You can help save trees and stop global warming.
We at Tech CU want to help members join in the fight against global warming by promoting three “green-friendly” services that help reduce the use of paper and lighten the carbon footprint!
Did you know that the average American consumes over seven trees a year in paper-related products and that if every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspapers, 25,000,000 trees a year would be spared?
Go Green—Go Paperless!
By using any of the services listed below, you’ll be entered to win 1 of 5 solar-powered electronic chargers and a chance at the grand prize drawing of a $500 donation on your behalf to the non-profit organization, CarbonFund.org which endeavors to offset carbon dioxide emissions worldwide*. This donation will offset 200,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide emissions!
We will also plant a tree sapling in the Western Nicaragua rainforest on behalf of each valid entry via the non-profit organization Changing the Present.
This promotion runs from April 22, 2008 through May 31, 2008. To qualify, simply do any of the following options by May 31st*:
• Pay three bills online using our Bill Pay service
• Sign-up for and enroll an eBill
• Opt in to receive eStatements
Going Green Is Easy!
Our electronic services help lower paper consumption with the added benefit of minimizing the risk of identity theft.
• Bill Pay is our free electronic Bill Pay service to arrange automatic payments to almost anyone in the US at any time. With Bill Pay, you can set up automatic payments for recurring bills with set amounts, such as mortgage and car payments and much more!
To enroll in Bill Pay, simply log into Online Banking, select Bill Pay and submit the enrollment form. (Note, a Tech CU checking account is required to use Bill Pay.
• eBills are an electronic version of the paper bill you get in the mail, but are delivered directly to your Bill Payment account. eBills are free, reduce the amount of paper mail you receive, and increase your financial security. With eBills you’re in control of when you pay your bill. Just like paper bills, you choose the amount and date of your payment.
To set up eBills, simply log into Bill Pay from within Online Banking. You can instantly enroll by clicking the eBill sign up icon beside any of your existing billers that can provide eBills. Or you will be prompted when setting up new billers.
• eStatements are electronic versions of your paper statements - offered in your choice of html (web based) or pdf (Acrobat) formats. You can view eStatements for any Tech CU account or loan that receives paper statements (except credit cards). Plus, you can access eStatements as far back as 1993 or when you first opened your account (whichever is later).
To enroll in eStatements, simply log into Online Banking, click Manage Services, select eStatements and submit the consent form.
*Limited time offer can be modified or eliminated at the credit union’s discretion. The promotional periods begins April 22, 2008 and ends May 31, 2008. Winners will be chosen randomly and notified within two weeks after the end of the promotional period. To claim the prize, members must respond to the notification from Tech CU within five days of receipt of the notification. After that time, the member forfeits the prize and a new member will be selected and notified. Contest open to Tech CU members who are California residents over age 18. Employees, officers, and volunteer officials of Technology Credit Union and their family members are not eligible to win. Taxes on prizes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Winners are responsible for reporting the dollar amount of their prize as income on their 2008 income taxes. Technology Credit Union is not responsible for any claim, injury, loss, or damage to any person or property that arises out of acceptance or use of any prize. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on the number of valid entries received through the Tech CU Services (eBill, eStatements and Bill Pay) during the promotion period. Except where prohibited by law, the winner’s acceptance of the prize constitutes the winner’s permission Tech CU to use the winner’s name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, and address (city and state only) on a worldwide basis, and in all forms of media, in perpetuity, for advertising or promotional purposes without review or further compensation.