Inside Cornerstone
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Hockley County School Employees CU board member steps down after 49 years
After a lifetime of education and service, Sam Goodnight, a longtime educator and Levelland resident, recently resigned from his position on the Hockley County School Employees Credit Union board. -
Reminder to CUs: Amend bylaws for annual meeting flexibility
In its latest letter to federal credit unions, the National Credit Union Administration announced that the relief measures pertaining to annual meeting flexibility issued last year because of COVID-19 will also be applicable in 2021. -
Sample annual meeting speeches, holiday closing signs now available
The Cornerstone League provides sample annual meeting speeches for the CEO and chairmen of member credit unions. -
Cornerstone’s Caroline Willard to interview Soledad O’Brien at CUNA GAC
Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard will be front and center at the virtual 2021 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference on March 3 when she interviews broadcast journalist and nationally syndicated weekly talk show host Soledad O’Brien. -
March 1 deadline for Foundation CU Development and Chapter grants
Don’t miss your opportunity to apply for grants offered through the Cornerstone Foundation. True to its mission of “Empowering People to Improve Their Financial Well-Being,” the Foundation supports credit unions in three main areas.
Upcoming Events
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Virtual IRA Workshops
OnlineWorking 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, COThe 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. -
ALM Webinar Series II: Webinar 4 - Organizing an ALM Process
OnlineAs the second webinar in Series II, this session will review the components of an investment and an ALM policy, review an ALM checklist, and discuss a liquidity analysis. -
ALM Webinar Series II: Webinar 3 - GAP
OnlineAs the first webinar in Series II, this session will walk you through interest rate risk: what it is; why it impacts your credit union; and why the NCUA requires regular monitoring. -
ALM Webinar Series I: Webinar 2 - ALM Best Practices
OnlineAs the second webinar in Series I, this session will take a deeper dive into identifying how to manage earnings, calculate the 13-key ratios and explore best practices to ensure appropriate pricing.