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Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union rated 5-stars for 84 consecutive quarters

PENSACOLA, FL (June 17, 2015) -- Setting itself apart and above, Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union, Pensacola, Florida and Tallahassee, Florida, has earned this highest rating from the nation’s credit union rating firm, BAUERFINANCIAL, INC., Coral Gables, Florida, for the last 84 consecutive quarters. ...

CUNA dispels bank rhetoric, sets record straight on credit union lending

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2015) -- CUNA wrote to the House Appropriations Committee today supporting H.R. 1422, the Credit Union Residential Loan Parity Act, a provision that would grant credit unions parity with the banks on business lending. The American Bankers Association (ABA) ...

John Sackett elected to CUNA Board

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2015) -- John Sackett, director at Royal Credit Union in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was elected by acclamation to the CUNA board of directors. "John has served in an advisory role at board meetings for the past few years as the ...

First New York FCU honored with UsNet’s Hillman Award

ALBANY, NY (June 16, 2015) -- First New York Federal Credit Union was presented with UsNet’s annual Ralph W. Hillman Marketing Award during the New York Credit Union Association’s 2015 Annual Meeting & Convention. The award is named after the former UsNet chairman, ...

California teens take a “Bite of Reality”

About 55 Teens Participate in Financial Education Simulation in Van Nuys A group of teens from California recently got a “bite of reality” recently when they attended an interactive financial education simulation designed to teach them how to manage money. The May 30 event at ...

New trustees named to New York Credit Union Foundation board

(June 16, 2015)  -- The New York Credit Union Foundation board of trustees appointed their officers during a June 11 meeting in Bolton Landing, New York. The meeting took place during the first day of the New York Credit Union Association’s 2015 Annual Meeting &...

Students awarded 2015 Dakotas’ Credit Unions Scholarships

BISMARCK, ND (June 16, 2015) -- Credit Union Association of the Dakotas (CUAD) awarded ten $500 Dakotas’ Credit Union High School Financial Scholarships to the following North Dakota and South Dakota students. The recipients for North Dakota are: Leslie A. Hibl - a senior graduating ...

CU Recovery awards $5,000 in Collection Academy Scholarships

Recipients will Share Their Entries at Conference  WYOMING, MN (June 16, 2015) -- CU Recovery, the #1 collection resource for credit unions, is pleased to announce the award of $5,000.00 in tuition scholarships to its Fall 2015 Collection Academy. 5 scholarships were awarded ...

June issue of The NCUA Report Now Available

ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 16, 2015) – The National Credit Union Administration announced today the June 2015 issue of The NCUA Report is now available online. This latest issue includes columns from NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz, Vice Chairman Rick Metsger and Board Member J. Mark McWatters. ...

Teens learn real world job skills through generous bike donations

TopLine hosted 2nd annual bike drive to benefit a local St. Paul youth apprenticeship program MAPLE GROVE, MN (June 16, 2015) -- On May 30, 2015 TopLine Federal Credit Union hosted its 2nd annual bike donation drive at its Como Park branch location with donations ...

NAFCU letter to House of Representatives urging support for H.R. 2769, the Credit Union Risk-Based Capital Study Act of 2015

The Honorable John Boehner        Speaker                                          U.S. House of Representatives       Washington D.C. 20515           The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington D.C. 20515   Re: Support H.R. 2769, the Credit Union Risk-Based Capital Study Act of 2015 Dear Speaker ...

Four local families selected to compete in seventh annual Project Money

MADISON, WI (June 16, 2015) -- “Surviving recession job losses have significantly affected our relationship with money.” “Rent, in addition to my other expenses, left me drowning for months and months, living paycheck to paycheck.” “We tend to make a lot of decisions that, financially, ...

NAFCU Letter to HFSC SC on oversight and investigations ahead of today’s hearing, “A Global Perspective on Cyber Threats”

The Honorable Sean P. Duffy                        Chairman                                                        Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations                                         Financial Services Committee                         U.S. House of Representatives                      Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Al Green Ranking Member Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Financial Services Committee U.S. House of Representatives                      Washington, D.C. ...

MSUFCU breaks ground in headquarters expansion

EAST LANSING, MI (June 16, 2015) -- April Clobes, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MSU Federal Credit Union, the MSUFCU Board of Directors, and MSUFCU management are pleased to announce that the Credit Union has broken ground for the second building on its ...

BYM Agency contributes to winning 3 MAC Awards

OVERLAND PARK, KS (June 9, 2015) – BYM Agency is pleased to announce that their work for client Mazuma Credit Union has resulted in bringing home (3) Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards at the national conference in San Francisco: Broadcast/Video (Gold), Social Media (...

DCECU employees raise money for Nepal earthquake relief

MIDLAND, MI (June 16, 2015) – Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union staff members raised $325 to support earthquake relief efforts in Nepal through their most recent “Jeans Day for Charity” fundraiser. For each of the one-day fundraisers throughout the year, participating DCECU employees donate a minimum ...

NCUA, AARP hosting webinar on preventing elder financial abuse

ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 15, 2015) – Credit unions and consumers looking for help detecting, preventing and reporting elder financial abuse can get valuable information during an upcoming webinar, “Avoiding Frauds and Scams: A Primer for Older Americans,” scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, beginning at 2 p....

75% five year gross sales increase moves Share One to excellence

MEMPHIS, TN (June 15, 2015) -- From 2010 - 2015, Share One recorded a 75% increase in gross sales and an 87% increase in new system sales. The growth is credited to the highly competitive NewSolutions core processing technology, the extensive offering of after-market ancillary ...

CUNA dispels bank rhetoric, sets record straight on credit union lending

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2015) -- CUNA wrote to the House Appropriations Committee today supporting H.R. 1422, the Credit Union Residential Loan Parity Act, a provision that would grant credit unions parity with the banks on business lending. The American Bankers Association (ABA) ...