More than 50 credit union women from four countries and 15 U.S. states engaged with thought leaders, industry experts and one another to learn more about the “coach approach” to leadership, at last week's Global Women’s Leadership Network Executive Readiness Summit.

Sixty-five credit union professionals earned designations signifying their expertise by completing this year’s CUNA Marketing & Business Development Certification School, endorsed by CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council, in Las Vegas.

Credit union leaders and business solutions partners collaborated to raise $1.1 million for 11 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals located in the region served by GoWest Credit Union Association at the Credit Unions for Kids auction Oct. 26.

Cornerstone League and Heartland Credit Union Association members have voted in favor of a merger between the organizations. The organizations are preparing to be fully integrated by Dec. 31, 2022 under the Cornerstone League brand, led by President/CEO Caroline Willard. 

Russia's latest and most extensive attacks on Ukraine have primarily targeted energy facilities. With many of Ukraine’s credit unions located in areas where the energy infrastructure is now destroyed, many can only operate for a few hours each day.

Over 70 participants from three states were selected to participate in this year’s Tristate Mentor Match - a 12-month formal mentorship program developed in partnership by the Minnesota Credit Union Network, Montana’s Credit Unions and the Wisconsin Credit Union League.

Nominations are now being accepted for eight open director positions on CUNA’s Board of Directors. The deadline for nominations and seconds is Friday, Nov. 4. Voting will begin Nov. 10 and close Dec. 15 in contested elections.

The ORNL Federal Credit Union Board of Directors approved a $5 million special dividend to be shared across the membership, and it was issued to members Oct. 21. This was the fifth consecutive year a special dividend was issued, totaling more than $21 million.

CrossState Credit Union Association leaders appeared on Pennsylvania Newsmakers recently to discuss the growth of mobile banking and how it protects against fraud, is changing consumer behavior, and replacing old methods of payment.

More than 17,000 gallons of diesel fuel is being distributed to credit union member farmers in Ukraine free of charge, as part of Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU) ongoing relief activities there.