The Northwest Credit Union Association's Credit Unions for Kids Masquerade Auction raised nearly $872,000 for the eight Children's Miracle Network hospitals that treat patients in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Emerging leaders in the credit union industry are heading to CUNA Emerging Leader Institute Dec. 2-4 in San Diego to understand their unique managerial style and become more confident, effective leaders with the guidance of leadership experts.

CUNA announced Thursday that the category-level brand campaign, Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union®, is headed to Los Angeles and Orange County, Calif. The launch comes as credit unions around the world celebrate International Credit Union Day.

The National Credit Union Foundation Board of Directors has approved 8 grants totaling $75,000 to help credit union organizations document and measure the impacts of their products and services on member and employee financial health.

The 2019-2020 CUNA Technology Council Executive Committee was officially announced at the 24th Annual CUNA Technology Council Conference Sept. 11-14 in Chicago.

As the credit union movement continues to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, credit unions have taken a hard look at ways to serve traditionally underserved communities, work that's paying off among Latinx communities across the country.

CUNA offices in Washington, D.C. and Madison, Wis. will be open Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14, but there will be no Daily email. The Daily will resume Tuesday, Oct. 15. 

CUNA has confirmed receipt of three nominations for the Board elections. The deadline for nominations and seconds is Nov. 6.  In contested elections, voting will begin Nov. 12 and close Dec. 18.  

The World Council of Credit Unions will celebrate International Credit Union Day’s 71st anniversary on Oct. 17 with a daylong social media promotion of ICU Day activities and events spanning multiple continents.

CUNA-affiliated CEOs and senior executives should check their email inbox to ensure they’ve received CUNA’s annual membership survey to help ensure CUNA has an accurate picture of member credit unions and how to effectively continue to meet their needs.