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Calling all leaders, advocates, and everyone in between
Do you know someone who excels at board governance? Would you or someone on your team like to explore ways to advocate for a better regulatory and legislative environment for your credit union? This week, we cover a range of topics that may inspire ambition, action, and caution.
Tips to protect ATMs
Automated Teller Machines – better known as ATMs – are subject to many types of attacks such as skimming, tampering, and robbery. Physical ATM attacks are on the rise across the nation, as criminals forcibly open ATMs using vehicles, chains, and other tools. Drive-up ATMs and standalone kiosks have been particularly vulnerable to such attacks, which can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
Call for Cornerstone Resources board nominations
The Cornerstone League is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the Cornerstone Resources Board of Directors for the following positions.
Join us for virtual 2021 Oklahoma GAC
Get involved in the credit union movement and join us for the first virtual Oklahoma Governmental Affairs Conference, on March 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. The country may still be socially distancing due to the ongoing pandemic, but that won’t stop credit union leaders from engaging and advocating for a better legislative and regulatory environment for credit unions.
Save the date: virtual Texas GAC is on March 22
As we are ever mindful of the ongoing public health crisis, Cornerstone announces that the 2021 Texas Governmental Affairs Conference is going virtual. Registration is now open for the March 22 event, which runs from 1 to 3 p.m. CT. This Texas GAC is a dues-supported event, free to Cornerstone-member credit unions.
New name, new format … more IMPACT
The Cornerstone Annual Meeting is now known as IMPACT Virtual! The Annual Meeting is Cornerstone’s largest conference, offering members valuable insights on industry trends, workshops, resources, and Cornerstone’s strategic vision. This year, Cornerstone’s development team applied the valuable lessons learned in 2020 and developed an impactful solution to deliver a relevant and robust conference for Cornerstone’s members.
Alcoa Community FCU offers scholarship to Saline County students
Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one 2021 Saline County high school graduate.
El Paso area schools receive 40K, thanks to TFCU
The TFCU High School Spirit Debit Card Program has donated approximately $40,000 to 38 local high schools in the nine school districts in the El Paso area known as Region 19. The donations will help support high school programs, clubs, teams, and student organizations once schools resume in-person instruction.
TTCU announces 3.5 million in dividends
Tulsa Teachers Credit Union Federal Credit Union (TTCU) announced that $3.5 million in member rewards dividends were paid out to TTCU members in 2020, an increase of 10.5 percent over the previous year.
Harper named NCUA board chairman
On Tuesday, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. designated National Credit Union Administration Board Member Todd M. Harper as the 12th chairman of the NCUA board, effective immediately.
Cornerstone Resources announces new chief revenue officer
Cornerstone Resources—a subsidiary of the Cornerstone League—announces the appointment of Ryan Dold as its chief revenue officer, effective Jan. 25.
Foundation offers FiCEP at half price
Registration is now open for the Credit Union National Association financial counseling certification program (FiCEP). The Cornerstone Foundation is offering the program at half off their regular cost to help credit unions meet members’ increasing need for reliable financial advice to help them weather the financial hardships brought on by the pandemic.
Caroline Willard delivers state of the union to Dallas Chapter
Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard addressed the Dallas Chapter of Credit Unions on Wednesday, giving a state of the union address. In addition to the League, Willard leads the Foundation and Resources, the League’s service corporation, serving approximately 450 credit unions.
Deadline extended for CUNA GAC Crash; apply by Jan. 31
Calling all young professionals in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Want to attend the virtual Credit Union National Association Governmental Affairs Conference March 2-4? Don’t delay. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sunday, Jan. 31. Sign up here.
Making plans to move ahead in 2021
In this week’s Leaguer, we are looking ahead with new staff, a new NCUA chair, and newly certified and recertified financial counselors.
Education CU donates 51K in grants to area schools
Education Credit Union (ECU), based in Amarillo, Texas, recently awarded $51,000 in Pocket Change Grants to area schools, giving up to $500 per teacher to help provide much-needed items for their classrooms.
United CU supports Foundation and has a little fun
In Tyler, Texas, the staff at United Credit Union is always looking for ways to have fun with their members and find new ideas for giveaways. At the end of the year, the credit union promoted a “Kick 2020 to the Curb” campaign, giving away SWAG bags full of credit union goodies and Cooking with Cornerstone cookbooks.
SBA approves 60K PPP loan applications during the first week
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved approximately 60,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications submitted by nearly 3,000 lenders, for more than $5 billion, between Jan. 11 and Jan. 17.
Last chance: Nominate CU professionals for prestigious Cornerstone awards
Don’t let the clock run out. Act now to nominate top credit union leaders and professional staff for one of three prestigious awards offered by the Cornerstone League: the Credit Union Professional of the Year, the Small Credit Union Achiever, or the Hall of Fame.
Tinker FCU opens new branch in Choctaw, Okla.
Tinker Federal Credit Union (TFCU) recently opened a new branch in Choctaw, Okla., located at 2183 N. Harper St.
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