Inside Cornerstone

There’s never been a better opportunity to learn first-hand about political engagement and advocacy than the 4-5 hours you’ll spend in the Oklahoma Credit Union Association’s new Ambassador Program.

Cornerstone League provides sample annual meeting speeches for the CEO and chairman of member credit unions to help organize and report the year’s activities, announce future plans, and demonstrate strength and value to member-owners.

On Feb. 4, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the CUNA/Cornerstone-supported Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act as an amendment attached to the America COMPETES Act.

Fort Worth-based Unity One Credit Union has named Scott Ward as its new president/CEO after Gary Williams retired on Jan. 31 after 27 years at the helm. Ward has been with Unity One for 34 years and has led the credit union through many changes.

Oklahoma’s TTCU Federal Credit Union announced that $3.7 million in member rewards dividends were paid out to TTCU members in 2021, an increase of 5% over the previous year.