California Credit Union League celebrates 90 years
The California Credit Union League transformed from a modest volunteer organization in 1933 with a specific political agenda into a well-established, highly skilled, and professional association over the last 90 years.
That’s why the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues are celebrating the California League’s 90th Anniversary this week during REACH 2023. The League’s story from 1933 to 2023 is its member credit unions’ story. It’s one of commitment, dedication, exhilaration — and at times, despair. It’s a journey through the eyes of individuals who fell in love with ideals and spent their lives helping others discover the great credit union story.
Click here to view the 90th anniversary site, spotlighting an interactive timeline and a special decade-by-decade journey through the past, including:
- 1920 – 1939: The ‘Father’ of Our Movement
- 1940 – 1949: Helping Others Help Themselves
- 1950 – 1959: Finding Our Cooperative Spirit
- 1960 – 1969: Enigmatic Spirit, Growth, and Drama
- 1970 – 1979: Communication, Technology, and Corporates
- 1980 – 1989: Growing Complexity and Greater Coordination
- 1990 – 1999: Political Advocacy Takes Center Stage
- 2000 – 2023: We are Honored to Continue Serving YOU
Today, the Leagues’ dedicated leaders offer a wide range of educational, informative, and advocacy services, working to secure significant victories in Sacramento, Calif., Carson City, Nev., and Washington, D.C. that empower credit unions to make meaningful differences in people’s lives. As the Leagues look to the future, we do so through the lens of the past. Legacy and leadership aren’t just about envisioning tomorrow — it’s important to applaud the dedication and persistence of those preceding us.