Inside Cornerstone

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  • Red River CU Hosts Jeans Drive for Local Schools

    When it comes to charity events, you can’t go wrong if jeans are involved. Just ask Melanie Palmer, branch manager of the Red River Credit Union in Paris, Texas.
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  • American Airlines FCU Awards 2021 Scholarships to 11 Students

    For more than a decade, Fort Worth-based American Airlines Federal Credit Union has been proud to invest in the futures of its young member-owners by providing scholarship awards toward higher education. This year, out of hundreds of initial applicants, the credit union awarded 11 scholarships of $4,000 each to six high school students and five college students.
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  • Lending and Collections Council Seeks Members and Volunteers

    The Cornerstone League’s Lending and Collections Council is seeking members to serve on its executive committee. This volunteer position will help plan and provide training opportunities, webinars, roundtables, conferences, and award programs that bring the council members together throughout the year.
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  • How to Add Leverage to Your Strategic Giving Program

    In a survey by Markstein/Certus Insights, 70% of U.S. consumers said they expect companies they do business with to support social and environment issues.*
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  • How Does Your Overdraft Strategy Impact Members?

    Lately, there has been much criticism about overdraft programs, stemming from the lack of transparency inherent in some program strategies. Much of the current disapproval expressed by critics in the political and consumer advocacy arenas results from a lack of fairness and transparency. When it comes to providing right-on-time services that help your members effectively maintain their finances, an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand approach is always the right way to do business.
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Upcoming Events

  • Advocacy Update - Kansas - July

    Online
    Credit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news.
  • Advocacy Update - Kansas - June

    Online
    Credit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news.
  • Advocacy Update - Kansas - May

    Online
    Credit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news.
  • Virtual IRA Workshops

    Online
    Working in partnership with the Tennessee League, participants build foundational and advanced knowledge of IRA’s along with any updates for operational effectiveness within the credit union.
  • 2026 CU FinHealth Conference

    Denver, CO
    The leading financial well-being event for credit unions and system partners. CU FinHealth is not just another conference; it is an opportunity to truly commit to the “People Helping People” mission.