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Credit unions persevere amid destructive winter storms

Last week, businesses and residents across the Cornerstone region endured an unprecedented winter storm, leaving millions without the necessities of power and water.


CUNA GAC, Black History Month, and recovery after winter storms

This week’s Leaguer touches on many topics of importance to your credit union from next week’s CUNA GAC to how credit unions adapted during extreme winter storms. The newsletter also touches on the importance of Black History Month and the many resources available to help small credit unions.


Member applauds Hurricane Creek FCU for exemplary customer service

Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union third-generation member Jessica Simmons recently described the Benton, Arkansas-based credit union as a place that truly cares about its members.


Hear Kyle Hauptman March 1 at Cornerstone Legislative Briefing

On March 1 at 1 p.m. CT, National Credit Union Administration Board Member Kyle Hauptman will address Cornerstone League members about the regulatory environment for credit unions during the pandemic. Watch for a follow-up email with Zoom meeting details.


Cornerstone Foundation poised to help CUs impacted by winter storms

Severe winter storms moved across the Cornerstone region last week, resulting in power outages and water shortages. Many families need help covering expenses to fix broken pipes and make other household repairs.


FivePoint CU promotes 24-year veteran

Amanda LaBarge has been promoted to assistant vice president of operational support at FivePoint Credit Union.


Winter storm causes CUs to close, report damage

Historic winter storms ravaged the nation this week, causing widespread power outages and dangerous driving conditions. Credit unions across the Cornerstone region have been forced to shut down due to safety concerns as power restoration efforts are underway.


Relying on resilience and crisis management muscle memory

This week has tested the resilience of credit unions across the Cornerstone region. This week’s historic winter storm has caused credit unions to employ resilience and innovation, relying on crisis management muscle memory and reflexes learned through the coronavirus pandemic.


Texas Trust Credit Union Breaks Ground in Grand Prairie

Texas Trust Credit Union will soon have a new branch at South Carrier Parkway and I-20 in Grand Prairie, an area that is seeing significant expansion of retail and restaurant development. The credit union broke ground recently on a new 4,280-square-foot building.


Overcoming job complacency

Are you burned out? Bored? Coasting? Complacent? Counting down the days to retirement? You spend too much time at work to live this way. Let me give you a little nudge to wake up and move out of the fog of complacency with some plain and simple advice.


SBA issues new PPP guidance

With the latest round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lending in full swing, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has developed new guidance with the U.S. Department of the Treasury.


True Sky CU helps Black-owned OKC bookstore stay in business

As the only bookstore in Oklahoma City’s eastside, Nappy Roots Bookstore founders Camille Landry and Banbose Shando have worked hard to make literature available to the community.


Providing member value through virtual development opportunities

Typically, February is a time when credit unions professionals across the Cornerstone region are packing their suitcases in preparation for annual meeting, GAC, or DE training.


Deadline to nominate Cornerstone Resources directors extended

The deadline to nominate individuals to serve on the Cornerstone Resources board of directors has been extended to Wednesday, Feb. 24.


IMPACT! A 2-part event for one all-inclusive price

The Cornerstone League invites you to IMPACT Virtual! This two-part event is offered at one all-inclusive and affordable price. You’ll get content-rich professional development that helps you and your team reach for enhanced knowledge, insights, competence, and effectiveness.


Advocacy wins provide significant member value

The historical matchup between credit unions and their leagues speaks volumes about the health and sustainability of the entire credit union system.


Providing member value year after year

To start, I’d like to spotlight one area where we provide significant value to our members, year after year.


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.

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