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Neches FCU promotes five employees

Neches Federal Credit Union promoted five employees. Jacob Devillier now serves as AVP of operational support/product and service development; Maegan Gay has been promoted to head teller/ITM specialist; Deanna Griggs is now a front-line supervisor; Jacey Rossi now serves as a web loan officer; and Roxanne Sasser has been promoted to compliance officer.


Energy Capital CU promotes senior leaders

Energy Capital Credit Union has promoted three employees to senior management positions. Corey Cunningham now serves as the chief financial officer; DJ Contreras was promoted to vice president of member services; and Deana Price is now vice president of human resources.


Alcoa Community FCU employees donate to Boys & Girls Club

On Jan. 6, employees at Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union presented Emmy Rogers, resource development director for the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County, with a check for $1,182.50. The Boys & Girls Club was one of two charities employees supported in 2020.


Employees recognized for outstanding efforts in 2020

Two employees at Cornerstone were recently recognized for their outstanding efforts in 2020.


Staff training provides focus, insight on boundaries and bias

The Cornerstone League kicked off the year with an all-staff meeting held Jan. 4-5. President/CEO Caroline Willard opened the training, sharing some thoughts and accomplishments from 2020.


Early bird deadline right around the corner for Pinnacle Awards

Don’t delay. With the Jan. 29 early bird deadline coming up quickly, it’s time to submit entries for the 2021 Pinnacle Awards.


Handling stimulus payments, increasing focus, and recognizing employees

This issue of the Leaguer contains important information on how to handle stimulus payments. It also includes recognition from our all-staff training and insights on feeding your focus, as well as examples of credit unions demonstrating the “people helping people” philosophy.


Education First FCU announces selection of chief financial officer

Education First Federal Credit Union in Beaumont, Texas, announced the appointment of Bruce Clark as its chief financial officer.


TruService Community FCU rolls out 90-day financial fitness program

To help members who don’t have credit or those who need to reestablish it, TruService Community Federal Credit Union, based in Little Rock, Ark., is kicking off TruStart, a 90-day financial fitness program.


To offset or not to offset? Handling the latest round of stimulus payments

With the passage of HR 133, credit unions will see (and most already are seeing) a rash of new deposits in their members’ accounts from the U.S. Treasury Department. The question is, are these protected funds?


3 ways credit unions can help members with new stimulus payments

As the second round of economic impact (stimulus) payments begins rolling out, we want to provide some advice for credit unions on how to best help their members.


Texas Trust donates 25K to feed the hungry in three communities

With the pandemic making hunger an urgent need to address, Texas Trust Credit Union, headquartered in Arlington, Texas, recently donated $25,000 to three charities that provide food for the hungry.


Neighborhood CU’s annual prize savings delivery goes virtual

As it has for 13 years in a row, Neighborhood Credit Union surprised one of its members last week with a $49,999 grand prize to kick off the new year as a reward for good savings habits in her Prize Savings Account.


Guillory named 2021 CUES Emerge Mastermind

Unity One Credit Union in Fort Worth, Texas, announces that Alyssa Guillory, vice president of marketing, has been named a Mastermind for the 2021 CUES (Credit Union Executive Society) Emerge program.


Retail banking year in review 2020: A reflection in 20 charts

The best way to move forward is to review the past and determine what needs to change.


SolarWinds data breach requires CU vendor due diligence

According to cybersecurity experts, the SolarWinds data breach appears to be one of the most significant cyberattacks in recent history. Hackers corrupted a software update for Orion, an enterprise network management software, which is used to monitor and manage on-premise and hosted infrastructures.


CFPB makes annual adjustments to Reg C, Reg Z, and FCRA

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced increases to the exemption thresholds under the Home Mortgage Disclosure and the Truth in Lending Act and raised the ceiling on allowable charges for the Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosures.


Celebrating 2020 accomplishments and embarking on a new year

In this issue of the Leaguer, we reflect on our many accomplishments in 2020 and turn the page, embarking on a new year.


Dale Hansard named chair of CUNA Small Credit Union Committee

Dale Hansard Jr., CEO/president of Caprock Federal Credit Union, was recently named chair of the Credit Union National Association Small Credit Union Committee. He previously served as the committee’s vice chairman.


Thank you from Credit Unions for Kids

Thank you, credit unions for your dedicated support to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, especially during a challenging year.

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