Last Chance To Run For CCU's Board of Directors

Waukegan, IL, October 20, 2015: There are many reasons people trust credit unions to handle their financial needs, but perhaps the most important reason is this: credit union Members are also the owners, with a voice in the governance of their financial institution. That voice includes the opportunity to run for the credit union's Board of Directors. In that spirit, Consumers Credit Union (CCU; $680 Million, Waukegan, IL) is accepting nominations for Members to run for its Board of Directors.

Members interested in applying to serve on CCU's Board should send a statement of intent via e-mail to Boar

Nominating Committee, 1075 Tri-State Pkwy Suite #850 Gurnee, IL. 60031-1811. Candidates must include their name, address plus daytime and evening phone numbers in order to be considered. In order to be eligible, a candidate must be a CCU Member for at least one year on or before the date of election. The deadline for applying is 5:00 pm on Monday, November 2, 2015. The election is scheduled to be held at the Member-owned credit union's Annual Meeting on March 16, 2016. Those elected to the Board will serve a three (3) year term.

"Consumers Credit Union is always on the look-out for Members with an interest in guiding the future of CCU," said Sean M. Rathjen, CCU President and CEO. "The ability to serve on our all-volunteer Board of Directors is a privilege unique to credit unions. Our Board consists of twelve Members who come from many different backgrounds. The diversity insures we explore opportunities and challenges from numerous points of view."

Volunteers serving on the Board of Directors are required to attend meetings approximately once per month throughout the year. "Our Board takes their responsibilities very seriously," continued Rathjen. "Their focus and insight on the operational aspects of CCU and its inner workings have helped us grow and evolve since the credit union began in 1930. We encourage all Members to consider serving on our Board and look forward to receiving applications from many qualified Members."

For more information about running for the Board of Directors, contact Lisa Kosel, Executive Assistant, at 877 ASK CCCU (877.275.2228), extension 8840. Consumers Credit Union is Member-owned with offices in Waukegan, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Gurnee, North Waukegan, and Volo, as well as online at myconsumers.org.