Inside Cornerstone
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A+ Education Foundation awards $79,700 to 59 area educators
Austin-based A+ Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of A+ Federal Credit Union, continues its commitment to education by awarding $79,700 in grants to 59 Central Texas educators. -
Better Together: A special note from Cornerstone CEO Caroline Willard
After Cornerstone’s recent announcement about a possible merger with Heartland Credit Union Association, feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly supportive. I want to offer our Leaguer readers a quick update on where things stand now. -
Call for applications to fill a vacancy on the Resources Board
The Cornerstone League Board of Directors is seeking applications for a director to fill a vacancy on the Credit Union Resources, Inc. Board of Directors—specifically, the unexpired term for the Asset Category 2 Director-at-Large position. -
In the aftermath of Uvalde
As the community mourns the loss of innocent lives and tries to heal, we wanted to make you aware of two related developments that we believe will be of interest to our members. -
Can making loans to farmers increase lending share for credit unions?
To understand the state of agricultural lending from a local perspective, Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard spoke with Brian Gilbert, CEO of Members Trust of the Southwest FCU.
Upcoming Events
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Pull for PAC
Columbia, MOJoin fellow credit union advocates for a day of fun, fellowship, and fundraising at the Pull for PAC event—supporting the Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) of Missouri! -
Webinar: AI and the Evolution of Social Engineering Attacks
OnlineThis annual NCUA-compliant security awareness training explores how artificial intelligence is transforming social engineering tactics used by cybercriminals. Participants will learn about the latest AI-powered threats—including highly realistic deepfake audio/video, sophisticated phishing emails, voice cloning, and adaptive manipulation techniques—along with practical strategies to recognize, prevent, and report these evolving attacks. -
Webinar: The Digital Dollar Revolution: Stablecoins, Tokenized Deposits, and Digital Dollars
OnlineThe dollar is being rebuilt for the digital age. Stablecoins and tokenized deposits are transforming money from a static store of value into a programmable financial asset that moves globally, settles instantly, and operates around the clock. This session examines the technologies, regulatory developments, opportunities, and risks that will define the next generation of financial services. -
CEO Roundtable - Wichita
Wichita, KSOpportunity for CEOs to engage in discussions with colleagues from around the region. -
CEO Roundtable - Dallas/Fort Worth
Arlington, TXOpportunity for CEOs to engage in discussions with colleagues from around the region.