This is a call to action regarding a harmful consequence caused by the Military Lending Act, which impacts all credit unions. Recent actions at the federal and state level are driving this alarm, and we [...]
“See you in September” is good advice for credit unions interested in what’s happening on Capitol Hill. That’s because this September may be one of the most consequential in recent memory as several [...]
This year’s Annual Conference in San Antonio was a great success, and I want to thank our member credit unions and strategic partners for attending and supporting this event. The DCUC staff worked hard [...]
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure and distinct honor to lead a panel of credit union industry leaders on stage at the DCUC Annual Conference. A unified voice in front of our member credit [...]
This November’s midterm elections are considered by political observers as one of the most critical in decades. President Joe Biden is suffering from low approval ratings and congressional Democrats are privately and publicly pessimistic [...]
This month our Country celebrated its 247th birthday! The American Spirit since 1776 is a belief in our ability to self-determine our future along with the individual liberty to pursue a state of happiness. We [...]
“Congress can’t get anything done” is the common refrain. To be precise, it should be “Congress can’t get anything done…except when they can.” As the calendar turns to summer, Capitol Hill is [...]
I doubt there’s anyone reading this who hasn’t heard the phrase “People Helping People.” It’s the three simple words that make up the foundation of our industry. It’s the reason why [...]
I recently came across an emotional and powerful video of a Vietnam Veteran returning home after his Honor Flight. Hundreds of active-duty men and women standing in silent salute lined up in dress uniform to [...]
We recently wrapped our 2022 Overseas Sub-Council Conference in Florence, Italy. Sub-Councils are an important part of DCUC’s work because they give us an opportunity to focus on regional issues. While serving the military [...]
As a leader in the credit union industry, I love having the responsibility, and privilege, to help shape the next generation of leaders. Anytime I have the opportunity to talk to emerging leaders, I try [...]
For a change, the legislative front is occupying center stage for credit unions in Washington. That’s not surprising, given the flurry of activity from regulators (NCUA, CFPB) early this year that had pushed Congress [...]
I recently was blessed to talk to a class at one of our local high schools about Financial Education. We polled the class to see what specifically they were interested in and to my surprise [...]
DCUC’s advocacy campaign was already in high gear prior to the GAC, and we have only accelerated as we roar into Q2! It began as we prepared for our Defense Matters Broadcast and Brunch, [...]
DCUC had the privilege of hosting this year’s GAC Crashers for a casual networking lunch. This is the third time we have hosted an event for the young professionals group, and every year we [...]
