September 17th, 20190101
Georgia's Own Credit Union Senior Vice President of Strategy and Product Management John Carew recently weighed in about payment solutions in a Credit Union Journal article titled, "Credit unions jockeying for position in crowded payments arena."
Below is an excerpt from that article:
The payments products most CUs use today are legacy products that were launched 20 years ago and do not allow CUs to keep up with their bank competitors, said John Carew, senior vice president of strategy and product management for Georgia's Own Credit Union in Atlanta. The $2.4 billion-asset institution had been looking for next-generation technology...
September 13th, 2019070
Georgia united Credit Union recently announced the appointment of Dr. Cynthia (Cindy) Salloum to their board of directors.
Salloum will fill the remaining term of retiring board member, Dr. Steven Whatley.
Salloum, who has more than four decades of experience in the education system, currently holds the position of associate superintendent, human resources and legal services, for the Forsyth County Board of Education, where she supervises the recruitment, employment, induction and retention of the district's employees, and serves as the local contact for legal issues.
In addition, Salloum is actively involved in professional...
September 11th, 20191139
Associated Credit Union recently moved its Decatur branch to a new and improved location.
The new branch, located at 870 East Freeman Street in Decatur, will feature a more open, modern floor plan.
"We're breaking down the traditional barriers between members and ACU employees by doing away with the standard teller line," according to a statement from the credit union. "Branch representatives are able to provide all our valued members with a better banking experience. Additionally, we have added some new and awesome technology to better serve you, our member."
For more information, visit...
September 6th, 201927227
The reconstituted League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors.
Effective Aug. 31, LSCU & Affiliates combined with Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, creating an expanded league that serves 342 credit unions across Alabama, Florida and Georgia. The reconstituted league necessitated a reformatted board.
The new LSCU Board features 18 members – six from each state. Each of the three states will fill their board seats with representatives from two small, two medium and two large credit unions.
Tina Williams, CEO of Mobile Educators Credit Union, will serve as the first...
September 6th, 20193111
Brandee Bickle, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions& Affiliates’ (LSCU & Affiliates) senior advocacy officer in Georgia,ranked first on the list of Top 50 Registered Lobbyists featured annually in James Magazine’s September/October Lobbyist Issue.
This marks Bickle’s sixth straight year making the list. She ranked No. 2 last year. At the time this year’s ranking process began, Bickle worked for Georgia Credit Union Affiliates (GCUA), which has recently consolidated with the trade association serving credit unions in Alabama and Florida.
“Georgia credit unions are lucky to have such a respected voice...
September 6th, 20190242
Powerco Federal Credit Union recently released a statement mourning the sudden death of longtime branch manager, Julie E. Hagan and her husband, Danny Hagan.
Below is Powerco's statement:
It is with profound sorrow that we share with you news of the loss of longtime Powerco Federal Credit Union employee Julie E. Hagen. Julie was Branch Manager of the Savannah Branch of Powerco. Thousands of Powerco members have been served by Julie through the years. She began her career at the credit union 22 years ago as a customer service representative and quickly rose to manage our Savannah Branch. Julie was a...
September 4th, 201925150
Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to sponsor the upcoming Retro Night Glow by contributing $1,000 to Project Giving.
The event will be held on Sept. 28. at Northway Church in Macon. For more information or to register for this event, visit www.projectgiving.net.
Amy Etheridge with Robins Financial Credit Union presents the check to Toni Slade with Project Giving. (Photo: Robins Financial Credit Union)
Also featured in: CUSocialGood, CUInsight
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September 3rd, 20191101137
Today, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions &Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) and the Georgia Credit Union League (GCUL) legally closed on their strategic consolidation, officially combining the two leagues and their affiliated companies into an expanded League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates.
The reconstituted LSCU & Affiliates will offer an enhanced portfolio of products and services to 342 credit unions in Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
Mike Mercer, formerly president/CEO of Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, will become the CEO of LSCU & Affiliates, providing leadership for the association...
August 29th, 20194103
Georgia credit unions help people afford life in a variety of ways and, each year, Georgia Credit Union Affiliates recognizes these efforts with its statewide awards program. The program features four awards, for which credit unions compete within categories based on asset size.
The Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Services Award commends a credit union for its outstanding efforts in community projects. The Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action honors credit unions that are making exceptional efforts to include the credit union philosophy into daily operations. And the Desjardins Financial Education awards...
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