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Oklahoma’s Credit Union Appoints Luann Schmiedel President/CEO
Luann Schmiedel has been named the new president/chief executive officer of Oklahoma’s Credit Union. Schmiedel succeeds Mark Kelly, who retired after 40 years at OKCU.
Swinging Into Action While Supporting the Credit Union Movement
In this week’s issue of the Leaguer, we share the first IMPACT Virtual-related recap, as we kick off one of our largest events of the year.
Cornerstone Foundation Golf Tournaments Raises $63K to Help Credit Unions
The Cornerstone Foundation recently wrapped up one of its major fundraisers, the 24th Annual Golf Tournament, raising more than $63,000.
CFPB Proposes Changes to Prevent Foreclosure
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed changes intended to help prevent impending foreclosure actions as the emergency federal foreclosure protections are eventually set to expire.
Latest Issue of Perspectives is Now Available Online
Cornerstone League’s latest issue of Perspectives covers the extraordinary support our members and partners provided their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
Todd Harper Named FFIEC Chair
Todd M. Harper, chairman of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), has been named chairman of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC).
How To Charter a Credit Union
On August 7, 2020, the NCUA granted its first — and only — credit union charter of the year to Growing Oaks Federal Credit Union ($964,059, Goldsby, OK).
Texas Trust CU Helps Keep DeSoto Clean
The Community Unity team at Texas Trust Credit Union recently joined the “Keep DeSoto Clean” event, a community-driven event comprising Dallas-Fort Worth area residents, leaders, and businesses to work together clean trash from the streets of DeSoto, Texas.
Joe Hutyra Retires After 43 Years at Educators Credit Union
Educators Credit Union (ECU) President/CEO Joe Hutyra retired on April 1, marking 43 years with the Waco, Texas-based credit union.
Tinker Federal Credit Union Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Tinker Federal Credit Union (TFCU) has turned 75, and recently the credit union celebrated at more than 30 of its branches in Oklahoma by treating members to cookies, cupcakes, popcorn and sandwiches.
Honoring Those Who Have Served the Credit Union Movement
A large portion of this week’s issue of the Leaguer is dedicated to honoring those who have served the credit union movement with grit and an unfailing dedication to helping people.
The ‘Heart’ of Cornerstone Retires
Her first position, at the age of 17, was as a check typist. Now almost 42 years later, Cornerstone CFO, CAO/EVP Karen Hart will retire April 9.
Ayn Talley and Brent Taylor Receive 2021 Cornerstone Hall of Fame Award
Ayn Talley, retired president and CEO of the Houston Police Federal Credit Union, and Brent Taylor, retired president and CEO of WEOKIE Federal Credit Union, have been honored with this year’s Cornerstone League Hall of Fame Award.
Jennifer Grinder Named Professional of the Year
The Cornerstone League has named Jennifer Grinder, chief retail officer of Resource One Credit Union of Dallas, Texas, as 2021 Professional of the Year.
Kay Rankin-Swan Receives Cornerstone Small Credit Union Achiever of the Year Award
Kay Rankin-Swan, president and CEO of Ward County Credit Union, has been named the winner of the 2021 Cornerstone League Small Credit Union Achiever of the Year Award.
Apply for Streamlined CDFI Certification by April 3 Deadline
The economic stimulus package passed in December includes historic level of funding and investment opportunities for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI).
A+FCU Announces Executive Staffing Changes
Austin, Texas-based A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU) announces two executive-level changes.
Advancing our mission. Advancing financial well-being for all.
In this week’s issue of the Leaguer, we cover a wide range of topics from announcing Cornerstone Foundation’s approval of grant funds, availability of dues-supported resources such as our economic report, and recaps from our recent governmental affairs conferences in Oklahoma and Texas.
Cornerstone Foundation Approves $251K in Grants
The Cornerstone Foundation’s Grants Committee has approved $251,603 in grant funds to support credit unions and chapters in their community outreach endeavors, financial capability initiatives, credit union development, and professional staff and volunteer development.
First Virtual Texas GAC Provides In-Depth Look at CU Priorities
The first virtual Texas Governmental Affairs Conference was held March 22 and featured visiting Texas state representatives, a special roundtable discussion between the Texas Credit Union Department and National Credit Union Administration, a Q&A session, and a legislative update from Cornerstone League leaders.
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