Press Releases

WyHy Connects with Deployed Soldiers

December 10, 2009

WyHy is pleased to announce that they have connected with deployed soldiers by sending several gift packages to them through the Adopt a Soldier Program. WyHy employees conducted a bake sale for its members, which with the proceeds, enabled WyHy to send 10 boxes filled with DVD's, books, personal hygiene items and food to deployed soldiers. Accompanying the boxes were several pictures that the young members of WyHy had drawn with written messages of appreciation for their service and wishes for a safe return.

WyHy has an employee volunteer based 'Community Service Committee' that plan at least one community project per quarter. "Giving back to our community, is a very important core value of WyHy," stated Tracy Wilson, Director of Marketing. "The number of baked goods brought in by our employees, was not only an example of the character but the pride WyHy has for its community."

WyHy, in partnership with our member-owners, provides a full range of high quality financial services which create and support member's lifestyles while maintaining a strong financial position. WyHy is a member of over 4,000 shared branches and 28,000 ATM's nationwide. WyHy was chartered in 1953.

WyHy Document Destruction Day

October 10, 2009

WyHy Federal Credit Union has teamed up with a local shredding company, A Thru Z Document Destruction to provide a FREE service to the WyHy Members and Communities of Cheyenne and Casper to protect them from Identity Theft, this Saturday, October 10, 9:00am to 12:00pm at the WyHy branches. This service allows complete destruction of documents from bank and credit card statements to tax records - anything deemed necessary (limit 4 boxes). News of identity theft is almost a daily occurrence and the threat is very real and WyHy wants to help protect you from being a victim.

WyHy in partnership with our member-owners, provides a full range of high quality financial services which create and support member's lifestyle choices while maintaining a strong financial position. WyHy serves Wyoming through branches in Cheyenne and Casper, and the shared Credit Union Branches Nationwide, including shared branches in Evanston, Green River, Laramie, Pinedale and Rock Springs, WY. WyHy was chartered in 1953.

A Thru Z Document Destruction, Inc. is an on-site shredding company serving Cheyenne, Laramie, Casper and Douglas Wyoming. Off-site services are also available for plastics and media destruction. All paper products that are shredded are recycled. A Thru Z has been serving clients since 2003.

WyHy introduces Debt in Focus Education Tool

July 2009

WyHy Federal Credit Union has announced the addition of a new tool called "Debt in Focus" to its website, www.wyhy.org.

Debt in Focus is a free anonymous Web-based debt management tool to help consumers with both budgeting and personal finances. A simple financial analysis will provide a wealth of information - debt to income ratios, debt payment schedules and suggested personal action strategies to help keep finances moving forward. It was created by the Filene Research Institute.

"Now more than ever, people are taking a serious look at their finances and spending habits," said Bill Willingham, President/CEO. "We are offering this free tool, not only to our members but to anyone ensuring they can take the first steps toward understanding their own financial situation and the impact debt has on their financial health."

WyHy Federal Credit Union Earns 5-Star Superior Rating

July 2009

WyHy Federal Credit Union takes great pride in receiving a 5-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability from BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc.,Coral Gables, Florida. 5-Stars is the highest rating attainable from BAUERFINANCIAL (the Nation's Bank and Credit Union Rating Firm for over a quarter of a century) and is based on the overall financial picture of the institution. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates that WyHy Federal Credit Union is one of the strongest credit unions in the nation.

Given that, it is not surprising that Karen L. Dorway, president of BAUERFINANCIAL, has high praise for WyHy Federal Credit Union. "WyHy Federal Credit Union has avoided the lending and underwriting problems that have plagued much of the industry. It is clear that the staff of WyHy Federal Credit Union, under the direction of Mr. William N. Willingham III, CEO, remains diligent in adhering to sound banking principles and standards."

Established in 1953, WyHy Federal Credit Union has been serving the needs of its members for 56 years. It currently operates through two conveniently located offices in Casper and Cheyenne and can be found on the internet at www.wyhy.org. WyHy Federal Credit Union: "Your Road to Smart Banking."

BAUERFINANCIAL, INC., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation's leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution pays for its rating, nor can it be eluded. Consumers may obtain star-ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com.

WyHy Awards Scholarships

May 27, 2009

WyHy is pleased to announce the awarding of two $1500 scholarships. Katie Fisher of Cheyenne, currently enrolled at UW, and Brandon Douglas, a 2009 graduate of Casper Kelly Walsh High School are the recipients. These individuals received the awards based on their academic performance, extracurricular activities and achievements, community involvement and financial need.

Fisher is currently attending the University of Wyoming studying Business Administration. While a student at UW, she has been active with the President's Education Awards Program. Douglas will attend the University of Wyoming in the fall where he will be studying Pre-Medicine. While a student at Kelly Walsh H.S., Walsh was heavily involved with football and track placing as state champion. Walsh received many academic achievements, including, but not limited to the National Honor Society and placing second in the National Latin Exam.

WyHy awards scholarships each year to its members who meet eligibility requirements and who are planning on attending an accredited college, university, or technical school in the State. To learn more about membership eligibility, please visit www.wyhy.org.

WyHy Awards Triumph High School Scholarship

May 27, 2009

WyHy is pleased to announce the awarding of its 2009 Triumph High School scholarship to Desiree Snyder. The $500 scholarship is given each year to a member of the high school's graduating class based on factors including academic excellence and financial need. Snyder was selected to receive the honor on the basis of her outstanding academic record during her senior year and involvement with the Triumph High School Culinary and professional banking team, Skills USA and Z Club.

WyHy provides the scholarships each year as part of its ongoing Adopt-A-School relationship with Triumph High School.

WyHy Earns Certified Financial Counselor Accreditation

April 16, 2009

WyHy is a safe, smart and dependable option for financial services - we are, and will always, remain here for our members, especially during this very interesting & challenging economic climate.

With that statement, WyHy is proud to announce it is the first Credit Union in Wyoming to complete the Credit Union Financial Counseling Certification Program (CUFiCEP). WyHy took aim to better help its members who are or may be facing rising levels of financial uncertainty.

In order to be certified, WyHy's Account Recovery Department attended Certified Financial Counseling programs and successfully completed exams ranging from behavioral spending patterns to matching values with money. The program is designed to educate the newly accredited counselors on how to assist its members in preventing financial difficulties by employing responsible money management techniques.

"Giving members the opportunity to take control of their finances and create financial stability, is one of many services WyHy offers as we strive to implement our vision to increase the highest quality of life possible for our members," remarked Bill Willingham, President/CEO WyHy FCU. "I am very proud of the accomplishment of our department and our employees who continue to value our members and their financial success."

WyHy Scholarship Available

March 24, 2009

Members of WyHy Federal Credit Union who are planning on attending a Wyoming accredited college, technical school or university and who have had an account with WyHy for a year, are encouraged to apply for one of two scholarships being awarded. The scholarships are $1500 awards available to graduating high school students or any other member who is planning to attend college full time for the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semester. The deadline for the application is April 30, 2009. Applications are available online at www.wyhy.org or at any WyHy location.

Expired or Compromised Credit Cards Destroyed for Free

February 10, 2009

Cheyenne's local shredding company, A Thru Z Document Destruction has teamed up with WyHy Federal Credit Union to provide a FREE service to destroy peoples expired or compromised credit cards. News of identity theft is almost a daily occurrence and the threat is very real. One of the most prevalent threats is that of credit card theft. In January one of the largest credit card processors, Heartland Payment Systems announced that its processing systems were breached in 2008. This breach exposed an undetermined number of consumers to potential fraud. Heartland reported that no merchant information, cardholder Social Security numbers, unencrypted personal identification numbers (PIN), addresses or telephone numbers were involved in the breach; however they did report that cardholder names and numbers were exposed. If you have been contacted by your bank or credit union that your information was breached or you just want to take your own precautions by securely destroying your card(s) you are welcome to take your card(s) to WyHy Federal Credit Union and place them in the A Thru Z Document Destruction's secure cabinet to be picked up and destroyed. If you have questions please call Merrie at A Thru Z, 221-2825 or Tracy at WyHy, 638-4200.