NDAA moves forward without harmful credit union language

WASHINGTON, DC (December 14, 2020) — DCUC is pleased to share that the Senate has passed the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with an overwhelming majority. This follows the NDAA’s passing in the House on Tuesday, December 8. The final version of 2021 ...

DCUC’s 2021 Defense Matters goes digital

WASHINGTON, DC (October 9, 2020) — DCUC is pleased to announce that their winter advocacy update, Defense Matters, will be a webinar in 2021. After a year of challenges and changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DCUC hosted their Annual Conference online to overwhelmingly positive ...

“Why We Do What We Do”

WASHINGTON, DC (September 14, 2020) — DCUC and the Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN) teamed up this summer to celebrate AFFN’s 35th Anniversary by offering DCUC members the opportunity to co-brand a special “Why We Do What We Do” video. The video captures what ...

DCUC Hall of Honor

WASHINGTON, DC (August 24, 2020) — The Defense Credit Union Council’s Hall of Honor was established in 2000 as a means of recognizing those individuals whose exceptional contributions over the years have made a significant difference to DCUC and the defense credit union community. ...

DCUC Virtual Annual Conference: “Together in Spirit” Fundraiser

WASHINGTON, DC (August 13, 2020) — DCUC is proud to announce that its “Together in Spirit” Fundraiser, held during its virtual annual conference, was a huge success. Though attendees couldn’t be together this year, it did nothing to slow the spirit of giving. For ...

DCUC Virtual Annual Conference: Board Reorganization

WASHINGTON, DC (August 13, 2020) — On Wednesday, the Defense Credit Union Council Board of Directors met for their quarterly board meeting and annual reorganizational meeting. During the reorganizational meeting Michael Kloiber (Tinker FCU) was reaffirmed as DCUC’s Chairman. Bill Birnie (Frontwave CU) was ...

DCUC Virtual Annual Conference: Together in Spirit Day Two

WASHINGTON, DC (August 12, 2020) — The second day of DCUC’s virtual annual conference began with the Council’s Annual Business Meeting. During the video conference, DCUC Chairman Michael Kloiber, President/CEO of Tinker FCU, shared some of DCUC’s major accomplishments since last ...

DCUC kicks off virtual annual conference: Together in Spirit

WASHINGTON, DC (August 11, 2020) — DCUC started its virtual conference week with its quarterly Military Advocacy Update from DCUC President/CEO Tony Hernandez. Hernandez updated Military Advocacy Committee members and other attendees on the latest issues affecting credit unions who serve the U.S. ...

DCUC Board changes

WASHINGTON, DC (August 4, 2020) — DCUC wants to extend its thanks and gratitude to Stewart Ramsey, President & CEO, Pen Air Federal Credit Union for serving on the DCUC Board of Directors for the past four years. Ramsey, who currently serves as DCUC’s ...

DCUC honored as a Savings Champion by Military Saves

WASHINGTON, DC (July 22, 2020) — DCUC is pleased to receive the annual Military Saves Savings Champion award from Military Saves. This honor is reserved for organizations who directly serve the military community and exhibit outstanding efforts in motivating their communities to build wealth and ...

DCUC supports Center of Excellence for Emerging Technology

WASHINGTON, DC (June 19, 2020) — The Defense Credit Union Council is proud to announce its support of Filene’s Research Center of Excellence for Emerging Technology project. According to Filene’s, the focus of this project is to connect credit unions with the most ...

DCUC Annual Conference cancelled

WASHINGTON, DC (June 4, 2020) — After careful consideration, DCUC has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Annual Conference in San Francisco. We believe this is the best and safest course of action for everyone involved.  The DCUC team meet regularly to ...

Advocacy takes priority at Defense Matters

WASHINGTON, DC (March 3, 2020) — The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) hosted its 2020 Defense Matters in Washington, DC., on February 23, 2020, prior to the start of CUNA’s GAC. This year’s meeting focused on Advocacy Priorities that affect our servicemembers and ...