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Amy Walton

Amy Walton got a loan for a new car before she started looking. “I called the Anytime LoanPhone. It only took 10 minutes and I was tentatively approved right away, pending confirmation of my information. When I found the car I wanted, the dealer told me I could get a better rate through dealer financing. He made me an offer that was ¾ % less than my Alternatives loan. I called Amy Smith, my loan officer, and she matched that rate immediately. I had no idea that Alternatives has a policy of matching rates to stay competitive. I was really glad. This policy allowed me to keep all my banking at Alternatives.”

Yes, it's true. After 28 years at the helm, Bill Myers is retiring from Alternatives Federal Credit Union. Anyone who has worked with Bill cannot help but be impressed with Bill's keen sense of purpose and sharp intellect on how to convert purpose into action. He has worked tirelessly to make the Alternatives Federal Credit Union mission "to build wealth in the community" a reality. And then, using Alternatives as his experimental station, he shares successes with the world. Now it's our turn to thank him for all he's done for Alternatives, for the community, for the credit union movement, for community development, and beyond.


We invite you to join us in honoring him in these ways:

• Create a legacy: Contribute to the Bill Myers Youth Internship.
• Send your memories, congratulations and well wishes.

Bill Myers Youth Internship
Bill didn't want a building named after him. He didn't want a gold watch. He wanted to see his work in starting the Student Credit Union and educating youth continue. The Internship will provide support and opportunity to youth committed to working on issues of economic and social justice. Our ambition is to ignite the community development spark in the bright leaders of tomorrow.

Our Board committed Credit Union and personal funds to this Internship and ask you to join them in honoring Bill Myers and his outstanding contribution to community development credit unions. For more information e-mail Deirdre Silverman, Director of Community Programs.

Thrill Bill Blog
You can start your roasting and toasting of Bill now by visiting our new blog where you can be one of the first to share your memories - Were you there when Alternatives started? What's your first memory of Bill? How has Alternatives improved your life or had impact on the community? Go ahead, give Bill a thrill!