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MCEFCU NOW SERVES MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MC EFCU of Germantown, MD announced that its charter has recently been expanded, by the NCUA to include ALL employees of Montgomery County government, including employees of the Montgomery County Public School System (MCPS)....[Read Full Release]

JetStream Federal Credit Union sponsors 2012 Operation SAFEE Flight event with the FAA.

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JetStream Federal Credit Union sponsored the first held Operation SAFEE Flight event on May 4th and 5th held at the Orion Aviation Center in the Opa Locka Airport. ...[Read Full Release]

Indiana University CU Partners with Student Choice to Offer Private Student Lending Solution

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Credit Union Student Choice announced that Indiana University Credit Union in Bloomington, IN ($730M in assets) has partnered with the CUSO in order to deliver a private student lending program to their members....[Read Full Release]

Credit Unions Award Scholarships

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

May 8, 2012 The Buffalo Chapter of the Credit Union Association of New York held a dinner for all scholarship winners from the area credit unions at Curly's Grill. ...[Read Full Release]

Keesler Federal Credit Union Announces 2012-2013 Board of Directors

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Keesler Federal Credit Union announces 2012-2013 Board...[Read Full Release]

Catholic Vantage Financial gives away Cedar Point tickets

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

At Catholic Vantage Financial, social media is being used for more than just promotion. In an effort to reach out to members, Catholic Vantage Financial jump started Twitter. ...[Read Full Release]

Catholic Vantage Financial offers 100 gallons of gas free

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Catholic Vantage Financial Credit Union is offering incredible specials on new auto loans during May. Community involvement is one of the most important concepts at Catholic Vantage Financial and this offer takes member benefits to a new level. ...[Read Full Release]

Search Is on for CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The search is on for the 2012 CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec. The Credit Union Executives Society’s program for the industry’s emerging leaders is administered by Currency, and improved in partnership with DDJ Myers!...[Read Full Release]

TOWER FCU HOSTS "MOST MINUTES IN MARCH" EMPLOYEE FITNESS CHALLENGE

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

To promote use of its on-site gym facility and recognize those employees who use it most, Tower FCU hosted the "Most Minutes in March" fitness challenge. The contest was part of Tower’s award-winning "Wealth of Wellness" employee wellness program....[Read Full Release]

Greater Nevada Credit Union Employee Assists in State Proclamation

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Yette Martell-De Luca, Greater Nevada Credit Union’s audit and compliance manager, recently worked with the Governor’s office to draft and finalize Nevada’s proclamation of International Internal Audit (IAA) Awareness....[Read Full Release]

MCGRAW-HILL FCU INTRODUCES CUTTING-EDGE WIRELESS MOBILE CHECK DEPOSIT

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With the introduction of Mobile My Deposit, McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union (McGraw-Hill FCU) has taken another progressive step in providing innovative banking technology to better serve the ever-changing financial needs of its members. ...[Read Full Release]

Community Choice Credit Union Fights Michigan's Brain Drain

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For the fourth consecutive year, Community Choice Credit Union has committed to reversing Michigan’s brain drain by awarding $100,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors. ...[Read Full Release]

Credit Unions Set Records In Loan Originations, Assets

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

First quarter originations exceed $72.0 billion, industry’s balance sheet tops $1 trillion....[Read Full Release]

Arizona State Credit Union Receives Two Communitas Awards

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. –Arizona State Credit Union received two Communitas Awards for its outstanding support of local Arizona communities. ...[Read Full Release]

Dress For Success Benefits From Mom Day Giveaway

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eaton Family Credit Union’s Mother’s Day basket giveaway resulted in a $650 donation to Dress For Success, a non-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosts, and career development to low-income women....[Read Full Release]

SECU’s Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Efforts Continue to Keep More Members in their Homes!

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SECU staff are no strangers to the N.C. Foreclosure Prevention FundTM offered by the N.C. Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA), and their knowledge has been key in helping hundreds of members obtain the funds needed to stay in their homes. ...[Read Full Release]

Patelco San Mateo Celebrates Grand Opening at New, Larger Location

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Patelco Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new branch in San Mateo, California on Monday, April 30, 2012. ...[Read Full Release]

MSUFCU Named a Fit-Friendly Company

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MSU Federal Credit Union was recently recognized as a Gold-Level Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association. MSUFCU was awarded this honor for showing a commitment to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities to its staff....[Read Full Release]

Heritage Federal Credit Union Announces New Employees

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Heritage Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce 3 new hires....[Read Full Release]

Purdue Federal Named Fifth Best Place to Work

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Purdue Federal was recently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Indiana. Purdue Federal ranked fifth of 39 small-to medium-sized companies in the 2012 Best Places to Work in Indiana competition....[Read Full Release]

Local credit union hosts Bring Your Child to Work Day

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TREVOSE, Pa. — Thirty-eight children had the opportunity to shadow their parent/guardian at work on Thursday, April 26, at TruMark Financial® Credit Union’s Bring Your Child to Work Day. ...[Read Full Release]

Area high school students "buzz in" for financial literacy

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TREVOSE, Pa. – TruMark Financial® Credit Union awarded more than $11,000 in scholarships at its 5th Annual Financial Jeopardy Game ...[Read Full Release]

FORUM Credit Union Recognized as a Best Place to Work

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Companies with prestigious workplace practices were recognized on Thursday, May 3 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce....[Read Full Release]

ELFCU Moves Up to 20th Among Best Places to Work in Indiana

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce its improved placement in the Best Places to Work in Indiana rankings as announced at the awards dinner on May 3. This year, ELFCU moved to 20th place from its 22nd place ranking last year. ...[Read Full Release]

Budgeting simulation to teach 400 high school students life lessons

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union will bring together 400 students from 14 Miami high schools to conduct the Mad City Money budgeting simulation. ...[Read Full Release]

Eaton Family Credit Union Youth Week Super Saver Winner

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Super Savers assembled during Credit Union Youth Week from April 22 – 28, 2012. Daniel from Euclid, Ohio won movie tickets to The Avengers and treats from Atlas Cinemas. He was also made a "millionaire for day" and received interest on $1,000,000....[Read Full Release]

Local Credit Unions Join Efforts for Student Reality Fair

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Local credit unions join forces to bring a "life-reality" program to local middle and high school youth. CU4 Reality helps teens learn about budgeting and staying within a budget when buying a car, home, utilities, etc....[Read Full Release]

DORT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION EXCEEDS $500 MILLION IN ASSETS

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dort Federal Credit Union proudly announces the credit union has exceeded $500 million in assets. ...[Read Full Release]

MSUFCU Continues to Grow, Adds New Positions and Employees

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In order to best serve its growing membership, MSUFCU was pleased to hire many new employees in 2011. Ninety-five hires were welcomed to MSUFCU, with a total of forty-four new positions created....[Read Full Release]

Student Choice Webinar Helps College-Bound Families

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

To help families make informed financial decisions, Credit Union Student Choice and its 200-plus partner credit unions recently offered a free national webinar to nearly 500 attendees....[Read Full Release]

NOTRE DAME FCU SAVES MEMBERS OVER $500,000 SO FAR THIS YEAR!

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The goal of Notre Dame FCU's Million Dollar Savings Challenge is to save people at least 2% on an existing non-NDFCU loan or the applicant will receive $25. In mid-April, Notre Dame FCU reported over $500,000 in loan savings through this program. ...[Read Full Release]

TWO PRESTIGIOUS DIRECT MARKETING AWARDS GO TO TOPLINE

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Midwest Direct Marketing Association (MDMA) honored TopLine Federal Credit Union with two ARC (Art-Response-Copy) Awards at its Annual Conference....[Read Full Release]

SECU Super $avers Came Out in Full Force for Youth Week!

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) just concluded its 8th annual Youth Saving Challenge and the Credit Union’s FAT CAT and Zard youth members definitely showed they were up for the challenge! ...[Read Full Release]

$21,000 in SELCO Scholarships Awarded to Fourteen High School Students.

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For the sixteenth consecutive year, SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded scholarships to Oregon high school seniors for their combination of scholastic achievement and community involvement....[Read Full Release]

JEANNE D’ARC CREDIT UNION STRIVES TO HELP TO REBUILD LOWELL

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union was pleased to participate in this year’s Rebuilding Together Lowell program. Fifteen employees dedicated eight hours last Saturday...[Read Full Release]

CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union Reaches a Milestone with $300M in Assets

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CommonWealth One has reached a milestone of over $300M in assets and celebrated with a drawing for three lucky members to win $300....[Read Full Release]

Texas Trust VP of Mortgage Lending Ranks Highly in Consumer Survey

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Texas Trust Credit Union's vice president of mortgage lending, Richard Whitman, has received the 2012 Five Star Mortgage Professional Award. Whitman is one of 189 professionals out of 15,700 in north Texas to receive the award. ...[Read Full Release]

75th Anniversary of Buffalo Metropolitan Federal Credit Union

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

To commemorate it’s 75th Anniversary, Buffalo Metropolitan will introduce a special summer loan that will help people purchase items such as barbeque grills, patio sets, hot tubs and pools....[Read Full Release]

NEFCU Awards Nursing Scholarships

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) recently named the three winners of the 2012 NEFCU Nursing Scholarships. Each year, NEFCU’s Nursing Scholarship Program provides three scholarships of $3000 to qualified applicants. ...[Read Full Release]

San Francisco FCU Holds Food Drive for SF Food Bank

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

San Francisco Federal Credit Union teamed up with the San Francisco Food Bank during the months of March and April to collect food and funds. Employees also volunteered at the Food Bank to package food for distribution....[Read Full Release]

SIGNAL FINANCIAL FCU SUPPORTS CROYDEN CREEK NATURE CENTER WITH DENIM DAY FUNDRAISER

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday, April 20th, Signal Financial FCU -- a non-profit, member-owned financial institution -- celebrated Earth Day 2012 by allowing all employees to wear jeans to work for a charitable donation of $5. ...[Read Full Release]

Signal Financial FCU Is A Proud Award Winner at CAGLCC Awards Dinner & Gala

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Signal Financial Federal Credit Union was honored to accept an award for "Corporate Ally of the Year" at the Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner and gala on Friday, April 20, 2012. ...[Read Full Release]

Gwinnett Federal Awards $92,500 in Scholarships and Educational Grants

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gwinnett Federal announced the winners of its scholarship program, which honors founders, past and present board members, and employees. Scholarships were also awarded in honor of lifetime achievements of notable school system and community leaders....[Read Full Release]

Belvoir Federal Joins A National SaveUp Program That Rewards Members

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Belvoir Federal Credit Union was one of twenty credit unions in 15 U.S. selected to join a program with The Filene Research Institute to study how the National program SaveUp rewards members based upon their ability to save money and pay down debt. ...[Read Full Release]

McGraw-Hill FCU Lends Voice for CU Member Business Lending

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

McGraw-Hill FCU joined the New Jersey Credit Union League (NJCUL) and other industry leaders to request support of CU member business lending (MBL) reform from Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) at a recent event at Rider University....[Read Full Release]

Texas Schools Cheer for Texas Trust Card Swipes

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Assisting cash-strapped schools, Texas Trust has donated more than $60,000 to four Texas school districts since August 2011. The schools earn 15 cents every time a Spirit Debit Reward card is used to make a purchase. ...[Read Full Release]

IC Federal hosts city of Fitchburg shred day

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IC Federal Credit Union hosts a city-wide shred day for Fitchburg, inviting residents to clean out their old tax papers or important documents. A timely effort after tax season....[Read Full Release]

Table of Plenty Wins $1,500 from Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is pleased to announce that the winner of the latest "Give a Click" campaign located on our website – WeShareACommonThread.org – is Table of Plenty in Chelmsford,...[Read Full Release]

TCU Offers Webinar on Evaluating Securities on a Premium

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Trust for Credit Unions teams up with Economist Dwight Johnston and Bethpage CFO Brian Clarke to discuss the Pros and Cons of buying securities at a premium....[Read Full Release]

Social Media Campaign From On Your Way

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dallas, Texas – April 23, 2012 – OnYourWay, a leading marketing agency for credit unions nationwide and Canada, is celebrating the month of April as Financial Literacy Month with a unique contest and promotion. ...[Read Full Release]

Oceanside Christopher FCU Appoints New Board Chairman

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Oceanside Christopher Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Kevin Timoney as Chairman of the Board. He previously served as Vice Chairman of the Board....[Read Full Release]

Member-funded SECU Daily Planet set to open this weekend – 50,000 visitors expected in the first 24

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The long-awaited SECU Daily Planet is set to open today in conjunction with the 24-hour grand opening of the Nature Research Center (NRC), a new 80,000 square-foot wing of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. ...[Read Full Release]

CU Members Mortgage Helps Kits For Our Troops Surpass Fundraiser Goal

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CU Members Mortgage raised more than $6,000 to support Home for Our Troops organization through the Kids for Our Troops program, which raises funds for HFOT. ...[Read Full Release]

SECU’s Tax Preparation Services Net Members more than $86 Million in Refunds!

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) tax preparers have just completed the 2012 tax season, helping nearly 65,000 North Carolina taxpayers claim more than $86 million in refunds and save over $8 million in preparation fees! ...[Read Full Release]

Scholarships Build the Future

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Each year, the UK Federal Credit Union donates scholarship money, $5,000 to each of the three main entities it serves: UK, EKU, and the KCTCS. ...[Read Full Release]

Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union ss a Big Hit With Students!

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union’s second MoneyStrong for Life Fair, held Wednesday (April 11, 2012) at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, was a tremendous success. ...[Read Full Release]

MSUFCU Saves Members Over $1.3 Million in Loan Interest

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MSU Federal Credit Union saved members over $1.3 million in loan interest in three months during its One Million Dollar Challenge....[Read Full Release]

Heritage Federal Credit Union Announces Election of Board Members

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ruth Jenkins, CCE, President and CEO of Heritage Federal Credit Union, is pleased to announce the election of four members to the Board of Directors at the HFCU 47th Annual Meeting on April 12, 2012. ...[Read Full Release]

FORUM Credit Union Celebrates National Credit Union Youth Week

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FORUM Credit Union will be celebrating National Credit Union Youth Week at all FORUM branch locations April 23 through April 27. ...[Read Full Release]

Employees Wear Jeans, Food Shelves Gain Generous Donations During Minnesota FoodShare Month

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For the month of March employees of TopLine Federal Credit Union helped to restock local agencies food shelves. When the program ended on March 31st TopLine employees and members had donated over 550 pounds of food and $244 in cash....[Read Full Release]

MSUFCU Recognized as a Best Company to Work For

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MSU Federal Credit Union was recently recognized as one of West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA)....[Read Full Release]

Financial Literacy Month

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Catholic Vantage Financial takes community involvement to schools through readings, student cooperation and organized presentations during Financial Literacy Month....[Read Full Release]

Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union Celebrates Random Act of Kindness

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Surprising customers at Dunkin Donuts on Lakeview Avenue in Dracut on Friday morning, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union employees performed a random act of kindness by handing out free T-shirts and $5.00 Dunkin Donuts gift cards. ...[Read Full Release]

Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union Sponsors Winners of 2012 MSBA Contest

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday, March 30th, the Massachusetts School Bank Association (MSBA) held its 2012 Spring Conference at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. High school students from across the state came together to compete in one of three areas:...[Read Full Release]

Purdue Federal Extends Partnership with Brees Dream Foundation

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) and The Brees Dream Foundation have signed an extension to their existing agreement and will continue raising needed funds for the Purdue Athletes Life Success (PALS) camp....[Read Full Release]