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American Airlines FCU Recognized for Dejardins Financial Education Award in Cornerstone Region
Cornerstone League congratulates American Airlines Credit Union, which won second place in the regional Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award, category of more than $1 billion in assets.
Alcoa Community CEO Steve Brown Appointed to Financial Education Commission
Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union President/CEO Steve Brown has been appointed to represent Arkansas credit unions on the State Treasurer’s Financial Education Commission.
Cornerstone Members Win National Community Service Awards
The soul of the credit union movement means incredible people doing remarkable things.
Peggy Esparza Named New CFO of Texas Trust CU
Texas Trust Credit Union has named Peggy Esparza as its new chief financial officer. She is a 26-year Texas Trust veteran who began her career as a part-time teller.
Texas Trust CU Raises $11,862 for Virtual Peanut Butter Drive
Texas Trust Credit Union raised $11,862 for the North Texas Food Bank’s virtual peanut butter drive.
Texans Credit Union Treats Immune-Compromised Children to Trunk or Treat Halloween Party
More than 50 children with life-threatening illnesses experienced the fun of Halloween at a special Trunk or Treat event hosted by Texans Credit Union in Richardson.
United Texas CU Announces New VP – Business Relationship Manager
San Antonio-based United Texas Credit Union has announced the addition of Cindy Koetter as vice president – business relationship manager for the Fort Worth market.
In This Week's Leaguer
Now that 31 states have enacted some form of crypto legislation, and some credit unions are already piloting or offering crypto services, read how you can prepare for the crypto storm.
Caroline Willard: How Credit Unions Can Prepare for the Crypto Storm
Available now on CU Insight, Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard’s op-ed: “How Credit Unions Can Prepare for the Crypto Storm.”
Are You Participating? CU4Kids Celebrates 25 Years with Fundraising Challenge
For 25 Years, Credit Unions for Kids has supported Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals that raise the critical dollars needed to close the funding gap for children’s hospitals across the country. Cornerstone League is proud to be a part of this success, along with member credit unions.
Advocacy in Action: IRS Reporting Provision Removed
In case you missed it, the expanded Internal Revenue Service reporting proposal was removed from the reconciliation legislation released by Congress, and it was also absent from the White House framework of the legislation.
ICYMI: New Perspectives on Equity and Inclusivity—and Change Makers
To make a real difference in the communities they serve, credit unions must consider inequality from multiple and unexpected angles.
Southwest 66 CU Wins Dejardins Adult Financial Education Award
Cornerstone League congratulates Southwest 66 Credit Union, which has won the first place Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award for the region in the category of $50 million to $250 million in assets.
In This Week's Leaguer
Cornerstone has created a landing page and toolkit to help credit unions raise awareness among their staff and members about the IRS reporting requirement that is expected to be added to Congress’s new budget proposal.
Cornerstone Creates Toolkit to Amplify Opposition to Flawed IRS Reporting Proposal
Cornerstone League has created a landing page and a toolkit to help credit unions raise awareness among their staff and members about the IRS reporting requirement that is expected to be added to Congress’s new budget proposal.
Cornerstone Writes to TCUD in Support of FOM Changes, Comments on NCUA’s RFI on Digital Assets
On Oct. 22, Cornerstone League wrote to Commissioner John Kolhoff with the Texas Credit Union Department about the proposed revisions to the field of membership rule (7 TAC 91.301).
Hike at Home Meetings Reflect No Support for IRS Provision
Over the course of five days comprising Cornerstone League’s virtual Hike at Home, Oct. 18–23, the Cornerstone advocacy team hosted 90 credit union leaders and 36 Zoom meetings with elected officials or their legislative aides.
A Cornerstone Foundation Gift Keeps on Giving
The Cornerstone Foundation’s Karen Hart Legacy Society is designed to preserve and strengthen what past generations have built and to ensure tomorrow’s credit union movement is secure for those who follow.
ICYMI: NCUA Board Approves Final Rules on CUSOs and CAMELS Rating System
The National Credit Union Administration Board held its ninth open meeting of 2021 and approved two items...
True Sky CU Wins Dejardins Adult Financial Education Award
Cornerstone League congratulates True Sky Credit Union who has won the Desjardins Adult Financial Education Awards for the region in the category of $250 million to $1 billion in assets.
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