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CCUL celebrates 5th anniversary as strongest advocate for Carolinas’ credit unions

COLUMBIA, SC (January 11, 2019) — The Carolinas Credit Union League, the trade association serving credit unions in North and South Carolina, is celebrating throughout 2019 the fifth anniversary of its founding upon consolidation of the respective state’s leagues on January 1, 2014.

The dual-state League recognizes its integral role in the credit union movement, serving as the Carolinas’ “Strongest Advocate and A Whole Lot More.” Since its formation, the association continues to evolve with credit union needs and boasts a 94% credit union affiliation rate, engaging thousands of credit union employees in opportunities for employee education, advocacy, peer networking, and operations/product solutions.

CCUL has made notable achievements and overcome unexpected obstacles in its first five years.

• August 2013 – North & South Carolina credit unions approve league consolidation; Carolinas Credit Union League is established on Jan. 1, 2014
• January 2014 – SC’s “Protege” competition to transform, encompass both Carolinas
• August 2014 – Credit union memberships reach 100M nationwide, nearly 5M in the Carolinas
• June 2014 – League hosts first Annual Meeting as a combined association
• December 2014 – League advances advocacy with launch of Carolinas Capital Club
• February 2016 – Inaugural year of CCUL’s Leadership Development Institute begins; receives industry acclaim via Credit Union Magazine
• March 2016 – League gives back with $50k donation to Carolinas CU Foundation
• November 2016 – CUNA/League system, CULAC help elect pro-credit union majority
• January 2017 – Keeping with the times, CCUL converts to new mobile responsive website
• March 2017 – League, LGFCU offices damaged by five-alarm fire in downtown Raleigh; staff settle in for long recovery process
• May 2018 – League-championed S. 337 bill passes in SC General Assembly which updates the SC Credit Union Act
• July 2018 – Passing of the torch, Schline takes the mantle as League President/CEO as Radebaugh retires
• November 2018 – League, CUNA team up to launch new compliance community
• December 2018 – Staff promotions, role changes position League to better serve members in the New Year
• January 2019 – League reflects on 2018 to set big goals for 2019

“The environment for credit unions and leagues is ever-changing,” shared Dan Schline, president and CEO of CCUL. “We’re constantly evaluating how we can best serve credit unions in the Carolinas and meet their changing needs. Every once in a while, it’s nice to stop and appreciate what we’ve accomplished together – that’s what this celebration is all about. I’m proud of all the hard work our team has put in and grateful for the strong leadership from the League Board.”

To commemorate the anniversary, CCUL has released a celebratory logo to be used throughout the year in conjunction with the standard company logo. The League also is finalizing a community service initiative that will engage staff throughout the year while embodying the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” More on this project will be announced soon.

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About Carolinas Credit Union League

The Carolinas Credit Union League is the not-for-profit association of credit unions throughout North and South Carolina. Established in 2014 with a commitment to the cooperative spirit, the Carolinas Credit Union League is credit unions’ primary advocate and much more, promoting their success through risk and compliance resources, professional development, product and service enhancements, and back-office support.

Contacts

Brandon Pugh
VP, Public Relations & Communications
Carolinas Credit Union League
800.822.8859, ext. 410
bpugh@carolinasleague.org

Courtney Jackson
Director, Integrated Communications
cjackson@carolinasleague.org
800-822-8859, ext 076