Merger with Changing Seasons FCU

Merger Information Update

July 1, 2024

Welcome Changing Seasons members! Click here for more information.

June 24, 2024

Results from the Special Meeting of Members of Changing Seasons

We are excited to share that Changing Seasons members voted 93% in favor to approve the merger of the two credit unions! Effective July 1st, we will be one combined credit union as UCU!

 

June 18, 2024

Results from Special Meeting of Members of UCU

We're excited to share that UCU members voted 97% in favor of the proposed merger as outlined in the notice to members!

What's next?

The Changing Seasons FCU membership vote will conclude on Monday June 24th, and we will update at that time.

 

May 31, 2024

Notice of Meeting of the Members of University Credit Union: 

The Board of Directors of University Credit Union (UCU) have called a special meeting of the members of this credit union at 15 Main Street, Orono, ME 04473, on June 18, 2024 at 4:30pm. The purpose of this meeting is:
1. To consider and act upon a plan and proposal for merging Changing Seasons Federal Credit Union with and into University Credit Union whereby all assets and liabilities of Changing Seasons Federal Credit Union be merged with and into UCU. All members of Changing Seasons Federal Credit Union will become members of UCU and will be entitled to and will receive shares in UCU for the shares they own in Changing Seasons Federal Credit Union on the effective date of the merger.
2. To ratify, confirm and approve the action of the Board of Directors in authorizing the officers of UCU, subject to the approval of members, to do all things and to execute all agreements, documents, and other papers necessary to carry out the proposed merger. The Board of Directors of UCU encourages you to attend the meeting and vote on the proposed merger.

To read the full details of the letter and notice of meeting to members, click here.

UCU Member Announcement

March 28, 2024

We are pleased to share an exciting moment here at UCU! We are pursuing a merger with Changing Seasons Federal Credit Union, welcoming their staff and members to UCU.

As a UCU member, you will see no change, as our credit union and its operations will remain the same, providing the high level of member service you are accustomed to. Changing Seasons will be merging into UCU, and we look forward to warmly welcoming our new members to the credit union, meeting their needs, and supporting them in their financial journeys. We are confident that the proposed merger with Changing Seasons supports our purpose of people helping people, our members, and communities by promoting financial well-being through attainable financial products and services.

This merger is pending regulatory and membership approval later this year, and more information will be shared on our website as it becomes available.  To read the FAQs, please visit ucumaine.com/changingseasons.

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