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For Release: April 4, 2007

Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) Chair Elected to
Credit Union Central of Ontario Board of Directors

TORONTO , ON (Saturday, March 31, 2007) - At Credit Union Central of Ontario's (Central's) Annual General Meeting (AGM), member credit unions elected Marty Gillis, Chair, WFCU Board of Directors to the Central Board of Directors. As a WFCU Board member for over 30 years, and WFCU Chair since 1991, Marty has been instrumental in growing WFCU assets from $40 million in 1986 to over $600 million today. As a newly elected Board member to Central's Board of Directors, Marty will be actively involved in the issuing of policies and the monitoring of credit union policies as well as ensuring that Central maintains its commitment to its mission and vision for Central and the credit union system.

?I accept the commitments necessary to perform the job at the level expected by members of the credit union system,? Marty Gillis expressed, ?We are entering into a time of very interesting challenges and opportunities with Central's greatest being the merger with B.C. Central. I recognize the need for evolution in our system and welcome the challenges that Central is committed to taking on in order to ensure that our credit union system is prepared for what our future has in store."

Martin J. Komsa, President and CEO of WFCU who attended the CUCO AGM said, ?The success of WFCU over the years as well as throughout the recent launch of our new and aggressive business model is in large part attributed to the commitment and dedication Marty Gillis has to our credit union system and WFCU. His vision of the future and knowledge of the system and local economy will no doubt be a worthwhile contribution to the credit union system as a whole. We are very proud and excited for Marty and we look forward to supporting his involvement with the Central Board.?

Credit Union Central of Ontario
Credit Union Central of Ontario (Central) provides a full range of operational and financial services to credit unions within the province with a primary financial role of maintaining a liquidity pool for its member credit unions. A membership of 162 credit unions in Ontario own and democratically control Central. More than 1.2 million Ontarians are served by credit unions that are members of Central. In partnership with its membership Central develops and delivers innovative products and services to ensure credit union strength, stability and growth. Central is governed by a board of directors that establishes direction for Central and appoints the CEO. The board is made up of 14 senior people from credit unions across Ontario , who are elected by delegates of the member credit unions at the Central annual general meeting.

Windsor Family Credit Union
Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) has long been recognized as one of the leading, progressive, financial organizations in the City of Windsor and Essex County . With administered assets of over $600 million WFCU is the largest credit union in Essex County and eighth largest in Ontario . WFCU is ISO certified and further stresses the importance of quality by maintaining an internal 5 Star Quality Program. Ranked in the Top 25 Small and Medium employers in Canada , WFCU values its staff and their ongoing contributions. Committed to the communities it serves, WFCU is proud to display the Imagine Caring Company logo and is one of only 100 companies in Canada to do so. Visit windsorfamily.com to learn more about WFCU.