Events

Popsicle Fun Facts: The Popsicle was invented by an 11-year-old who kept it secret for 18 years.

• The popsicle is a local invention.
• The inventor was Frank Epperson who, in 1905, left a mixture of powdered soda and water out on the porch, which contained a stir stick. That night, temperatures in San Francisco reached record low temperature. When he woke the next morning, he discovered that it had frozen to the stir stick, creating a fruit flavored ice treat that he named the Epsicle. Eighteen years later he patented it and called it the Popsicle.
• The ice pop was introduced to the public at an Oakland ball for firemen in 1922.
• May 27th is National Grape Popsicle Day.
• August 26th is National Cherry Popsicle Day.
• The Popsicle company claims that its annual sales are over two billion and that its best-selling flavor is cherry.
• On June 22, 2005, Snapple tried to beat the existing Guinness Book of World Records entry of a 1997 Dutch 21-foot ice pop by attempting to erect a 25-foot ice pop in New York City. The 17.5 short tons of frozen juice that had been brought from Edison, New Jersey in a freezer truck melted faster than expected, dashing hopes of a new record. Spectators fled to higher ground as firefighters hosed away the kiwi-strawberry-flavored mess.

Back by popular demand, Apryll Held, our Mortgage Loan Specialist, will be on site to answer any mortgage related questions you may have. To speak with Apryll one-on-one, call us at 650-859-5477 to make an appointment. Availability is limited, so be sure to schedule your appointment before spaces run out!

We will have door prizes and giveaways that won’t disappoint! If you bring a guest who is eligible to join and they become a member both of you will be entered to win a special prize and both will receive $50 dollars! Following the meeting, we invite you to enjoy food and refreshments with other members and credit union staff.

Be sure to save the date, Wednesday, March 20^th, at noon. See you there.

The new branch features an open floor plan that creates a comfortable, inviting atmosphere designed to enhance conversation and connection. It will feature several digital installations that will display information ranging from financial literacy to special deals and rates. Included below are pictures of the beginning of the construction.

Come and join us to celebrate our grand opening on Monday, November 12, 2018, from 11 AM to 1 pm, in the breezeway between SRI’s HR hallway and the new branch entrance (look for the balloons). In addition to great door prizes, refreshments and lunch, SRI’s Fitness center will be doing signups for any SRI employees that have not signed up yet.

Want to see how it all turned out? Make sure to mark your calendars for the special day and stay tuned for more news coming soon.

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary this year, we do so knowing that we have made a real difference in the financial lives of our members and in the lives of their families over the decades. Here’s a look back at our last 60 years:

• In the 60’s,ten years after the credit union started, as SRI International was inventing the mouse, Shakey the Robot, and the Internet, SRIFCU had grown to $2.3 million in assets and the members records were on a computer system at a service bureau.
• By 1977, the credit union doubled again to $5.2 million, while SRI International designed and built the first fax machine and established the operational parameters for the international wire system (SWIFT). Interest rates were close to 6% on savings accounts then!
• In the 80’s, the credit union grew to $16 million, saving rates were 9% and used auto loans were at 16%. Member’s records were moved to an in-house computer system.
• The 90’s were a period of declining rates and growth in financial products. ATM and Credit Cards were introduced, an automatic phone teller system, and real estate lending started accelerating.
• In 2000, when the real estate crisis occurred, we worked with our members to help keep their homes and their vehicles and by 2007, the credit union had grown to $47 million in assets.
• In 2017, as we celebrate 60 years in service, the credit union is $83 million in assets, over $7.2 million in capital and 3,600 members! Members enjoy a wide variety of services and products including 307 real estate loans, 407 auto loans, 1,629 Visa accounts, and 17 student loans.
• What will financial services over the next 60 years look like? Will we have credit cards? Or will all transactions be done on your cell phone? Will there be cell phones? Or will you just blink your passcode through your wireless internet glasses? Will we have passcodes anymore or just rely on thumbprints? Find out at the 60th annual meeting, which will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 15th in the International Building. Be sure to come and find out what “banking” will be like in the year 2077.

Our members are our first priority. The Board of Directors, Supervisory committee, and our staff are driven to make this year, our 60th, even better as we gear up for the next sixty years!