July 13th, 20233053(Manchester, New Hampshire) — America’s Credit Union Museum (ACUM) is pleased to announce the 2023 inductees to their exhibit “Credit Union Women Making History: Herstory”. Due to overwhelming response and support of the Herstory initiative in 2022, the museum established an annual recognition program to identify and celebrate outstanding women of the movement. Thanks to generous sponsors, Cooperative Credit Union Association, the Illinois Credit Union League/Envisant, and PSCU, Herstory continues honoring the past, present and future of incredible women making history, showcasing women’s stories never heard before.
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July 11th, 2023051Warner Robins, GA – Robins Financial Credit Union is proud to announce its sponsorship of Camp WINGS by contributing $5,000 to the Heart of Georgia Hospice.
Heart of Georgia Hospice Camp WINGS is an annual bereavement camp that offers a safe and nurturing environment where children and teenagers, aged 6 to 18, can engage in therapeutic activities and connect with others who are facing similar challenges. The goal of Camp WINGS is to help these young individuals navigate their grief journey while building resilience and fostering a sense of belonging. Robins Financial’s contribution will help provide crucial funding for the camp,...
July 11th, 2023960Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (July 10, 2023) - Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize Fort Walton Beach Teller Bonnie McIntosh for 25 years of service. Bonnie currently resides in Fort Walton Beach.
“We congratulate Bonnie on becoming a member of the National Association of Federal Credit Union’s Quarter Century Club in recognition of her 25 years of service to the credit union industry,” said SVP/COO Kim Nauta. “Bonnie is a favorite with a lot of our long-time members, and we appreciate her knowledge, dedication and commitment to EFCU and our members.”
Bonnie joined the Credit Union in 1998 as a part-time Teller at...
July 11th, 20232579Tuscaloosa, AL – July 10, 2023 – The Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation will host its 2nd annual Builders Awards presentation on Tuesday, September 19 at the Alberta School of Performing Arts, presented by Tellerix. The Builders Awards precedes the Alabama ONE Aspire Foundation’s annual Bridge Builders Conference to commence on November 16, 2023, at Bryant Conference Center on The University of Alabama campus.
The 2023 Builders Awards nominees were selected by a nomination committee. “We are excited to celebrate the achievements of some of the best community partners and non-profit agencies in West Alabama at the Builders Awards!”...
July 11th, 20232549DELRAY 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, 2023090DULUTH, 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, 2023078 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, 2023057DULUTH, 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, 20232642Macon, 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...
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