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The guiding principles of
credit unions were We enjoy supporting
established in 1844 in what matters to our
Rochdale, England by the
Rochdale Society of members, therefore,
community
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involvement will
fundamental values of continue to be a
focus for Belco.
financial cooperatives were
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and mutual self-help. There
are seven cooperative
principles that still guide credit unions today:
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principles of credit unions:
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support Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, local theatre, local youth sports clubs, food
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matters to our members, therefore, community involvement will continue to be a
focus for Belco in 2017.
(“Amey’s Corner” continued on page 15)
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