Pen Air Now a Tornado Relief Drop Off Site

In response to the recent and devastating events that shook Alabama and other surrounding states, Pen Air federal Credit Union will be donating supplies to areas in Alabama that are in need.

Pen Air FCU President and CEO Ron Fields will be personally driving the first round of supplies collected – 1,200 bottles of water and 100 packs of baby wipes – to the areas affected this weekend.

These are the primary supplies requested by rescue workers. All Pen Air FCU locations including Century will collect donations for the tornado relief efforts, as well as become drop-off points for additional supplies, through the coming weeks.

In addition, Pen Air FCU is lending one of its two Mobile Service Centers for use in the Rainsville, Ala., area, so local residents will have access to funds.

“Pen Air is just trying to help out those who need it during this terrible time,” Fields said. “The spirit of Pen Air’s members and employees has always been one of community and this is no exception.”

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May eNewsletter

Yes, it’s true! Each person who finances a new, qualified, personal or secured term loan, vehicle loan, mortgage or home equity fixed loan during Military Appreciation Month in May through Pen Air FCU will receive a $100 gift card!

Plus, for each qualified loan, Pen Air will donate $25 to the local USO to assist them in their continued support of military personnel. Just tell us why you love the military when you apply for the loan, and when the loan is booked, you’ll receive the $100 gift card and the opportunity to dedicate your USO donation to the service member of your choice. It’s that easy!

In addition, each Pen Air office will be a drop off location for "Cell Phones for Soldiers" this month.

For more details, log on to www.penair.org/MAM

Premier Relationship Rewards arriving May 2

What would you do with your Premier Points? Take a trip? Get a kayak? A camera? A TV?

With Pen Air Federal Credit Union’s Premier Relationship Rewards, launching May 2, you’ll enjoy the benefits of belonging to the credit union and utilizing our services by earning Premier Points, which can be redeemed for travel, merchandise and more! Your relationship with Pen Air FCU can turn into points that add up fast with the Premier Relationship Rewards program from CURewards®.

Grow your relationship with Pen Air FCU… and your rewards. It’s just our way of thanking you for your loyalty.

Click here for more details about Premier Relationship Rewards and a list of qualifying services.


4,000 offices through shared branches coming May 16

Starting May 16, Pen Air FCU will be a part of the CU Service Centers shared branching network. That means that, coast-to-coast, there will be more than 4,000 branches available to you in which to conduct account transactions. Additional details will be coming soon.

Pen Air Investments & Insurance changes names

Same great service, just a new name! Pen Air Asset Management offers financial planning* to give member-owners alternative ways to invest their hard-earned money. The Asset Management Team is able to meet with member-owners at any of Pen Air Federal Credit Union's convenient offices to make sure all the necessary information is properly explained. Their goal is to offer comprehensive financial products and services that can fit both personal and business needs. The Asset Management Team is committed to offering you one-on-one attention.

FREE Seminar - Tuesday, May 3: Retiring with Certainty in an Uncertain World

Two seminar sessions will be offered, 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Pen Air FCU Corproate Office, 1495 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL, 32514, and will feature guest speaker Mr. Benji Stremple with Jackson National. Please RSVP to Tiffany at x4125 or cherti@penair.org.

*PrimeVest Financial Services, Inc. is an independent, registered broker/dealer and registered investment adviser. Member SIPC/FINRA. Securities and insurance products offered by PrimeVest: Not FDIC/NCUSIF insured, may go down in value, not a deposit, not financial institution guaranteed, not insured by any federal government agency. Registered Address: 1495 E. Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514.

Monthly statements have a new, economical design

Starting this month, your account statment will have a different look. This new design is more economical, using less paper, saving the credit union money and making less of an impact on the environment.
Thank you for making us tops in local auto loans!

Learn more about your home insurance policy May 9

If you are a homeowner, you probably have homeowners' insurance. But do you know exactly what your paying for or what that thick policy really says? Representatives from Pen Air FCU's Quorum Insurance will walk you through the ins and outs of homeowners insurance from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 9 at Pen Air FCU's corporate office. Bring your policy with you to have specific questions answered after the session.

Click here to register for the event.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 3: Pen Air Asset Managment will host a FREE seminar: Retiring with Certainty in an Uncertain World. See article above for details.

Thursday, May 5: Pen Air FCU will honor our military and civil service members aboard NAS Pensacola with a free barbecue at the branch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, May 9: Understand your homeowners insurance policy better at a seminar sponsored by Pen Air's affiliate, Quorum Insurance. The seminar will be 6 to 7 p.m. at the Nine Mile Road Corporate office. See article above for details.

Friday, May 13: Whiting Field Military Appreciation event, 4:30-9 p.m. at the Pavilion. Team Pen Air will be there!

Thursday, May 19: Pen Air FCU Annual Meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Hadji Shrine on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola. All members are welcome.

May 19-21: Sale at Ted Ciano's Car, Truck and SUV Center in Car City, Hwy 29, Pensacola.

May 20 and 21: The Pensacola Relay for Life will be from 6 p.m. Friday to Noon Saturday at Washington High School. Team Pen Air will be there!

Monday, May 30: Memorial Day Holiday. All Pen Air FCU branches will be closed.

Member-Owners continue to share Pen Air Stories

“They have always helped me out, and I mean a lot. No other bank would have done what they have done. I would never bank anywhere else.” Robbie M., Member for 25 years

Our members-owners continue to share their Pen Air stories! Take a look at what they have to say, or add your own story, by clicking here.

Thank you!

Thank you for trusting Pen Air FCU with your financial future and making us your preferred choice!

Pen Air ready to assist members affected by shutdown

In response to the possible federal government shutdown, Pen Air Federal Credit Union will offer its member-owners with direct deposit, a 6-month, no-interest loan up to the full amount of their paycheck.
“We are a local institution providing local solutions,” said Pen Air President/CEO Ron Fields. “Our members have enough on their plates. They shouldn’t have to worry about receiving their paycheck, too.”

If they are affected by the shutdown, member-owners should simply stop by their nearby Pen Air branch or call (850) 505-3200 to make loan arrangements. Pen Air FCU will also assist non-members with a personal loan up to the amount of their paycheck for a term of six months. The interest rate will be based off of the person’s credit worthiness. Member-owners with existing Pen Air loans can contact the Credit Union to arrange for payment options.

“Call us,” Fields said. “We will work with you.”

Regarding the possible federal government shutdown

For our member-owners who may be affected by a potential federal government shutdown: We are here for you. Just give us a call or stop by your local branch if there is anything we can do! (850) 505-3200 or 877-4PENAIR

April 2011 eNewsletter

Two free financial seminars coming up this month


We're listening to our members! A few months ago we sent out an email survey, asking you what types of seminars you would like to attend... and two of those seminars are coming up this month!

Pen Air FCU's staff will be conducting a Credit 101 seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 at the Corporate office on Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. Learn what credit is, what is accounted for in your score and steps you can take to improve your score. For more information, or to register for this seminar, click here.

Pen Air FCU's second financial seminar this month, Auto Buying, will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at the Corporate office on Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. Learn what to look for in a new or used vehicle, negotiation strategies and ways to spot a scam. For more information, or to register for this seminar, click here.

FREE Internet Access and Bill Pay Seminars
Pen Air Federal Credit Union will be offering four FREE seminars, where Pen Air staff will walk member-owners through our new Internet Access, Bill Pay and Mobile Access systems and answer any questions you may have. These four seminars will be:

April 19 at the Robertsdale branch
April 21 at the Gulf Breeze branch
April 26 at the Nine Mile Road branch
April 28 at the Pace branch


All seminars will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Click here to register.

Youth members can receive goodies, earn prizes

National Credit Union Youth Week is April 17-23! Stop by any Pen Air branch during that week, make a deposit into your Penny Savers (ages 0-11) or My2Cents (ages 12-17) Youth Account, and get a color-changing Mood tumbler while supplies last! This year’s theme is “Money Rocks at my Credit Union.”

How does saving money rock for you? Win $50, $100, goody bags, and digital camcorders by entering our Credit Union Youth Month contests! Simply visit our new youth websites, http://www.pennysaversclub.com/ and http://www.my2centsclub.com/ to find out more. If your child or teen hasn’t opened up an account, this is the time to do so! Club members are eligible for prizes, contests, club outings, and more. See any Pen Air FCU member representative today to open a youth club account!

Pen Air offers Turbo Tax to members

Pen Air Federal Credit Union has teamed up with Turbo Tax to offer member-owners an easy solution for filing taxes. Simply click this link to get started.

Have you reached the 25-, or 35-year milestone?

Pen Air FCU members who have maintained the same account for more than 25 years get some extra member perks!

As a thank you for your loyalty, Pen Air has created Membership Milestone Accounts for member-owners who have had their account with us for 25 years or more. If you have been a Pen Air FCU member for 25 years or more, you may already have recieved your membership Milestone letter in the mail. These Milestone members make take advantage of:

• 25-plus Year emblem on your Pen Air checks
• Certificate bonus or special loan offer

If you have been a Pen Air FCU member for 35 years or more you make take advantage of:

• One free box of checks per year (Corporate Check Style)
• One free safe deposit box (3x10 or smaller, based on availability)
• Free Traveler's Checks
• Free Cashier's Checks
• Free CMOs and Wire Transfers
• Free Stop Payment Requests

Membership Milestone Account benefits extend to all joint account holders on the qualifying account. For more information about our no-cost Membership Milestone Account, contact Pen Air FCU today: (850) 505-7811 or MemberServiceCenter@penair.org.

*Membership Milestone Account benefits are subject to change. For current benefits, please contact Pen Air FCU directly at 1-877-4PENAIR. These benefits are current as of 11/1/09. For more information on these services, please contact our Member Service Center.

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 2: Penny, the Pen Air Porpoise, will be at this year's University of West Florida's Festival on the Green Children's Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Stop by the blue Pen Air tent and hang out with Penny. There will be a petting zoo, magic, face painting, arts & crafts, and more at the children's portion of the festival! Visit www.uwf.edu/festival for more information.

April 15 and 16: The Pace Relay for Life will be from 6 p.m. Friday to Noon Saturday at Pace High School. Team Pen Air will be there!

Friday, April 29: Pen Air FCU will be supporting the Pace Chamber of Commerce at its golf tournament at Stonebrook Golf Course in Pace.

Tuesday, May 3: Pen Air FCU will host an Investment Seminar at the Nine Mile Road corporate office. Time TBA.

Thursday, May 5: Pen Air FCU will honor our military and civil service members aboard NAS Pensacola with a free barbecue at the branch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, May 9: Understand your homeowners insurance policy better at a seminar sponsored by Pen Air's affiliate, Quorum Insurance. The seminar will be 6 to 7 p.m. at the Nine Mile Road Corporate office.

Member-Owners continue to share Pen Air Stories

“I will always turn to Pen Air for my financial needs. I will always be forever grateful for Pen Air and what they were able to provide for me and my family.” Brittney S., Member for 7 years

Our members-owners continue to share their Pen Air stories! Take a look at what they have to say, or add your own story, by clicking here.


©2011 Pen Air Federal Credit Union. All Rights Reserved. Pen Air Federal Credit Union located at 1495 East Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32514. Pen Air FCU is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender. Inquire into membership for your family.