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MSUFCU’s Affinity Group Fall Fest:

Celebrating Culture and Collaboration

By: Taylor Moberg-Gose, MSUFCU Engagement, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager

Hands-on fun and creativity at the
Affinity Group Fall Fest.

MSUFCU employees and their families gathered for a day of
connection and celebration at the AG Fall Fest

SU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU)recently hosted The event’s success is a powerful reminder that affinity
its second annual Affinity Group (AG) Fall Fest—an groups thrive not in isolation but in collaboration and
Minternal event celebrating diversity, culture, and partnership. Each group brings its own unique perspective
collaboration. With a record-breaking 143 attendees, nearly and culture, but together, they create a greater more,
three times last year’s engagement, the event has quickly meaningful experience.
grown into meaningful occasion for MSUFCU employees
and their families. Fostering inclusion isn’t a one-time effort. It’s woven into
daily interactions, leadership priorities, and events like AG
The AG Fall Fest is more than just a seasonal gathering—it Fall Fest that bring people together. Every activity, every
is a collaborative showcase of MSUFCU’s affinity groups, shared smile, and every cultural exchange strengthens our
also known as employee resource groups, reflecting their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
unique experiences, interests, and communities. This year’s
festivities featured sugar skull decorating, pumpkin painting, This event emphasizes that our strength lies in collaboration,
cookie decorating, DIY sensory bottles, Do Drum activity in community, and the shared joy of celebrating what makes
honor of Chuseok, yard games, and a photo booth, among us each uniquely exceptional. It also offers a powerful
other engaging experiences. Employees and their guests takeaway: when employees feel seen, connected, and
enjoyed delicious fall-themed treats, like chili, caramel- valued, the ripple effect extends beyond the workplace—to
dipped apples, s’mores, and hot cider. stronger teams, more creative problem-solving, and a more
inclusive community. u
“The event was a perfect celebration for all ages,” shared
one attendee. “My family and I had an absolute blast at this
year’s Fall Fest! Personal highlight? The delicious comfort
food and that magical cider slushie machine. My toddler
would tell you it was all about the endless fun and games
(and possibly the sugar high). It truly was the perfect all-
ages event. Zero hayride wait times, maximum pumpkin-
spiced joy. 10/10 would frolic again and already counting
down to next year's!”

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