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Hanscom FCU sponsors Top Dog Spirit Award

(May 12, 2015) -- Hanscom FCU provided a sweet surprise at the recent Team Hanscom quarterly awards ceremony. Officials from the credit union brought a candy-filled fire hydrant to recognize the 319th Recruiting Squadron, winner of the Top Dog award for the most team spirit. “...

CUNA statement on draft Senate Banking Bill on Regulatory Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2015) -- Credit Union National Association (CUNA) President and CEO Jim Nussle released a statement following Senate Banking Committee Chairman Richard Shelby’s release of draft legislation on regulatory relief: “Several Title I provisions within Chairman Shelby’s draft legislation ...

Listerhill announces scholarship, Instagram contest winners

MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (May 12, 2015) -- As a not-for-profit financial institution, Listerhill Credit Union not only returns its profits to members in the form of lower rates, fewer/lower fees, and higher dividends on deposits, but it also commits hundreds of thousands of dollars ...

Goldenwest Credit Union named “Best of State”

SALT LAKE CITY (May 11, 2015) -- Goldenwest Credit Union was honored at a special awards gala over the weekend as the 2015 Utah “Best of State” winner in the credit union category. This is the seventh year in the most recent eight years that ...

Max4Kids awards $25,000 to Central Alabama High School Seniors

MONTGOMERY, AL (May 12, 2015) -- The accomplishments of 10 high school seniors were recognized by the MAX4Kids Foundation at a scholarship reception that took place on Thursday, May 7, in the Auditorium at MAX’s Eastdale location. The 10 seniors from Montgomery, Autauga and ...

United Federal Credit Union awards $4,500 in scholarships

ST. JOSEPH, MI (May 12, 2015) -- United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) awarded $4,500 in college scholarships to eight students through its corporate and state programs. UFCU scholarships are granted to outstanding graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities ...

ProfitStars announces remote deposit anywhere milestone

More than 600 financial institutions implement anytime, anywhere remote deposit solution for individuals and small businesses. MONETT, MO (May 12, 2015) -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:JKHY) is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services ...

SECU youth “Dinosoar into Savings” with nearly $3.2 million in deposits

RALEIGH, NC (May 12, 2015) – Each year during April’s Financial Literacy Month, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) features a Youth Saving Challenge contest to encourage and emphasize the benefits of saving to its youngest members.  With a fun Challenge theme of “Dinosoar into Savings,” ...

NCUA translates webpages into Spanish

ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 12, 2015) – As part of its effort to provide critical financial information to audiences with limited English proficiency, the National Credit Union Administration announced today that it has translated portions of its public website into Spanish. “These efforts support NCUA’s goal ...

Hon. Sylvia G. Ash named Board Chair of Municipal Credit Union

Becomes first female chair of the Board in Credit Union's history; credit union also names Board positions for upcoming year  NEW YORK CITY, NY (May 12, 2015) -- Honorable Sylvia G. Ash has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of Municipal Credit Union. ...

47 credit union professionals become certified CU Development Educators (CUDEs)

Foundation’s CU Philosophy Training held in Madison MADISON, WI (May 12, 2015) -- Forty-seven credit union professionals, one of the largest classes yet, became Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs) after being guided by dedicated program facilitators and mentors through the intensive Credit Union Development ...

Robins Federal Credit Union redecorates with Rooms from the Heart

WARNER ROBINS, GA — Robins Federal Credit Union recently supported Rooms from the Heart. Eleven employees volunteered their time to redecorate the room of Kylei Chambliss. The volunteers painted, installed a wall mounted TV as well as closet system, and assembled a loft bed with a ...

1st Advantage expanding footprint in greater Peninsula region

1st Advantage Federal Credit Union looks to expand its footprint in Hampton Roads. In 2014, York County-based 1st Advantage surpassed $600 million in total assets, improved its net worth and grew loans by 7 percent over the year before, President and CEO Paul Muse told ...

Credit union finance professionals get hands-on financial management practice

MADISON, WI (May 12, 2015) – Credit union CFOs and finance professionals will participate in a financial industry simulation to strengthen their financial management skills at CUNA Financial Management School, held August 16-20, 2015 in Las Vegas. "Most people learn best from experience and we’ve ...

UW Credit Union to host Shred-it Event

MADISON, WI (May 11, 2015) -- UW Credit Union has partnered with Shred-it to host its 11th Annual Shred-it Event. This year's event will be held at UW Credit Union's Corporate Office located at 3500 University Ave. in Madison and UW Credit Union's Mayfair branch ...

San Jacinto Education Foundation names Altura CU Business of the Year

SAN JACINTO, CA (May 10, 2015) – The San Jacinto Education Foundation recently named Altura Credit Union as the 2015 Business of the Year in recognition of its creation and sponsorship of the local Student of the Month program. Foundation President Jerry Peebles said Altura received ...

SIU Credit Union awards 2015 scholarship winners

CARBONDALE, IL (May 11, 2015) -- SIU Credit Union is proud to announce the awarding of scholarships to deserving students pursuing higher education degrees. The scholarship presentations were made at the Giant City Road branch in Carbondale to five students, each received a $1,000 ...

Land of Lincoln Credit Union announces four new position appointments

DECATUR, IL (May 11, 2015) -- Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) has recently announced several promotions and new hires in its Decatur and Springfield markets including: In Decatur Jaclyn Cantwell hired as Culture Manager, Rashanda Bond-Partee promoted to Assistant Consumer Loan Operation & Credit ...

CUNJ announces re-elections and re-orginaization

EWING, NJ (May 11, 2015) -- Credit Union of New Jersey (CUNJ) announces re-election of four directors, one examining committee member and the re-organization of officers. At Credit Union of New Jersey’s 71st Annual Membership Meeting, the following individuals were re-elected to the board ...

TTCU The Credit Union gives over $82,000 to local schools

(May 11, 2015) -- TTCU The Credit Union has donated over $82,000 to local school districts through its most recent 50/50 program. TTCU’s 50/50 program ran from August-December 2014, with members qualifying through March 2015. Members who qualified for the promotion ...