Tory Eckstein~President of Members Choice Credit Union

$22,633.25 for the Children's Miracle Network

Since the Children's Miracle Network was established in 1983, Members Choice Credit Union has donated the fees generated from the OSF Cafeteria ATM.  All funds raised at the telethon remain in the area, and are used for educational materials for patients and family, new pediatric programs, pediatric research, and state of the art pediatric equipment.  The funds also go to the Parent Support Fund, which helps with food, lodging, and transportation for families of hospitalized children.

Bob Nelson~Members Choice Credit Committee Chairman

Volunteer of the Year!

As Presented by Dan Planda:                                                                                                              

The winner is Robert "Bob" Nelson, Credit Committee Chairman of Members Choice Credit Union.  Among the credit union members and other board members, Bob is known as Mr. Credit Union.  Since implementing credit scoring in the lending department during the fall of 2005, Bob has been continually reviewing numbers with management to measure the effectiveness of the program.  He has met with staff to obtain their view on the risk-based lending approach.  As a result of Bob's guidance, the credit union has realized that it is still able to lend to members with lower scores - those who need help the most.  On several occasions Bob assisted in making difficult loan decisions.  His knowledge of the loan process and the credit union's membership has led to insightfulness in measuring a member's character and creditworthiness.  The risk-based lending approach he implemented has improved the credit union's lending abilities.  Bob has been involved with the credit union for so long that the membership feels comfortable in going directly to him with their questions and concerns.  He has deep feelings for Members Choice and is always concerned with what he can do to help.  Even after 37 years he has not forgotten the early beginnings and the purpose of the credit union.  He still lives it today and demonstrates his belief in working with management and staff.  He exemplifies and practices the credit union philosophy.  In addition to his volunteered work with Members Choice, Bob has volunteered weekly for the Meals On Wheels Program, delivering meals to seniors.  For these reasons, we are very pleased to honor Bob as this year's Spirit of Service Volunteer of the Year. 

Congratulations Bob! We are proud of you!

Members Choice Credit Union is proud to supply Josh Dogsto the Children's Hospital of Illinois for every child that would like to go on a pre-operative tour at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.  These tours are open to both the child having surgery and the child's family.  It is the "I'll Be O.K." set, featuring a stuffed golden retriever, named Josh, in a doghouse box, with a book telling Josh's story, in his point of view.  Randall L. Lange DVM, writes how Josh had to go to the hospital and have surgery.  Josh was very scared, but learned to trust the doctors and nurses caring for him.  The "I'll Be O.K." set helps kids suffering from cancer, aids, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, and life threatening accidents.