We are the Register-Guard Federal Credit Union founded in 1954 by the employees of Guard Publishing Company and have been serving their employees, contract carriers, and their families ever since. In 2010, the Register-Guard Federal Credit Union changed from a single-sponsor charter to a multiple common bond charter with the NCUA. This then allowed us to begin to add groups of individuals that have a common bond, such as an employer group.  In January 2010, we added the members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde as our first new group in our charter.  In May 2011, we added the employees of the law offices of Mr. Donald Slayton, Attorney at Law and Mr. Alan Seligson, Attorney at Law

The credit union difference can be found at the Register-Guard Federal Credit Union as a member-owned cooperative, serving people with a common bond. Our Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee are all volunteers, elected by members, who give of their time and talents to ensure the safety and sound operation of the credit union and chart the course for the future. With a membership base of 3700 members, we may not be the largest credit union in the Eugene/Springfield area, but our size allows us to really know our members, most by first name. We understand our members individual needs and take the time to help them with their financial decisions whether that be with savings, investments, loans, home purchases or retirement plans.

Our motto is "Big Enough to Serve...Small Enough To Care". In this spirit, we strive to match our services with our members needs and take pride in ensuring fast and friendly service.

Are you an employee or individual contractor of The Register Guard Newspaper? Come and join our family! We'd love to have you!

Your Credit Union - 57 Years - Still looking forward
November 8, 1954 to present

In the early 1950's the printer's union of Guard Publishing negotiated with their employers to organize a credit union. Several printers had belonged to credit unions before and felt the employees of the RG could benefit. Thus, on November 8, 1954 the Register-Guard Federal Credit Union was organized.

The credit union had many obstacles to overcome in its first 10 years. Among them was no regular office space or office hours and a lack of capital. The hard working part-time treasurer literally ran the credit union out of his coat pocket. Through those early years, there was slow but steady growth with the only promotion being by word of mouth. As the credit union grew, the wife of the treasurer set up regular hours when members could count on doing business. At this time, the sponsor allowed the credit union to have a desk in the basement behind the rolls of paper and a closet in which to store the records. The credit union eventually rented a room from the sponsor for $65 a month. In May of 1976, the credit union moved off-premises to a building across the street from the Register-Guard. From there we took up residence at 1065 High Street location and stayed until February of 1998 when we moved to the current Gateway office.

Over the last 57 years, the RGFCU has seen a variety of changes; changes within the credit union industry, personnel, locations, services, membership and the ups and downs of interest rates. Here are a few facts from our earlier days.

November 1954 Membership - Approximately 25
Current Membership -2,332 (May 2011)

• To provide members with a high return on their savings and low rates on loans as well as other financial services based upon co-operative principles.

• To provide our members with a convenient, friendly atmosphere and offer them the opportunity to achieve a higher standard of living with a feeling of ownership of the credit union.

• To ensure that funds deposited are managed in a productive and prudent way.

• To implement innovative and progressive new programs which benefit the membership and strengthen the organization.

• To provide “positively outrageous service” to our members – to not just satisfy their needs, but to delight them in giving more than expected.