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In the aftermath of Uvalde

As the community mourns the loss of innocent lives and tries to heal, we wanted to make you aware of two related developments that we believe will be of interest to our members.


Can making loans to farmers increase lending share for credit unions?

To understand the state of agricultural lending from a local perspective, Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard spoke with Brian Gilbert, CEO of Members Trust of the Southwest FCU.


Visit with your lawmaker during the August and October recesses

As it does every year, Congress will step away from the nation’s capital for its August recess, and that presents a great opportunity for credit unions to make connections with lawmakers in their home districts.


Time is running out to prepare for CECL implementation

In our summer edition of Perspectives magazine, Cornerstone Resources’ Pamela Blevins, financial auditor II, looks at what you need to know for implementation of the Current Expected Credit Loss accounting standard.


Are you creating a culture of learning at your CU?

Cornerstone League Education Manager Amber Bailey, CUDE, recently offered great advice in CU Insight on how to create a culture of learning.


NCUF announces strategic reorganization and a new director role

The National Credit Union Foundation on Monday announced a strategic reorganization to accelerate its mission of promoting financial well-being for all.


Texas Trust Gives Foundation donates $14,000 to American Cancer Society

Texas Trust Gives Foundation partnered with employees of Texas Trust Credit Union to hold its fifth annual Relay for Life walk benefitting the American Cancer Society.


TDECU names Brandy Phillips chief of staff

TDECU has named Brandy Phillips chief of staff of Houston’s largest credit union, continuing the organization’s dedication to reward talent and promote from within.


A&M vet school student wins $5,000 in Aggieland Credit Union Tuition Takedown Giveaway

Texas A&M veterinary student Mayane Faccin was awarded $5,000 in the fifth annual Aggieland Credit Union Tuition Takedown Giveaway.


Tinker FCU members win first-ever storm shelter loan payoff

Eber Diaz de Leon and his family, from Coweta, Okla., are the big winners of Tinker Federal Credit Union’s 2022 Storm Shelter Loan Payoff promotion.


Gary D. Parker scholarship available to YPs for Southwest Lending & Collections Conference

Cornerstone’s Lending and Collections Council is offering the YP attendees at the upcoming Southwest Lending and Collections Conference the opportunity to apply for the new Gary D. Parker Legacy Scholarship.


Cornerstone announces groundbreaking fintech partnership

Cornerstone Resources and Cornerstone Foundation have announced their partnership with Credit Mountain, a fintech CUSO, to offer groundbreaking technology that will increase credit unions’ opportunities to engage with their members while providing personalized credit-improvement plans—all through a user-friendly mobile app.


Longtime advocacy chief Ryan Donovan to depart CUNA

After serving as CUNA’s top lobbyist for more than 14 years, Ryan Donovan is moving on to become the new president/CEO of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks in September.


NCUA Letter to CUs on individual member risk

NCUA issued a Letter to Credit Unions (22-CU-08) on an interagency joint statement noting credit unions must take a risk-based approach to assessing individual member risk.


Four winning plays for connecting with members

Credit unions have long nurtured a deep trust with members. Historically, that trust has been difficult for even the most formidable opponent to duplicate. Difficult, yet not impossible.


UFCU and ACC create $5M scholarship fund and announce community pavilion

University Federal Credit Union has announced a new $5 million scholarship endowment to benefit students at Austin Community College District.


Oklahoma and Texas Sister Society chapters collaborate

Sister Society chapters from Oklahoma and Texas met by video conference for an evening of networking and professional development.


Endurance FCU awards golf tournament funds and two scholarships

Duncan, Okla.-based Endurance Federal Credit Union awarded three local charities with funds that were raised at the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.


Texas Trust claims two MAC awards

The Arlington-based Texas Trust Credit Union marketing team received a silver and bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) award for two of its campaigns during the annual MAC marketing conference.


TTCU breaks ground on new midtown branch

TTCU Federal Credit Union broke ground recently on a new branch in midtown Tulsa. The new branch, located on 31st between Louisville and New Haven Avenue, will replace the aging building on-site with a modern structure designed to meet the needs of today’s members.

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