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The Beak Squad is Pelican’s volunteer and fundraising committee consisting of Pelican team members across the state. Beak Squad members serve as the voice of their department or branches and their interests. They also contribute to the overall culture here at Pelican. The Beak Squad encourages and entices Pelican team members to volunteer at events and fund raise in the …
If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I love jambalaya! Whether it’s chicken and sausage, pork and sausage or whatever meats you want to put in there—it all works for me! Imagine my excitement when I attended my first Jambalaya Festival in the “Jambalaya Capital of the World” Gonzales, Louisiana. The annual Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales …
Everyone should know what happens behind-the-scenes of their checking account. After all, your checking account holds funds that you need for everyday purchases. Many of our members have been asking questions and wanting to learn more about overdraft services, especially Overdraft Protection and Overdraft Privilege. Pelican Overdraft Privilege Administrator Courtney Guy gives answers to some of the most-asked questions on …
Each year, we like to recognize rock star Team Pelican youth savings account members who are graduating high school. Our Team Pelican scholarship awards give high school graduates some extra help paying for college. Scholarships can go a long way and cover textbooks, tuition, meal plans or anything else students might need for their college career. This year, we doubled …
Screams of joy echo through the aisles of Carter’s Supermarket in Walker, Louisiana, as long-time Pelican member Lauren Edwards races down the aisles of the store, grabbing as many groceries as she can before the two-minute countdown hits zero. Members of the Pelican team and Lauren’s family cheer her on as she tries to grab everything she needs to host …
Since I’ve become more diligent with budgeting and saving money, I’ve been much more creative with how I spend my hard-earned cash. Where I used to spend money going out to eat, I now make it a goal and a date night with my wife to recreate the dish we’re craving at home. I’ve recently been trying out new ways …
