(Woodbury, MN – March 30, 2018) Ideal Credit Union President/CEO Brian Sherrick and wife Terrie hosted a first-ever “Party with a Purpose” fundraiser at their home on March 23rd to benefit the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. The event drew 54 of the Sherrick’s family and friends and helped raise over $5,000, which far exceeded expectations.

On February 22, I and several coworkers from Ideal Credit Union had the privilege to join the family of David Riggs and others affected by distracted driving at the Minnesota State Capitol to rally in support of legislation that would prohibit the use of hand-held cell phones while driving.

(Woodbury, MN – November 2, 2017) – To raise funds to help areas in the Caribbean devastated by Hurricane Irma, Ideal Credit Union, in partnership with the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, launched a two-week drive from October 6-20, 2017, to encourage donations from members, employees and the community at large, and pledged to match up to $2,500 of the money collected.

(Woodbury, MN – October 6, 2017) A strong showing of support enabled the Ideal CU Community Foundation to raise $25,560 at its 8th annual golf tournament on September 11, 2017, which is an increase of $2,300 from the previous year. The event, held at StoneRidge Golf Course in Stillwater, attracted 103 golfers and 36 sponsors. The foundation will use the funds to aid local education, food shelf and community initiatives.