01 OUR NEW 5.6% PA (VARIABLE) RATE
02 OUR NEW BRANCH AT 56
03 OUR NEW SITE & COMMUNITY HUB
Winter 2017
Just for you! To celebrate our next exciting chapter, we are offering all of our members a special interest rate of 5.6% pa (variable)
Discover a whole lot more inside!
Competition Winners!
Winner of the Nissan Not e
Jason Gra nt Malin Hea d, Co. Doneg al
Co Đžs! Winner of â‚Ź5,000 Michael Moore Newbridge, Co. Kildare Winners of â‚Ź2,500 Marie Hogan Cobh, Co. Cork Angela Grace Kinsealy, Co. Dublin Patrick Cummins Carbury, Co. Kildare James Horgan Waterfall, Co. Cork Winners of â‚Ź700 Joseph Mooney Glasnevin, Dublin 11 Mary Hanniff y Birr, Co. Offaly David McDonough Kilrush, Co. Clare
Kids Corner
Michael Cahill Castleconnor, Co. Mayo
Hi, my name is...
Winner of the Squirrel Naming Competition
Caragh Watson, Aged 7 A massive well done to Caragh, we all love the winning name for our new Savvi mascot! Make sure to watch out for Sammi’s debut next year! 2
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Welcome
We were delighted to welcome the Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe to open our brand new home
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elcome to the newest edition of our Savvi newsletter! We have loads to cover and fill you in on this month – from our new limited-time only rate for all members, to the launch of our brand new branch and website, as well as all of our newsletter regulars such as our Competition Winners and Kids Corner.
From next year onwards, there will be 2 editions of the newsletter instead of 4 but we will of course be constantly updating our website and social media channels regularly so keep an eye out for updates there. We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter and as always, if you have any questions, you can give us a shout on 01 632 5100 or email us on hello@savvi.ie Together we are Savvi
AGM Announcement Our AGM will take place in Jan 2018. More details about the event will be sent with the annual report to ever y member next month.
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JUST FOR YOU
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Now is the time to avail of a special rate. Just in time for Christmas!
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Winter Issue 2017
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Since opening in 1962, we’ve welcomed so many precious members. Now, as a thank you for your support in our move from St. Patrick’s Credit Union to Savvi Credit Union and to celebrate our next chapter, we are offering our members a loan interest rate of *5.6% pa variable (5.75% APR) for a limited time. We are also 56 years old next year and it just so happens that our new branch is at 56 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay! So it made sense to settle on this special rate. So spread the good news and let your family know that if they join up as a Savvi member they too can avail of this rate... just in time for Christmas! You can apply online, give us a call or drop into any of our branches. Terms & Conditions
Representative Example
1. This promotional rate is for a limited time only- Applications will be accepted until 2.30pm on Friday 22nd December.
5.75% APR (annual percentage rate) based on a loan of €10,000, repayable over 60 months at an interest rate of 5.6% p.a (per annum) variable. Monthly repayment of €191.47. Total amount payable: €11,488.20.
2. This loan rate is available to all members, for any personal loan purpose e.g. car, home improvement. holiday.
5. The maximum term is 5 years.
Warning If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating which may limit your ability to access credit in the future.
Regs Loans are subject to approval. Terms & Conditions apply.
Savvi Credit Union Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
3. It must be a stand-alone loan; it cannot be used to top up (refinance) an existing loan. 4. It will not be available to top up in the future.
Together we are Savvi
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Welcome to our new home
The doors to our new branch in the Docklands are now open! The branch, at no 56 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, was officially opened on October 26th by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe. Our new branch has been designed to be modern and flexible, it evolves the role of the credit union in the lives of our members. It includes a café area in which members are free to work from or socialise, an interactive community wall, meeting room pods for private conversations and a multi-media group meeting room
available to the local community. Set over 4,500 sq ft, the premises promises to offer a new retail experience for all of Savvi credit union members. So next time you’re in the Docklands, drop in to take a look, grab a coffee and have a chat with us. We look forward to seeing you there!
L-R: Michael D’Arcy, Paschal Donohoe, Robert Cooper
Savvi.ie is now live!
L-R: Eddie McDonnell, Brendan Berry, Paul Hand
Our new Savvi website recently launched enables you to do a whole lot more. Check it out now if you haven’t already done so!* All of your favourites are still there, but having listened to all of your feedback, the new design aims to make the user experience an easier and more enjoyable one. This is just the start, we will be constantly updating elements throughout next year, always striving to improve your Savvi experience. Let us know your thoughts at marketing@savvi.ie
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* if you’ve bookmarked our old site you may need to clear your cache
Together we are Savvi
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Community Hub
Every couple of months, we will be shining the spotlight on a local business within our community, while at the same time offering a special rate, exclusively for Savvi members. This month, the spotlight is on The Clayton Hotel, Cardiff Lane, in the Docklands. Located just around the corner from our new branch, the hotel comprises of over 304 guest rooms as well as Stir Restaurant, Vertigo Bar, a beauty bar and their leisure club, Club Vitae.
You can read more about the hotel and this offer on the ‘Community Hub’ page on our new website at savvi.ie
10% discount at Clayto n Hotel
The Clayton Hotel are offering the following packages and if you quote ‘Savvi’, you will receive a further 10% off: Overnight package from €139 (based on 2 people sharing, B&B and pre-theatre cocktails) 2 course pre-theatre menu from €25 Swimming lessons from €60 per child Give them a call on 01 6439500 or email them on info.cardifflane@claytonhotels.com to book in.