Educational Systems FCU Expands In-School Branch LocationsExcitement mounts as new in-school branch opens at Bowie High School & Annex

For Immediate Release

Contact:Mary E. Harris, Marketing ManagerEducational Systems FCU301-957-8198 (Cell)301-779-8500 ext. 4753 (Office)mharris@esfcu.org

Greenbelt, MD (September 21, 2010) – On Monday, September 13 and Wednesday, September 15, Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU) celebrated the successful grand opening of another In-School Credit Union Branch at Bowie High School and Bowie High School Annex located in Prince George’s County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Remarks were delivered by school administration, staff and Educational Systems FCU staff to hundreds of eager high school students at both events.

Students will have the opportunity to open savings accounts and watch their money grow as they make deposits into their accounts on a weekly basis. “We are so thankful for the opportunity to partner with the Bowie High School education community on their endeavor to financially empower our youth to be future smart, savvy consumers.” stated DeLoria Savoy, AVP, Member Services, Educational Systems FCU. “Principal Spence and her team have been supportive throughout this entire partnership. We look forward to the program’s continued growth.”

Educational Systems FCU currently manages over 20 In-School Branch locations housed within schools in the counties that they serve. The sole purpose of this program is to instill the importance of being financially responsible in our children at an early age. “Educational Systems FCU and Prince George’s County Public Schools have a solid partnership in serving our education community. The In-School branch program will create an interactive educational environment in which students will have "hands-on" experience in a financial setting.” remarked Donna Rodney, Supervisor Business & Computer Management Services & Experiential Learning for Prince George’s County Public Schools. “They will learn the importance of setting realistic savings goals, and our students’ knowledge of financial products and services will increase.”

Founded in 1955, Educational Systems FCU’s services and membership eligibility extends to employees, students and immediate family members, of Prince George’s, Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Prince George’s Community College (PGCC), PGCC Alumni, and the College of Southern Maryland are also eligible to become members. Employees of Talbot County Public Schools, individuals who live or work in St. Mary’s County and their immediate family members may also join Educational Systems FCU. Please check our website at www.esfcu.org for a list of eligible immediate family members, other schools, employers and groups.

With assets over $335 million, Educational Systems FCU provides a complete range of financial products and services to over 39,000 members within the education community.

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Bowie High School In-School Credit Union Branch Grand Opening!

L to R: Brenda Rosario, Bilingual School Financial Education Coordinator; Bowie HS Student; Jane Spence, Principal; DeLoria Savoy, AVP, Member Service; Davina Hurt, Business Dept Chairperson; Bowie HS Student.

Bowie High School Annex In-School Credit Union Branch Grand Opening!

L to R: Cheryl English, Member Services Representative; Joshua Warren, 9th grade student; Donna Rodney, Supervisor Business & Computer Management Services & Experiential Learning; DeLoria Savoy, AVP Member Services; Brenda Rosario, Bilingual School Financial Education Coordinator; Rhonda Taylor, Tech Prep Coordinator; Orewana Bey, Assistant Principal; Khyla Webb, 9 th grade student; Davina Hurt, Business Dept Chairperson.