June 25th, 201844516Georgia credit unions and Georgia Credit Union Affiliates recently hosted credit unions from Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and Uruguay for a "global classroom" learning initiative.
The three-day event in May was coordinated through the World Council of Credit Unions, which reached out to Georgia for a study tour in the Atlanta area to explore how credit unions there use technology, partnerships, core systems, CUSOs and products to provide their members the services they need for now and in the future. The Latin American visitors met with the BOND Community Federal Credit Union and GCUA on May 7, visited GEMC Federal Credit Union and...
June 25th, 201828321The Southeast Regional credit Union Schools recently announced that 10 executives from seven Georgia credit unions recently graduated from the Southeast CUNA Management School.
Each of these executives completed the rigorous three-year program by attending classes on campus at the University of Georgia and by completing projects requiring strategic analysis of credit unions and research of relevant issues facing the credit union industry.
The class of 2018 also participated in a volunteer outreach effort with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, where they helped with food recovery for families in need in Northeast Georgia.
The...
June 21st, 20180162Robins Financial Credit Union recently contributed to the American Heart Association to sponsor the upcoming Heart Walk.
The Heart Walk, which will be held Sept. 13 at Amerson River Park in Macon, is touted as the American Heart Association's premier event for raising funds to save lives from heart disease and stroke — the No. 1 and No. 5 top killers in the U.S.
June 21st, 201863105Peach State Federal Credit Union has partnered with the Walker County Chamber of Commerce to fund a business startup grant in the Tennessee county, according to a The Chattanoogan article.
The $5,000 grant will serve as the prize for the upcoming Walker Rocks Start-up Challenge, a pitch competition to help a new recreational, travel or hospitality business get started or expand in Walker County. Applications are available at WalkerRocks.com and due by Aug. 20.
Also ran in: The Chattanoogan.com ...
June 21st, 2018095Business-minded Marietta residents can network at Credit Union of Georgia's South Avenue location next week, according to the Marietta Daily Journal.
The Marietta Business Association will again hold its recurring Good Morning Marietta networking event at 69 South Avenue SE in Marietta on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
For more information, call Kathy Winiarczyk at 678-322-2048.
Also featured in: The Marietta Daily Journal, The Marietta Daily Journal Online ...
June 21st, 20180204Two high school theater students from Georgia will soon compete with other young performers from across the country, thanks in part to Delta Community Credit Union.
Delta Community was a sponsor of the Shuler Hensley Awards held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in April 19. Two of the winners of those awards, Parker Jennings and Laughton Berry, will go on to compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards — also known as the Jimmy Awards — on June 25.
For more, read this Broadway World Atlanta article.
Also appeared in: Broadway World Atlanta, Atlanta Daybook...
June 18th, 20184150President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Rodney Hood to serve on the NCUA board in the seat currently held by board member Rick Metsger, according to CUNA.
Hood has experience with NCUA. President George W. Bush previously appointed him vice chairman of NCUA in 2005. He served in that position until 2010.
"CUNA and the Leagues congratulate Rodney Hood on his nomination by President Trump to the NCUA Board," said CUNA's Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan. "We look forward to working with Mr. Hood once again to improve the efficiency, safety and soundness for credit unions. During his tenure to the Board, Mr. Hood was approachable...
June 18th, 201825142The Credit Union National Association recently announced three promotions into senior leadership positions.
Mike Schenk has been named CUNA's deputy chief advocacy officer for policy analysis and chief economist. Schenk previously served as CUNA's vice president of research and political analysis. During his time in that role, Schenk played a critical part in the organization's success through policy analysis. His team is closely integrated into CUNA's advocacy strategy to produce data, analysis and research that influences policymakers.
Trey Hawkins has been named deputy chief advocacy officer for political action. Hawkins...
June 18th, 20181228The African-American Credit Union Coalition recently announced that Sheilah Montgomery is the 2018 recipient of the AACUC’s Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award.
For more than forty years, Montgomery has been advancing the mission of the credit union movement, while increasing the economic viability of individuals, communities and credit unions. She is a founding member of the AACUC and has dedicated her life and career to serving others as strategist, communicator, partnership builder and leader.
Montgomery is the retired president/CEO of Credit Union of Atlanta and the former president/CEO of 1st Choice Credit Union. During...
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