Go big or go home—that’s the motto at Pelican State Credit Union when it comes to dressing up in costume. It may sound a little harsh, but we’re a competitive bunch, so it’s only natural. Whether it’s meeting personal goals, team goals or our members’ goals, we take winning seriously (especially when trophies are involved). Each year, we have a …
Beak Squeak: the Squeakquel – 2018 so Far
If you’re unfamiliar, the Beak Squad is Pelican State Credit Union’s team member-run committee responsible for fundraising initiatives and volunteer opportunities. This year, all of our fundraising efforts benefit our charity of the year, Dreams Come True of Louisiana. You might be wondering, “How is this a squeakquel?” Check out this blog post to see some of the fundraising and …
Fit Family – Pelican’s Wellness Committee
Here at Pelican, we have a passion for helping others stay well. We’ve shared our efforts for financial wellness before, and today I’d like to share how we’re working to get our team members motivated about physical and mental wellness. Where does my passion for wellness come from? Growing up, I was always outside playing with neighborhood friends, throwing the …
Meet Our 2018 Team Pelican Scholarship Winners
Our Team Pelican Scholarship Award Program is in its 11th year, and the students that apply continue to showcase their ever-growing skillsets, determination and dedication to Pelican’s values. Since 2008, we’ve awarded scholarships to deserving high school seniors across the state. Pelican has given out over $50,000 in scholarships since we’ve started! We had 62 students apply this year—our highest …
Serving Our Members & Communities: 2017 Year in Review
Each year, we reflect on everything we’ve accomplished for our members, and we look forward to how we can continue to serve each and every one of our members and branch communities. 2017 was a phenomenal year for growth and service, and we wanted to share some highlights: Supporting Our Members Our members’ best interests are at the heart of …
Preserving History at Our St. Jules Branch
Credit unions occasionally seek out merger partners who will take care of their members and continue to provide them with access to credit union products and services designed to meet their needs. St. Jules Credit Union in Lafayette recently joined the Pelican family through a merger, and we couldn’t be more excited! Each credit union comes with its own history, …