More than 2,000 SRP members fill the USCA Convocation Center for SRP Federal Credit Union's Annual Membership Meeting.

SRP Federal Credit Union’s Annual Membership Meeting Draws Over 2,000 Members

 

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Graniteville, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union hosted its 66th Annual Membership Meeting at the USCA Convocation Center on Tuesday, March 31, with a record-breaking attendance of more than 2,000 members.


A total of 2,224 members attended the event, marking the fifth consecutive year of increasing attendance at SRP’s annual meetings and the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking participation.


During the meeting, SRP Board of Directors Chairman Sandra DeVoe Bland, Treasurer Larry Laughlin, and SRP CEO Liz Ponder presented reports on the credit union’s 2025 performance. Following the reports, members had an opportunity to participate in an open forum and ask questions of Chairman DeVoe Bland.


In 2025, SRP Federal Credit Union achieved several significant milestones. The credit union surpassed $2 billion in assets, and membership grew to more than 200,000 member-owners. Additionally, SRP employees contributed over 4,600 volunteer hours across the credit union’s 10-county field of membership.


“As we look ahead, our future will be defined by more than just growth. It will be defined by access, empathy, and impact because we are committed to a purpose to change lives,” said Ms. Ponder during her CEO report. “The future of SRP is strong, and together, we will continue building a credit union that serves, strengthens, and stands beside this community for generations to come.”

 

SRP Board Chairman Sandra DeVoe Bland speaks into a microphone.
SRP Board of Directors Chairman Sandra DeVoe Bland delivers remarks and answers open forum questions at SRP Federal Credit Union's 66th Annual Membership Meeting.

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union is headquartered in North Augusta, South Carolina, and provides a full range of financial services to more than 200,000 members. SRP serves the banking needs of individuals, families, and businesses across 10 counties in Georgia and South Carolina. Recognized for its commitment to member service and community impact, SRP was recently named Best-In-State Credit Union in Georgia by Forbes and one of America’s Best Credit Unions in South Carolina by Newsweek. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

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Top left: SRP Federal Credit Union Community Development team members Michael Clennett, Charmaine Finch, and Grace Helms stand behind a table featuring SRP folders, pens, and other items.

Right: Community Development team member Yvonne Meeks leads a game of financial jeopardy at USC Aiken.

Bottom left: A view of the game board for Financial Jeopardy by SRP Federal Credit Union.

SRP Federal Credit Union Hosts Financial Education Event at USC Aiken

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Aiken, SC – On April 2, SRP Federal Credit Union hosted Pace Your Finances, a financial education event for college students at the University of South Carolina Aiken.

 

Led by SRP’s Community Development Department, the event featured a Jeopardy!-style trivia game focused on credit. Students competed for prizes while learning about essential financial topics such as credit scores, loans, and more.

 

The event reflects SRP’s continued commitment to promoting financial literacy at the university level. In 2024, SRP and the USC Aiken School of Business Administration launched Pacer $mart, a financial education initiative designed to serve both college and high school students.

 

Developed to equip students with the tools they need for long-term financial success, the Pacer $mart program offers a comprehensive personal finance curriculum that encourages informed decision-making. In March, representatives from SRP and USC Aiken unveiled a co-branded classroom and hallway dedicated to the program.

 

Rooted in the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” SRP Federal Credit Union continues to invest in financial education across the communities it serves. In addition to Pacer $mart, SRP offers a variety of educational resources, including seminars, counseling, school visits, and more.

 

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 196,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.

Representatives of USCA and SRP Federal Credit Union prepare to cut the ribbon on the newly designed Pacer $mart hallway and classroom.

USCA and SRP Federal Credit Union Unveil New Pacer $mart Classroom

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Aiken, SC – Representatives from SRP Federal Credit Union and the University of South Carolina Aiken gathered on March 21 to celebrate the unveiling of a newly designed classroom and hallway dedicated to financial education at the university.

 

The new learning space will host Pacer $mart, a financial education program created in partnership between SRP and USCA’s School of Business Administration. Designed to equip college and high school students with financial knowledge, the program covers key personal finance topics, including budgeting, saving, credit, investing, insurance, taxes, and economics.

 

“The Pacer $mart program is a testament to the power of partnership in shaping students’ financial futures,” said Dr. Daniel J. Heimmermann, Chancellor at USCA. “This newly designed space will serve as a dynamic hub for financial learning, equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.”

 

Located inside USCA’s Business & Education building, the newly branded Pacer $mart classroom will serve as a hub for guest speakers, financial success camps, and other educational initiatives. The classroom and adjoining hallway feature wall murals that incorporate university and SRP branding, along with an inspiring quote from Benjamin Franklin: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”

 

SRP Federal Credit Union remains dedicated to the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” by fostering financial education in the communities it serves. In addition to the Pacer $mart program, SRP provides personal financial education through seminars, financial counseling, school visits, and more.

 

“Uplifting our communities through financial education is a cornerstone of our mission at SRP,” said Liz Ponder, Interim CEO, SRP Federal Credit Union. “We are proud to partner with USC Aiken to empower students with the knowledge and skills they need for lifelong financial success.”