Getting back to basics
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the March 2021 CUDE program (#BestClassEver). Although I was very excited to attend, there was a part of me that wondered what I could really learn. After 14+ [...]
The latest from Defense Credit Union Council
New CFPB Director promises active approach to regulation
Earlier this year, we took a look at what to expect from newly-minted NCUA Chairman Todd Harper. Now, we turn our attention to Rohit Chopra, President Biden’s pick to head the Consumer Financial Protection [...]
Focus on youth: Building a stronger society
The Defense Credit Union Council specializes in understanding and communicating defense related issues for all credit unions in the United States. Because virtually every credit union in our country has at least one military-connected or [...]
Why do we need credit unions on the installation?
I am often asked by senior DoD leaders why we need credit unions on military installations. It is a good question. Especially since most of these leaders point to their smartphone and announce they can [...]
A call to action
February was another great month for DCUC! We enjoyed broadcasting our successful Defense Matters Forum. We were featured in the opening session of the CUNA GAC. We sponsored the NCUF Celebration, spoke with the Cooperative [...]
How do you define loyalty?
Last month, I wrote about common values and how our personal values need to align with those of our businesses and institutions for a great society to thrive. This is always a challenge because we [...]
A new administration means new NCUA leadership: What we should look for from Chairman Todd Harper
The new Biden Administration means change at all Executive Branch agencies. In this edition of Capital Corner, I’ll take a look at the National Credit Union Administration, where Democrat Todd Harper was designated Chairman [...]
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DCUC sponsors the Kuwait 10 Mile Freedom Run/Walk
DCUC proudly sponsored the 10 Mile Freedom Run/Walk hosted by Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) at Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring in Kuwait. The races brought together Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Soldiers for friendly, [...]
DCUC celebrates National Volunteer Week
This National Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment to recognize our Board of Directors: Michael Kloiber (Tinker FCU), Bill Birnie (Frontwave CU), Jack Fallis (Global CU), Maggie Sayer (Keys FCU), Gary Yonamine (Schofield [...]
Focus on financial education this Financial Capability Month
April is Financial Capability Month and the perfect time to encourage individuals to take steps towards securing their financial futures. While credit unions do this every day and it is important to think about finances [...]
DCUC gets involved in Virtual GAC
Following a successful Defense Matters broadcast on Thursday, February 25, DCUC is looking forward to CUNA’s GAC. The GAC is always an exciting time to be in DC, and with the event going virtual, [...]
DCUC awards $14,000 in scholarships
DCUC announced the recipients of the 2021 GEM Scholarship during their Defense Matters Webinar: April Bitler, Kirtland FCU; Levi Brunmaier, Sentinel FCU; Ashleigh Sanford, Cedar Point FCU; and Amy Shuey, America’s CU. Each of [...]
DCUC broadcasts Defense Matters Forum 2021
For the first time ever, DCUC broadcast their Defense Matters Forum from Big Whig Media studios in Downtown, DC. This year’s format change was in conjunction with CUNA’s shift to a virtual GAC [...]
A day to honor, a day to serve
On Monday, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day. Not only is it a Federal holiday, it is a National Day of Service, where we are called on to both reflect on King’s legacy [...]
