Inside Cornerstone

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.

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.

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.

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.

As it does every year, Congress will step away from the nation’s capital for its August recess, and that presents a great opportunity for credit unions to make connections with lawmakers in their home districts.