media release

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For Release: June 26, 2008

WFCU Receives Award for Dedication to Fire Safety

WINDSOR , ON - On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) was awarded the 2008 Fire Safety Partner Award by the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council. The award recognized WFCU for its initiatives to increase fire safety awareness throughout Windsor and Essex County.

Since April 2004, WFCU has partnered with Windsor, Tecumseh and LaSalle Fire & Rescue Services through the 'Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery' initiative. Twice a year, firefighters are invited to WFCU to answer questions and distribute batteries and fire safety information to members.

"WFCU is doing their part to ensure residents have changed the batteries in their smoke alarms. This partnership provides us with another catalyst to help bring fire prevention awareness to the community," said Fire Chief David Fields, Windsor Fire & Rescue Services, who nominated WFCU for the award.

"To have been recognized for an initiative designed to support the fire safety efforts of our local Fire & Rescue Services teams reminds us (WFCU) and the community of the importance of fire prevention and safety," acknowledged Marty Komsa, WFCU President and Chief Executive Officer.

Recipients of the award are selected by a committee among nominations submitted by Ontario Fire Departments.

The 2008 Fire Safety Partner Award was presented to WFCU by the Fire Marshal's Public Safety Council at a ceremony in Toronto .

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For more information please contact:    Martin J. Komsa
                                                               President and Chief Executive Officer
                                                               519-974-3100

                                                               Susan Stockwell Andrews
                                                               Vice President, Marketing and Community Investment
                                                               519-974-3100