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Announcement!
Take advantage of our
Newlyweds Account
Open a Joint Account and bring your banking business to us ( Direct deposits, GIC's, TFSA's, mortgages, loans, etc.) and
Buduchnist will give you a Wedding Present of
$200 dollars

More details about rates for newlyweds

GIC Specials
7 months - 1.00%
13 months - 1.30%
36 months - 2.50%
* rates are subject to change.

Mortgage specials
4 year closed - 3.99%
 

BCU Insurance Services

Buduchnist is pleased to announce the official launch of  our new division - BCU Insurance Services.
The financial advisors at BCU Insurance Services can help you plan for a secure future, at the lowest cost possible, no matter how old you are.

Meet the new face of  BCU Insurance Services:

                        Julia Tchoryk                
                                   V-P, Insurance Advisor                             
                                   Main: (416) 763-8900                               
                                   Direct: (416) 763-8902                             
                                   Cell: (416) 937-0151                                
                                                                

BCU Wealth Management
                      

William (Bill) Kosyk
Certified Financial Planner 
 Toll free: 1-877-763-8903
  Hamilton: (905) 544-7776
Oakville (905) 363-2999

                                                            More details about services...

Congratulations to our HD TV Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our recent Bring a New Member draw, which saw Buduchnist give away two 40" Sony Bravia LCDHD TV's.

            
Draw winner Ulana Hucal of Milton, Ontario (centre) with BCU staffers Lida Strembicky (left) and Svyatoslav Polyakov

               
Draw winner Markian Shulakewych of Ottawa (right), pictured with Nadia Dubyk, Manager of Buduchnist Credit Union in Ottawa.

Congratulations to our Rebel Promotion Winner!

This summer Buduchnist Credit Union invited teenagers from 14 to 17 years of age to participate in our Rebel Account promotion during which time we gave away countless iTunes Music Store Cards and tickets to the Zolotyj Klen Music Festival.

Everyone was entered in a draw to win the new Apple iPod Touch. This year’s Rebel Account prize winner is Natalia  Racki of Mississauga, Ontario.

BCU Financial Services Officer from Mississauga branch, Oksana Yarema (left) and happy iPod winner Natalia Racki

Effective September 8, 2009 St. Nicholas branch will be open one day a week Tuesday 10:00am - 03:00pm

Welcome     members of  St.  Mary's CU to the Buduchnist family.  
 
Please take note of the following updates as that apply to your account as a result of the conversion.

For additional information, please contact Iryna Lytvyn Lourenco, the Manager of Buduchnist Credit Union - St. Mary's Branch at ( 416 ) 537 - 2163
                                                            See details...
                                                            See details in Ukrainian...
    

The newest branch of Buduchnist Credit Union, serving the communities of Oakville and west Mississauga, was officially opened on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 3015 Winston Churchill Blvd. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was attended by representatives of BCU’s Board of Directors, advisory committees, local business people, professionals, community leaders, and countless special guests.

Ontario’s Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Hon. Harinder Takhar, delivered greetings on behalf of the Premier.

The Hon.Harinder Takhar (middle) officially presented a framed copy of the greeting, which was accepted jointly by Oksana Prociuk (CEO, BCU Financial Group) (right) and Theodosij Buyniak (Chair of the Board of Directors) (left).

The event also welcomed the opening of a new Kantor currency exchange site, jointly operated by proprietors Roman Halushchak and Mykola Semczyszyn.

The evening’s Master of Ceremonies, Lesia Shymko, delivered opening remarks, by introducing special guests and highlighting BCU’s vital role in community development. BCU provides sponsorship funding to a wide array of community projects and activities totalling close to one million dollars annually.

In keeping with Ukrainian tradition, the site, as well as an icon painted by renowned Canadian artist Halyna Novakiwsky, were blessed by Rt. Rev. Mitred Archpriest Bohdan Sencio, Dean of the St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral and Rev. Michael Loza, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Oakville Branch staff: from left to right,  Miroslawa Jaremus - Teller, Natalia Kadlec - Manager, Ewa Dlugosz - Teller, Maria Kuzma - Teller/Treasury Officer, Genya Lohaza - FSO

Oakville branch "Open House" welcomes hundreds of visitors

On Saturday, June 20^th, BCU’s newest branch in Oakville-West Mississauga welcomed hundreds of visitors of all ages during its day-long Open House.

During the all-day festivities, visitors enjoyed an outdoor barbecue, music, wonderful prizes, coffee, and desserts from Marish’s Boulangerie. Even the very young were entertained by a talented clown who specialized in face-painting, while “Lys Mykyta” handed out colourful balloons and gifts.

A number of residents from the Ivan Franko Seniors Home also came by to do their banking and to enjoy the informal social gathering.

In the weeks to come, new members of the Oakville branch of our credit union will be eligible to win 6 great prizes. We wish them all good luck.

Together… we all win!

Official Opening of new BCU Wealth management Site

As was announced earlier, BCU Wealth Management has moved to a new home at 2282 Bloor St. W. Presiding over the official opening of the new site on May 28, 2009 were representatives of BCU’s Senior Management team, Board of Directors, representatives of the Ukrainian clergy, and special guests.  

Official greetings were delivered by BCU CEO Oksana Prociuk, Chair of the Board of Directors Theodosij Buyniak, and High-Park Parkdale M.P.P. Cheri DiNovo.

BCU HR Manager, Chrystyna Bidiak, delivered opening remarks, introducing the invited guests and local media. The Manager of the new investment site, Max Trojan, outlined the wealth management centre’s plans to expand its portfolios, which have grown from an initial infusion of $1 million to over $55 million.

In keeping with Ukrainian tradition, prior to the official Ribbon-cutting Ceremonies, clergy from the Ukrainian Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic Churches, Rt. Rev. B. Sencio and Rt. Rev. M. Stasiw blessed the site and bestowed good wishes.

From left to right: Theodosij Buyniak (Chair, BCU Board of Directors), Cheri DiNovo (M.P.P. High Park-Parkdale), Max Trojan (Manager, BCU Wealth Management), Oksana Prociuk (BCU C.E.O.)
 

2282 Bloor St.W. ( next door to the Credit Union in the Bloor West Village)

A full service brokerage in your neighbourhood

• advisory services

• investment planning

• financial planning

• estate planning

• tax planning

• active trading services

Maxym Trojan
Manager, BCU Wealth Management
CSI Investment Advisor
(416) 763-7000

Nicholas Yuzwin
Senior Financial Planner
(416) 763-8911

(416) 763-8900
Toll free 1-800-461-5941

Contact us today to schedule a meeting with one of our advisors at no cost or obligation.

Government recently introduced a new registered savings account called the Tax - Free Savings Account (TFSA).  The TFSA will allow Canadians to earn investment income tax free. The new account comes into effect January 1, 2009.

The individual owning the TFSA is the 'Holder'. Any individual person ( not trusts or corporations) who meets all of the following three requirements is eligible to open a TFSA:

- Resident in Canada, and
- 18 years of age or older, and
- Holds a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Contributions to TFSAs may only be made by the Holder and the amount is not tied to the income of the Holder.

$5000 is the maximum TFSA contribution limit for each year beginning in 2009. The growth on your investment within a TFSA will not be taxed even when withdrawn from the plan. You can set up your TFSA in a number of different investment options, withdraw your funds at any time and for any purpose.

For more information on Tax - Free Savings Accounts, visit the Canada Revenue Agency websiteor contact your Buduchnist Financial Services Officer.

Click here for information in Ukrainian...

Lys Mykyta Kids' Account

Just a reminder...
We have a great savings account for children 13 years and younger:

• $50 deposit on shares

• higher interest rates

• Lys Mykyta passbook

• Special welcome gift

An exciting way to start your children on their way to saving and having fun!

RESPs

A Registered Educational Savings Plan allows you to save for future educational needs while accumulating income in a tax-sheltered plan. And opening a RESP allows you to benefit from government grants.

Ask us about the benefits of a RESP and how you can maximize your savings with regular contributions.

Buduchnist is now on THE EXCHANGE^® Network

You can now make deposits at the ATM of any participating financial institution.  Whether you're in another province or simply can't make the trip across town to your Buduchnist branch, you can make deposits and access your accounts at over 2,100 full-service ATMs across Canada.

The credit unions and banks on THE EXCHANGE® Network have agreed not to charge each other's cardholders surcharge fees.  You will only pay the nominal Buduchnist fee of $1.00 for accessing another financial institution's machine.

THE EXCHANGE® NETWORK is also available to you in the United States. Just look for THE  EXCHANGE® logo.

You can access thousands of ATMs across Canada and the United States. Check out THE EXCHANGE® ATM locator.

For more information on THE EXCHANGE® Network visit www.the-exchange.ca

Buduchnist has joined the Exchange® Network. With your Buduchnist member card, you now have more options when making deposits or accessing your funds. Click here to learn more.

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