Beak squad 2019

Beak Squeak: 2019 Year-Long Recap

2019 was a very busy year, and our team members’ Heart for Service was at the forefront of all of Pelican’s yearly achievements. Our team members raised a record-breaking amount of money for charity in 2019 thanks to Pelican’s Beak Squad! The Beak Squad is Pelican State Credit Union’s team member-run committee responsible for fundraising initiatives and volunteer opportunities. Each …

Spotlight On - Life of a Single Mom

Spotlight On: The Life of a Single Mom

“Raise your hand if you are or ever have been a single mother.” “Raise your hand if you were raised by a single mother.” “Now, raise your hand if you have ever known and loved a single mother.” With that last question, the hand of every single team member shot into the air at Pelican’s Family Reunion, our annual employee …

Pelican State CU Beak Squad Gumbo Chili Cook-off

Pelican’s Gumbo and Chili Cook-off: Cooking for Charity

Throughout the year, Pelican’s Beak Squad hosts numerous events to raise money for our charity of the year. At a recent meeting, one of our Beak Squad members suggested that we change up our usual crockpot cook-off, and host a Gumbo and Chili Cook-off instead! The idea sounded mouth-watering, and the Beak Squad members loved it! I mean, it’s definitely …

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 …

Spotlight On: Dreams Come True of Louisiana

Our team members have voted and chosen our 2018 Charity of the Year—Dreams Come True of Louisiana! Pelican’s volunteer and fundraising committee, the Beak Squad, has already started planning FUNdraisers to benefit this special organization. The goal of Dreams Come True of Louisiana is to restore the beauty found in the dreams of the children. They provide happiness, support and …