Call for Director Nominations

Nominations are invited to fill two (2) vacancies on VantageOne Credit Union’s board of directors. Two (2) directors will serve 3-year terms, ending in 2026. Directors perform an important role in the credit union, especially in the shaping of policies and long-term objectives. To be eligible, candidates must be nominated by three (3) members or by the Nominating Committee. They also must be members, other than junior members, in good standing, at least twelve (12) months prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting, which is to be held on May 10, 2023.

Written nominations for the volunteer positions must be received no later than 3:00 pm, Friday, January 27, 2023.

Nominations Have Closed.

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Simple Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Account

At VantageOne, we are committed to keeping our members safe online by making security our top priority. We also want to encourage you to be vigilant in protecting your personal information.

Hackers and scammers steal billions of dollars every year from people who fall into their traps or don’t have proper security measures in place.

Here are some things you can do today to strengthen your cybersecurity:

Choose a strong password:
– Never use personal information such as your name, birthday, username, or email address. This type of information is often publicly available, which makes it easier for someone to guess your password.
– Use a longer password. Your password should be at least 8 characters long, although for extra security it should be even longer.
– Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts at different places including but not limited to: online banking, telecom website, utility bill login, email account login, streaming TV account etc. If someone discovers your password for one account, all your other accounts will be vulnerable.
– Try to include numbers, symbols, and both uppercase and lowercase letters.

IMPORTANT TIP – Make sure you are not saving your password in your web browser. Anyone that has access to your PC would have access to your online banking

Sign-up for Auto-Deposit for e-Transfers
– Make receiving money even simpler by registering an email address that associates with your account at VantageOne.
– When an Interac e-Transfer is sent to the email address, the funds are automatically deposited. There is no need to login to online banking and answer a security question to claim the funds!
– If you are sending money, and the recipient has signed up for Autodeposit, then their funds will be automatically deposited as well.
Learn more here 

Sign-up for Mobile Alerts to protect your account.
– Alerts are an easy way to keep track of your money and protect your accounts. Use them to receive automatic notifications by text or email when certain events happen or when changes are made to your online banking account.
Learn more here

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Business Open House October 19th

If you own and operate a small business – we want to thank you!
You create jobs, diversify our local economy, and make the Okanagan a better place to live. VantageOne is proud to offer all the financial services you need.

Business owners are invited to drop in for coffee & treats and meet our team of local experts on October 19th from 8am to 4pm, at the North Vernon Commercial Centre, 5300 26th St.

Thank you to all small businesses from VantageOne Credit Union.
We look forward to seeing you at the open house!

Yours truly,

The Commercial Services Team
Amy, Bonnie, Dianne, Erik, Heidi, Kathy, Nadine, Tereasa
North Vernon Commercial Centre

Learn more about our team & services

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Vote for VantageOne!

From Sept. 20 to Oct. 11, members of the public can vote for their favourite among the businesses and non-profits nominated in all 15 categories.

The People’s Choice Award is sponsored by Total Restoration Services and for 2022, two People’s Choice awards will be presented – one for a business and one for a non-profit.

You can vote for free as many times as you want for as many businesses or non-profits that you want. If you would like to save some time, you can purchase votes to help raise funds.

The People’s Choice Award is raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association – Vernon and District.

Winners will be announced Nov. 3.

You can participate in the People’s Choice Award by clicking HERE.

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2022 Board of Directors Announcement

VantageOne Credit Union is a co-operative financial institution, owned and controlled by our members. One of the fundamental principles of our credit union is democratic control.

Our members have a voice in setting the direction of the credit union through the directors that represent them and are invited to vote in director elections.

Our Board of Directors are like-minded community members who live, work and are invested in our communities, just like you!

We are pleased to announce our 2022 Board of Directors.

Learn more about our board here.

Election results for 2022 were shared in our Spring Newsletter.

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2025 Statutory Holidays & Closures

2025 Statutory Holidays & Closures

All locations and our Solutions Centre will be closed on:

  • Family Day – Saturday, February 15 & Monday, February 17
  • Easter Holiday –  Friday, April 18 & Saturday, April 19 & Monday, April 21
  • Victoria Day – Saturday, May 17 & Monday, May 19
  • Canada Day – Tuesday, July 1
  • BC Day – Saturday, August 2 & Monday, August 4
  • Labour Day – Saturday, August 30 & Monday, September 1
  • National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – Tuesday, September 30
  • Thanksgiving – Saturday, October 11 & Monday, October 13
  • Remembrance Day – Tuesday, November 11
  • Christmas Holidays –  Wednesday, December 24 (closed at 3PM) & All Day on Thursday, December 25 & Friday, December 26
  • New Year’s Holiday – Wednesday, December 31 (closed at 3PM) & Thursday, January 1
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Member Feedback Survey – You Could Win $50!

Please Take Our Member Survey!

We appreciate your business and want to make sure we meet your expectations. As our members, you are our owners. Your feedback is essential to us!

In our survey, we will be asking questions about your overall member experience, financial life stages, and important questions about community impact & ESG. You will also have the opportunity to leave your own comments and feedback in multiple areas throughout the survey.

Is there a prize draw?
By taking our survey, you will also be entered into our draw for 5 prizes of $50 each in gift cards to support local businesses.

Will I be contacted after I fill this out?
Only those who wish to be contacted or are winners of a prize will be contacted by VantageOne. Your feedback will remain anonymous if you do not wish to be contacted.

Length of the survey
The survey has 30 questions and may take approx 10-15 minutes. This survey closes on July 22nd.

Take Our Survey
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Mortgage Special – Make the Move!

**~** Please note that this promo ended on July 15, 2022. **~**

Planning a move?!……We’re here to help!

Whether it’s your first big investment, a family that’s expanding or downsizing, a place to spend your vacations, or the dream home you’ve always envisioned….VantageOne has a flexible mortgage option to suit your needs.

Take advantage of our limited-time mortgage offer, which aims to help relieve some of that moving stress that sits on your shoulders with:

  • – 120-day rate hold* – lock in your rate and escape the stress of unpredictable rising rates during this busy house hunting season
  • – Housewarming gift* – take your pick from our appliances in the branch or fill your fridge with a grocery gift card!
  • – Competitive rates – check out our current rates here
  • – $200 New Member Welcome Bonus* – move your mortgage and your account! We make switching easy. Ask us for more details.

Top that all off with a WOW experience from our local staff. We make our decisions right here, not in a head office across the province or in another one altogether!

Ready to make the move? Contact us or get started with an online lending application here!

 

Terms and conditions apply. Offer ends July 15, 2022. Ask us for further details.

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2022 AGM

Notice of Annual General Meeting

All members are invited to attend!

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
7:30 pm
Prestige Hotel, 4411 32nd Street, Vernon
Registration begins at 6:45 pm

Note: should an in-person meeting not be allowed at this time, our AGM will be held electronically via Zoom.

Election Results

Three (3), 3-year Director Positions were up for election in 2022. We also had one (1) vacancy on our board for a 2-year term.

Four (4) written nominations were received by the January 28, 2022, deadline. The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that Michelle Sinclair, Akbal Mund and Mike Champigny have been acclaimed for 3-year terms ending 2025, and Cheryl Turcotte has been acclaimed for a 2-year term ending 2024.

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Featured Business: Habitat Health

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Local business matters to VantageOne, and it always has. We have been committed to helping grow our members, local businesses and communities since 1944.

As part of our commitment to supporting local businesses, our commercial services team is highlighting some of our outstanding local business members. This month we are shining the spotlight on Habitat Health to share more about their business and how VantageOne Credit Union has helped them grow.

Tell us a bit about your business and history.
We took on a new business in July 2021, Habitat Health, a multi-disciplinary, active-focused health care clinic serving the North Okanagan community. This was a fast-acting transaction that required us to think and act decisively while transitioning from self-employment to business operations. Allison and Erin shared the same passion for inspiring, educating, and empowering others to live an active lifestyle while reconnecting with physical and mental well-being. We were lucky enough to find a cute piece of real estate to house our “habitat”.

What do you love most about being in Vernon?
We love the lifestyle and community at our fingertips here in the North Okanagan. We love meeting like-minded people in our community who strive for adventure, fun, and exploration of movement. We love powder days and exploring the endless trails, with healthy bodies and minds. We are motivated daily within our habitat by individuals striving to live the same explorative life, in continuous pursuit of genuine well-being. We enjoy connecting with new and old locals who share in appreciation for the North Okanagan lifestyle. Vernon is the perfect mixture of outdoors and small-town charm.

If you could give one piece of advice to new business owners or those thinking of starting a business what would it be?
Check-in with your support team and remember, you cannot do it alone. We wouldn’t have 1/10th of the success without a team of individuals and community members who believed in us and were willing to help mentor us through the process of opening a new business. Find the right people to help you with their areas of expertise, and be open to learning. Stay the course and follow your vision. Find joy in your work and be courageous enough to chase your dreams.

How has VantageOne helped you start, succeed or grow your business?
VantageOne was integral in the timely closing of our commercial real estate deal, offering us the opportunity to open the doors of Habitat Health. The team at VantageOne were committed to ensuring we checked all the boxes, and were able to assist us from our commercial purchase to our operating business accounts. The service is timely and friendly. They offered us competitive rates and educated us on steps required within our community, outside of our banking needs.

www.habitathealth.ca

Learn more about our Commercial Services.

 

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