September 23rd, 201912153
Shared Cooperative Services (SCS), a new wholly owned
subsidiary of Affiliates Consolidated Services (ACS), will now offer shared
branching services for credit unions in Alabama and Georgia. ACS is the holding
company for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU
& Affiliates), which recently acquired the shared branching networks in
Alabama and Georgia as part of its strategic consolidation with the Georgia
League.
SCS acquired the shared branching contracts from CU Service
Centers of Alabama (CUSC), which offered shared branching services in Alabama,
and Cooperative Services, Inc. (CSI), a Georgia-based credit...
September 23rd, 2019290
Peach State Federal Credit Union recently contributed $10,000 to help put the finishing touches on Warrick Dunn Charities' 171st Home for the Holidays celebration.
The program helps single-parent families who are actively working to support themselves with home furnishings and down payment assistance. The homeowner is a single mother of three and a veteran of the Army Reserves who is pursuing a bachelor's degree and volunteers in the community.
"Being a part of Warrick Dunn Charities' Homes for the Holidays program is an example of our commitment to the communities we serve," said Marshall Boutwell, Peach State's president and...
September 19th, 2019095
Robins Financial Credit Union recently sponsored Camp WINGS by contributing $5,000 to the Heart of Georgia Hospice.
This is the 20th year for Camp WINGS, which will be held Nov. 8 through Nov. 10.
Heart of Georgia Hospice Camp WINGS is held for kids ages 6 through 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. In addition to normal camp activities, the children receive free grief counseling while living among people their own age who have experienced similar tragedies. The children learn about the grieving process and how to move forward with their lives.
For more information, visit www.heartofgahospice.org.
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September 17th, 20190110
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, 2019074
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, 20191154
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, 201927247
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, 20193120
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, 20190258
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...
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