Power 1 Credit Union
Press Release
Contact: Robin Jackson
Day Phone: 954-538-6212
Power 1 Credit Union and DNA LifePrint, Inc. Partner to Protect South
Florida Youth
PEMBROKE PINES, FL- Having fun and being safe were the two key elements at the Power 1
Credit Union DNA LifePrint Back to School Child Safety Event. Power 1 Credit Union invited
families within the surrounding communities to take part in a child safety program called the
DNA LifePrint Kit and to enjoy a day of fun, games, safety and prevention tips, as well as prizes
and refreshments at their headquarters in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Approximately 300 people took part in the festivities and over 210 children were given the DNA
LifePrint Kit on August 20th, 2005. The DNA LifePrint program promotes child safety awareness
and provides families with the tools needed to help protect their children against violence. With
the DNA LifePrint Kit, parents received a Child Safety Journal, a high quality full color digital
photograph of the child, a super-video CD with audio and visual of the child, and a home DNA
identification kit that is very easy to use and lasts through generations.
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The Kit is endorsed by John Walsh, host of the television show America’s Most Wanted, and also
the Broward County Police and Fire Departments who also participated in the event.
“Because of everyone’s effort, this was a huge success”, said Carmen Couch Vice President of
Power 1 Credit Union branches. “I received nothing but positive comments from the people that
attended”.
Although the day was focused on child safety, there were plenty of activities to also ensure a day
of fun. Power 1 Credit Union’s mascot Rocky Raccoon was on hand to greet every visitor and
handed out prizes for those who took a spin on the Power 1 Prize Wheel. Muffin, the clown was
on hand with face painting and games. There was even a “quiet” section where the Southwest
Regional Library provided an imaginative story time. The Pembroke Pines Fire Department
entertained kids and gave personalized tours of their impressive fire trucks. The Pembroke Pines
Police Department provided child and school safety information and Mounted Patrol Officer
Edmund Klingman showed off his trusted steed to the delight of everyone at the event. Parents
and kids could also try their luck in guessing how many pennies were stuffed into one of three
piggy banks. The winner would receive not only the piggy bank, but also its contents! All in
attendance were treated to a pastry breakfast in the morning and hotdogs, popcorn and soda in the
afternoon.
Power 1 Credit Union has served South Florida for 53 years. Power 1’s field of membership
includes employees and family members of Florida Power and Light, employees and family
members of over 100 select employee groups, and anyone who lives or works in Miami–Dade,
Broward or Palm Beach counties. For more information on Power 1 Credit Union, please contact
the Credit Union at 800-548-5465 or visit the website at www.p1cu.org. For more information on
The DNA LifePrint Kit, please visit their website at www.dna-lifeprint.com.
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