Credit unions are member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperatives organized by and for people with a common bond.Unlike other financial institutions owned by stockholders and controlled by paid boards, credit unions are operated by its members and mostly volunteer boards.This allows credit unions to pay higher dividends, offer lower loan rates and less service fees.
History
Garden Island FCU was founded in 1938 as Lihue Federal Credit Union under the sponsorship of The Lihue (Sugar) Plantation Company.Membership was limited to the employees of the company and its affiliates.We later expanded our field of membership to serve the Lihue community then expanded even wider to serve the entire island.
Mission
Our mission is to provide members with the best assistance and services to meet their financial needs.
Management Keith A. Uyeno, President/COO
Board of Directors
Owen Ota
Chairman
George Zakahi
Vice Chairman
Elodie Moniz
Secretary
Alan Suzawa
Treasurer
Oscar Portugal
Director
Paul Yukimura
Director
Annual Events and Community Involvement Our membership meeting is held annually in February at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. All members are welcome to attend. Come and meet your Board of Directors and Staff. Enjoy refreshments and a chance to win great door prizes. Watch for more information in your quarterly newsletter or call for more details.
Garden Island Federal Credit Union is a proud sponsor and coordinator of the Annual Christmas Parade held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving at Kukui Grove Center. Your organization, club, church and school are welcome to participate. Prizes are awarded for best marching and vehicle unit and it is a great way to let the community know about your organization. Please call (808) 245-2712 for more information.
Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency
Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency
