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WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION (EIN 91-0712539)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-11-05
IRS object ID
201213109349301416
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2012-11-05T16:41:43-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN410746749EIN

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

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Business Name Line1CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLPBusinessNameLine1

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Address Line120 E THOMAS RD STE 2300AddressLine1
CityPHOENIXCity
StateAZState
ZIP Code85012ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN910712539EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNIONBusinessNameLine1
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Name ControlWHATNameControl
Phone3606761168Phone

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1600 EAST HOLLY STREETAddressLine1
CityBELLINGHAMCity
StateWAState
ZIP Code98227ZIPCode

Officer Officer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameWAYNE LANGEIName
TitlePRESIDENT/CEOTitle
Phone3606761168Phone
Date Signed2012-10-31DateSigned
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Preparer Preparer

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NamePHIL MCCOLLUM CPAName
PTINP00129716PTIN
Phone6022662248Phone
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Tax Year2011TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Name Of Principal Officer PersonWAYNE LANGEINameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

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StateWAState
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Activity Or Mission DescriptionIT IS THE MISSION OF WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION TO PROVIDE THE MEANS FOR MEMBERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionWHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION (WECU) IS A MEMBER-OWNED FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE WHERE MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SAVE AND BORROW RESPONSIBLY AT FAIR AND COMPETITIVE RATES, IMPROVING THEIR FINANCIAL WELL-BEING AND STANDARD OF LIVING. THIS STATE-CHARTERED CREDIT UNION IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION SHARE INSURANCE FUND, AND IS REGULATED BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION, AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - DIVISION OF CREDIT UNIONS. WECU'S MAIN PRODUCTS ARE CONSUMER LOANS, REAL ESTATE LOANS AND COMMERCIAL LOANS TO MEMBERS, WHICH ARE PRIMARILY FUNDED BY DEPOSITS FROM MEMBERS. FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ARE ALSO AN INTEGRAL PART OF WECU'S OPERATIONS AND SPIRIT OF SERVICE.MissionDescription
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Significant Change0SignificantChange
DescriptionCREDIT CARD LOANS: WECU OFFERS THREE TYPES OF CREDIT CARDS - CLASSIC, PLATINUM, AND BUSINESS. EACH CARD INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: 1% CASH BACK ON PURCHASES, NO ANNUAL FEE, LOW FIXED ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE (APR), 25 DAY GRACE PERIOD, LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS, TRAVEL ACCIDENT INSURANCE WHEN YOU PURCHASE TRAVEL TICKETS WITH YOUR WECU VISA, SECURE ONLINE SHOPPING WITH VERIFIED BY VISA, OPTIONAL PAYMENT PROTECTION, 24 HOUR ACCESS WITH E-MAX ONLINE BANKING AND TELE-MAX AUDIO RESPONSE, AND LOCAL SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST. WECU STRIVES TO EDUCATE YOUTH TO BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. IN 2001, WECU LAUNCHED A STUDENT VISA PROGRAM WITH OUR CLASSIC VISA CARD. THE GOAL OF OUR STUDENT VISA PROGRAM IS NOT TO PROMOTE SPENDING, BUT RATHER TO PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR YOUNG MEMBERS TO LEARN ABOUT MONEY MANAGEMENT AND MAINTAINING GOOD CREDIT. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR MEMBERS 16 AND 17 YEARS OF AGE, AND BEGINS WITH AN EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE SEMINAR, AND WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE LEGAL GUARDIANS OR PARENT(S) TO ATTEND. THE STUDENT VISA SEMINAR COVERS MANY TOPICS, FROM THE DEFINITION OF CREDIT, TO CREDIT SCORES, HOW LOANS WORK, MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS, THE BENEFIT OF A VISA CARD, AND WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CARD IS LOST OR STOLEN. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE STUDENT VISA SEMINAR, AND EITHER A COMPLETED APPLICATION WITH PROOF OF INCOME OR PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN AS CO-BORROWER, STUDENT MEMBERS WILL BE ISSUED A $250 STUDENT VISA. THE CARD IS GOOD UNTIL AGE 21. HOWEVER, IF THE LOAN IS IN GOOD STANDING AT THE AGE OF 18, STUDENTS CAN APPLY FOR A $500 CLASSIC VISA BY FILLING OUT A NEW APPLICATION WITH PROOF OF INCOME OR PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN AS CO-BORROWER. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL, AND AS OF THE END OF 2011, WE HAVE 107 STUDENT VISA ACCOUNTS.WECU HAS APPROXIMATELY A 27% MEMBER PENETRATION IN OUR CREDIT CARD PROGRAM. AT YEAR-END, WE HAD OVER 1,818 NEW VISA ACCOUNTS FOR OUR MEMBERS, WITH NEW CREDIT LIMITS TOTALING OVER $5.8 MILLION.Description

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DescriptionOTHER CONSUMER LOANS: ALONG WITH CREDIT CARD LOANS, WECU OFFERS AUTO, BOAT, RV, PERSONAL, SECURED, TIMELINE, AND OTHER CONSUMER LOANS. WE HAVE VERY COMPETITIVE RATES, AND OFTEN FUND VERY SMALL LOANS THAT OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WOULD NOT. IN THIS CAPACITY, WECU FILLS A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE MICRO-LENDING ECONOMY. IN 2011, WE ISSUED 3,359 CONSUMER LOANS (NOT INCLUDING CREDIT CARDS) TO OUR MEMBERS, TOTALING AROUND $33 MILLION. WECU ALSO PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE BALANCE FINANCIAL FITNESS PROGRAM FREE OF CHARGE TO MEMBERS. PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL COUNSELORS AT BALANCE PROVIDE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT TO ANY OF OUR MEMBERS WHO NEED HELP MANAGING THEIR DEBT AND GETTING THEIR PERSONAL FINANCES BACK ON TRACK. IN 2011, OVER 850 OF OUR MEMBERS USED THIS SERVICE.Description

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DescriptionREAL ESTATE LOANS: WECU OFFERS RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS WITH VERY COMPETITIVE RATES AND LOW FEES, MEMBER EDUCATION SEMINARS RELATED TO BUYING A HOME, AND HOME $TART PROGRAM LOANS THROUGH THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF SEATTLE. DURING 2011, WE FUNDED APPROXIMATELY 740 RESIDENTIAL FIRST MORTGAGES TO OUR MEMBERS. AT THE END OF 2011, WECU HAD OVER 2,129 RESIDENTIAL FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS OUTSTANDING WHICH EQUATES TO A HOUSEHOLD PENETRATION OF ABOUT 4.3% IN OUR MEMBERSHIP PORTFOLIO. HOWEVER, AS OF THE END OF 2011, WE WERE ALSO SERVICING AN ADDITIONAL 1,472 IN SOLD RESIDENTIAL FIRST MORTGAGES TO OUR MEMBERS, INCREASING OUR OVERALL REAL ESTATE PENETRATION TO ABOUT 7.4%. THE AVERAGE BALANCE OF RESIDENTIAL FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS BEING SERVICED BY WECU IS APPROXIMATELY $156,242. IN ADDITION, WECU PARTICIPATES IN HOME $TART. OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE "AMERICAN DREAM" PROGRAM, HOME $TART IS A JOINT PROGRAM THROUGH THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF SEATTLE, AND IT PROMOTES HOME OWNERSHIP BY HELPING FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS EARNING UP TO 80% OF THE AREA'S MEDIAN INCOME TO PURCHASE A HOME. THE HOME $TART PROGRAM PROVIDES $3.00 FOR EVERY $1.00 A FAMILY CONTRIBUTES, UP TO $5,000. HOME $TART GRANTS MAY BE USED FOR DOWN PAYMENTS, CLOSING COSTS, OR REHABILITATION OF AN OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING UNIT, TO BE USED AS THE HOUSEHOLD'S PRIMARY RESIDENCE. GRANTS MAY BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH FUNDS FROM OTHER SOURCES. OUR NEXT YEAR'S GOAL IS TO SURPASS THE NUMBER OF FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AS WELL AS CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE - THUS ENABLING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR AMERICAN DREAM.Description
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Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Total Exmpt Function Expenditures6875TotalExmptFunctionExpenditures
Form1120 Pol Filed1Form1120PolFiled

Sec527 Pol Orgs Sec527PolOrgs (2 entries)

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NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION
33301 9TH AVE S STE 200FEDERAL WAYWA980039104604836875
CREDIT UNION LEGISLATIVE ACTION COUNCIL
601 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW SOUTH BUWASHINGTONDC2000426015211543615488

Form990 Schedule C Part IV Form990ScheduleCPartIV

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IdentifierORGANIZATIONS DIRECT AND INDIRECT POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES:Identifier
Return ReferencePART I-A, LINE 1:ReturnReference
ExplanationCONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE TO A POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC) AS PART OF WECU'S NORTHWEST CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION (NWCUA) ANNUAL DUES. THE TOTAL CHECK IS PAYABLE TO NWCUA, AND THE PAC PIECE IS DISTRIBUTED BY THE NWCUA TO THE CREDIT UNION LEGISLATIVE ACTION FUND (CULAF), WHICH IS OUR WASHINGTON STATE PAC. CULAF'S FUNDS ARE RAISED FROM THE DUES INVOICES AS PART OF A VOLUNTARY 'FAIR-SHARE' CONTRIBUTION LISTED FOR EACH STATE-CHARTERED CREDIT UNION. NOTE: IN 2011, WECU COLLECTED $5,488.00 FROM EMPLOYEES IN CONTRIBUTIONS DESIGNATED FOR THE CREDIT UNION LEGISLATIVE ACTION COUNCIL (CULAC), WHICH IS OUR FEDERAL PAC, ADMINSTERED BY CUNA. THESE ARE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, AND CULAC MAY ONLY RECEIVE PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS. THE CHECKS WERE PAYABLE TO CULAC, AND WE SENT IN THE CONTRIBUTIONS WEEKLY DURING THE MONTH OF JULY 2011 ALONG WITH A WASHINGTON CONTRIBUTOR DISCLOSURE SPREADSHEET.Explanation

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Included On FS1IncludedOnFS

Land Land

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Buildings Buildings

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Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

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Equipment Equipment

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings28106852TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (6 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
OTHER LIABILITIES$7,177,434
MEMBER SHARE DRAFT$121,432,184
MEMBER IRA SHARES$19,611,918
SHARE AND IRA CDS$28,564,240
SHARE SAVINGS$446,792,035
ACCRUED PENSIONS AND PROFIT SHARING$1,993,715
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts625571526TotalOfAmounts
Total Revenue50000282TotalRevenue
Total Expenses36738238TotalExpenses
Excess Or Deficit For Year13262044ExcessOrDeficitForYear
Other-$16,418OtherAmount
Total Adjustments-16418TotalAdjustments
Excess Or Deficit Per FS13245626ExcessOrDeficitPerFS
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt50000282TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Revenue Not Rptd F9900RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal50000282RevenueSubtotal
Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Revenue Per Form99050000282TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt36738238TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Expenses Not Rptd F9900ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal36738238ExpensesSubtotal
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form99036738238TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ExplanationPART IV, LINE 2B: MONEY RECEIVED WITH MORTGAGE PAYMENTS THAT IS HELD IN ESCROW FOR REAL ESTATE TAXES.Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Travel For CompanionsXTravelForCompanions
Written Policy Re T And E Expenses1WrittenPolicyReTAndEExpenses
Substantiation Required1SubstantiationRequired
Written Employment ContractXWrittenEmploymentContract
Compensation SurveyXCompensationSurvey
Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance Payment0SeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan1SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp Arrangement0EquityBasedCompArrangement

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (7 entries)

Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgComp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgsBonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrgBonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgsOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgOther Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgsDeferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrgDeferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgsNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgNontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgsTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgTotal Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgsComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgComp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs
WAYNE LANGEI
398661079301081451802695001025801329688000
JEFF DYKSTRA
114142023377011890158590118680166435000
KATHLEEN GAVIN
1568630315890101386021060095800320478000
JENNIFER KUTCHER
11954202337701189015859064680166435000
ROBERT LANGEI
11954202337701200015859064680166446000
LISA LANGEI
10973902266501306015241088540157805000
COLIN NAYLOR
109239022665012050152410118540160204000

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 4BReturnReference
ExplanationSCHEDULE J, PART III, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. THE CREDIT UNION MADE CONTRIBUTIONS TO A 457 (F) PLAN ON BEHALF OF THE CEO, WAYNE LANGEI, AND THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, KATHLEEN GAVIN, IN THE AMOUNTS OF $459,981 AND $65,071, RESPECTIVELY.Explanation

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV

Name Of Interested Person NameOfInterestedPerson

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name PersonSHANNON DYKSTRANamePerson
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
RelationshipSPOUSE OF CFORelationship
Amount Of Transaction13620AmountOfTransaction
Description Of TransactionFEES PAID FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES.DescriptionOfTransaction
Sharing Of Revenues0SharingOfRevenues

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (10 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2A SPOUSAL RELATIONSHIP AND A FATHER/SON RELATIONSHIP EXIST WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7AMEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY, WHETHER PERIODICALLY, OR AS VACANCIES ARISE, OR OTHERWISE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BMEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPROVE THE GOVERNING BODY'S ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, AS WELL AS OTHER MATTERS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION AS THEY OCCUR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11OUR FORM 990 TAX FILING IS REVIEWED BY WECU'S ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND VP/CFO IN DETAIL. IT IS COMPARED TO OUR PREVIOUS YEAR'S RETURN, TIED BACK TO OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OUR GENERAL LEDGER RECORDS. THEN, IT IS REVIEWED BY OUR PRESIDENT/CEO PRIOR TO FILING. A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CWECU'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOCUSES ON DEFINING AND PREVENTING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITY, TRANSACTION, OR BEFORE ENTERING INTO ANY RELATIONSHIP THAT MIGHT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, EMPLOYEES MUST SEEK REVIEW FROM THEIR MANAGERS, THE INTERNAL AUDITOR, OR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT. WECU'S HR DEPT., STAFF LIAISON, AND INTERNAL AUDITOR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT NO CONFLICT OF INTERESTS OCCUR THAT COULD HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON WECU. IF ANYONE SUSPECTS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT IS REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT, THE STAFF LIAISON, THE HR DEPT., OR THE INTERNAL AUDITOR. WECU HAS VARIOUS ANNUAL REVIEWS AND CONTROLS IN PLACE TO MONITOR SITUATIONS IN WHICH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MIGHT ARISE, WHICH ARE PERFORMED BY MANAGEMENT, OR OUR INTERNAL AUDITOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS DETERMINED BY THE DETAILS OF THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT SET FORTH BETWEEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO. TO ENSURE THAT PAY RATES ARE COMPETITIVE WITHIN THE MARKETPLACE, THE CREDIT UNION PARTICIPATES IN A NUMBER OF INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC SALARY/COMPENSATION SURVEYS SUCH AS THOSE SPONSORED BY CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CUNA), CREDIT UNION EXECUTIVE SOCIETY (CUES), AND THE WASHINGTON BANK AND CREDIT UNION SALARY AND BENEFIT SURVEY. UTILIZING DATA FROM THESE SURVEYS, WECU'S PRESIDENT/CEO AND EVP DETERMINE THE OVERALL SALARY STRUCTURE FOR THE CREDIT UNION. THEY ALSO MAKE THE FINAL DETERMINATION FOR INCREASES TO COMPENSATION FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS, INCLUDING OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, AFTER RECEIVING PROPOSALS AND FEEDBACK FROM MANAGEMENT, CROSS-REFERENCING THE REQUESTS TO THE SURVEYS MENTIONED ABOVE AND DETERMINING HOW THESE EXPENSES WILL FIT INTO THE OVERALL CREDIT UNION BUDGET AND STRATEGIC PLAN. THE EVP'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO, AND CHANGES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19WECU HAS A MEMBER RIGHTS POLICY IN WHICH WE STIPULATE HOW OUR MEMBERS CAN REQUEST AND RECEIVE CREDIT UNION CORPORATE RECORDS, WHICH INCLUDE OUR ARTICLES AND BYLAWS, MINUTES OF MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT, FINANCIAL REPORTS AND FORMS, CODE OF ETHICS, BOARD GOVERNANCE POLICIES, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE NAMES. A MEMBER REQUEST MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE CREDIT UNION AND SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY THE DISCLOSABLE RECORDS REQUESTED. THE CREDIT UNION MAY REQUIRE THE MEMBER TO SIGN A CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT TO PROTECT THE CREDIT UNION FROM UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. IF ANY DOCUMENTS CONTAIN MEMBER INFORMATION, IT WILL BE EXPUNGED FROM THE DOCUMENT BEFORE BEING PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAIN ON AFS INVESTMENTS -16,418. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -16,418.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.