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Your Money Further Wins Best Financial Website Award
CU Awareness’ Your Money Further website was selected as the winner of the 2022 dotCOMM Platinum Award for best financial website.
Happy International Credit Union Day
In commemoration of International Credit Union Day, Cornerstone League thanks its credit union members, champions, and superfans for their commitment to providing access to affordable financial products and services.
Washima Huq of Texas Trust Named to Greater Arlington 40 Under 40
Congratulations to Cornerstone League Young Professionals’ own Washima Huq, who has once again been recognized for her accomplishments
Business innovation specialist speaks at True Sky’s Rise UP
True Sky Credit Union’s Rise UP luncheon focusing on women in leadership recently featured Amber Gravius, acting director for business innovation at the National Credit Union Administration.
A+ Federal Credit Union Named ‘Best of the Best’ in Customer Service
Cornerstone League member A+ Federal Credit Union recently earned the title “Best of the Best in Customer Service” in the Austin-American Statesman’s 2022 Best of the Best Awards.
WEOKIE FCU Sets the Example for Streamlining and Addressing Pain Points
When it comes to increasing efficiency and improving the overall member experience, WEOKIE FCU is setting an example for other credit unions nationwide.
Vote YES at Cornerstone League Special Member Meeting, Oct. 31
Cornerstone League CEOs received an invitation on Oct. 3 to attend a special member meeting. The purpose of this meeting is for members to vote on the proposed Plan of Merger and proposed amendments to the Cornerstone bylaws.
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra speaks with Cornerstone credit union leaders and advocates
This week, more than 50 Cornerstone-member credit union leaders and advocates spoke with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra. Discussion topics included auto loans, overdraft protection programs, rulemaking, and ways to engage with the CFPB.
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.
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