The last few days were big for Southwest CUNA Management School. Tuesday's events kicked off with the 30th annual SCMS Scholarship Golf Classic, followed by the Alumni Dinner and Scholarship Auction. Wednesday's events included the SCMSAA symposium on CECL, followed by the 46th SCMS graduation reception, dinner, and ceremonies honoring the Class of 2018, who have dubbed themselves the Class of Innov18.

Southwest CUNA Management School has recognized 44-year credit union veteran Gary Parker as its 2018 Alumnus of the Year.

The SCMS Scholarship Fund, administered by the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation, helps students with expenses so they're able to attend the SCMS program. This year, the Foundation, in coordination with the SCMS Scholarship Committee, awarded more than $72,000 in scholarships to 44 percent (51) of the student body, which included not only graduates but first- and second-year students as well.

Part of the graduation ceremony for the Southwest CUNA Management School Class of 2018 was recognition of the "HR1151 Flag," which has been a revered fixture at the SCMS campus. This flag represents the landmark legislative victory that credit unions fought long and hard for, and which was signed into law in 1998.

Credit Union Resources will be working with University Credit Union, Miami, Fla., in a search for the position of vice president–controller.

With a deadline of Aug. 10, 2018, credit union supporters are encouraged to nominate individuals and organizations for the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards to be presented by the National Credit Union Foundation. Winners will be honored at the Foundation’s annual awards and fundraising gala on March 11, 2019, in conjunction with the Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.

You can maintain the momentum you gained from spring and summer auto sales while shifting your focus toward marketing for the peak year-end season. Let Ser Tech show you how at a special webinar.

The Cornerstone Credit Union League HR Council is sponsoring HR Roundtables in numerous areas of the region. These roundtables are an excellent way to learn, network with your peers, and share best practices. Next up is the HR Roundtable in Oklahoma City on July 26. 

In a near unanimous vote of 406–4, the House passed the bipartisan “JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018” yesterday. The bill, which comprises 32 individual pieces of legislation that have passed the Financial Services Committee or the House this Congress with broad bipartisan support, was the third and largest installment of “Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act” legislation aimed at helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors by reforming our capital markets.

Next week, the National Credit Union Administration will pay dividends for more than 5,700 institutions eligible for the $735.7 million Share Insurance distribution, the agency announced yesterday.

In a joint letter sent Monday to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Credit Union National Association urged adoption of Rep. Patrick McHenry's (R-N.C.) amendment to the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill, which would prohibit the U.S. Postal Service from providing banking services.