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Westoba Credit Union is excited to announce the opening of three new branches to serve our members! Westoba now has a full service branch in the Clear Lake area, in the town of Onanole, and two new full-service branches in Winnipeg, on Pembina Highway and Portage Avenue. All three branches are open for business and eager to serve new and existing members. Stop by and chat with one of the experienced and knowledgeable staff at any of these new locations!

Welcome to the Newest Westoba BranchesNow Open in Winnipeg & Onanole!

3365 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba110 Wapiti Way, Onanole, Manitoba

1890 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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YOUTH REWARDS WEEK IS OCTOBER 15-19!

The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada recently announced that Westoba Credit Union has made a four-year pledge to the Build a Better World Campaign.

Westoba, a long-term supporter of CDF, has committed $40,000 to the campaign in addition to the proceeds from the annual golf tournament that it holds to raise money for CDF’s work. The tournament has raised more than $130,000 over the last 10 years.

Wayne McLeod, Westoba’s chief executive offi cer, has been a member of CDF’s board since 2001, and served as chair of the board for many of those years.

“The international development work that CDF supports through the Canadian Co-operative Association has been a passion of mine for a very long time, and I am proud of the way that the members and staff of Westoba have rallied to this cause as well,” McLeod said. “CDF has always been able to count on our support, but it is important for us to show leadership and make a formal, multi-year commitment to this important campaign.

At the same time, we commit to hosting our annual golf tournament for the next four years, which should bring in considerably more than the credit union’s donation.”

Funds raised through the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada are used to support the international development program of the Canadian Co-operative Association.

For more than 30 years, the two organizations have worked together to support thousands of co-operatives and credit unions around the world in their efforts to help people work their own way out of poverty.

The Build a Better World Campaign seeks to raise $12 million over the next four years in support of co-operative poverty reduction around the world.

The campaign was inspired by the theme of the International Year of Co-operatives—“Co-operative Enterprises Build a Better World.”

Westoba Credit Union held four information meetings and one annual meeting this year. The fi rst meeting was held in Glenboro for the Glenboro/Ninette/Belmont district, where James

Abernethy was re-elected for another term as board director. The second meeting was held in Carberry and as Al Sjolie had served his maximum of three terms, a new board director was elected and Edith Anderson will now serve the Carberry district. The third meeting was in Rivers and Alan Morken was elected as the board director, as Don Ramsey has served the maximum of three terms. The fourth information meeting was held in Killarney and a new board director was also elected, as Betty Turner had completed the maximum length of the service on the board. The new director voted in for the Killarney/Cartwright district was Stanley Reimer. The annual meeting took place in Brandon on April 25 and Elizabeth Roberts was voted in as a new board director for the Brandon/Shilo district to replace Scott Lamont, who had served the maximum term length of three terms.

Westoba would like to take this opportunity to thank Al Sjolie, Don Ramsey, Betty Turner and Scott Lamont for their years of service to the credit union. Their time and effort on behalf of the board and credit union is much appreciated. Westoba would also like to welcome the new members of the board and we look forward to another great year!

Westoba Credit Union Supports CDF’s “Build a Better World” campaign

Westoba Welcomes New Board Members

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Congratulations to the Winners of our 2013 Calendar Contest! The following members’ pictures have been selected for the 2013 Westoba Calendar and each will receive a framed copy of their winning picture.

• Linda Boys • Deena Poetker• Wayne Benedet • Ann Foote• Jen Hildebrandt • Tyler Poetker• Jo-Anne Douglas • Lynda Cook• Verna Hutlet • Gloria Wiklund

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At the annual and information meetings held in April, staff were recognized for their years of service to Westoba Credit Union through the presentation of gifts of appreciation. The following staff were recognized for having reached milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service. The awards were presented at each meeting by the board chair, Don Ramsey.

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5 Years of ServiceJosh Roels, Debbie Charles, Tyarra Braun, Monica Dueck, Deanna Paluch (inset)

15 Years of ServiceElaine McGregor

20 Years of ServiceDebra Robinson

10 Years of ServiceRob Margetts, Wendy Denbow, Judy McCroary, Greg Moorehead, Lisa Thornborough (inset)

25 Years of ServiceShari Hill, Sherry Sprott, Donna Pleskacz

30 Years of ServiceBrenda Roberts, Adele Smith, Nettie Lepage,Karen Wise (inset)

Contact UsCorporate OfficeUnit C, 220 - 10th StreetBrandon, MB R7A 4E8 729-2050

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Onanole Branch Drive-ThroughAs Don Sullivan (riding Spur) discovered on the Canada Day long weekend, when you need cash Westoba is always there!

Westoba & Westman Special OlympicsA team of Westoba staff and spouses recently helped out the local Special Olympics and played an exhibition game against the Brandon Comets. A great time was had by all!

Happyland Campground DonationWestoba recently donated $1,500 to the Happyland Campground in Ninette to help with major upgrades. Pictured are Jim Abernethy, board director for Glenboro/Ninette; Ross Coombs, Ninette Branch Manager; and Leona Miller and Marilyn Hyrich from the campground.

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