RECU hosted its first James K. Adams Financial Literacy Seminar and Scholarship on Thursday, May 8th. A total of twenty participants attended including high school seniors, college students, and their parents. The two hour basic financial planning class was presented by RECU President, Jeanne Kucey, and covered such topics as interest rates, loan calculations, savings, 401k plans, and the importance of maintaining good credit. RECU personnel, Tamika Presley and Mike Anderson helped to organize and staff the event. Mr. James K. Adams joined the group and expressed his pleasure at seeing so many young people taking advantage of an opportunity to educate themselves with respect to their personal finances. Mr. Adams drew the name of RECU member, Keisha Grier, who was awarded the $1,000- scholarship. Macy’s also donated two $50- gift certificates which were awarded to attendees Cristyn Johnson and Michael Robinson. All participants received a basic financial planning workbook and refreshments. Several participants took the time to stop by or call the credit union to express their thanks for the informative program stating that the information was helpful, interesting, and easy to understand.

Pictured from left to right are RECU PFR, Tamika Presley, Scholarship Winner and RECU Member, Keisha Grier, and RECU President, Jeanne Kucey