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Sample annual meeting speeches, holiday closing signs available online
Cornerstone League provides sample annual meeting speeches for the CEO and chairman of member credit unions to help organize and report the year’s activities, announce future plans, and demonstrate strength and value to member-owners.
U.S. House passes SAFE Banking Act as part of COMPETES Act
On Feb. 4, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the CUNA/Cornerstone-supported Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act as an amendment attached to the America COMPETES Act.
Unity One Credit Union announces new CEO
Fort Worth-based Unity One Credit Union has named Scott Ward as its new president/CEO after Gary Williams retired on Jan. 31 after 27 years at the helm. Ward has been with Unity One for 34 years and has led the credit union through many changes.
TTCU announces $3.7M in member rewards dividends
Oklahoma’s TTCU Federal Credit Union announced that $3.7 million in member rewards dividends were paid out to TTCU members in 2021, an increase of 5% over the previous year.
FivePoint CU promotes Chris Sheffield
FivePoint Credit Union President/CEO Erik M. Shaw has announced that Chris Sheffield has been promoted to e-services lending supervisor for the credit union.
Cornerstone Foundation Grants Deadline Feb. 25
Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for a Cornerstone Foundation’s Credit Union Development Grant or Chapter Grant for 2022. Apply today via the Foundation website.
CUNA Opens Registration for 'CUNA GAC On-Air'
Credit Union National Association opened registration today for “CUNA GAC On-Air,” a limited-content, virtual option to attend the 2022 Governmental Affairs Conference.
Compliance Update on the Employee Retention Credit
Cornerstone League’s Information Central has received recent inquiries regarding the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and whether credit unions are able to obtain this credit. We thought it would be helpful to clarify some recent changes regarding this issue.
Cornerstone welcomes more new members
Membership with Cornerstone League opens the doors to industry expertise, vision, intel, and reach statewide, regionally, and nationally. So, we are pleased to welcome two more recipients of those benefits to the Cornerstone League family.
Cornerstone news on League and Resources boards of directors
Cornerstone League officially welcomed four newly elected directors to the League board. President/CEO Caroline Willard said, “Our organizations benefit so much from its members’ engagement, leadership, and expertise.
Oklahoma GAC unifies CU voices on important issues
At the 2022 Oklahoma Governmental Affairs Conference, credit union leaders gather for critical updates on credit union priorities, engage with the voices of experience in the movement, and network with colleagues.
NCUA issues regulatory alert for 2022 HMDA data collection requirements
Yesterday, the National Credit Union Administration issued a regulatory alert (22-RA-01) regarding the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data collection requirements for calendar year 2022.
Four smart strategies for maximizing debit interchange revenue
Credit unions have a limitless need for non-interest income. Often more stable and predictable than its interest-based counterpart, non-interest income can be a reliable port during even the most turbulent of economic storms.
Greater Texas Credit Union promotes Ben Teske to EVP/CLO
Ben Teske has been named Greater Texas Credit Union's executive vice president and chief lending officer. Since he came on board in July 2019, Teske has led several major projects resulting in improved operational efficiency, increased loan production, better risk management, and enhanced member experiences.
Education First FCU to present $57,000 to Southeast Texas schools
Education First Federal Credit Union presented over $57,000 to 133 local schools in Southeast Texas on Jan. 26. The donations are made through the We’re Paying It Forward program.
Texas Trust CU opens at West Twohig Avenue and Highway 277
Texas Trust Credit Union has officially opened its new branch at the corner of West Twohig Avenue and Highway 277. The new location was completely remodeled to provide 3,094 square feet of space.
Reminder: NCUA CU Diversity Self-Assessment Deadline Jan. 31
To allow federally insured credit unions additional time to complete and submit the voluntary Credit Union Diversity Self-Assessmentt, the National Credit Union Administration extended the deadline to Jan. 31, 2022.
New episode now available on The Cornerstone League Podcast
Episode 5 of the Cornerstone League Podcast, “Tips for Fostering a Healthy Culture and Managing Talent at Your Credit Union,” is now available.
Deadline looms to enroll in Feb. 15 Ambassador Program
The first session of the 2022 Ambassador Program in Oklahoma takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 15. This unique training only takes place while the Oklahoma legislature is in session, and the deadline to enroll is Feb. 10.
Save money on IMPACT 2022: valuable CU education and camaraderie
We don’t want our member credit unions to miss out on saving money on Cornerstone League’s largest and most comprehensive educational and networking event of the year, IMPACT 2022: Annual Meeting.
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