May 24, 2010 - Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union's Goal Club for children and teens stresses the importance of learning and maintaining healthy financial habits.  During April, National Financial Literacy Month, Carolina Trust encouraged youth age 17 and younger to answer an age appropriate question to be automatically entered to win $100 plus have $500 donated to their school.  The Learning to Save promotion asked elementary and middle school participants "Why is learning to save important to my future?"  High school participants were asked, "Why is learning to manage my personal finances important to my future?"

Schools in Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, and southern Florence County were notified of the promotion and invited to participate.  Over 400 entries were received during the month of April!  Winners from three age categories (ages 5-9, 10-13, and 14-17) were chosen based on age appropriate content that met criteria.

Congratulations to the winners: Jon Allen, age 8, from Pee Dee Elementary; Quannisha Green, age 11, from Loris Middle; and Summer Smith, age 17, from Socastee High.  Each winner received $100, and their respective schools each received a $500 donation from Carolina Trust.  Carolina Trust would like to thank the 10 schools and 414 youth who participated in the Learning to Save promotion.

Pictured L to R: Pee Dee Elementary School Winner, Jon Allen, with his 2nd
Grade teacher, Paula Cain, CTFCU Marketing staff, and Pee Dee Principal,
Cheryl Banks, showcase their cash awards.

CTFCU Marketing staff present cash prizes to Loris Middle Principal, Judy
Beard, and Loris Middle School Winner, Quannisha Green, along with her 6th
Grade teacher, Anita Powell.

CTFCU Marketing Representative presents Socastee High School Winner,
Summer Smith, and Principal, Paul Browning (not pictured), with their winnings.