Credit Unions Build a Better World is the theme of International Credit Union (ICU) Day 2011. This year’s theme celebrates the important economic and social contributions credit unions make to their communities worldwide. The ultimate goal of International Credit Union Day is to raise awareness about the great work that credit unions are doing and give members the opportunity to get more involved.
This year’s theme aligns cooperatively owned and controlled credit unions with the greater cooperative sector and the United Nations, which will launch the International Year of Cooperatives 2012 later this year.
Established in 1948, ICU Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday in October, bringing people together to reflect upon their cooperative history, credit union achievements and to promote the credit union idea around the world. ICU Day will be celebrated this year on Thursday 20th October 2011.
In 2011 more than 188 million credit union members in 100 countries around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day, to commemorate the credit union movement’s history and achievements.
Credit unions and associations throughout the world celebrate the day with open houses, contests, picnics and parades. To see what your credit union has planned why not give them a call.
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