On August 19th, Allen Sunrise Rotary Club was delighted to welcome Scott Bolton, Community Engagement Officer for Credit Union of Texas (CUTX).  Scott shared the rich history of CUTX.  CUTX was founded nearly a century ago in 1931 by a visionary group of Dallas teachers, and he highlighted the credit union’s evolving commitment to North Texas.  Rotarians learned about CUTX’s significant presence right here in our backyard, including the transition of key corporate and technological infrastructure to the Allen area, positioning the organization at the heart of our vibrant business community.

Scott detailed the wide range of financial benefits available to CUTX members, from competitive rates and personalized services to community-focused initiatives.  A standout moment of the presentation highlighted CUTX’s pioneering school-based branch model, which famously launched its first campus branch inside Allen High School.  This innovative program offers students hands-on financial literacy and real-world employment experience before graduation.  It was an inspiring look at how a local financial institution continues to invest directly in the future of Allen’s youth and community strength.

On August 5th, Allen Sunrise Rotary Club had the privilege of hosting Head Coach Lee Wiginton as he shared a sneak peek into the upcoming Allen Eagles football season.  Coach Wiginton, who joined Allen High School in 2022 after a distinguished career spanning more than three decades and over 180 wins, brought his signature passion for leadership and character-building to the meeting.  He reflected on an intense summer of conditioning and praised the team’s stellar summer performance, which was punctuated by a seven-on-seven summer league run that culminated in an impressive runner-up finish at the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament.

Looking ahead to the new campaign, Coach Wiginton offered an encouraging outlook for the program as they build on recent deep playoff runs.  He highlighted the mix of core leadership returning to both sides of the ball alongside dynamic varsity newcomers stepping into key roles.  With the community rally behind them and summer preparations complete, Coach Wiginton left Rotarians energized and ready to support the Eagles as they head back onto the gridiron under the Friday night lights.