January 29, 2011 in Blog, Project Updates by Jamie Lee
General Meeting on Thursday February 3rd 2011
Do you want to leave a lasting impression on the student community? Have you ever wanted to accomplish a task that would set you apart from every other university student in the country?
Find out more about the Waterloo Banking Project at our General Meeting on Thursday, February 3 at 5:30 in WLU SBE 1220.
We are working to establish the first student-run financial institution in Canada. We would offer retail banking and other financial services to help students graduate with more money, less debt, and better financial skills. Develop strong teamwork and entrepreneurial skills and gain experience through work on diverse projects, and explore opportunities in our different departments – Research & Planning, Marketing & Communications, and Human Resources & Training.
Students from both Laurier and Waterloo are welcome to sign up and attend the meeting and find out more join the Waterloo Banking Project group on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144345322276568), and follow @WaterlooBanking on Twitter (http://twitter.com/WaterlooBanking)
For those interested in the Waterloo Banking Project and wish to attend the meeting, please fill out this online form: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFJMUzFjM0dnV25jX0xic0xfQ3BGY3c6MQ
January 22, 2011 in Blog by Jamie Lee
The Independent student newspaper features Georgetown’s student credit union
Reporters at The Georgetown Independent student newspaper, Robert Schaus and Roberta Taggart, wrote an informative feature about GUASFCU — Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union.
The Waterloo Banking Project draws portions of its inspiration on the success of this model. The GUASFCU has been operating since 1983, supported by university staff and over 12,000 students and alumni, and holds assets in excess of $15 million. The organization is recognized for its community-based approach that emphasizes great customer service, higher savings rates, and lower borrowing costs. Drawing on these principles, a reputation for integrity and prudence, and an unpaid student staff, the organization is able to remain competitive despite their relatively small size.