General Knowledge
Consumption was the former name of which disease?
Tuberculosis
What is the basic universal concept/principle/slogan of Credit Unions?
People helping People
At which Jamaican school did Father Sullivan teach?
St. Georges College
What is the name of the country which is recognized for being the birthplace of Credit Unions?
Germany
What does CUFMC means?
Credit Union Fund Management Company
1. What is the first day of lent?
Ash Wednesday
What is the status of Co-operatives with regards to making profits?
Not-for-profit, but for service
Keeper Glen Francis was hired by the League in what position?
Research Analyst
Which two Credit Unions merged to form First Regional Co-operative Credit Union?
St. Ann and St. Mary
In what year did JCCUL transform into the JCCUL Group?
2013
How many continents are there in the world?
7
What is the number of Co-operative Principles?
Seven (7)
Which Founder went by boat to establish a CU in Port Royal?
Aston "Paddy" Bailey
What was the highest number of Credit Unions to ever exist in Jamaica?
132 (1968-1969)
Which JCCUL group company handles shared services?
Centralized Strategic Services Ltd.
What is the primary language of the Dominican Republic?
Spanish
List 3 of the 6 Credit Union Values?
Self-help (members pool their resources) Self-responsibility (repay loans) Democracy (one member one vote) Equality (no discrimination – everyone can join within field of membership) Equity (surplus shared based on members shares) Solidarity (brother’s keeper – guarantors)
Which credit union was keeper Carl Domville aligned to and President of?
GSB
Which CU is the largest in terms of assets as at December 2017?
JTA Co-operative Credit Unions (Over $13B)
How many entities are in the JCCUL Group?
Five (5) JCCUL, JaMobile, CSS, QNET, CUFMC
What are the five colours of the Olympic rings?
BLUE
YELLOW
BLACK
GREEN
RED
Give 2 differences between credit unions and companies?
1. Ownership - owned and controlled by members who use services
2. Main purpose - to serve members and improve their economic situation Customers -
3. Income not subject to tax on surplus
Which founder became a Governor of the Bank of Jamaica?
G. Arthur Brown
Name 3 CU whose membership bond is within one parish.
Manchester
Portland
Trelawny
St. Elizabeth
Who was the first General Manager of JCCUL?
John Peter Sullivan