DCUC announces four winners of 2019 George E. Myers Scholarship
WASHINGTON, DC (March 15, 2019) — The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) announced the winners of the George E. Myers Scholarship for 2019 at this year’s Defense Matters Forum. Recipients of the $3500 scholarship were Susan Clarke, Air Force FCU; Linda Crane, Global CU; Meagan “Maggie” Sayer, Keys FCU; and Darlene Wilkerson, Meridian MS Air National Guard FCU.
Susan Clarke serves as an Internal Auditor responsible for examining and evaluating credit union activities for Air Force FCU. She plans to attend the 29th Annual Association of Credit Union Internal Auditors conference to continue her education and development within the auditor’s profession.
Linda Crane has worked in the credit union movement for 17 years and serves, as an Executive Administrative Assistant at Global CU. Linda is extremely passionate about young credit union professionals, which lead her to start and lead the Inland Northwest Young Credit Union Professional group. She plans to attend the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).
Maggie Sayer is the President and CEO of Keys FCU and has been a member of the credit union movement for almost 13 years. She is honored to have the opportunity to attend the 2019 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). This is very important to her because no Keys FCU CEO has attended this conference in more than 15 years.
Darlene Wilkerson is the President and CEO of Meridian MS Air National Guard FCU and has served in the credit union movement for more than 15 years. Darlene is committed to serving her credit union members to the best of their ability. She is excited to have the opportunity to attend the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).
The George E. Myers Scholarship was established in 1996 in honor of Col. George E. Myers, USA (Ret.). Colonel Myers was an Executive Director of the Council and selected to the first DCUC Hall of Honor in August 2000. The Fund’s purpose is to provide scholarships for volunteers, management, and/or staff of DCUC member credit unions so they can further their professional credit union education, knowledge and leadership skills.
Since 1997, DCUC has awarded 53 scholarships totaling over $150,000 that has provided members an opportunity to partake in educational forums and classes (either at the State or National level) at virtually little or no cost to their credit union.
About Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC)
The Defense Credit Union Council is the premier resource for credit unions on all military and veteran matters. By maintaining a close and constant liaison with the Pentagon, Capitol Hill, and NCUA, the Council champions the interests of credit unions serving our military and veteran communities by coordinating policy, procedures, and legislation impacting morale and welfare, financial readiness, and the delivery of quality financial products and services. Organized in 1963, the Council’s membership is comprised of 180 credit unions with over 35 million members. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact DCUC at alert@dcuc.org.
