GCS Federal Credit Union goes green to help our communities. Check out our “go green” link on our home page for useful recycling tips, green fun for kids, links to recycling sites and information on our GCS gogreen! products.
GCS is making a solid effort to recycle its office waste products and will support local schools and organizations with these activities!
When you drop off your used cartridges and cell phones, local schools earn points that can be used to purchase supplies and equipment for their facilities.
When you sign up for e-services, GCS puts less paper waste into the environment! |
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GCS Schedule of Events
October
10/31 – Happy Halloween! Join GCS at a Family Halloween Costume Contest, hosted by the City of Edwardsville Parks Department and the Lion’s Club. The contest is at noon at the Edwardsville City Park Municipal Bandstand and GCS will be on site with great prizes and giveaways. For more info, visit www.cityofedwardsville.com.
November
11/7 - Coby the Cub's Birthday party! Cub Club and CU Savers members are invited to join GCS for Coby's 4th Birthday party. We will celebrate Saturday, Nov. 7th from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Soccer For Fun in Pontoon Beach. There will be games, food and lots of fun! Call (618)797-3668 to RSVP. Not a member of the Cub Club or CU Savers? Visit GCS online to discover the awesome benefits of our kids clubs and to become a member.
11/16 – 11/29 – Warner’s Warm-Up Coat Drive! Drop off a new or slightly used coat at any GCS location in support of Warner’s Warm-Up and help keep your neighbors warm this winter.
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Have you heard our Grow Your Green Tips?
GCS wants you and your kids to share in fun and easy ways to make your green grow for you (even if it’s just a little loose change)!
Teaching your kids to save at an early age is important and GCS is here to help! Here are some samples to get you started.
GCS Grow Your Green Tips For Kids:
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Hey kids, did you know that saving can be easy – all you need is a plan! Figure out how much money you can put aside each month and deposit it into a GCS Federal Credit Union share account. Before you know it, you’ll reach your savings goal! |
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Do your parents toss loose change into a jar? GCS Federal Credit Union has a great idea for you! Make a cool, fun jar and start a game of filling it up each month. Then deposit your coins into your GCS share account to start earning interest! |
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Fun jobs like babysitting, mowing lawns and selling lemonade are great ways to earn money. Deposit the money you earn into your GCS Federal Credit Union share account and save up for that new bike, music downloads or new video game. |
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Try saving all that spare change you have. Just $1 a day quickly adds up to $30 a month. Deposit your change into your GCS Federal Credit Union share account and earn interest so you have even more savings to enjoy. |
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Do you find it hard to save your loose change or dollar bills? It seems so tempting to spend! Deposit it into your GCS Federal Credit Union share account each week and it will be saved away and out of easy reach. Then watch your savings grow! |
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Each time you’re paid an allowance, set aside a small amount. Deposit this cash into your GCS Federal Credit Union account and earn interest until you’ve saved up enough for fun things like new clothes, shoes or something fun! |
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Do you all ready have a savings plan? Ask your parents if they will match a percentage of your monthly deposits into your GCS Federal Credit Union share account. This shows them you know how to budget and save! |
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Watch your money grow online. Make deposits into your GCS Federal Credit Union share account and watch the savings add up with interest by viewing your account transactions online. It makes saving fun and exciting! |
GCS Grow Your Green Tips For Adults:
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Hey mom and dad, did you know that IRAs are a great way to grow your green? Each year, set aside a portion of your savings to deposit into an IRA with GCS Federal Credit Union. You may even receive great tax benefits from your IRA investment. |
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Save some green and some gas this year by banking online. Sign up for PCU with GCS Federal Credit Union and feel good about helping the environment. You’ll also help your wallet so add those savings to your GCS account each week! |
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Show your concern for the environment by recycling with GCS. Drop off your used cell phones and ink cartridges at a GCS Federal Credit Union branch. They’ll recycle these items for you to help local schools earn credits for important purchases. |
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Help save a tree by signing up for e-services at GCS Federal Credit Union. Signing up for e-statements, PCU online banking and Bill Payer cuts down on paper waste. Do your part to help save the environment by managing your green online! |
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It’s easy to green up your habits by going green with GCS Federal Credit Union. Click the “go green” link on their home page for useful green tips, local events and awesome products. I’m growing my future green with GCS – you should too! |
