jenkins-3I take this opportunity to welcome you all: invited guests, members, prospective members and friends to the 66th Annual General Meeting of St. John’s Credit Union Limited. We have again emerged triumphant though the growth is modest. Given the economic climate it is indeed an accomplishment. Thanks to our loyal and dedicated members who made this possible.

It is in these times where the competition for scarce financial resources that we need to reflect on Credit Unionism. The Credit Union Week is one such time that lends us the opportunity to reinforce the philosophy and history of the Credit Union movement. It reminds us of sisterhood where we must support each other and not compete or act in a detrimental manner endangering the existence of each other and the movement. Closer to home at St. John’s Credit Union where people are worth more than money. It is our collective responsibility to uphold the philosophy of the Credit Union movement. Although we are a not-for-profit organization, we need capital to ensure the operation of our Credit Union. This simply put, means that we must be prudent: saving regularly, borrowing wisely and repaying promptly.

Delinquency has been one of our greatest challenges. For those members who have had difficulty in meeting your loan commitments to our Credit Union you need to kindly go into the most convenient office location and get assistance to remedy your situation. Try to make this year a better one for you and your Credit Union. Members keep this quote in mind ‘if it is to be it begins with me”, only with your positive input can there be meaningful change. The life and prosperity of St. John’s Credit Union Limited is in your hands, make it happen!

In true Credit Union spirit we have reached out to help prospective members in the Stann Creek District. True to our motto we have opened our arms and said “Be a Part of Us!”. To those new members we ask only that as a member of our family you continue the tradition of saving regularly, borrowing wisely and repaying promptly.

The International Credit Union theme for 2012 speaks of Credit Unions building a Better World. Members, we can make a difference in our society each individually and collectively as SJCU Ltd members. Our beloved Belize deserves no less. Together let us make our community the sanctuary it can be for ourselves, our children, for each other and those yet to come. As individuals let us enthusiastically promote the Credit Union movement, bring your children, encourage your relatives, friends and neighbours and remain steadfast in your sharing of Credit Unionism. We need to change the financial climate in Belize making it more supportive to our daily living and only you can accomplish this feat, so I entreat you to begin now!

We take this opportunity to say thank you for being a part of us and may God bless us all.

Valerie Jenkins| President SJCU

Continue Reading

Caring and Reliable to the End

C.A.R.E PLAN

Be a part of us!
A family financial institution
with a social conscience.

Learn How to Qualify