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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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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.