In This Issue
A "Clean" Start
Identity Theft and Small Business--An Expert Q&A
Security Tip of the Month
Recipe of the Month |
Environmental Savings Report
In the year 2009 Allshred Services shredded and recycled 12,366,630 pounds of paper!
This means by using our services in 2009 you have helped save105,116 trees,43,283,205 gallons of water,25,351,592 kwh of electricity, 2,349,660 gallons of oil and have saved over20,405 cubic yards of landfill space this year!
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Green Tip of Month
Consider using non-toxic de-icing substances such as clean clay cat litter, sand, or fireplace/stove ash to prevent hazardous waste from chemicals. Chemical de-icers can be hazardous to pets, trees, and the environment.
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Snowflake
Fun Facts
- All snowflakes have six sides.
- The average snowflake falls at a speed of 3.1 mph.
- The largest snowflake ever recorded fell in Fort Keogh, Montana. The snowflake was 15 inches in diameter and 8 inches thick.
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Brain Shredder
Name an ancient invention, which is still used in some parts of the world today, that allows people to see through walls.
What can this be?
**Please look in the February's newsletter to find the answer!
December's Brain Shredder Answer:
Stephen=chocolate
Tina=water gun
Chris=book
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Yoda's Corner
"UGH---I am sick and tired of taking notes. It is really hard to write when you don't have any thumbs!"
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A "Clean" Start
Was your News Year's resolution to get organized? Well now is the time to reclaim your storage space.
Whether you need to shred a pile ofpapers that is growing on your desk or if you have a basement fullof boxes, Allshred Services can help give you a "clean" start to the NewYear.
To schedule a clean-out please contact our customer service departmentor call 1-800-2B-SHRED.
Identity Theft Prevention: "I Lost My Purse...Now What?"
The thought of losing your purse or wallet is a very scary feeling. But when it actually happens to you will you know how to handle the situations? The article, ID Theft Prevention:"I Lost my Purse...Now What?", tells the story of a women who lost her purse at a movie theater and the steps she took to prevent her identity from being stolen. She explains to first Take Inventory and then to Take Action, she even provides contact information for three major credit reporting agencies. To read more on this article, click here.
Customer Spotlight
Provided by:
In 1946, Fremont Federal Credit Union was started as the St. Joseph’s Parish Credit Union and was housed in the basement of that church. Over time, our membership changed from a Catholic charter to a community charter and, in the 1990’s, took on our present name. Being a community chartered credit union, membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Sandusky County, Ohio.
Our mission is to provide our members with superior service while offering them a full range of financial services at a fair and reasonable cost. We are also part of an international cooperative network called Shared Branching. This CU Service Centers network gives our members access to their FFCU accounts at thousands of credit union branch locations coast to coast.
Fremont Federal Credit Union believes in being a good corporate citizen. We support the community in which we live and work through monetary donations as well as expansive civic involvement of our staff and volunteer Board of Directors.
Fremont Federal Credit Union is heavily involved in supporting the youth in our community. Through various financial literacy programs and classroom speaking engagements, we strive to bring a better understanding of the world of finances to students in our area. We are proud to be able to give back to our community in the form of scholarships for graduating seniors in our county.
Currently, we have four offices, three in Fremont and one located in Woodville. To learn more about Fremont Federal Credit Union, please visit www.fremontfcu.com.
If you are interested in having your company featured in the next Customer Spotlight, please email Lindsey Orlando at lorlando@allshredservices.com
Security Tip of the Month
File Sharing
File sharing is primarily popular among teens; it’s how you get all the free music and movies you want. Identity thieves love file sharing.If you have file sharing software on your machine, or your child has it on his or hers, the thieves could get access to anything on the hard drive. This includes not only music, movies and pictures but stuff that they really want to see:
*Tax files
*Passwords
*Social Security Numbers
*Credit card statements
*Bank account numbers
*Confidential business information
The easiest way to keep thieves out of your personal files is to remove all of the file sharing software from your computer.
Recipe of the Month
Steve-O's Magnifico Thick and Chunky Venison Chili
Submitted By: Steve Hawes
Information Security Consultant
What You Need:
*2 lb. ground venison or you can substitute ground beef
*1 large can of tomato or vegetable juice
*1 packet of McCormick’s Mild Chili Seasoning
*1 onion, chopped
*1 green pepper, chopped
*1 can mushrooms, drained
*2 cans(15 oz.) Brooks Chili (Mild or Hot) Kidney Beans, drained
*1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, un-drained
*1 Tbsp. chili powder
*1 tsp. Season Salt
*1 tsp. Garlic Powder
How to Make It:
COMBINE Tomato or vegetable juice, chili seasoning packet, chili powder, onion, green pepper and mushrooms in a large stock pot. Stir ingredients & heat thoroughly
MEANWHILE brown venison or ground beef on medium heat; drain. Add season salt and garlic powder to taste.
ADD meat to juice mixture. Bring to a slight boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
TOP with any of the following items: Cheese, onions or sour cream. Add noodles for chili mac.
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