| October 27, 2010 |
U.S. Dept. of Justice drops appeal on Bellco UBIT case
The U.S. Department of Justice has decided not to appeal a federal judge's favorable credit union ruling related to Bellco CU's challenge of the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) policy toward unrelated business income tax (UBIT) and its application to credit unions. FULL STORY |
Contributions needed most in final week before election
With only a week until election day, Nov. 2, now is the time to make a lasting impression on candidates by using your Members' Conduit accounts to donate to their campaigns. FULL STORY |
| From Red to Black: Budget for 2011 Corporate assessment & Share Insurance premium
In the latest From Red to Black column, Bill Rockeman, The League's Senior Consultant, talks about budgeting for the 2011 NCUA assessment and premium, as well as provides resources for credit unions looking for guidance on secondary capital and more. FULL STORY |
Support NCUF, Foundation through the Community Investment Fund
The Community Investment Fund (CIF) is a major funding source for the National Credit Union Foundation and state foundations, providing almost two-thirds of the funding that supports grant-making and critical programs that benefit credit unions, their members and the communities they serve. FULL STORY |
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Money Mission adds CUNA partnership
The League Services Corp. and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) have joined together to provide Money Mission – an interactive, web-based simulation designed to educate users on the fundamentals of personal finance – to credit unions nationally. FULL STORY |
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Meet the Board: Jennifer Schilling says collaboration can help credit unions advance
Jennifer Schilling, The League Board member representing Region 3, learned about the credit union movement the way most new employees do – a process she calls “a slow osmosis.” FULL STORY |
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Wisconsin teachers give brass|STUDENT PROGRAM rave reviews in recent survey
In a recent survey conducted by the brass|STUDENT PROGRAM, Wisconsin high school teachers raved about the program, which includes the brass|MAGAZINE STUDENT EDITION – a young adult lifestyle money magazine designed to teach high school students about the money side of life™. FULL STORY |
Wisconsin officials join national effort to review foreclosure filings
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and the Wisconsin Division of Banking have joined a national effort that will investigate whether some lenders and/or loan services used defective procedures in mortgage foreclosure actions. FULL STORY |
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Wisconsin credit union representatives getting national attention
Credit union representatives from Wisconsin are getting some national attention thanks to some great opportunities and media attention. FULL STORY |
CUs honored for adherence to philosophy, fin ed and community service
The 2010 winners of the Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring and Desjardins awards have been announced and will be recognized during upcoming chapter meetings. FULL STORY |
Support Wisconsin’s representative in the CUNA Board Elections
Pat Wesenberg is again running for the District 4, Class A seat, which represents credit unions from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin with less than 21,000 natural person members, on the Credit Union National Association’s Board of Directors. Show your support and help to maintain Wisconsin’s representation on the CUNA Board by voting for Pat. An official ballot will be mailed to CUNA member credit unions on Oct. 27 and voting will run through Dec. 17. |
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Foundation gears up for annual donor drive
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation will begin its annual donor drive in the coming months. Beginning this year, donors will receive recognition for their contributions as part of The Foundation's Annual Fund Donor Society. FULL STORY |
