Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative in West Tennessee – presented a check on Tuesday, July 12 for $1,650 to the 65,000th member to commemorate 65 years of service.
According to a press release from Mary Helen English, Leaders Credit Union marketing & public relations specialist – Deena Spuryer, homebound coordinator for Bartlett City Schools, recently opened an account with Leaders in the school break room a couple of months ago, becoming member No. 65,000.
To celebrate the 65th anniversary of the credit union, Leaders financial champions gathered to surprise Spuryer with a check.
She was originally called to the lobby where she was greeted by a large check of $650 and gift bag.
Excitement filled the room when Todd Swims, CEO of Leaders, shared with her the good news and added a “1” in front of the $650 check, making it $1,650.
“This is not happening, is this really happening?” said Spuryer. “I recently switched from a bank that I had been with for years. I see how you all support Bartlett City Schools and it has been an excellent experience so far.”
Leaders was founded by educators to provide teachers with a convenient way to save and borrow money.
Since then, Leaders has expanded across West Tennessee to provide products and services to members in various occupations wanting to build their financial strength.
This has welcomed many communities to be a part of Leaders. The credit union is proud to support educators like Spuryer, as they seek to empower students to achieve excellence.
Spuryer shared her story regarding what all she does for Bartlett City Schools, leaving everyone inspired.
She shared about her job; claiming is not about her, but her students. Spuryer’s hope is to give back to her students while encouraging them to push forward through trials.
“She is a wonderful, very giving person who is very good at her job,” said Jason Sykes, Communications, Volunteer, Outreach and Transportation contact for Bartlett City Schools.
Swims expressed his gratitude for Spuryer’s passion towards her students.
(PHOTO: Deena Spuryer celebrating with Leaders and Bartlett City Schools staff – courtesy Mary Helen English – Leaders marketing & public relations specialist)
