Are you on Board?
Contribute Your Voice, Leadership & Experience
Opportunities await Sentinel Federal Credit Union members who
are interested in a volunteer position. Volunteering on the Board
of Directors or Supervisory Committee is a great way to become
involved in the “people helping people” philosophy of the Credit
Union Movement.
The volunteer structure is the backbone of our credit union and of the entire credit union movement. Volunteers act as the member’s representative; they must always keep the member’s best interest in mind. All decisions must be made with integrity and respect for all SFCU members.
Board members serve a three-year term and are elected each year during the Annual Membership meeting in May. You must be a member, in good standing, of the credit union. Supervisory Committee members are appointed by the Board of Directors.
If you want to make a difference for a cause you are passionate about…people helping people by nurturing prosperity or think your abilities can help the credit union succeed, consider joining the board. Being a board member can enhance your career, but it also comes with a lot of personal and professional fulfillment.
There are several reasons to consider becoming a board member:
• Can provide valuable experiences that you may not have otherwise had
• Network with other professionals
• Fulfill a personal interest
• Expand your skills…like leadership, communication, organization, and negotiation
Volunteer Responsibilities
Board Member:
Maintain the general direction and control of SFCU. This includes guiding the credit union to fulfill its purpose, setting all policies that guide the affairs of the credit union, and ensuring these policies are properly implemented by following the credit union charter, bylaws, applicable laws, sound business practices, and the membership’s desires.
Supervisory Committee Member:
The basic role is to be a representative of the membership, responsible for reviewing the activities of the board, management, and staff to ensure complete and accurate financial records are prepared, internal controls, policies, and procedures are maintained and followed as determined by NCUA regulations, appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the credit union’s assets, and the board and management make decisions and take actions consistent with the best interests of the general membership.
Who We Are
We started as Ellsworth Air Force Base Federal Credit Union, serving U.S. Air Force military personnel on Ellsworth AFB. In 1994, we became Sentinel Federal Credit Union. A sentinel is a guard or soldier that keeps watch—that’s where our name comes from. We’ve been the financial guardian angel for our members since 1955. With deep roots, we’ve grown to serve nine counties in South Dakota. Anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school, or is a business or legal entity in Pennington, Lawrence, Meade, Custer, Lyman, Todd, Tripp, Gregory, and Mellette counties can join us.
Contribute Your Voice, Leadership & Experience
Who We Are
We started as Ellsworth Air Force Base Federal Credit Union, serving U.S. Air Force military personnel on Ellsworth AFB. In 1994, we became Sentinel Federal Credit Union. A sentinel is a guard or soldier that keeps watch—that’s where our name comes from. We’ve been the financial guardian angel for our members since 1955. With deep roots, we’ve grown to serve nine counties in South Dakota. Anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school, or is a business or legal entity in Pennington, Lawrence, Meade, Custer, Lyman, Todd, Tripp, Gregory, and Mellette counties can join us.
Our Mission
Over the years, our mission has remained the same: to protect the financial future of our members, just like a sentinel.
Why Credit Unions
Credit unions operate to promote the well-being of their members. Profits are returned to members in the form of reduced fees, higher savings rates, and lower loan rates.
Forecast
Sentinel FCU is growing! We are committed to expanding and serving as many members as possible in our region. Everyone deserves a financial partner to help them thrive. We have a strategy to take our service and impact to the next level. Our future is bright, and we’d love to have your expertise on board to help see the mission through.
Services
- Checking, Savings, Money Market, Credit Cards, Certificates, IRAs
- Loans: Home Equity, Home, Personal, Vehicle, Business
- Insurance: Auto, Home, Life
General Responsibilities
- Provide general direction for the credit union.
- Carry out duties prudently to serve the best interest of the members.
- Administer the credit union’s affairs fairly to all members.
- Have the required finance and accounting skills to interpret balance sheets and income statements.