TALLAHASSEE, FL (June 27, 2022) — On Thursday, June 16, 2022, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) presented its annual LSCU Awards at the 2022 Southeastern Credit Union Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida. This awards ceremony recognizes credit unions and credit union professionals who have demonstrated exemplary service and accomplished significant achievements in 2021.
The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes credit union volunteers who have selflessly contributed time, effort, and talent to the development of the credit union movement in their state.
The winners of the Volunteer of the Year award are as follows:
“These individuals have selflessly served their credit unions and communities through championing countless volunteer initiatives in an effort to really help members afford life and advance local communities,” stated Patrick La Pine, CEO of LSCU & Affiliates. “Mr. Howard Barnett, Ms. Diane Fears, and Dr. Joe Ruhland have led various programs within their credit unions to educate young people about the benefits of financial wellness and to also assist with growth and development opportunities. We are proud to honor these individuals with the Volunteer of the Year award for 2021.”
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates represents nearly 300 credit unions throughout Alabama, Florida, and Georgia and has a combined total of almost $200 billion in assets and more than 13.6 million members. LSCU provides advocacy, compliance services, education and training, cooperative initiatives, and communications. For more information, visit www.lscu.coop. Follow LSCU on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.
Lizeth George
Senior Communications Manager
866-231-0545 ext.1076
lizeth.george@lscu.coop
