Inside Cornerstone
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Foundation offers FiCEP at half price
Registration is now open for the Credit Union National Association financial counseling certification program (FiCEP). The Cornerstone Foundation is offering the program at half off their regular cost to help credit unions meet members’ increasing need for reliable financial advice to help them weather the financial hardships brought on by the pandemic. -
Caroline Willard delivers state of the union to Dallas Chapter
Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard addressed the Dallas Chapter of Credit Unions on Wednesday, giving a state of the union address. In addition to the League, Willard leads the Foundation and Resources, the League’s service corporation, serving approximately 450 credit unions. -
Deadline extended for CUNA GAC Crash; apply by Jan. 31
Calling all young professionals in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Want to attend the virtual Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference March 2-4? Don’t delay. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sunday, Jan. 31. Sign up here. -
Making plans to move ahead in 2021
In this week’s Leaguer, we are looking ahead with new staff, a new NCUA chair, and newly certified and recertified financial counselors. -
Education CU donates 51K in grants to area schools
Education Credit Union (ECU), based in Amarillo, Texas, recently awarded $51,000 in Pocket Change Grants to area schools, giving up to $500 per teacher to help provide much-needed items for their classrooms.
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.