September 13th, 2019050Alabama Credit Union honored the memory of the thousands of lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
In an effort to shed light on an otherwise very dark day, the credit union arranged a thank you and remembrance to first responders.
Members of the West Mobile staff delivered gifts to the local firefighter and police precinct in recognition of the work they do to save lives and to remember the heroes who died in the terrorist attacks 18 years ago.
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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...
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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."
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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, 20195214Brian E. Wolfburg, president/CEO of VyStar Credit Union, announced the official opening of VyStar’s 56th branch location at 5857 Seven Mile Drive, Wildwood, FL 34785. VyStar officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new location on Sept. 4, as well as other grand opening festivities through Sept. 7.
Brian Wolfburg says, “The Villages branch is VyStar’s first branch in Sumter County and will be well-positioned to respond to the tremendous growth that has flourished in this amazing community. We look forward to supporting the financial needs of the residents and helping them achieve their financial goals.”
April Green...
September 6th, 20193167USF Federal Credit Union was a sponsor for the University of South Florida Muma College of Business Scholarship Luncheon last week.
More than $600,000 was awarded to business students via family scholarships, memorial scholarships, and corporate scholarships.
September 6th, 2019172America’s First Federal Credit Union is planning its annual Community First Golf Tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Oxmoor Valley course in Birmingham, AL, on Oct. 1, 2019. This year’s tournament benefits multiple charities, including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Alabama Chapter, Sight Savers America, and Aletheia House.
The America’s First “Community First” Campaign is an employee-driven fundraising campaign that has focused on three different charities each year for the past six years. The Charity Golf Tournament is one of the largest fundraising opportunities for Community First. In 2018, America’s...
September 6th, 20190151IBM 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...
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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...
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