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President’s Message Summer 2022

July 1, 2022

Your financial journey is uniquely yours. No matter where you are in life, Gulf Winds is here to help you keep moving forward with convenient products and friendly service. We have come a long way…

Remembering our friend, former CEO, and Board Member Chris Brooks

June 16, 2022

It is with great sadness that Gulf Winds shares the news that Chris Brooks passed away on Monday, June 13.

UWF Financial Workshop, Protecting Your Identity and Common Scams, scheduled June 21

June 2, 2022

The University of West Florida's Louis Maygarden Center for Financial Literacy and the Gulf Winds Foundation have partnered to present a series of quarterly financial education workshops. The next…

Gulf Winds Foundation Provides $20k in Scholarship Funding to Local Grads

May 26, 2022

The Gulf Winds Foundation provided $20,000 in scholarships to four graduating high school seniors, Jenna Banta, Malik Cooper, Will Rollin, and Paige Sindelar. Each was awarded $5,000 to further their…

President’s Message Spring 2022

April 1, 2022

A special message about growth and change from our President/CEO Chris Rutledge.

Remembering our Friend and Board Member, Vance Bateman

March 30, 2022

It is with great sadness that Gulf Winds shares the news that our friend and board member, Vance Shelton Bateman, passed away on March 27, 2022, with his family by his side.

Annual Business Meeting Scheduled for April

March 21, 2022

Gulf Winds Credit Union’s Annual Business Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 18, 2022, at 5:15 p.m. CT.

Giving Back is in Our Jeans

March 15, 2022

Gulf Winds and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) presented the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart with a donation for $10,662.

Building a Website with You in Mind

February 14, 2022

We're excited to introduce the new GoGulfWinds.com! Our new website provides an easier, more user-friendly experience backed by the same great service you know and love. 

Candidates for 2022 Board of Directors Election

January 24, 2022

Three positions on the Gulf Winds Board of Directors will be filled this year. Each nominee must meet certain qualifications, be a member in good standing, and be at least 18 years of age. An…

Gulf Winds Foundation Pledges $75,000 to Junior Achievement

January 24, 2022

Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida (JA) announced that they have received a $75,000 pledge from the Gulf Winds Foundation. This grant will support full programming at Lincoln Park Elementary…

President’s Message Winter 2022

January 3, 2022

As we move into another new year, I am reminded of how grateful I am for you — your membership, your support and your continued trust in us as your financial partner. I also want to extend my…

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