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88th Annual Meeting

ACU’s 88th Annual Meeting

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Newton American Legion

Join us as we hold our 88th Annual Meeting. Doors open at 9am. A breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m., with the meeting starting at 10 a.m. Breakfast is complimentary for members and their guest. RSVP by calling or coming into the credit union.

2026-2027 Board of Directors Election & Nominees

The Advantage Credit Union Board of Directors is a volunteer board of ACU members who are in good standing, ages 18 and over. This year, there are three director positions open with three-year term commitments. Board nominations are now closed and voting has started.

NOTICE OF BALLOTING

Advantage Credit Union members may vote either in-person or electronically.  A member shall have one vote regardless of the number of shares held by the member.  Members shall be at least 16 years of age to vote. 

Electronically: Members may vote electronically by using our online banking (ItsMe247).  If you do not currently use online banking, please call or come into the credit union for further assistance setting up online banking.  Electronic voting will take place for a limited time from March 16, 2026, through April 10, 2026.  Go to www.acuiowa.org and select “Online Banking Login”. After you log in to your account in ItsMe247, you will find a banner on the left side of the screen to click on reading “Place Your Vote!   You may vote by checking the box next to the name of the candidates that you choose.  You are allowed to vote for no more than 3 candidates.  After making your selection, click below on “Record My Vote”.  Once you vote online, the “Place Your Vote” banner will no longer display on your ItsMe247 screen, and you will not be able to change your vote.  If you vote online, you will not be allowed to vote again at the annual meeting. 

In Person: If you do not vote electronically, you may still cast your vote in person at the annual meeting and election held at the American Legion, 1101 W 4th Street S, Newton, Iowa on April 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. 

 DIRECTOR NOMINEES:

 

Craig Armstrong

Craig has been a member of Advantage Credit Union for 9 years. He is employed with the City of Newton as the Economic Development Specialist. A native Oregonian, Craig successfully promoted and operated the Portland Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned track. In 2006, Armstrong was recruited to be the Vice President and General Manager of the Iowa Speedway. A 2018 graduate of the Heartland Economic Development Course, he chaired the Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority (CIRHA) for six years and currently serves on the housing authority’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Craig is also the Site Leader for the Lutheran Church of Hope, Local Newton. Craig is a strong supporter of credit unions, ACU in particular. The concept of a not-for-profit financial institution dedicated to encouraging financial wellness and making loans available to working class men and women is something he is very interested in learning more about and supporting as a prospective board member.

Michelle Doland

Michelle has been a member of Advantage Credit Union since the late 1990’s. She is employed by the USPS as a rural carrier and also employed by the Newton Community School District as a bus driver. She has a BA degree in business from William Penn and has served in a variety of capacities over the years through her daughters civic organizations. She enjoys running and has competed in the Des Moines half marathon as well as the Dam to DSM race and the Living History Farms race. Michelle would like to join the ACU board based on her experiences in the credit union over the years. Positive interactions with staff have inspired her to learn more about the banking industry and inner workings of the credit union industry.

Chris Farver

Chris has been a member of Advantage Credit Union for over 15 years. He is currently employed as a groundskeeper for the City of Newton. In addition to being a groundskeeper, Chris ran a successful handyman business. He and his wife Brooke have been married for 15 years. He has adult children, a daughter named Jordyn and a son named Camden. He enjoys golfing, camping and hanging out with his dog, Lynden. He would like to join the board of Advantage Credit Union because he’s interested in the “behind the scenes” of the credit union.