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Apply for a Home Equity Line of Credit by December 31, 2011 to lock in a great rate! . . . Make the Switch to the VISA® Platinum Advantage . . . Sikorsky CU In the Community . . . New ATM to be installed at the Oronoque Branch on December 6, 2011 .

December 2011 Member Advantages Newsletter

Apply for a Home Equity Line of Credit by December 31, 2011 to lock in a great rate! Make the Switch to the Sikorsky CU VISA® Platinum Credit Card Advantage. Consolidate your credit card balances with a no fee balance transfer and enter the VISA® Platinum Scorecard® A Million & More Sweepstakes. Sikorsky CU Employees are fulfilling Holiday Wishes this season at Gardener Heights in Shelton. Say “Good Bye” to deposit envelopes for the Oronoque Branch ATM. The new Easy Advantage ATM will be installed at the Oronoque Branch on December 6, 2011. Visit our website and read future newsletters for more details about our new Online Banking and Bill Pay System coming in March 2012!

Get the HELOC Advantage at a great rate! . . . SCU working with the Connecticut Food Bank . . . Mortgage rates at historic lows . . . WIN $5,000 . . . Online Banking tip . . . Simplify and consolidate.

November 2011 Member Advantages Newsletter

Lock in a great rate on a Home Equity Line of Credit before it’s too late! SCU joins local businesses to support the Connecticut Food Bank. How much could you save by switching to our Advantage Mortgage? Pay your bills online and you could WIN $5,000. Online Banking Tip—how to change authentication questions. New ATMs coming soon. U.S. Savings Bonds are going paperless after December 31, 2011. Consolidate your retirement savings accounts into a single retirement account.

SCU steps up to the plate for local community . . . What could a HELOC loan mean for you? . . . Reap the benefits of falling rates! . . . Sending a secure message . . . You could win $1,000!

October 2011 Member Advantages Newsletter

SCU sponsors the Strike 3 Foundation, join us in the fight against childhood cancer. Check out more about the HELOC Advantage with a special low rate. Advantage Mortgage rates have fallen. Find out how to send a secure message in Online Banking. Win $1,000 just by paying your bills on line! We’re upgrading our ATMs beginning in November. Shop before it’s too late! Last chance to redeem your VISA® Platinum ScoreCard® Reward points.

Save Money at the Pump . . . Switch to the Auto Refi Advantage . . . VISA Platinum . . . Redeem your ScoreCard points . . . Good Habits to start and keep . . . How to Schedule a Transfer.

September 2011 Member Advantages Newsletter

Tips to stretch your gas dollars. Switch to the Auto Refi Advantage, new low rates! VISA® Platinum Credit Card Advantage. Cash in your ScoreCard® points, shop before it’s too late! Two steps to help build your savings and maintain your credit rating. Online Banking – Learn How to Schedule a Transfer. We have an Online Banking/Bill Pay Winner! Trust Matters—especially when it’s your money.

Congratulations to our Scholarship winners! . . . eStatements have a new look . . . Own your home sooner than you think, take the 5 step challenge . . . Motorcycle loans available.

August 2011 Member Advantages Newsletter

Congratulations to our Scholarship winners! See what they had to say. eStatements are free, easy and now feature a more streamlined look! Find out how much you could save with an Advantage Mortgage. Get a taste of freedom with our great Motorcycle loan rates!

Enterprise Car Sales

Sizzling Summer Used Auto Sales Event

Attention Sikorsky Credit Union members, receive Blue Book trade-in value on your vehicle plus $500 and more with Enterprise Car Sales. Click here to find out more.

Take the 5 step challenge . . . Find out how much you can save on your daily expenses . . . Congratulations Graduates! . . . You could win $1,000 cash . . . Online Banking; Alerts Made Easy . . . Does your money work as hard as you do?

July 2011 Member Advantages Newsletter

We’ll help you compare your current mortgage to the Advantage Mortgage in 5 easy steps. Check out “The Spendalator” on our website to find out how much you can save on your daily expenses. Congratulations graduates, we’re here for you. Celebrate your Independence with FREE Online Banking and Bill Pay. Learn how to set up Account Alerts. Call to schedule a consultation with a LPL Financial Consultant today!

Sikorsky CU joins forces with the “Wildcats”

New branch opened in Seymour High School . . . First Reality Fair held at Seymour High School.

New branch opening at local high school . . . Seymour High School gets a dose of reality . . . True cost of owning a car . . . Own your home in 8 years . . . Buying a new or used vehicle?

June 2011 Member Advantages newsletter

Sikorsky Credit Union recently joined forces with the “Seymour Wildcats.” The first financial Reality Fair was held at Seymour High School with a dose of “real life” financial budgeting. The true cost of owning a car, don’t forget to factor the cost of gas, insurance, maintenance and upkeep into your monthly budget. You can own your home in just 8 years, find out how. Get the best deal for your money when buying a new vehicle. Monthly money tip, do you follow the 10 second rule? Branches will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2011.

Get a great Auto Loan rate ... Credit Card Savings ... eServices saves you time and money ... Advantage Mortgage ... Pay your Bills Online ... Financial Reality Fair ... Voted #1 ... about your 401(k).

May 2011 Looking Ahead newsletter

Hit a Home Run with a great Auto Loan rate on new and used cars. Consolidate your credit card balances and transfer to our VISA® card. eServices are an easy way to manage your accounts, pay bills, set up alerts and more. Own your home sooner with an Advantage Mortgage. Spend more time enjoying life; pay your bills online, you could win a backyard makeover. Students at Bunnell and Stratford High Schools encounter a “real life” experience. Rollover your 401(k), contact a UVest Financial Consultant to learn more. We will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2011. We were voted #1 Credit Union in Fairfield County!

Celebrate at a branch near you during April 17-23.

Credit Union Youth Week

Come celebrate National Credit Union Youth week with us April 17-23. We will distribute financial literature and giveaways for youth of all ages. Learn what “save to spend” means, how savings earns money, and how to build a budget. Transform your younger family members into “Saving Rock Stars” with Sikorsky Credit Union. Visit a branch near you during youth week to help show kids the importance of saving.

eStatements Enhancement

Great news for all eStatement members! You now have access to 24 months of your eStatements and notices. The current retention is 12 months, so the additional months will accumulate going forward. Next month everyone will have 13 months until 24 months or 2-year retention is met.

“Get on the Right Track” with an Advantage Mortgage . . . Credit Union Youth Week . . . Get a “Sweet Deal” on an Auto Loan . . . Meet Discount Power . . . Online Banking tips . . . Save time and money, pay your Bills Online . . . and more

April 2011 Looking Ahead newsletter

Get on the right track, refinance with the Advantage Mortgage! Questions answered about eStatements. Get a Sweet Deal on a new or used Auto today! Credit Union Youth Week is April 17-23. Learn how to set the number of days of history you want displayed for your accounts in Online Banking with step by step instructions. A Home Equity Loan with help with all your Home Improvements this spring. Save time and money during the month of April, sign up for FREE Online Banking and Bill Pay. Discount Power experts will be in our branches during the month of April to help you lower your electric bill. Congratulations to Charles of West Haven, he won a $100 gift card to Best Buy for participating in the Online Banking and Bill Pay promotion. We are open for business on Good Friday. We will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2011.

Enterprise Car Sale

Spring It On Car Sale

Receive Blue Book trade-in value on your vehicle plus $500 with Enterprise Car Sales. Click here to find out more.

The Advantage Mortgage...Deposit your Tax Refund....It's to YOUR Advantage....Trade in your Auto Loan...Online Banking transfers...Pay your Bills Online...and more

March 2011 Looking Ahead newsletter

Apply the Advantage Mortgage to your home today! Depositing your Tax Refund check, made easy. Find out more about the many money saving advantages of your membership. Refinance your Auto Loan with us. Learn how to make Online Banking transfers with step by step instructions. Pay your bills with Online Bill Pay during the month of March, you could be a winner! We are open for business on Good Friday. Investment planning available through UVest Financial Services.

Great prices on more than 120 makes and models from Enterprise Car Sales.

February Perfect Picks

Smart move: Get your Auto Loan pre-approved with Sikorsky Credit Union and purchase your vehicle from Enterprise. During February you can also receive a $300 Visa Gift Card with your Used Car purchase from Enterprise. Over 5,000 used cars, vans, trucks and SUVs are available.

Avoid HIGH auto loan rates . . . Tax questions? . . . Apply for The Advantage Loan . . . We have all the right pieces . . . Banking at home . . . and more

February 2011 Looking Ahead newsletter

Ready to purchase a new or used car? Take advantage of our great rates! Tax Questions? We have IRA answers! Get the right pieces to manage your money with us. The Advantage Loan . . . for those extra expenses. Bank in the comfort of your home, you could WIN BIG! Have you used “The Spendalator” yet? College Scholarship applications are available. UVest Financial Services.

Donation to Valley TEAM

Sikorsky Credit Union has donated a grant to TEAM of Naugatuck-Housatonic Valley Region for their use with clients and services. TEAM is a community action agency that connects individuals and families with solutions that lead to well-being, self-sufficiency and full participation in the community. In the photo from right to left are Paolo Mancuso, Shelton Branch Manager, Diane Stroman, TEAM and Jim Balazsi, Seymour Branch Manager.

New Year Resolution--Looking for a Used Car?

Enterprise New Year Inventory Clearance Event

Obtain your car loan from Sikorsky Credit Union and drive away with a great New Year’s deal from Enterprise. You can receive Blue Book trade-in value, plus $1000 incentive with a purchase by January 31, 2011.

Credit Unions are best . . . Apply for an Advantage Mortgage . . . Going to college this fall? . . . find us on Facebook and Twitter . . . more

January 2011 Looking Ahead Newsletter

Own your home in 8 or 12 years with an Advantage Mortgage. Credit Unions are endorsed by financial experts as the best financial institution to use! Financial Reality—read about our program with Oxford High School! College Scholarship applications are available. Don’t forget to find us on Facebook and Twitter!