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Cornerstone CEO reaches Kilimanjaro summit; teaches American practices to African CUs
Last week, Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard and her credit union industry companions climbed Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, the African continent’s highest peak at 19,340 feet above sea level.
GOTV: Credit Unions Vote and key dates
In advance of the November general elections, Cornerstone League encourages you to visit Credit Unions Vote, a one-stop website for voters.
National Credit Union Foundation announces new financial well-being grants
The National Credit Union Foundation has announced two new grant opportunities to bolster credit unions’ ability to offer financial coaching and combat hunger. Applications for both grants are now open, and all credit unions are encouraged to apply.
WOCCU presents the ICU Day 2022 EMPOWER Webinar
The theme for International Credit Union Day 2022 is "Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union."
Monica Galindo named a Credit Union Rock Star
Cornerstone League is pleased to recognize and congratulate Monica Galindo, from GECU in El Paso, who has been named a 2022 Credit Union Rock Star by the editorial team of Credit Union Magazine.
True Sky CU hosts Caribbean delegation, partners with World Foundation for ICU Day event
True Sky Credit Union is celebrating the cooperative movement on an international scale. President and CEO Sean Cahill said True Sky will host a Caribbean delegation Oct. 16–21 in Oklahoma.
Hike the Hill news and remarks from CU advocates
Another Cornerstone League Hike the Hill has been logged into the history books. By all accounts, this year’s event, held Sept. 27–29 in Washington, D.C., was a rousing success.
Cornerstone League joins Texas trades in opposition to interchange legislation
Cornerstone League’s advocacy arm, Texas Credit Union Association, joined Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Credit Union Coalition of Texas, and Texas Bankers Association in crafting a letter to lawmakers opposing the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022—an act that seeks to create new routing mandates that would affect the way financial institutions issue credit.
How will you celebrate ICU Day?
It’s almost time for credit unions to come together to celebrate International Credit Union Day. This year, ICU Day is on Thursday, Oct. 20, and to help us celebrate, CUNA and WOCCU have created helpful resources.
Submit your nomination now for Credit Union House Hall of Leaders
The nomination period for the 2023 Credit Union House Hall of Leaders award is open now through Dec. 30, 2022.
Honorees announced for the 2023 Herb Wegner Memorial Awards
The National Credit Union Foundation has announced the four honorees for its 34th annual Herb Wegner Memorial Awards—the U.S. credit union movement’s highest national honors.
UFCU names Michael Crowl the next president/CEO
The UFCU Board of Directors announced the selection of Michael Crowl as the next president and CEO of UFCU. In his new role, Crowl will lead the No. 1 credit union in Central Texas with $4.4 billion in assets and 355,000 members.
Ed Cruz is the new VP of wealth management for TDECU
TDECU has named financial services executive Ed Cruz as vice president of wealth management.
Will Van Alstine named branch manager of Greater Texas Credit Union Lamar location
Greater Texas Credit Union has named Will Van Alstine branch manager for its Lamar Boulevard location in Austin.
TFCU names Chih Wei Chen as branch manager at Choctaw Branch
Tinker Federal Credit Union has named Chih Wei Chen assistant vice president, and branch manager at its Choctaw branch.
Krayton Ederington joins Diamond Lakes CU as consumer loan officer
Krayton Ederington has been named consumer loan officer for Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union in Malvern, Ark.
TFCU Financial Advisors hires financial planning analyst Amy Harper
TFCU Financial Advisors has hired Amy Harper as a financial planning analyst.
Coastal Bend Chapter hosts meet & greet for state and federal candidates
The Coastal Bend Chapter of Credit Unions hosted a Candidate Meet & Greet on Sept. 22 at a local restaurant.
Texas Trust Gives Foundation donates $25,000 to Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive
On Oct. 3, the Texas Trust Gives Foundation presented a check for $25,000 to the North Texas Food Bank. The donation will be used to purchase 25,000 one-pound jars of peanut butter to support the food bank’s Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive.
Better together: Cornerstone and HCUA boards approve merger agreement
This week, the Cornerstone League and Heartland Credit Union Association boards of directors approved the Cornerstone-HCUA merger agreement.
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