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Welcome to the Alaska USA eJournal – your online member newsletter. The eJournal is updated monthly to provide you with information and tips about getting the most out of your membership at Alaska USA. Read on for more information about new products and services as well as ways you can enhance the value and convenience Alaska USA membership offers. 4/6/2012Make the most of your Alaska USA membershipHave you explored all the ways your membership can work for you? It isn't uncommon for people to have relationships with various financial institutions – maybe your auto loan is with Alaska USA, but your mortgage or checking account is somewhere else. If you need a few good reasons why Alaska USA is the best place to take care of all your financial needs, consider these advantages: Great rates on loans; great returns on savings. Most financial institutions make their current rates easily accessible online. If you're thinking about financing a large purchase or opening a savings, money market, or certificate account, shop around and look for the best deal. You'll be pleasantly surprised to see that Alaska USA has some of the best rates around! Four ways to get no-fee checking. You qualify for checking with no monthly fees if you:
Check out all the options or contact a member service representative to help you choose the account that best fits your needs. One stop for all your financial needs. As a full-service financial institution, Alaska USA and its family of financial service companies offer a wide variety of products and services. You'll spend less time managing your accounts when they're all under one roof. Easy account management. With UltraBranch®, you can access your accounts anytime online or by phone – transfer money, pay bills, view balances and transactions, and much more. UltraBranch is free, easy to use, and secure. Download an application or visit any branch to start using UltraBranch today! You can also download the free Alaska USA app from the App Store or the Android Market. The app combines frequently requested information about Alaska USA with the most popular features of UltraBranch. If you need to speak to someone about your accounts, you can contact the Member Service Center 16 hours a day, seven days a week. You can speak to a live, knowledgeable member service representative without having to jump through hoops or navigate a maze of automated messages. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. 4/6/2012Safeguarding your personal informationHere are some simple ways you can minimize your chances of becoming a victim of fraud. While many of these seem like common sense, we are all guilty of letting our guard down once in a while. Review your financial statements and accounts regularly. Look for any unusual charges or withdrawals. If you check your accounts frequently, you're more likely to notice suspicious activity. UltraBranch® online account access is a great way to monitor all of your Alaska USA accounts. You can see the dates and details of transactions you've made and even view photos of checks you've written once they're cashed or deposited by the recipient. Sign up for eStatements. Find out what more than 100,000 Alaska USA members already know – eStatements are free, convenient, and best of all, secure. Reducing the number of confidential documents in your mailbox means there's one less place for criminals to look. To maintain security, eStatements are only accessible through UltraBranch – not through email. You can choose to receive email alerts notifying you that your statement is available. Alaska USA keeps your statements archived for seven years in case you ever need to refer to them. Keep your Personal Identification Number (PIN) separate from your debit or check card. If you keep your PIN in your purse or wallet, it's a lot easier for someone to use your card if it's lost or stolen. And never write your PIN on your card. For additional security, change your PIN regularly. You can do that at any Alaska USA ATM, or in UltraBranch. Be cautious when answering phone calls, emails, or letters. Alaska USA will never ask for your personal information via email or over the phone unless you initiate the call. If you are suspicious about a call, email, or letter claiming to be from Alaska USA, call the Member Service Center to verify its authenticity or report a scam. Use a shredder at home. Shred any documents or correspondence that contain personal or financial information before putting them in the trash. This includes financial statements, ATM receipts, expired credit cards, pay stubs, medical records, and even utility bills. If you don't have a shredder at home, it's certainly an investment worth making. Check your credit report. A regular review of your credit report can help you detect identity theft early. Federal legislation allows you to get a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months from each of the three consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. You can learn more about this service by visiting annualcreditreport.com or calling 1-877-322-8228. Stay informed. There are a number of resources available under the Financial resources section. You can also call the Member Service Center or visit your local branch if you have questions or concerns about your accounts. 4/6/2012Spring is in the air - and in the water, the trails, the open road...It's hard not to be excited about getting outside this time of year. Whether you're planning one big adventure or frequent weekend getaways, having the right toys can make the sun seem so much brighter, and the water so much clearer. If you're thinking about buying a new outdoor toy this year, you can get a great interest rate when you finance with Alaska USA. Plus, you'll get a discount if you apply online – it's quick and easy. Shop around, find the perfect ride, and then check Alaska USA's rates on boats, ATVs, RVs, and motorcycles. 4/6/2012Are you using Alaska USA Mobile?You don't have to be near a branch – or even a computer – to manage your Alaska USA accounts. With Alaska USA Mobile, you can use the most popular features of UltraBranch on your web-enabled cell phone. Once you're enrolled in UltraBranch, you can access your accounts from your phone anytime by visiting go.akusa.org or downloading the free Alaska USA app from the App Store or the Android Market. What can you do with Alaska USA Mobile?
If you haven't already signed up for UltraBranch, visit any branch to get started, or download the application online and mail it to the address listed. UltraBranch is free, secure, and easy to use. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. 4/6/2012Thanks for supporting your community!2012 Alaska USA Foundation calendar sales Alaska USA would like to thank you for making the 2012 Alaska USA Foundation calendar sale a huge success. The calendars feature photography submitted by Alaska USA employees and were on sale at branches through the end of 2011. More than 4,000 calendars were sold, and the net proceeds were donated to charities in local communities throughout Alaska, western Washington, and San Bernardino County, California. The Alaska USA Foundation was established in 2003. It provides funds for charitable organizations that offer services to children, veterans, and active duty members of the armed services and their families in the communities Alaska USA serves. Visit the Alaska USA Foundation site to learn more about the organizations it supports or to make a donation. Annual food drive Alaska USA members made more than 4,200 deposits during the month of November – not to their checking or savings accounts, but to support their local food banks. Alaska USA teamed up with the Alaska USA Foundation for the annual Cash for Cans fundraiser, collecting cash donations to benefit community food banks. Members generously gave to the Cash for Cans drive at their local Alaska USA branches, donating a total of $37,000 – and more than 1,000 lbs. of food! The Alaska USA Foundation contributed an additional $3,000, bringing the total donation amount to $40,000. Donations helped 15 community food banks throughout Alaska, western Washington, and the High Desert region of California. Thank you for supporting your community! 4/6/2012Annual Election 2012Each year, Alaska USA members are elected to serve designated terms as volunteer members of the Board of Directors. As no members qualified as candidates by the petition method, the slate of candidates is as follows: Board of Directors Alexander, Bobby W. Since these candidates are running unopposed, their election will be declared and announced at the annual meeting. 4/6/2012Annual Meeting NoticeJune 6, 2012 • 6 p.m. • Sheraton Anchorage Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska The 2011 Annual Report will be available in May and can be obtained at any branch location or by calling the Member Service Center. 4/6/2012Member testimonialI want to thank you for NOT being part of the problem that small business owners face daily in this tough economy. It is such a pleasure to deal with people who give their 100% and I see that each time I enter your Big Bear Lake branch or need to speak to someone in your call center. When I do call, I not only get a real person, I get someone who cares and is very professional and efficient. I appreciate that your online system is easy, your fees are reasonable, and that I have had no issues. I live in Orange County and Big Bear Lake, California, so I need my banking and the people I deal with to be reliable. Thank you and keep up the good work, Alaska USA! All the best, Kathy Bambeck, Big Bear Lake, CA Have your own Alaska USA story? Share it here! 4/6/2012Have you heard?There are new branches and offices in Alaska and Washington! Alaska USA branches and offices in Alaska: Alaska USA branches in Washington: Alaska USA Mortgage Company offices in Washington: Click here for a full list of branch locations. 
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