Credibility is crucial
Last month I had the honor of headlining the Cooperative Trust’s “Commitment to Change” podcast. The subject was servant leadership and how defense credit unions exemplify this kind of leadership each day. The podcast [...]
The latest from Defense Credit Union Council
Member expulsion – Time to update procedures?
The Defense Credit Union Council recently held its third quarter Military Advocacy Committee meeting where it continues to listen to our member concerns and welcome informed discussion. Many of our member CEOs and Senior Execs [...]
Banks contradict themselves in NCUA argument
"Redlining" is the discriminatory practice of fencing off areas where banks avoided investing based on community demographics. This unfair practice increased following the Second World War as a large influx of minority veterans and their [...]
DCUC is going virtual to support this year’s annual conference charity
Virtual is “in.” With most in-person conference and fundraising events cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, organizations must get creative in order to meet goals and missions typically fulfilled during these events. DCUC’s Annual Conference [...]
31 defense credit unions named in Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union list
Forbes recently released their 2020 Best-In-State Credit Union list. DCUC is proud to share that of the 188 credit unions recognized for their superior service, 31 are defense credit unions who serve the U.S. [...]
Defense credit unions do not fear competition from banks, especially on base
This week the Senate Armed Services Committee began its markup of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Because many incursions, restrictions, and limitations that harm credit unions are frequently slipped into the NDAA as [...]
Banks oppose military inclusion in America’s recovery
Last week, the NCUA approved a technical correction to 12 USC § 701.34 (2), which will now include all military members in calculations to establish Low Income Credit Union (LICU) designation. This change makes sense [...]
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Latest Press from Defense Credit Union Council
“Why We Do What We Do”
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. [...]
DCUC Hall of Honor
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 [...]
DCUC virtual annual conference: Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence
DCUC was pleased to host Angela Caban and Lila Quintiliani from Military Saves as they virtually presented six defense credit unions with the Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence. The Designation of Savings Excellence is [...]
DCUC Virtual Annual Conference: “Together in Spirit” Fundraiser
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 [...]
DCUC Virtual Annual Conference: Board Reorganization
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 [...]
DCUC Virtual Annual Conference: Together in Spirit Day Two
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 [...]
DCUC kicks off virtual annual conference: Together in Spirit
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 [...]
