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Oklahoma Governor Signs Prize-Linked Savings into Law

Oklahoma credit unions enjoyed a big win this week after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Prized-Linked Savings into law. Starting on Nov. 1, credit unions will be able to conduct savings promotions to incentivize savings.


Cornerstone League Announces New Hires

The Cornerstone League has announced the addition of three employees: Sarah Bowman, Ericka Calvillo, and Shoaib Salamat.


Cornerstone Says Goodbye as Employee Pursues ‘First Love’

When Jeff Phillipich and his family moved to Texas from Minneapolis, Minn., in 2018, a new job and career path awaited him.


Sponsorships Available for Night for the House

Get your credit union noticed. Sponsorships are available now for the 11th annual Night for the House to benefit Credit Union House of Oklahoma where so many incredible events are held every year for credit union leaders in Oklahoma.


Podcaster/Author Joins Cornerstone Chapters at Quarterly Meeting

Long-time Cornerstone League friend and management consultant Dr. Alise Cortez joined our recent Chapter Relations meeting to discuss how credit union leaders can leverage meaning to drive motivation.


Pandemic shines a light on need to help members with investments

For more than a decade, the need for retirement savings and the level of focus needed on an individual’s investment plans has changed dramatically.


Texas Trust Credit Union Awards $10K to Paul Quinn College

Texas Trust Credit Union is partnering with Paul Quinn College, America’s first Urban Work College, to create a memorial scholarship fund in honor of Miriam Johnson. The scholarship will provide $10,000 in scholarships to the college annually.


Promoting the CU Difference Through Legislation and Development Opportunities

In this week’s issue of the Leaguer, we report on two legislative changes that will benefit credit unions. The House of Representatives on Monday approved legislation that would provide safe harbor for financial service providers to work with cannabis businesses that are in compliance with state laws.


House Passes SAFE Act

The House of Representatives on Monday approved legislation that would provide safe harbor for financial service providers to work with cannabis businesses that are in compliance with state laws.


NCUA Approves PCA Flexibility Benefitting Federally Insured Credit Unions

In March, Cornerstone League joined other leagues in signing on to a letter penned by CUNA to the National Credit Union Administration regarding rulemaking aimed at prompt corrective action (PCA) relief.


Cornerstone Shines in 2021 Image Survey Results

The results of the Cornerstone League’s 2021 Image Survey have been compiled, and Cornerstone is pleased to report that respondents’ answers reflected organizational improvements all areas.


Cornerstone Foundation Seeking Board Applications

The Cornerstone Foundation Board of Trustees seeks applications to serve on the board. Please share this opportunity with individuals whom you believe fit the criteria and would be interested in serving.


Five Cornerstone CU Leaders Graduate from Virtual DE Program

Forty-eight credit union leaders were designated as Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs), five from the Cornerstone region, after completing the National Credit Union Foundation’s virtual Credit Union Development Education (DE) Training from March 15 to April 9, 2021.


CUNA Mutual Group Receives Industry Honor for Social Equity and Inclusion

The insurance industry’s premier event for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) recognized CUNA Mutual Group with two awards for its commitment to Social Equity and Inclusion.


FivePoint CU Promotes VP of Operations

FivePoint Credit Union has announced the promotion of Chasidy Bohanan to vice president of operations in Nederland, Texas.


Celebrating the Trail Blazers and Legacy Makers

Those who attended last week’s IMPACT Virtual event last week will know that we made quite a few announcements. We honored our “best of the best” with some very special awards, recognizing credit unions that demonstrate a sincere commitment to their members and communities.


Cornerstone Awards the Best of the Best CUs and Leaders

Every year, Cornerstone honors its “best of the best” with some very special awards. It’s a wonderful opportunity to recognize credit unions that demonstrate a sincere commitment to their members and communities.


Announcing the Launch of the Karen Hart Legacy Society

During last week’s IMPACT Virtual event, credit union leaders traveled from near and far to celebrate former EVP/CAO/CFO Karen Hart’s achievements as she leaves behind an incredible 41-year legacy.


Cornerstone Resources Adds Partner to Provide IT Consulting Services

Cornerstone Resources has partnered with Info-Tech Research Group to provide information technology research and advisory services to help credit unions improve their core IT processes.


AMOCO FCU Expands into Underserved Area

The National Credit Union Administration recently approved the addition of 477 underserved census tracts in Texas to AMOCO Federal Credit Union’s field of membership. The expansion increases AMOCO’s potential field of membership by 2.49 million.

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