75th Annual Meeting & Dinner

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Hilton Hawaiian Village
5:00 pm Annual Meeting* in the South Pacific Ballroom
6:00 pm Annual Dinner in the Coral Ballroom

Please join us in celebrating our 75th Annual Meeting and Dinner on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The Meeting starts promptly at 5:00 pm and is open to Hawaii State FCU members only. The results of the 2012 Board of Directors Elections will be announced. All members who attend the Meeting will also be entered into a prize drawing.

Our 75th Annual Dinner begins at 6:00 pm immediately following the Business Meeting. It will be a fun and exciting evening with host Billy V, a delicious buffet dinner, and entertainment by Willie K! This is an evening you will not want to miss.

Self parking is $8.00 cash or credit and valet parking is $13.00 cash only. Entrance to the parking garage is located on the grounds. Enter from Kalia Road. ADA accessible parking is available on the 1st and 3rd floor of the parking garage.

Actual ticket(s) and your table assignment(s) will be distributed two (2) weeks prior to the Annual Dinner.

Tickets for the 75th Annual Dinner are $30 per person. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. Ticket order forms must be received by Friday, February 24, 2012.

Click here for a Ticket Order Form

DINNER BUFFET MENU
Local Island Greens – Shaved Carrots, Radish, Papaya Seed & Champagne Vinaigrette
Hawaiian Grown Tomato Salad – Picked Herbs & Lilikoi Vinaigrette
Romaine Salad – Croutons, Watercress, Frisse, & Parmesan Dressing
Roasted Thai Chili Chicken Salad – Green Papaya, Peppers, Scallions, & Mint
Fresh Fruit Salad – Ginger Syrup & Mint
Local Chop Chop Salad – Long Beans, Hearts of Palm, Tomato, & Red Potato
Hawaiian Spiced Rubbed Prime Rib – Au Jus
Seared Island Fish – with Ginger Scallion Butter & Toasted Sesame Seed
Pulehu Chicken – Thai Chili Oyster Jus, Scallions, & Roasted Asparagus
Seafood Yaki Soba – Shrimp , Scallops, Cabbage, Carrots, & Scallions
Steamed Rice
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

DESSERTS
Guava Chiffon Cake
Chocolate Decadence Cake
Pineapple Cheesecake
Warm Bread Pudding
Coconut Haupia Cake

Questions? Please call our Member Service Call Center at 587-2700 (Oahu) and 1-888-586-1056 (Toll-free).

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SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union is currently seeking candidates for open seats on our Supervisory Committee. Each seat carries a three year term, with a limit of no more than three terms. By volunteering for the Supervisory Committee, you have the opportunity to take an active role in making Hawaii State FCU Hawaii’s premier credit union. The Supervisory Committee is responsible for ensuring that HSFCU’s Board of Directors and management meet financial reporting objectives and establish practices and procedures to safeguard members’ assets.

The Supervisory Committee meets on a monthly basis and performs an important role in reviewing various credit union operations and ensuring they are functioning properly. Candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a Hawaii State FCU member independent from the Board of Directors, Supervisory Committee, Nominations, and Elections Committee, management, and staff of Hawaii State FCU or any other credit union
• Possess the highest level of integrity and ethics
• Have the courage to raise and discuss issues
• Be able to read and understand basic financial statements.
• Be willing to devote sufficient time to fulfill their duties and responsibilities

If you are interested in applying for one of the open positions on the Supervisory Committee, please contact any of the Nominations & Elections Committee members below for an application. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, March 9, 2012 at 5:00 pm.

Curtis Matsuda, Chair: (808) 692-7561
Richard Yamada: (808) 395-3746
Nadine Asai: (808) 733-4026
Russell Suzuki: (808) 586-0618

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2012 HSFCU Scholarship Program

Each year, Hawaii State FCU members and their dependents who will be attending a fully accredited college, university or trade/vocational school are eligible to apply for the HSFCU Scholarship Program.  This year, a total of 15 scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 each.  There are five applicant categories:

• Incoming Freshmen
• Returning Undergraduate Students (sophomores, juniors, seniors)
• Graduate School Students
• Community College, Trade and Vocational School Students
• Returning Adult Students (after a break of 5 years or more)

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must submit the following by the deadline:

• Application Form
• Personal Essay (no more than 2 pages, double spaced)
• List of Achievements, Community Service & Awards
• Official Transcripts (must be in sealed envelope from school)
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Student Aid Report (must include Estimated Family Contribution [EFC] number)

APPLICATION FORM - click here!

Deadline to apply:  Friday, March 30, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.

For e-mail inquiries, send an e-mail to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

You may also call:  (808) 447-8070

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Save time and money with a Hawaii State FCU Checking Account

Everyone needs more time and money. At Hawaii State FCU we can help you save more of both with one of our convenient checking account products. Visit the nearest branch or call and speak with a representative and they will assist you in finding the checking account that fits your life. It Pays to Belong! 

• 8 Convenient Branch Locations
• 16 HSFCU ATM locations plus members can utilize the 400+ Bank of Hawaii ATM locations with Surcharge-Free Access
• Utilize the Shared-Branch network and make deposits, payments, withdrawals, or transfers at participating credit unions nationwide

• FREE Online Banking
• FREE Online Bill Pay
• FREE Checks (1 box per year)
• FREE Notary Service (up to 2 signatures a day)
• FREE Signature Guarantee Service (limited to $100,000 per transaction)
• FREE American Express Travelers Cheques (checks for two or dual signature checks are offered for a nominal fee)

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Stay Tuned For Great Things To Come From Hawaii State FCU!

We are currently working behind the scenes to bring you even better service and products in 2012! These exciting changes will enrich and modernize your credit union experience, allowing us to serve you more efficiently than ever before.

Check here regularly for updates on the new developments taking place at your credit union in the coming months.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to continue serving your financial needs in the future.

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Earn While You Learn Winners

From August thru October of this year, Hawaii State FCU members were given the opportunity to increase their financial knowledge by taking free educational tutorials through BALANCE Financial Fitness, a Hawaii State FCU partner which specializes in personal finance education. After passing a short 10-question quiz, they were automatically entered into a monthly drawing for one of these great prizes:

1st Prize:  $100 Chevron Gift Card

2nd Prize:  $50 American Express Gift Cheque

3rd Prize:  Hawaii State FCU Logo Item

Additionally, a special Grand Prize drawing was held for all entrants who took part in online Balance quizzes from August thru October, and Amy Arakaki of Wailuku, Maui (below), was selected to win a $500 American Express Gift Cheque! 

Congratulations to all of the lucky winners!

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3 Ways to Save Trees

E-Mail List  & e-CreditLines
Stay updated with what's happening at Hawaii State FCU by opting-in to our E-mail List.  Plus, you can sign up for our new electronic version of CreditLines newsletter, called e-CreditLines!  Click here to enroll!

e-Statements
Safe, secure and convenient.  e-Statements allow you to access the same statements you receive in the mail via our secured Online Banking service.  Switch today!  Click here for instructions.

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Get $50 When You Refer A New Member!

To show our appreciation, any time you refer a friend or family member to Hawaii State FCU and they open a new account, you will receive $50!  But wait, it gets better! When the person you refer opens a checking account, they will receive $10, and if they register for electronic statements (e-Statements), they will receive an additional $15, which would total $25 for the new member!  There is no limit to the number of people you may refer.  To see why it truly pays to belong, pick up a referral card from any of our 8 conveninently located branches statewide.

Click here to refer someone electronically!

Click here for a printable referral form!

For additional details, please call the Member Services Call Center: 587-2700 (Oahu), or 1-888-586-1056 (Toll-Free).



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 Get Your New Debit Card Instantly

Now when you sign up for a new Visa Debit Card, you will be handed your card on the spot at all Hawaii State FCU branch locations.  The instant issue Visa Debit Card will be ready for use right away -- no waiting weeks for the mail.

Replace that cumbersome checkbook with the Visa Debit Card, which allows you to do your shopping, pay your bills and place orders online using your own checking account funds.  The Visa Debit Card is safe and secure and can be used to make purchases at merchant locations, and can be used to withdraw cash from ATMs.

To find out how you can sign up for your own Visa Debit Card, call our Member Service Call Center :  587-2700 (Oahu) or 1-888-586-1056 (Toll-free).

The Hawaii State FCU Visa Debit Card and ATM Card both feature photographs taken by famous local photographer, Clark Little .

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Telephone Survey Calls

In order to improve the service we provide to members, our partners, Market Trends Pacific, will be randomly contacting Hawaii State FCU members within 48 hours of opening an account, applying for a loan, or conducting a teller or call center transaction.  Telephone calls will be made in the evening hours and will only take a few minutes. Your participation is voluntary and no personal or confidential information will be asked of you, nor will you be solicited to purchase anything. We are only interested in your honest opinions, so we hope you can spend some time to share your feedback if you are called.

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Free Coin Counting Service

Why pay a fee at your local grocery store to count and change your coins into dollars? At Hawaii State FCU, members can use our CoinStar coin counting machines for FREE! After you count and change your coins, you can choose to deposit the money into your account to earn dividends, cash the voucher, purchase giftcards, or make a donation to your favorite charity.

CoinStar machines can be found at the following branches:

• Kaimuki Branch
• Main Branch
• Mililani Mauka Branch
• Pearlridge Branch

Click here to see our branch hours and locations!

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Medicare Suite Program

At Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, we continually look for ways to help meet the financial needs of all of our members, including our Medicare-eligible members. We're aware that sorting out Medicare options can be confusing. That's why we've partnered with Humana (a company dedicated to serving Medicare needs) and CUNA Mutual Group (a company dedicated to serving credit union member needs) to help you explore your Medicare options and make wise decisions based on your personal needs. Through this team of experts, you have access to:

• No-Cost Medicare consultation with licensed, knowledgeable representatives.
• Toll-free number and online website that connects you to advice and information regarding your Medicare options.
• Medicare plan options that could save you time and money.
• The convenience of enrolling in Medicare health plans online or over the phone.

Click here to learn more about Medicare plan options.  Or call toll-free at 1-877-774-8570.

The Humana family has HMO, PPO, PDP, and PFFS plans with a Medicare contract.  No obligation to enroll.  Medicare has neither reviewed, nor endorses this information.

These plans are not a deposit and are not federally insured.  They are also not sold or guaranteed by your credit union.  Your credit union enables this program to be offered and is entitled to compensation from CUNA Mutual Group.

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 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Through our association with The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., we are able to offer members up to $2,000 in accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost. And, if you are like other members, you won't want to stop at the $2,000 complimentary coverage--you'll want to help provide even more security for yourself and your family by enrolling in additional AD&D coverage.

Click here to enroll or to find more information.

Or call Hartford Financial Services Group toll-free at: 1-800-860-7182

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 2012 Board of Directors Election

February 10 – March 10, 2012

Beginning February 10th, all eligible members will have an opportunity to vote by using one of three convenient voting methods:

• Secure Internet Website, CLICK HERE to Vote Now!
• Telephone, call toll-free 1 (877) 811-3748
• A  paper ballot mailed by February 10^th to all eligible voting members

Voting by secure internet website and telephone will be available from 12:00 a.m. February 10th through 11:59 p.m. March 10th. Paper ballots will be mailed by February 10^th. Completed ballots must be received by March 10th. Regardless of the voting process you select, you may only vote once, must be 16 years or older, and must be a member of Hawaii State FCU as of December 31, 2011.

Remember… make your vote count!  To learn more about this year’s seven Board of Director candidates, CLICK HERE!

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