CUNA National Awards Committee announced the 2020 recipients of the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award, the Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award, and the Desjardins Awards for Financial Education.

Credit unions across Montana came together to give back to their communities by volunteering more than 4,200 hours of service throughout the month of October as part of the Giving Time Campaign.

In recognition of his unwavering belief and work in “seeking economic justice for all consumers" the National Credit Union Foundation named Maurice R. Smith as a recipient of the 2020 Herb Wegner Memorial Outstanding Individual Achievement Award.

NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood wrote a letter to credit unions last week asking credit unions of all sizes, particularly those with 100 or more employees, to complete NCUA's Voluntary Credit Union Diversity Self-Assessment annually.

Known throughout the movement for her visionary perspective on the future role of credit unions, Wegner Award winner Teresa Freeborn’s 40-year credit union career has consistently demonstrated an uncommon commitment to collaboration.

Credit unions that participate in Small Business Administration programs or that are interested in those programs can get valuable information during  a Nov. 13 webinar hosted by the SBA and NCUA, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. (ET).

CUNA has received four additional nominations for its board elections, as of close of business Nov. 4. The deadline for nominations and seconds is Nov. 6.  In contested elections, voting will begin Nov. 12 and close Dec. 18.  

CUNA has received several nominations for its board elections. The deadline for nominations and seconds is Nov. 6.  In contested elections, voting will begin Nov. 12 and close Dec. 18. Nomination information can be found on the CUNA Website.

Credit union loans outstanding grew 1.0% in August. Fixed-rate mortgages and unsecured personal loans led loan growth, rising 1.5%, followed by other mortgages, used auto loans, credit card loans, adjustable-rate mortgages, and new auto loans.

The Minnesota Credit Union Network is partnering with the Ohio Credit Union League to offer prize-linked savings accounts, "Bucks for Buckeyes" to Ohio credit union members, with MnCUN's TruLync providing technology management.