Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union Kicks Off
70th Anniversary Celebration with Market Day Fundraiser

November 20, 2006

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii- On Thursday, December 7, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) kicks off a 70th Anniversary Celebration with its annual Market Day sale, chock full of homegrown and homemade crafts and produce, just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Established on October 16, 1936, HCFCU has grown from 10 coffee farmers in a tiny Kealakekua office into five branches with a membership of more than 33,000.

HCFCU members and the public can join the celebration and enjoy birthday cake at the HCFCU branches. Members are encouraged to bring in old photos, mementos and stories for the credit union's on-line "Celebrating Memories" web page.

The popular Market Day offers a holiday shopping opportunity featuring crafts as well as fresh produce, plants and baked goods. Proceeds from Market Day will benefit HCFCU's designated charity - The Friends of the Children's Justice Center of West Hawaii. HCFCU's Kailua-Kona, Kaloko and Kealakekua branches will hold their Market Day and Anniversary Celebration Kickoff Thursday, December 7, - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Kailua-Kona and Kealakekua and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Kaloko. The Kohala branch of HCFCU will hold its Market Day and Anniversary Celebration Kickoff Friday, December 8, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

HCFCU's Anniversary Celebration will continue throughout the coming year with gift giveaways, contests, and special activities that recognize the founding members of the HCFCU.

HCFCU has been serving its members for 69 years. It is a $292 million asset not-for-profit credit union, wholly owned by its 33,000 members with branches in Kailua-Kona, Kaloko, Kealakekua, Kohala and Pa`auhau. In addition to complete checking and savings services, HCFCU offers credit cards, auto, mortgage, construction, small business, educational and personal loans; investment services; money-saving programs and more. It sponsors Student Credit Unions at Kealakehe, Kohala and Konawaena high schools and supports numerous Island of Hawaii programs and events. For more information: www.hicommfcu.com.