Owner of Vandalized Saturn Awarded $5,000 as the Winner of Alliance Credit Union's First 'Ugly Car Contest'
Posted on: Saturday, 10 October 2009, 05:00 CDT
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance Credit Union, the not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution, announced today that it awarded a $5,000 prize to the winner of its "Ugly Car Contest." A vandalized 1998 Saturn S-Series coup won first place, earning its owner Jean-Pierre Saintard of Leland, North Carolina, cash toward the purchase of a new vehicle.
The Ugly Car Contest, spanning two months, was the first of its kind for Alliance Credit Union. It used a 'Fan Page' on Facebook to enable Alliance members to share pictures of their vehicles and enter the contest. Both members and non-members were allowed to vote. Mr. Saintard won the contest with 336 votes, beating out the runner-up by only 42 votes.
"It was a great injustice to have our car vandalized, but at least there is a positive ending to an otherwise negative situation," said Mr. Saintard. "We are so excited to be the winners of Alliance's Ugly Car Contest -- the timing couldn't have been more perfect."
Alliance Credit Union will present Mr. Saintard and his wife, Rose Bachtel, with a $5,000 check at an event at 1:00 p.m. ET today. The event, held at Alliance Credit Union's Racine Financial Center located at 237 Racine Drive, will showcase the winning car, and include entertainment and BBQ meals for all guests.
"With the success of the government's 'Cash for Clunkers' program, Alliance realized how many people need help getting a new car," said Emily Condon, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Retail Delivery. "The 'Ugly Car Contest' is our small way of helping a member while keeping the spirit of the 'clunkers' program alive."
About Alliance Credit Union
Alliance Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative that aspires to create valuable and trusted life-long relationships that improve the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. Established in 1952, Alliance Credit Union serves more than 40,000 members and is open to membership for any individual who lives, works or worships in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Alameda counties in California, and New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties in North Carolina. The organization provides exceptional personalized service delivered with respect and concern for its members. For more information visit www.alliancecreditunion.org.
SOURCE Alliance Credit Union
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