Inside Cornerstone
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Energy Capital CU Appoints Kanika Boutté as New CEO
Houston-based Energy Capital Credit Union has announced that Kanika Boutté has been named chief executive officer. She will succeed Linda Pearsall and assume responsibilities on Jan. 1, 2022. -
1st University CU Promotes Long-Time Employee Ethel Jennings
Ethel Jennings has been with 1st University Credit Union for 25 years, having started in the accounting department in 1996. Last week, Jennings was promoted to executive vice president of accounting and operations. -
We Need Your Help to Prevent Burdensome IRS Reporting
Congressional policymakers are eyeing unconventional sources of revenue to fund their infrastructure plans. One proposal under consideration would require credit unions and other financial institutions to report to the Internal Revenue Service how much money has gone into and out of accounts holding more than $600. -
Meet Your Lawmakers at This Year’s Hike at Home, Oct. 18–22
This year, Cornerstone League will hold a virtual Hike at Home on Oct. 18–22,* similar to the very successful virtual hike we held in 2020. Please mark your calendars so you’re sure to join us. -
Amarillo Chapter Raises $48,667 for CMN and CU4Kids
The Amarillo Area Chapter of Credit Unions held its annual golf tournament July 19 at the Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo and raised more than $48,667 for the Children’s Miracle Network and Credit Unions for Kids.
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.