Becoming a member of Petroleum Associates Federal Credit Union is easy and simple - see Requirements. Just complete the membership application and make an initial deposit of $5 into a regular savings account. Our membership policy is "once a member, always a member." If you should terminate your employment with your current employer, you may still remain a member of the credit union. To remain a member in good standing we recommend you keep a minimum of $100 in your regular share account, which pays a dividend, or keep it active with annual monetary transactions,