Year in Review and On to the New!
2024 brought great excitement to SECNY as we celebrated the following:
New Product Launches:
Our ALL-NEW Online Student Loan Marketplace
Our cutting-edge student loan marketplace (available at secny.org) is designed to help you find the best student loan in a matter of minutes, not months.
Discover the benefits of our student loan marketplace:
- Search for in-school and refinance loans that suit your unique situation
- Explore competitive fixed and variable interest rates for ultimate personalization
- Enjoy flexible repayment terms and options that fit your budget
- Say goodbye to origination fees and prepayment penalties
Our NEW Youth Savings Account Option
Introducing “Save2Grow”! Our newest parent-friendly account designed for kids ages 0-12 with all the benefits (and Money Mammals characters!) you love PLUS an added savings option to get off to a great start!
CU Outreach in Action
SECNY was also pleased to distribute funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank Small Business Recovery Grant (SBRG) program. Director of Business Development, Melissa Hennessey presented the awards to 11 local businesses in 2024. The grant focused on supporting small businesses and non-profit organizations that have faced economic challenges due to inflation, supply-chain constraints and/or rising energy costs. Funds may be used for reasonable and necessary expenses.
Receipt of the 2024 Mastercard Financial Literacy and Education Award!
Based on a submission regarding our student branch program, SECNY Federal Credit Union is extremely honored to have received the Mastercard Financial Literacy and Education Award in the 5th Annual Community Institution Segment Awards! Our four student branch programs encompass everything from professional skills to member service training to positive financial skills development. We extend a very special congratulations to Jillian Kerekes, Director of Education and Online Marketing for her leadership of and tireless dedication to these programs that exemplify our commitment to Service, Education, and Community. As well to SECNY’S Ashley Murphy for coordinating, and all SECNY liaisons for our student branches!
Outstanding Community Participation
Nearly 70% of our staff participated in Educational and Business/Community events last in 2024. From benefit fairs to classroom and homeschool activities, business and community partner networking, community events, financial literacy sessions and so much more- our staff feedback repeatedly included how much they loved to see our members out and about and the impact they felt in our communities!
What’s ahead for 2025?
Website Refresh
Get ready for an enhanced user experience launching in January at secny.org!
Contactless Debit/Credit Cards
Coming 1st quarter 2025, SECNY Debit Cardholders will be able to pay with just a tap of your card wherever contactless cards are accepted! Look for contactless credit cards coming mid-year, too
PLUS: facilities enhancements, electronic service additions, AND MORE!
New Year Wishes
Whether you’ve got firm plans or experience an unexpected event this year, please don’t hesitate to contact your credit union. Our team looks forward to serving you and your families every day!
We are incredibly fortunate and proud to maintain a 53-year history of service excellence in Central New York. SECNY remains committed to Service, Education, and Community.
We wish you a very bright New Year and thank you for your continued membership and support!
Sincerely,
Courtney Fulmer
President/Chief Executive Officer
