rhyc also received a signed CA Brumbies jersey.

Your Family of Credit Union Balloon

Bright and early, at 6.30am during April, plenty of colour and noise took to the skies for the annual Canberra Balloon Fiesta that saw more than 50 balloons launch from the lawns of Old Parliament House.

Your Family of Credit Unions' balloonon launched amongst a myriad of others. Ewan Roberts, our balloon pilot floated up and away on the day. SERVICE ONE Members Banking's balloon performed two flights over two hours, flying its passengers over Parliamentary Triangle, taking in magical views of Lake Burley Griffin, and the autumn colours in Canberra parks.

Canberra's Balloon Fiesta finished on Sunday 23rd April, but look out for the SERVICE ONE Members Banking balloon - it will be making appearances high in Canberra's skies throughout the remainder of 2006.

To book a flight on Your Family of Credit Union balloon call Balloon Aloft on 6285 1540.

Activities 2005

Tsunami Appeal
Your Family of Credit Unions' would like to thank our members for their generous donation to CARE Australia who provided emergency relief to the Tsunami-affected regions.

The Tsunami caused untold sorrow and an emotional toll we can only try to grasp. Your contributions have helped save lives.

The total amount donated to CARE Australia by the Credit Union and our members is $28,223.50.

ACT Brumbies
Through an alliance with the ACT Brumbies Super 12 Rugby Union team, Your Family of Credit Unions'  was able to pass on home game tickets to members across
the region, which they can use to bring the thrill of a world-class rugby
clash to those who would not usually get the chance. This was our way to give
something back to the communities who have supported Your Family of Credit Unions' ,
and to provide a little help and recognition to those who work so tirelessly
for important causes.

In 2005, Your Family of Credit Unions'  was pleased to have assisted various charities and groups such as Australia & New Zealand Maori School of Dream, Marymead Child & Family Centre, CanTeen Kids for Cancer, Queen Elizabeth II (QE II) Family Centre and The Woden School. The family who were given game tickets had a great experience and enjoyed the game.

Your Family of Credit Unions' believes this is a great way to give back to the community which support us and its great to provide the opportunity for people who may not otherwise have access the these world class games to experience the thrill and atmosphere of a Super 12 series.

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Brumbies No. 1 Fan
Your Family of Credit Unions' has taken to the field alongside the Brumbies to support Brainwave and CanTeen by donating a $3000 savings account as one of the prizes.

Staff assisted in the sale of raffle tickets for the No. 1 fan to support Brainwave and CANTEEN.

Brainwave is a charitable body with the aim of funding medical equipment for the treatment of paediatric brain cancer and other neurological disorders. Brain cancer is one of the most common cancers in children under 15 years of age and yet little is known of its causes.

CanTeen is an Australian Organisation for Young People Living with cancer. It is the national support organisation for young people (aged 12-24) living with cancer; including cancer patients, their brothers and sisters and young people with parents or primary carers with cancer.

Annual Gadara Special School Charity Tournament, Tumut
Gadara School is a support school for students with an intellectual disability. The school endeavours to ensure students leaving school have been prepared socially, academically, vocationally and emotionally to have a successful and fulfilled life after school.

Snowy Mountain Credit Union proudly sponsored the Annual Gadara Special School charity bowl tournament that was held at the Tumut RSL Bowling Club.

The social fundraising event raised $1,577 for the school. Alistair Davies, Tumut Branch Manager presented the sponsors' donation to Gadara School P&C president, Peter Dunn.

Certificate IV in Business, Australian College of Commerce and Management
Small business owners in the Batemans Bay and Cooma regions went back to the books in recent months to study the Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management), a program funded by the Department of Education and Training, and run by the Australian College of Commerce and Management.

The Credit Union was approached by Australian College of Commerce and Management to be part of the Certificate IV in Business program in the Batemans Bay and Cooma region. Batemans Bay Branch Manager, Kris Van Schieveen and Cooma Branch Manager, Chris Brooks invited local businesses to be involved. The Credit Union sponsored the course for 8 Batemans Bay business owners and 7 Cooma business owners.

The Certificate IV in Business program was held at the Batemans Bay and Cooma branch one evening per month. The students and their trainer work through modules such as marketing, financial management and operations management.

Your Family of Credit Unions' CEO, Peter Carlin presented the certificates to all Batemans Bay students. James Moran from the Australian College of Commerce and Management presented the certificates to 5 Cooma students to celebrate the success of the program.

Canberra Mothercraft Society Inc
Canberra Mothercraft Society (CMS) has had a distinguished history as a provider of early childhood and postnatal services. It operates Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Family Centre at Curtin, ACT offering residential programs for families with children up to three years of age.

The Credit Union donated 2005 Brumbies game tickets QE II which went to a ballot amongst their staff. The proceeds were donated to the 'House of Hope' organisation which is building houses in Sri Lanka for the Tsunami victims. Canberra Mothercraft Society raised $140 from the ballot which brings their total donated to over $2,200.

Donation of computers to McAuley Catholic Central School, Tumut
McAuley Catholic Central School caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 10. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn and is administered by the Catholic Education Office situated in Manuka ACT. The school provides its students with a holistic education which takes place in an environment formed by Gospel values and the authentic teachings of the Church.

Snowy Mountains Credit Union in Tumut donated 30 computers to McAuley Catholic Central School in March 2005. Tumut Branch Manager, Alistair Davies and Sales Manager, Kevin King visited the school to see the impact the computers have made on the students which they can now use in their lessons.

Before the arrival of the donated computers, the school had two computers in each classroom. 13 computers have been installed in the new Computer and Resource Room with more to come.

The McAuley staff and students were very appreciative of the generosity from Snowy Mountains Credit Union.

Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Service
Your Family of Credit Unions' is proud to announce we will be sponsoring the Snowy Hydro Helicopter Service for the next 3 years.

The Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Service provides the aero-medical and helicopter rescue service to the Australian Capital Territory and the Southeast region of New South Wales. The service often flies directly to the scene of an accident to take the patient as quickly as possible to hospital while the flight paramedics provide the best in pre-hospital care.

This aero-medical service began in October 1998 with their 'Angel of the South' and has flown 2083 mercy missions during this time.

The Credit Union is pleased to be a part of this essential service and is looking forward to an ongoing community relationship with the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Service.

Some community activities sponsored by The Credit Union of Canberra
The Credit Union of Canberra was pleased to play a part in the community by making contributions to organisations like ACT Brumbies Super 12 Rugby Union, Batemans Bay Australian Football Sport & Youth Club, Batemans Bay Tigers Rugby League Club, Broulee Surf Club, Far South Coast Junior Rugby, East Coast Radio, Geoff Caldwell Memorial Golf Day, Malua Bay Bowls, Moruya District Dolphin Rugby Union Football Club, Mix 106.3 Canberra Special Children's Christmas Party, Tennis ACT, The Llewellyn Choir and The Lions Club of Canberra.

Some community activities sponsored by Snowy Mountains Credit Union
Snowy Mountains Credit Union was proud to play a part in the community by making contributions to organisations like Bemboka Show Society, Candelo Show Association, Batlow Technology School, Cooma Netball Association, McAuley Catholic Central School, Cooma Lambie Street Preschool, Cooma Public School, Cooma Unlimited, Cooma Tourism, Dalgety Show Society, 7th Light Horse Bemboka Troop, Tumut Show Society, Tumut Shire Youth Council, McAuley Catholic Central School, Tumut Camp and The Lions Club of Cooma.

Some community activities sponsored by Hospitals Credit Union
Hospitals Credit Union was proud to play a part in the community by supporting QEII, Calvary Hospital and The Canberra Hospital through our sponsorship of the Calvary Hospital Staff Excellence Awards, Mary Potter Quality Award and the New Staff Induction morning tea.

Community support
In addition to the various organisations the Credit Union supports, assistance is offered to charitable organisations through joint efforts between the Credit Union and staff. A Jeans Day is held every month when donations raised by staff are matched with Credit Union funds to allocate to worthy causes. In 2004-05 just some of the recipients included SIDS NSW, Access Industries, Snowy Hydro SouthCare Helicopter Service, Canteen, Australian Red Cross, ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group and Cystic Fibrosis Australia. The Credit Union is proud of its support to the local community and will continue to provide assistance to those organisations striving to make a difference.

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