September 6th, 20190148IBM Southeast Employees’ Credit Union’s Southeast Credit Union Foundation is taking donations to assist credit unions and victims from Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. The foundation is working with through the National Credit Union Foundation’s CUAid, which helps people recover from major disasters and is accepting donations.
The IBMSECU Southeast Credit Union Foundation has added a donation feature to its Foundation Store named “$10 Hurricane Dorian Relief.” Donations can be made in multiples of $10 with a credit or debit card. The donation page can be found on the SECU Foundation Store by visiting ibmsecu.org, clicking on...
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)
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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...
August 29th, 20191186
Atlanta Postal Credit Union employees recently contributed more than 170 backpacks to the station's annual "Stuff the Bus" program.
Credit union employees gathered at WSB-TV headquarters in Atlanta to donate the backpacks in person.
"Every year, we strive to do a little more by working with our local community," said Teresa Stonecypher, APCU's chief operating officer. "What says 'people helping people' more than our employees giving back to those in need?"
The backpacks were assembled by more than 60 APCU team members, following a two-week drive to collect supplies to support the effort. In addition, volunteers also included...
August 29th, 20191494
Consumers in Liberty County recently voted GeoVista Credit Union the "Best Financial Institution/Loan Company."
Crystal Melvin and Lisa Morgan -- branch managers of the Hinesville Office and the Fort Stewart Branch, respectively -- attended the ceremony to receive the prestigious award. Elaine Tuten, CEO at GeoVista, and Susan Ammons, chair of the credit union's board, supported the staff at the event.
"GeoVista Credit Union has provided financial services to Liberty County since 1964," according to a statement from the credit union. "Our branch staff is the face of the credit union and their work earned the award. Our...
August 26th, 20191104
The chief business officer from Georgia's Own Credit Union recently spoke to CreditUnions.com about her process of moving from the banking world to credit union land.
According to the CreditUnions.com article, Putt joined Georgia's Own Credit Union in September 2017 after working with various banks for more than 20 years.
"While banks and credit unions are both in the financial institution sector, credit unions have a distinct set of regulatory agencies, requirements and acronyms," Putt told CreditUnions.com. "In addition, the credit union community is closely tied with tenured individuals and long-term personal relationships....
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