STOUGHTON — A celebration was held during the week of May 12-16 to celebrate Stoughton Credit Union’s (SCU) 65 years of service to the community and surrounding areas.
On May 12, 1960, the SCU was incorporated, and in March 1964 it purchased its first permanent location. A new building was constructed from April to August 1966. The current building opened in 2020.
The Kisbey branch was born in 1971 as a result of an amalgamation, while the Forget branch was absorbed in 2008.
The 65th anniversary week began with coffee and cake for all those who came into the institution. Sixty-four exclusive coffee mugs were handed out to commemorate the occasion.
On May 13, they had the Prairie Pantry bring blue lemonade and fruit tarts with cream cheese.
The festivities continued May 14 with cookies from the Stoughton Co-operative and the SCU Sapphire ticket. Each member that came in and made a transaction received an envelope they could open. On the inside was a ticket that listed the prize they would receive from the SCU.
May 15 was mini planter day. On this day, they handed out the small planters thanking customers for planting their roots with the SCU.
To end the week, they issued their loyalty payments. This is the third year that they have offered this to members.
If members met the qualifications, they received $50, which went to their accounts.
They also brought back the patronage payment. Qualifying members could receive two per cent back on interest paid in 2024. These cheques were available at the SCU and the sister branch in Kisbey.
The Stoughton Credit Union and Kisbey Credit Union look forward to serving their communities and surrounding areas for the next 65 years.
