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St. Martin's Credit Union is having their annual AGM tonight.  It starts at 5:00pm, and will be held at the Octavia Waight auditorium.  They have lots of door prizes, and if you get there before 5, there's a cash prize too.  If you're not a member, you should go in Tuesday(they are closed Monday), and become one. 

"YOU ARE INVITED and win great prizes: LAPTOP - CELL PHONE - EARLY BIRD $300 (cash) - STOVE - BICYCLE - FANS - many other CASH PRIZES!  We will have snacks, drinks and a CHILDREN's AREA with their own activities, prizes and snacks/drinks!  See you there!  NO INVITATION REQUIRED - Just be a Member and show up!"

Saint Martin's Credit Union is having a Mother's Day celebration on Saturday, May 10th, at their office.  They'll have live marimba music, and some food and refreshments for everyone.  They'll also have a raffle.  Thanks, SMCU, and happy Mother's Day!

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The SMCU staff paid a visit to the Octavia Waight Centre while celebrating International Credit Union Day.  Thanks, SMCU, for brightening their day!

"Saint Martin's Credit Union - Belize staff celebrating international credit union week/day with elders at the Octavia Waight Centre, in San Ignacio Town.  Giving back to our community."

Congratulations Saint Martin's Credit Union!  The won the BCUL Outreach and Engagement Award.  They've been instrumental in getting 1000's of students educational funding over the years.  Stop by, and find out about their savings accounts.  Thank you, SMCU!

"We did it!  Congrats to the entire staff who made our outreach program a great success.  We couldn't have done it without you.  SMCU won the Belize Credit Union League's Outreach and Engagement Award at the 2015 Annual Credit Union Convention and Banquet at the Ramada Princess Hotel on Saturday 17 October 2015."

The Benque Marimba Academy celebrated Mother's Day with a performance at the Benque HoC, and at St. Martin's Credit union. They've posted some videos from them playing at SMCU here and here.

Saint Martin's Credit Union kicks off their Youth Month this Wednesday.  During the month, they'll be visiting schools all over Cayo, having budgeting contests for the students so they can learn how to manage their accounts better, while educating them on the overall advantages of using a credit union.  They'll also have the inauguration of their refurbished main office.  Thanks, SMCU!

"On Wednesday 12 February 2014 Saint Martin’s Credit Union will officially launch our first annual Youth Month.  As part of our ongoing effort to promote and market the vision, mission and philosophy of credit unions and promote financial literacy and savings among our young people, our credit union has decided to declare the month of February as 'Youth Month.'  The credit union will be carrying out a series of activities during the month including the inauguration of our renovated offices."

Saint Martin's Credit Union, the credit union for Cayo, is celebrating International Credit Union Day tomorrow from 8:00am until 3:00pm.  You can learn about why credit unions are a better choice, and how they help the community, along with learning about the various services they offer.  They'll also have free snacks and drinks for everyone.  See you there!

In related news, they'll be closed on Saturday, the 19th so they can attend the annual Credit Union Convention, but the ATM's will be working fine.  They'll be open again on Monday.

"YOU'RE INVITED - International Credit Union (ICU) Day OPEN DAY at SMCU on Thursday 17 October from 8:00am to 3:00pm - WIN A CELL PHONE - Membership Application Fee WAIVED - FREE SNACKS & DRINKS!  See you there."