Hydro Fans: Tapco Credit Union Offers Free Hydroplane Treat Saturday, July 22, in a Tribute to Seafair
Two legendary hydroplanes -- the 1968 Miss Budweiser and the renowned U-4 Miss Burien -- will be on display for free viewing at Tapco Credit Union on Saturday, July 22. Hydro race fans can have their pictures taken next to the famed boats. The event is a tribute to Seafair, one of Washington state's most legendary events.
Tacoma, WA (PRWEB) July 20, 2006 -- When was the last time you were up close and personal with a legendary hydroplane – specifically, the famous 1968 Miss Budweiser or the renowned U-4 Miss Burien?
Well, if you're a fan of hydros, your ship has come in.
Fans of the sport will soon get their chance to see, not only one of the famed hydros, but both of them at the same time, thanks to TAPCO Credit Union.
TAPCO members can even have their photo taken while sitting in the cockpit of the Miss Budweiser. The Hydroplane Museum will staff a booth to provide information and answer questions.
As part of its tribute to Seafair, both memorable hydros will be on display so fans can re-live the heart-pounding action of yester-year at the main
TAPCO branch , Saturday, July 22. (The location: 6312 19th Street West in Fircrest.)
Tapco calls its event, "Hydro Day," which means there will be fun for the whole family. It's part of the credit union's loan promotion for recreational water
craft.
It's fun for the whole family. There will also be free balloons for kids and delicious hotdogs and brats and a drink for a donation (with proceeds going to the American Heart Association – Heart Walk, Team Tapco)
The special promotion lasts until July 31.
With its preferred loan rates and exemplary member service, Tapco employees enjoy welcoming new members and it's easy join the non-profit cooperative, www.tapcocu.org.
The three possible ways to join:
- If you belong to a current member group (employer, church or other organization).
- If one of your family members is already a Tapco member.
- If you live or work in Pierce County in Washington.
Tapco History: Tapco Credit Union started in 1934 through the hard work and efforts of nine City of Tacoma employees.
These nine employees realized that traditional banks and savings institutions were formed to make money for their owners. With this underlying purpose, it was sometimes hard for traditional workers to receive the help they needed.
The nine founding members created a cooperative institution dedicated to working for people, a not for profit financial institution also known as a credit union.
As word of the new credit union spread, membership grew. Employees from Pierce County and more than 200 businesses, associations and communities eventually signed on as approved member groups – providing the benefits of credit union membership to their own employees and members.
Today, over 24,000 people belong to Tapco. Each member has learned firsthand about the advantages of belonging to a nonprofit financial institution. You can be a member, too.
As a cooperative, each TAPCO member is also an owner and has a voice in how the credit union operates. That voice keeps TAPCO focused on the founding members' vision of "People Helping People."
While maintaining a professional staff to run daily operations, Tapco's governing policy is set by the Board of Directors, a group of hard-working volunteers elected annually by members.
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