July 11th, 20232564DELRAY BEACH, FL. (7/10/23) Former President and CEO of iTHINK Financial, Lary B. McCants, died on July 4, 2023.
Mr. McCants had been employed by iTHINK Financial since 1988 and retired in 2013. His first five years with the credit union were spent in the position of Executive Vice President of Operations. In 1993 Lary was appointed to President/CEO, where he served for 20 years. In his time as CEO, Lary oversaw the growth of the credit union from $261 million in assets to $834 million in assets. Six additional credit unions were merged into the field of membership while he was CEO and the credit union’s network expanded from 4 to 15...
July 6th, 20230102DULUTH, GA (July 6, 2023)— In April, Georgia United Credit Union announced its plans to merge with North Main Credit Union, headquartered in Cornelia, GA. The merger was approved by a majority member vote at a special meeting on June 29. The regulatory merger will take effect on July 1, and North Main Credit Union will continue to utilize its current products and services, including its sole branch location with an integrated team. Effective October 2, the two credit unions will officially become one and open their doors as Georgia United Credit Union once the data systems conversion is completed expanding their service area.
“With...
July 6th, 2023088 PAUL, MN(July 3, 2023) – The Credit Union Financial Education Network (CUFEN) announced today that the deadline for annual reporting has been extended to July 14 and stressed the need for delegates to submit data. CUFEN reviews and compiles this critical information from credit unions nationwide to establish a financial literacy landscape that better equips leaders to locally promote community service efforts and demonstrate the credit union difference.
To simplify this year’s process, CUFEN developed a reporting survey that can be found here. This one-stop reporting survey streamlines information, which allows CUFEN to supply...
July 6th, 2023072DULUTH, GA (July 6, 2023) - Georgia United Credit Union, recently named Credit Union of the Year for Georgia by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU), announces the promotion of Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Laura King to president, and the promotion of Todd Lambright from senior vice president of member experience and delivery to chief experience and delivery officer (CXDO).
In the newly created role of president, King is responsible for daily operations of the organization and its focus on member service, oversight of financial and strategic performance and driving efficient, sustainable...
July 5th, 20232658Macon, GA - Robins Financial Credit Union recently sponsored the Five Star Kevin Brown Russell Henley Celebrity Golf & Clays Classic by contributing $20,000 to the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia.
The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia’s tournament, scheduled for September 18, 2023 through September 19, 2023, aims to raise funds to support the mission's critical work in providing shelter, meals, and rehabilitation programs to homeless individuals and families in need. This event not only offers an exciting golfing experience for participants but also serves as an opportunity for the community to come together and support a worthy...
July 3rd, 20233056Birmingham, Ala. – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama has indicted six individuals on federal charges relating to the alleged card fraud committed on Avadian Credit Union on Sunday, June 18.
Avadian would like to express its sincere appreciation to the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, and all Birmingham-area law enforcement officials for working in conjunction with Avadian Credit Union to swiftly identify the perpetrators and bring them into custody.
We also appreciate our members’ patience while we worked with law enforcement to rectify the situation.
At this time, we cannot comment further...
July 3rd, 20232998Big Bend, Florida – A $1 million gift from First Commerce Credit Union (FCCU) kickstarted Big Bend Hospice’s fundraising campaign for a new state-of-the-art center for compassionate hospice care, currently under construction on the third floor of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. In recognition of FCCU’s support of Big Bend Hospice’s mission and the sincere generosity of this gift, the new space will be named the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care.
“We could not be prouder of taking our longtime support of Big Bend Hospice to a whole new level with the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care,” said Cecilia...
July 3rd, 20233084(Mobile, AL) On Friday, June 16, 2023, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) presented the LSCU Awards for Credit Union of the Year at the 2023 Southeastern Credit Union Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida. The LSCU Awards recognizes credit unions and credit union professionals who have demonstrated exemplary service and accomplished significant achievements in 2022.
The Credit Union of the Year award recognizes affiliated credit unions for their outstanding achievements in the various areas of day-to-day operations, financial prowess, and community outreach. The winner of the Credit Union...
June 30th, 20232670(MOBILE, AL) New Horizons Credit Union, once again, proudly awarded five deserving high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 2023 New Horizons Credit Union Scholarship Program which is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and essay responses.
New Horizons Credit Union’s Scholarship Program has been going strong for over 21 years awarding over $80,000 in scholarship dollars. To qualify for consideration, a student must be a graduating high school senior and have a New Horizons Credit Union New Wave Youth Savings Account.
This past year, most schools resumed full classroom education as opposed to...
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