Inside Cornerstone

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.

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.

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.

In this week’s Leaguer, we are looking ahead with new staff, a new NCUA chair, and newly certified and recertified financial counselors.

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.