{"id":15711,"date":"2026-04-01T17:08:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poefcu.org\/?p=15711"},"modified":"2026-05-15T22:47:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T22:47:58","slug":"spring-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poefcu.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/spring-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cmsmasters_row_\" class=\"cmsmasters_row cmsmasters_color_scheme_default cmsmasters_row_top_default cmsmasters_row_bot_default cmsmasters_row_boxed\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_outer_parent\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_outer\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_inner\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_margin\">\n<div id=\"cmsmasters_column_\" class=\"cmsmasters_column one_first\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_column_inner\"><div class=\"cmsmasters_text\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Important Dates &amp; Closings<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cmsmasters_divider_c7l85b7bd8\" class=\"cl\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"cmsmasters_divider_p9nf9lo6x\" class=\"cl\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cmsmasters_row_daxfcas3i\" class=\"cmsmasters_row cmsmasters_color_scheme_default cmsmasters_row_top_default cmsmasters_row_bot_default cmsmasters_row_boxed\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_outer_parent\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_outer\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_inner\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_margin\">\n<div id=\"cmsmasters_column_nv4ahmrgja\" class=\"cmsmasters_column 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class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Annual Meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>May 9, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"cmsmasters_column_gr1wfyn4gx\" class=\"cmsmasters_column one_fourth\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_column_inner\"><div class=\"cmsmasters_text\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Memorial Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<ul>\n<li>May 25, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Juneteenth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>June 19, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"cmsmasters_column_0eptkqxhzm\" class=\"cmsmasters_column one_fourth\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_column_inner\"><div class=\"cmsmasters_text\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h2><strong>Independence Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>July 3, 2026 (OPEN)<\/li>\n<li>July 6, 2026 (Closed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"cmsmasters_row_wbtnqknhll\" class=\"cmsmasters_row cmsmasters_color_scheme_default cmsmasters_row_top_default cmsmasters_row_bot_default cmsmasters_row_boxed\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_outer_parent\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_outer\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_inner\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_margin\">\n<div id=\"cmsmasters_column_3yan5iygb9\" class=\"cmsmasters_column one_first\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_column_inner\"><div class=\"cmsmasters_text\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>CEO Corner<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;The Power Of Growing Together&#8221;<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As we enter a new quarter, I\u2019m excited to share that this is truly a milestone year for our credit union. Thanks to your continued trust and support, we are experiencing strong, steady growth, and we\u2019re putting that growth into working for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of the most exciting developments ahead is our expansion into the North Stonewall area. We are in the process of building a brand-new, full-service branch in Stonewall, Louisiana. This new location represents more than just bricks and mortar\u2014it reflects our long-term commitment to better serve our members, improve accessibility, and invest in the communities we call home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our decision to expand is driven by you\u2014our members. As our membership grows and your financial needs evolve, we are focused on ensuring that we remain accessible, responsive, and positioned to provide the personalized service you expect.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Stonewall branch will allow us to reach more members, support local economic growth, and continue building meaningful relationships in DeSoto Parish and beyond.<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" style=\"text-align: left;\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>As we take this step forward, we are reminded of the importance of thoughtful planning and steady growth. \u201cFor which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost?\u201d (Luke 14:28). This project reflects careful stewardship and a commitment to building wisely for the future. 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