08/27/2026
What makes credit unions different?
We believe in coming together—not just to strengthen the credit union movement, but to strengthen the communities we call home. 💙💛
The Hiawatha Chapter of Credit Unions had a wonderful and successful August Educational Event, proudly hosted by the Austin Credit Union team of Accentra Credit Union City Employees Credit Union County Catholic Parishes & County Employees Credit Union! We were thrilled to welcome 54 attendees for an evening of connection, education, and giving back.
A special thank-you goes to Tony Ofstead, Financial Crimes Task Force Commander with the BCA, for sharing his expertise and helping us better understand today's fraud and scam threats. Criminals may not always “kick in the door” anymore—they often call, text, and email their way in—making this timely presentation especially valuable for those of us working to protect and educate our members.
We are also incredibly grateful to the Historic Home in Austin, Minnesota, for hosting us and providing exceptional service, along with a delicious array of food and beverages that helped make the evening so enjoyable!
And perhaps one of the best parts of the evening was seeing our credit union community come together for a great cause. Through our raffle and the generosity of those in attendance, we raised $265 for Rachel's Hope Pregnancy & Parenting Resource Center. ❤️
A huge shout-out to our entire Austin Credit Union team for working together to plan, organize, and make this event such a success. Events like these are a wonderful reminder of what the credit union movement is all about: **people helping people.**
Thank you to everyone who attended, supported the event, donated to the raffle, and helped make the evening a success. We are proud to be part of a movement that continues to invest in one another and the communities we serve!