The National Credit Union Foundation is currently seeking candidates for its volunteer board. Three seats are eligible for applications, while the fourth seat will be appointed by CUNA. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. ET on Oct. 28.
The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has announced Linda Bodie, Brian Branch, Bill Cheney, and Winona Nava, as the honorees of the 34th annual Herb Wegner Memorial Awards—the U.S. credit union movement’s highest national honors.
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates, continues to coordinate disaster relief efforts to ensure credit unions and their teams have the resources they need to recover from Hurricane Ian. Efforts so far include delivering more than 65 generators, raising nearly $185,000, and more.
Nominations are now being accepted for eight open positions on CUNA’s Board of Directors. The deadline for nominations and seconds is Nov, 4. In contested elections, voting will begin Nov. 10 and close Dec. 15.
NCUA and other regulatory agencies recognize the serious impact of Hurricanes Fiona and Ian on members and operations and encourage institutions operating in the affected areas to meet the financial services needs of their communities.
NCUA reminds federally insured credit unions impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona of the availability of urgent need grants for eligible low-income institutions of up to $7,500 to low-income credit unions that experience sudden costs to restore operations interrupted storms.
NCUA’s Office of Consumer Financial Protection and Hispanic Employee Resource Group, CULTURA, are hosting a virtual roundtable Oct. 6 in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Registration for the How Credit Unions Empower Hispanic Consumers and Communities virtual roundtable is now open.
The National Credit Union Foundation has committed up to $250,000 from its CUAid program to support Puerto Rico-based credit union employees and volunteers affected by Hurricane Fiona. The grant will be made to the Inclusiv Network, which will then manage individual donations.
Twenty-five credit union professionals and directors have been named Credit Union Rock Stars 2022, outstanding credit union professionals and board members from a wide range of disciplines who use their unique strengths to advance the missions of their credit unions.
Credit Union Awareness announced increases in membership in states where the program is launched. States where the program has had robust credit union engagement, credit unions have seen 20% more memberships each year than non-participating states.