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		<title>Credit Union Commission Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Board of Directors and Management of Swords &#38; District Credit Union welcome the publication of the Commission on Credit Unions Report on the future of the Irish credit union sector. We at Swords &#38; District Credit Union believe the publication of this Report is a positive step towards the implementation of an enhanced regulatory [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Board of Directors and Management of Swords &amp; District Credit Union welcome the publication of the Commission on Credit Unions Report on the future of the Irish credit union sector. We at Swords &amp; District Credit Union believe the publication of this Report is a positive step towards the implementation of an enhanced regulatory and governance framework for the movement and look forward to the development of reformed credit union legislation in the near future.</p>
<p>We believe that members of credit unions across the country are entitled to best practice standards of proficiency and competency from all credit unions across Ireland. We believe that the Report of the Commission is a further step in that direction. Swords &amp; District Credit Union will continue to provide a first class service to our member’s always adhering to our core principals of Member Service – Our 3 P’s</p>
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<li><strong>Positive Experience</strong></li>
<li><strong>Professional Service</strong></li>
<li><strong>Personal Touch</strong></li>
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<p><em>Swords &amp; District Credit Union is fully compliant with all the regulatory requirements relating to reserves and investments. </em> As always our <strong>qualified staff </strong>are here to assist you the member with any questions or queries you may have.</p>
<p><strong>So why not call in, log in or drop in and see what your Credit Union can do for you</strong><strong>.</strong><strong></strong></p>
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		<title>Upgrade to Phone System</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 19th April 2012 we will be upgrading our phone system. Unfortunately while the system is being implemented we will not be able to accept phone calls. We apologise for this inconvenience and hope this new system will allow us to deliver a better service to all members.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Thursday 19<sup>th</sup> April 2012 we will be upgrading our phone system.</p>
<p>Unfortunately while the system is being implemented we will not be able to accept phone calls.</p>
<p>We apologise for this inconvenience and hope this new system will allow us to deliver a better service to all members.</p>
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		<title>Car Draw April 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:29:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1423" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 488px"><a href="http://www.swordscu.ie/general-news/car-draw-april-2012/attachment/car-draw-april-2012/" rel="attachment wp-att-1423"><img class=" wp-image-1423" title="Car Draw April 2012" src="http://www.swordscu.ie/cuweb/wp-content/uploads/Car-Draw-April-2012.bmp" alt="" width="478" height="971" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Pick up a form today to enter - If you&#39;re not in you can&#39;t win!</p></div>
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		<title>Easter Opening Hours</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Easter Competition We are running a competition in the office for the Easter Egg hamper pictured above.  Simply guess the weight of the large egg in the basket above to enter. We are also giving away another hamper on our Facebook page click the following link for more information  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Swords-District-Credit-Union &#160; &#160; &#160;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.swordscu.ie/general-news/easter-opening-hours/attachment/swords-cu-easter/" rel="attachment wp-att-1400"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1400" title="Swords CU Easter Opening Hours " src="http://www.swordscu.ie/cuweb/wp-content/uploads/Swords-CU-Easter.bmp" alt="" width="500" height="800" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: large; color: #ff9900;"><strong>E<span style="text-decoration: underline;">aster Competition</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.swordscu.ie/general-news/easter-opening-hours/attachment/dscf1256/" rel="attachment wp-att-1417"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1417" title="Easter Hamper " src="http://www.swordscu.ie/cuweb/wp-content/uploads/DSCF1256.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We are running a competition in the office for the Easter Egg hamper pictured above.  Simply guess the weight of the large egg in the basket above to enter.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We are also giving away another hamper on our Facebook page click the following link for more information  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Swords-District-Credit-Union/165640506852427">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Swords-District-Credit-Union</a></p>
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		<title>Member Survey</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have had a very positive response from our member’s survey. We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who returned a completed survey. All suggestions and comments have been noted. The management and staff of Swords CU will continue to strive towards our 3 P’s when dealing with our members: Personal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center">We have had a very positive response from our member’s survey. We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who returned a completed survey. All suggestions and comments have been noted. The management and staff of Swords CU will continue to strive towards our 3 P’s when dealing with our members:</p>
<p align="center">Personal Touch</p>
<p align="center">Positive Experience</p>
<p align="center">Professional service</p>
<p align="center">As a result of the surveys a number of members have expressed an interest in becoming volunteers with Swords Credit Union. It’s great to see that the community spirit is still alive in Swords. We are holding an information night about volunteering within Swords CU on 7<sup>th</sup> of March for all those who expressed an interest.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">The winners of our Survey Raffle are:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Brid Daly €250<br />
Josephaine Delaney €100</p>
<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Congratulations!</p>
<p>Remember it’s your Credit Union – the power is in your hands. If you have any further comments or suggestions please don’t hesitate to email them to <a href="mailto:info@swordscu.ie">info@swordscu.ie</a></p>
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		<title>Facebook Promotions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Swords CU are running a number of promotions on our Facebook page over the coming weeks. All you have to do is LIKE our page to be in with a chance of winning. &#160;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Swords CU are running a number of promotions on our Facebook page over the coming weeks.</p>
<p>All you have to do is LIKE our page to be in with a chance of winning.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Swords-District-Credit-Union/165640506852427"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1369" title="Find us on Facebook" src="http://www.swordscu.ie/cuweb/wp-content/uploads/Find-us-on-Facebook.bmp" alt="" /></a></p>
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		<title>How do I know that my Credit Union is not in trouble?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; According to Financial Journalist Charlie Weston these are the 5 key questions Credit Union members should ask to ensure their Credit Union is Safe, Sound and Secure 1. Did your Credit Union pay a dividend? Yes, we did 2. Did your Credit Union hold its AGM? Yes, we did  3. Does your Credit Union [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">According to Financial Journalist Charlie Weston these are the <strong>5 key questions</strong> Credit Union members should ask to ensure their Credit Union is <strong>Safe, Sound and Secure</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800000; font-size: medium;"><strong>1. Did your Credit Union pay a</strong><strong> dividend</strong>?<a href="http://www.swordscu.ie/eft-payments/attachment/euro-secure/" rel="attachment wp-att-1047"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1047" title="Euro secure" src="http://www.swordscu.ie/cuweb/wp-content/uploads/Euro-secure.bmp" alt="" width="88" height="118" /></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Yes, we did</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="color: #800000;">2. Did your Credit Union hold its AGM?</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Yes, we did</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>3. Does your Credit Union have adequate regulatory reserves?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Yes, we do</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="color: #800000;">4. Does your Credit Union have any imposed lending restrictions from the Central bank?</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>No, we don’t Swords &amp; District Credit Union is open for business</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800000; font-size: medium;"> <strong>5. Are my savings safe?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Yes, all members are protected under the government deposit guarantee scheme of up to €100,000 per depositor </strong></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">As always our <strong>qualified staff</strong> are here to assist you the member with any questions or queries you may have. So why not call in, log in or drop in and see what your Credit Union can do for you.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span style="font-size: small;">Click </span></em><span style="color: #800000;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.swordscu.ie/are-my-savings-secure">here </a></span></strong></span><em><span style="font-size: small;">for more information on the security of Swords Credit Union</span></em></p>
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		<title>Swords CU &#8211; Safe, Strong, Secure</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Recent articles in newspapers relating to Newbridge Credit Union having a “special Manger “ appointed has no bearing on the performance of your Credit Union.  Swords &#38; District Credit Union is Financially Independent of other Credit Unions, has sound finances, and YOUR MONEY IS SAFE IN OUR HANDS. We have a professional team managing [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong><em>Recent articles in newspapers relating to <span style="font-size: small; text-decoration: underline;">Newbridge Credit Union</span> having a “special Manger “ appointed has no bearing on the performance of your Credit Union. </em></strong><strong><em> Swords &amp; District Credit Union is Financially Independent of other Credit Unions, has sound finances, and YOUR MONEY IS SAFE IN OUR HANDS. We have a professional team managing your Credit Union and some of our staff who are Qualified Financial Advisors.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Swords &amp; District Credit Union is fully compliant with all the regulatory requirements relating to reserves and investments and this has been confirmed by recent audits conducted on behalf of the Central Bank of Ireland.</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #888888; font-size: medium;"><strong><em>Swords and District Credit Union remains a strong, secure financial co-operative which continues to use the funds from member savings they have built up in a co-operative manner in the best interests of all members. Swords and District Credit Union is well positioned to continue to provide for member saving and loan requirements in a safe and secure way. </em></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #808080;">Click <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a href="http://www.swordscu.ie/are-my-savings-secure"><span style="color: #ff0000;">here</span></a></span> to read more</span></p>
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		<title>Christmas Opening Hours 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Annual General Meeting 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Annual General Meeting of the Members of Swords &#38; District Credit Union will take place in Fingallians GAA Club, Swords on Monday 5th December 2011 at 8.00p.m. Refreshments will be provided All members attending the AGM will be eligible to participate in a FREE DRAW. Members are requested to bring their passbooks to the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Annual General Meeting of the Members of Swords &amp; District Credit Union will take place in Fingallians GAA Club, Swords on Monday 5<sup>th</sup> December 2011 at 8.00p.m.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Refreshments will be provided</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">All members attending the AGM will be eligible to participate in a FREE DRAW.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Members are requested to bring their passbooks to the AGM.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>IT’S YOUR CREDIT UNION</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;">Local, Trusted, Serving You for over 40 Years</span></p>
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