Script Sampler For February 2012

VOICE
Male/Female  Softer            upbeat
Male only       Softer            upbeat
Female only   Softer            upbeat

MUSIC
Industrial Corp  Softer Faster
Light Bright      Softer Faster
Travel Leisure   Softer Faster
Jazz                Softer Faster
Classical         Softer Faster
Rock/Pop        Softer Faster
Country           Softer Faster

ANNUAL MEETING
1. Got your thinking caps on deciding whom to vote for in this year’s election? Remember that you have a say in the decisions made at your financial institution too? As a member of ____ credit union, you do! Make plans to attend our annual meeting. The meeting will be held __________ at the __________________ in _________ and will feature _________________ plus socializing with your fellow members. If you’d like more information, or would consider running for a position on one of our volunteer boards, ask for details when you come off hold.

CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP
2. Who are men and women’s best friend? The answer most often heard is the family dog or pet. And it’s probably true. Did you know that 3% of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets? If you ask me who man’s best friend is I’d be inclined to say ______ credit union. After all you are a member owner. And unlike most financial institutions _____ credit union is committed to providing the best in financial services to you at the lowest possible prices. Now that’s a friend.

3. Sorry we had to put you on hold. As a member-owner of ____ credit union, we are going to spend more time with you than another financial institution might spend with their customer. Thank you for your patience.

HOME BANKING
4. February 21st is a banner day in the world of communications and technology. On that date in 1838 Samuel Morse demonstrated his telegraph. The speed with which people could send and receive information was forever changed. Home banking has done the same thing. Log onto www._________________,click on _________________. Look around and you’ll see that you can access your credit union accounts 24 hours a day, 7 day a week from the comfort of home or office. It will save you from having to bounce on down to the credit union. Any questions? Ask for __________ when you finish your current business.

MasterCard/VISA
5. Ever receive a Vinegar Valentine? Also called Penny Dreadfuls these humorous valentine cards began showing up in the mid 19th century. One card that is definitely not a penny dreadful is your credit union’s VISA/MasterCard. If it carries the name ______Credit Union you can count on (No-Low) fees; low rates. Turn dreadful cards into wonderful cards by using _______ Credit union’s MasterCard/Visa.

NCUA
6. Anyone know the longest one syllable word in the English language? Well, it’s a tie. The first of two words is strengths. And one of your credit union strengths is that your deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration, a United States Government agency. The second word? Straights. As in head straights, uh, straight to _________ credit union for all your financial service needs.

7. We are sorry that we had to put you on hold. While we have a moment, here are some tips for keeping warm this winter. Prepare your home. Stock up on provisions in case it is too cold to go to the shops. Seal gaps around windows and doors. One more tip: While you’re having your heater serviced it might be a good time to have that air conditioner checked. I’ll bet those guys aren’t all that busy right now.

TAXES
8. What do Connecticut, Florida, Rhode Island, Utah, Pennsylvania, and Virginia share in common? Give up? Those are the six states that never officially ratified the sixteenth amendment. If your history is a bit fuzzy the 16th amendment, enacted in 1913, streamlined our governments ability to tax our income. We have created a way for you to streamline the processing of your tax returns. Try filing your tax return electronically. ________ Credit Union can offer electronic filing of your federal tax return.  Electronic filing could result in a faster tax refund for you.  Interested? Ask for information when you come off hold. Oh, and if you're expecting a tax refund ask about an instant refund tax loan from your credit union.

9. Thanks for your patience. Please have your account number, social security number and a pen and paper handy. This will help us help you in the most efficient manner. Thanks again.

10. Who receives the most Valentine’s Day cards? In this order: teachers, children, mothers, wives, and then sweethearts. Children aged 6 – 10 exchange more than 650 million cards. If you’ve depleted your resources providing valentines cards to your family look to your credit union for help. We exist to offer loans to members at great rates. With interest rates as low as ___% APR and repayment terms up to ___ months, you begin to get the feeling our members are our greatest asset. And you’d be right. Ask for more information when you come off hold.

11. What NOT to give your loved one for Valentine’s Day: A box of chocolates, rearranged in an attempt to hide the fact you ate all the caramel ones; any clothing item with the words “slim-down” on the label; and, of course, anything you bought at the gas station mini-mart. But, since you’re a _____ Credit Union member, we’re sure your Valentine’s Day gift ideas are GREAT ones. If you need a little help playing Cupid, why not take advantage of our red-hot deals on loans? Right now, rates start at ___% APR for personal loans and ___% for secured loans. Happy Valentine’s!

SAVINGS
12. Care to guess what, throughout history, was the greatest gift of love? Most people will tell you it was the Taj Mahal in India It was built as a memorial to the Emperor’s wife. The work began in 1634 and was finished in 1656. 22,000 laborers worked on the Taj Mahal. That must have dipped into the Emperor’s savings. Speaking of savings sign up for one of ______ credit union’s savings plans. You’d be amazed at how fast, even a small amount of money deposited regularly, can add up. We’d be happy to give you more information. Just ask when you come off hold.

13. Thank you for holding. Someone will be right with you. Were you aware February 28 is designated as Bachelors Day? For three years out of four that is. Every leap year Bachelors’ Day is celebrated on the 29th of February. The significance of Bachelors’ day? It was the one day of the year that a woman could propose marriage to a man. Thankfully men and women aren’t required to follow that tradition anymore. We’ll be right with you.