2025 FFCCU Board of Directors Application

Nominee Application for the FFCCU Board of Directors

We are passionate about our commitment to the credit union philosophy and to the Firefighters Community Credit Union Mission. This call for nominees is seeking candidates to fill three (3) total volunteer Board Director positions.

Step 1: Review the Board of Director responsibilities and characteristics.

Step 2: Complete this application in its entirety and include a recent photograph, résumé and a personal bio. (Application will not be valid without these documents)

Step 3: Submit all materials no later than Friday, November 1, 2024 at 4pm.
Board of Directors Candidate Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a current member in good standing, and have been a member for a minimum of 12 months prior to the application deadline.
- Applicant's primary residence must be within our currently established geographic field of membership at the time of application.
- Display a minimum level of engagement with credit union accounts and activity as determined by the nominating committee.
- Review agenda and supporting materials for all meetings and come prepared with questions/comments/suggestions to discuss.
- Act as a positive ambassador for the credit union in the community.
- Minimum availability of five hours per month which includes attending all scheduled regular, committee, and special meetings of the Board of Directors, as well as the annual meeting and the annual planning session. Regular Board meetings are once a month on Thursday mornings.
- Have the ability and desire to keep up-to-date on developments in the financial services field and attend educational programs when necessary.
- Commitment to a three-year term
- Be eligible for bond coverage.
- Maintain all business affairs and affairs of the credit union’s members in a confidential manner, as well as following the principals of the credit union’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policies.
- Successfully pass criminal and credit employment background requirements.
Restrictions:
- Immediate family members of current FFCCU teammates or board members are not eligible to run for the Board of Directors.
- Cannot be employed at Firefighters Community Credit Union in the preceding three years.
- Individuals who are employed by or have outside business interests with any organization that directly competes with FFCCU, or engage in work that is a conflict of interest with board responsibilities are not eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.
- May not have a personal or professional bankruptcy that would reflect a lack of prudence in handling financial matters.

Personal Information
I am applying for a volunteer position on the Board of Directors at Firefighters Community Credit Union.*

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Please provide a brief bio about yourself*

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Please upload a current resume*

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Please upload a current head shot or other professional photo*

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Your Background and Interest
Please tell us why you’re interested in serving on the Board of Directors at FFCCU.*
What could you contribute to this position and why should you be elected?*
What particular knowledge, skills, and talents do you have that would benefit FFCCU?*
What is your knowledge and understanding of the credit union philosophy and a financial co-op?*
What do you feel is a fiduciary duty?*

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Acknowledgement and Signature
I hereby acknowledge that all of the above information is accurate. By signing below, I authorize FFCCU to perform a background check, credit report check* and bondability verification as part of the nomination requirements. I have read and acknowledge my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act at ffcommunity.com/fcra. I agree to an in-person interview at the request of the Nominating Committee. I also agree to not campaign or promote myself as a candidate in the director election on any social media platform or page created and supported by Firefighters Community Credit Union.

*Please note: Any credit bureau freeze must be removed before an application can be taken into consideration.
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Firefighters Community Credit Union is a cooperative, owned and operated by its members. This is what distinguishes FFCCU from other financial institutions. Members put their money in a variety of savings accounts, and that money, in turn, is lent to members. After operating expenses and reserve requirements are met, loan income is returned to all members in the form of dividends and comprehensive financial services.

FFCCU is governed by a Board of Directors that establishes and reviews policy. The directors are credit union members who are elected by the membership and serve on a volunteer basis. Every member has one vote, regardless of how much he or she has on deposit. At FFCCU, there is no select group of shareholders that profits more than anyone else. All members profit—individually as well as collectively.

FFCCU is a financial institution with over 30,000 members. Being a state-chartered credit union, FFCCU is organized under strict regulatory laws that are monitored and enforced by the State of Ohio Division of Financial Institutions. American Share Insurance (ASI) provides deposit insurance for each member account up to $250,000.

Thank you for your interest in serving as an FFCCU Board Director. For questions or more information, please contact: Ben Laurendeau, President/CEO 216.621.4644 x1002 or blaurendeau@ffcommunity.com
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