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ICU Day 2021: Building Financial Health for a Brighter Tomorrow
How is your credit union celebrating International Credit Union Day with your members and your community?
Cryptocurrency: What Credit Unions Need to Know
The National Credit Union Administration has called upon credit unions across America to submit comments on digital assets by Oct. 27, 2021.
ICYMI: Credit Unions Might Sue NCUA Over Secondary Capital Rule
A group of credit unions is fighting back against an NCUA rule that will prevent credit unions from receiving the full benefits a program Congress designed to help banks and credit unions serve more minorities.
NCUA: MDI Mentoring Grant Round Now Open
Federally insured credit unions with both the minority depository institution and low-income designations are eligible to apply for the National Credit Union Administration’s MDI mentoring grants now through Oct. 29.
Ransomware: What to Know to Create an Incident Response Plan
Ransomware developers and affiliates have been telling victims that they must pay the ransom or stolen data and internal company secrets would be publicly released. Unfortunately, six- and seven-figure demands have become routine among ransomware attacks.
GECU Wins Dejardins Community Service Award
Cornerstone League extends hearty congratulations to GECU who has won the Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award for the region. Cornerstone will honor GECU with a plaque at the IMPACT 2022: Annual Meeting and Council Forum in Grapevine, Texas, April 20–22, 2022.
Celebrate ICU Day at North Texas Sister Society Meeting Featuring Int’l Speaker Beth Welsh
In celebration of International Credit Union Day, the North Texas Sister Society will feature Tail O’ The Bank Credit Union CEO Beth Welsh from the United Kingdom at its Oct. 21 virtual Zoom meeting, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. CT.
In This Week's Leaguer
Two Cornerstone-member credit union leaders have been named as 2021 Credit Union Rock Stars by the editorial team of Credit Union Magazine. Cornerstone is proud to count Julie Gamblin and Randy Stolp among our membership.
Gamblin and Stolp Named 2021 Credit Union Rock Stars
Two Cornerstone-member credit union leaders have been named as 2021 Credit Union Rock Stars by the editorial team of Credit Union Magazine.
Cornerstone Announces Community Service Award Winners
Cornerstone League extends hearty congratulations to winners from across the region for CUNA’s Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award, Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award, and Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award.
Registration Open for Cornerstone’s Hike at Home, Oct. 18–22
We hope you’re planning on joining us for this year’s virtual Hike at Home on Oct. 18–22, and we’re pleased to announce that registration is now open.
Consumers Less Protected with USPS Financial Services
Credit Union National Association sent a letter to the U.S. House and Senate Tuesday regarding the United States Postal Service’s Banking Pilot program. Cornerstone League has been watching this issue for several years and shares CUNA’s view that the USPS should not engage in financial services.
Application Period for Cornerstone Foundation Grants Open Now
Every year, the Cornerstone Foundation provides grants to eligible credit unions, chapters, and individuals.As you plan your budget for 2022, remember that the Foundation can help with many of your financial needs via a Credit Union Development Grant—including some needs you might not have considered.
NCUA Extends Comment Period for Digital Assets RFI to Oct. 27
The National Credit Union Administration board unanimously approved an extension of the comment period for the Digital Asset Request for Information from Sept. 27 until Oct. 27, 2021.
CO-OP Caps Busy Summer by Unveiling 2022 Product Roadmap
In the past month, CO-OP Financial Services made available to its more than 3,000 credit union clients its 2020 Annual Report, which can be read online and downloaded as a PDF.
GWLN to Hold 2021 Virtual Executive Readiness Summit
The year 2021 is about resilience, inclusive leadership, bias and the brain, elevating impact together, everyday strategic thinking, accelerating technology, and adapting to a post-pandemic world. The Global Women’s Leadership Network is holding its 2021 Virtual Executive Readiness Summit, Oct. 27–29.
Texas Federal Credit Union to Merge with Texas Trust
Texas Federal Credit Union of Dallas intends to merge with Arlington-based Texas Trust Credit Union. The merger plans have been approved by the National Credit Union Administration, the Texas Credit Union Department, and the members of Texas Federal Credit Union.
Texas Trust Credit Union CFO to Retire
David Pickney, chief financial officer of Arlington-based Texas Trust Credit Union, plans to retire this year, bringing an end to his distinguished career at the credit union.
Red River CU Hosts Jeans Drive for Local Schools
When it comes to charity events, you can’t go wrong if jeans are involved. Just ask Melanie Palmer, branch manager of the Red River Credit Union in Paris, Texas.
American Airlines FCU Awards 2021 Scholarships to 11 Students
For more than a decade, Fort Worth-based American Airlines Federal Credit Union has been proud to invest in the futures of its young member-owners by providing scholarship awards toward higher education. This year, out of hundreds of initial applicants, the credit union awarded 11 scholarships of $4,000 each to six high school students and five college students.
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