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Lending and Collections Council Seeks Members and Volunteers
The Cornerstone League’s Lending and Collections Council is seeking members to serve on its executive committee. This volunteer position will help plan and provide training opportunities, webinars, roundtables, conferences, and award programs that bring the council members together throughout the year.
How to Add Leverage to Your Strategic Giving Program
In a survey by Markstein/Certus Insights, 70% of U.S. consumers said they expect companies they do business with to support social and environment issues.*
How Does Your Overdraft Strategy Impact Members?
Lately, there has been much criticism about overdraft programs, stemming from the lack of transparency inherent in some program strategies. Much of the current disapproval expressed by critics in the political and consumer advocacy arenas results from a lack of fairness and transparency. When it comes to providing right-on-time services that help your members effectively maintain their finances, an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand approach is always the right way to do business.
Cybersecurity Dominates New Perspectives Magazine
As October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Cornerstone League is pleased to present the latest edition of Perspectives magazine with a focus on the cybersecurity concerns of credit unions.
After 49 Years Serving Arkansas Superior FCU, Dwayne Ashcraft to Retire
Cornerstone extends hearty congratulations to Dwayne Ashcraft who, after 49 years in the credit union industry, will retire as president and CEO of Arkansas Superior Federal Credit Union, effective at the end of January 2022.
Deadline for Cornerstone Crypto Survey Extended to Oct. 1
We greatly need your help to complete our brief cryptocurrency survey. Will you take just a moment to help?
Energy Capital CU Appoints Kanika Boutté as New CEO
Houston-based Energy Capital Credit Union has announced that Kanika Boutté has been named chief executive officer. She will succeed Linda Pearsall and assume responsibilities on Jan. 1, 2022.
1st University CU Promotes Long-Time Employee Ethel Jennings
Ethel Jennings has been with 1st University Credit Union for 25 years, having started in the accounting department in 1996. Last week, Jennings was promoted to executive vice president of accounting and operations.
We Need Your Help to Prevent Burdensome IRS Reporting
Congressional policymakers are eyeing unconventional sources of revenue to fund their infrastructure plans. One proposal under consideration would require credit unions and other financial institutions to report to the Internal Revenue Service how much money has gone into and out of accounts holding more than $600.
Meet Your Lawmakers at This Year’s Hike at Home, Oct. 18–22
This year, Cornerstone League will hold a virtual Hike at Home on Oct. 18–22,* similar to the very successful virtual hike we held in 2020. Please mark your calendars so you’re sure to join us.
Amarillo Chapter Raises $48,667 for CMN and CU4Kids
The Amarillo Area Chapter of Credit Unions held its annual golf tournament July 19 at the Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo and raised more than $48,667 for the Children’s Miracle Network and Credit Unions for Kids.
In This Week's Leaguer
Cornerstone League members are invited to join us for our virtual Hike at Home on Oct. 18–22. It’s an outstanding opportunity to engage with our nation’s policymakers, and an excellent learning opportunity. Let’s make our voices heard!
We Need Your Help to Prevent Burdensome IRS Reporting
Congressional policymakers are eyeing unconventional sources of revenue to fund their infrastructure plans. One proposal under consideration would require credit unions and other financial institutions to report to the Internal Revenue Service how much money has gone into and out of accounts holding more than $600.
In This Week’s Leaguer
We are pleased to present this week’s Leaguer with articles on the upcoming CUNA GAC, essential ALM education, a podcast recommendation, interesting regional news, and more to help you stay “in the know.”
Mark Your Calendar for the 2022 CUNA GAC
Save the date! CUNA’s annual Governmental Affairs Conference will take place Feb. 27 through March 3, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
Why You Need Asset/Liability Management Education
Understanding the concepts of asset/liability management is key to ensuring a credit union is financially stable.
The Cornerstone League Impact Report Is Here
While the early days of the pandemic are far behind us, it’s important to examine the ways in which we as credit union people responded to the challenges so we could continue to support you—our members.
Cornerstone CEO Caroline Willard Featured on CUNA News Podcast
On the latest CUNA News Podcast, Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard is the featured guest discussing bank sales to credit unions.
SAFE Banking Act Added to NDAA
Tuesday night, by voice vote, an amendment adding the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act to the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed.
Don’t Be Lulled into a False Sense of Security
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the middle class reports heightened confidence and optimism in their financial security and retirement prospects, according to new survey data from CUNA Mutual Group.
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