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Every credit union has stories that show the power of people helping people. Tell us about a time your credit union made a meaningful and lasting difference for a member or your community. Email media@cornerstoneleague.coop.

Oklahoma association honors Nate Webb with retirement party

The Oklahoma Credit Union Association held a retirement party on June 30 at the Credit Union House of Oklahoma in honor of Executive Director Nate Webb, who announced his plan to retire last month.


Perspectives: What you need to know to serve on a credit union board

Like many people involved in the movement, the idea of serving on a credit union board is enticing.


With payroll deduction, you support CUs and your Foundation

It's no secret—our Cornerstone credit unions and their employees want to support the communities in which they live and work.


CFPB now accepting applications for advisory committees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced the establishment of four advisory committees: the Consumer Advisory Board, the Community Bank Advisory Council, the Credit Union Advisory Council, and the Academic Research Council.


Mike Kloiber joins WEOKIE board as ambassador director

The WEOKIE Federal Credit Union Board of Directors has appointed Mike Kloiber to be the first to serve in their newly created ambassador director position.


5Point CU’s Wendi Christian named to national board for Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance

Wendi Christian, CPA, CISA, CITP, CGMA, MSA, the VP of accounting for 5Point Credit Union in Nederland, Texas, has been named president of the 2022–2023 national board of directors for the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance.


Cornerstone League in the news

Last week Cornerstone League and Heartland Credit Union Association issued a joint announcement about exploring a consolidation, which has garnered some media attention.


Cornerstone-member credit unions named to Forbes ‘Best Credit Unions’

Five Cornerstone League member credit unions were named on Forbes’ recent “best credit unions” list.


Will you be the next YP Crasher at ELEVATE?

Crash Elevate gives 10 select young professionals the opportunity to experience a Cornerstone conference that is generally reserved for credit union leaders. YPs can apply online beginning July 1.


CDFI credit unions have until Aug. 23 to apply for grants under Equitable Recovery Program

Credit unions designated as Community Development Financial Institutions have until Aug. 23 to apply for grants under the CDFI Fund’s Equitable Recovery Program.


Central Oklahoma FCU and True Sky FCU announce merger

Central Oklahoma Federal Credit Union and True Sky Federal Credit Union have announced plans to merge, pending regulatory approval and a Central Oklahoma membership vote.


TDECU names new board member and two senior leaders

TDECU, Houston’s largest credit union, has named Elizabeth Killinger to its board of directors, Jason Schneider as its chief financial officer, and Josh Brian as its new market president for the Lake Jackson and Brazoria County region.


TTCU named a Best-in-State Credit Union by Forbes

Forbes has named TTCU Federal Credit Union a Best-in-State Credit Union. Only three Oklahoma credit unions achieved the designation.


TFCU supports A&A All the Way Softball Game and Youth Skills Camp

Aaron and Alvin Jones, NFL athletes and founders of A&A All the Way Foundation, returned to their hometown of El Paso to coach 400 student-athletes at the Jones Brothers Youth Skills Camp.


Cornerstone League and Heartland Credit Union Association to Explore Merger

The Cornerstone League and Heartland Credit Union Association are exploring the possibility of a merger. Both league boards approved moving forward with the due diligence process, and a letter of intent has been signed by both organizations.


Foundation Impact Report tells story in numbers

From year to year, it can be hard to remember all the good work that the Cornerstone Foundation makes possible, along with the support of our members.


Get Your Tickets to SYNG for a Fun Evening at ELEVATE

This year’s SYNG event on Sept. 1 promises to be incredible fun for the audience, as well as the credit union acts that are performing.


Better knowledge creates better advocates

Leadership provided by outside credit union board members is critical in setting strategic direction and ensuring that established policies, compliance expectations, and state and federal laws and regulations are followed.


Why multicultural business strategy is essential to all credit unions

As I talk with credit unions nationwide about multicultural business strategy, there is one message I repeat over and over: To be competitive and to live up to our founding principle of people helping people, multicultural business strategy is essential.


Greater Texas | Aggieland wins five awards from Marketing Association of Credit Unions

The Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) honored Greater Texas | Aggieland Credit Union with five marketing awards at its annual marketing conference.

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