July 18th, 2018468680The new leader of the World Council of Credit Unions Board of Directors hails from the United States.
Steven Sapp, president and CEO of Unitus Community Credit Union in Portland, Ore. formally took office during the World Credit Union Conference General Session on July 17 in Singapore.
"Although I come from the U.S., I consider myself a global ambassador of credit unions — a servant of the people. World Council and the work of those that have gone before us have brought us together. We must not forget that we drink the water from the well that others have dug, but now is our time to take this work forward," Stapp said. "The challenge...
July 18th, 201893152As part of its annual Community Project, Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed more than $132,000 to eight charitable organizations.
The credit union's Board Committee selected the organizations based on their reputation as well as the work they do in the community.
"Robins Financial is committed to the communities they serve and give back whenever possible," according to a Robins Financial press release.
Here are the recipients of this year's contributions:
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July 18th, 20180122Rock Chapel Elementary School is headed for some changes.
On July 20 at 10 a.m., Georgia United Credit Union volunteers will provide a facility makeover to the school as part of the credit union's 5th Annual School Crashers program.
Rock Chapel, which hosts 540 students and 90 faculty and staff members, will undergo facility and grounds improvements from Georgia United's team members, donors, local vendor partners and volunteers — all motivated to provide the students with a safe and enjoyable place to learn.
Rock Chapel, this year's School Crashers grand prize winner, was nominated by first-year principal Lisa Green. The school,...
July 18th, 201822315Credit Union of Georgia's board of directors have decided to name its former vice president of accounting and finance as the credit union's new president and CEO.
Brian Albrecht's appointment will be effective Aug. 1, following the planned retirement of president and CEO Jerry Ragan.
"We believe Brian is an outstanding choice to serve as the new president and CEO and lead Credit Union of Georgia," said David Digiovanni, chairman of Credit Union of Georgia's Board of Directors. "Brian has a very strong financial, lending and operational background that we feel will serve as an excellent president and CEO and guiding voice of our credit...
July 13th, 20189218During its annual meeting in Savannah, the Georgia Credit Union League and its affiliated organizations held board meetings that included director elections.
“Volunteers are the backbone of credit unions, and that includes the dedicated people who volunteer to serve in leadership positions for our state support organizations,” said Terry Hardy, president of the GCUL board of directors and President/CEO of MembersFirst Credit Union. “By sharing their time, talents and vision, these board members ensure all credit unions in Georgia are thoughtfully represented and well-equipped to help their members afford life.”
The Georgia...
July 13th, 20181141Magnify Money, a national personal finance news site, recently ranked Delta Community Credit Union as having one of the best CD rates among credit unions in July 2018.
Delta Community Credit Union offers a 1-year certificate of deposit with 1.25 percent annual percentage yield. Minimum deposit is $1,000.
"Delta Community CU used to be the lowest-earning credit union on our list, but recently increased the APY on this product from 1.10 percent to 1.25 percent," according to the Magnify Money article.
The article also suggests opening a CD with a credit union over other financial institutions to take advantage of better APY...
July 12th, 20183114Associated Credit Union will soon act as a local sponsor for a school supply giveaway set to benefit 5,000 kids in Carrollton.
The giveaway will be the 14th hosted by local power company Southwire and will take place June 14 in the Southwire corporate parking lot on Dixie Street from 9 a.m. until noon.
Volunteers will give out supplies including crayons, wide-ruled paper, pencils, glue sticks, erasers, rulers and blunt scissors for students entering kindergarten through third grade, according to a Griffin Daily News article. Students going into fourth through 12th grade will receive supplies including college-ruled paper, pens, a...
July 11th, 20183224Peach State Federal Credit Union recently announced a new member of its business development team.
Ed Presnell will be a business development executive responsible for the cultivation and management of relationships in Richmond County, Ga. and Aiken County, SC.
Presnell has more than 13 years of experience within the credit union industry. He's also become a staple of Richmond County since his move to Augusta in 1971 after he graduated from Clemson University with an economics degree. Since then, he's served the community as president of the Augusta Rotary Club as well as board member and treasurer for the
African American...
July 11th, 20180151GeoVista Credit Union served the men and women who serve the United States to celebrate Independence Day this year.
The credit union's employees volunteered to serve lunch to the troops at Fort Stewart in Hinesville on July 4. The lunch acted as a celebration of Independence Day as well as the 100th birthday of the third ID at Fort Stewart.
"We found it an honor to be able to serve our troops on this special day," said Trish Payne, vice president of staff development at GeoVista....
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