| August 16, 2010 |
CUs urged to garner support for MBL during Congressional recess
With the U.S. House and Senate both in recess until Sept. 14, credit unions are being urged to step up their advocacy efforts in support of the Udall Amendment that would raise the member business lending (MBL) cap. FULL STORY |
CUNA sets Congress straight on credit union-issued credit cards
CUNA sent a letter to Congress and Sen. Durbin to clarify comments made by the Senator about increases in credit union card fees. FULL STORY |
Help The League choose its 2011 Annual Convention theme!
The League is asking credit unions to send in theme suggestions for the 2011 Annual Convention, May 4-7 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells. Theme suggestions, which should be three words or less, should be sent to Linda Hale by Sept. 15. The League will select the top five themes, which will then be made available for voting via a poll on The League’s website. Voting will run through the end of September. For more information, contact Linda Hale at (800) 242-0833, Ext. 6010. |
Share your member stories for a chance to win a trip to Washington, D.C.
The National Credit Union Foundation is again asking credit unions to send in their REAL Member Stories as part of its REAL Member Stories Video Contest. Videos that include comments by a member about the help he or she received could capture national recognition for your credit union, as well as earn a trip to Washington, D.C. for the member and a member of your credit union’s staff! Enter by Oct. 8. Videos submitted for the contest will also be used on The League's REAL Solutions: For a Reason website. FULL STORY |
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Three credit unions awarded REAL Solutions grants from The Foundation
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation awarded three credit unions REAL Solutions grants totaling $8,000. FULL STORY |
CU House room block to be released Aug. 23 – Book your room today!
The League’s annual Credit Union House/Hike the Hill event in Washington, D.C., is just a little over a month away. Make sure you get the special room rate at the Washington Court Hotel before it’s released on Aug. 23. FULL STORY |
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The REAL Focus: Credit unions look to the fall as summer comes to an end
In the latest REAL Focus column, Jill Weber, The League's Director of Member Solutions, talks about some resources that REAL Solutions credit unions can access to enhance their programs. FULL STORY |
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Meet the Board: Secretary Paul Kundert sees commonality for credit unions of all sizes
Paul Kundert, CEO of UW Credit Union and The League Board’s Secretary serving credit unions with more than $500 million in assets (Class D), never expected a career with credit unions. FULL STORY |
League educational opportunities can fill all of your training needs
Whether it's leadership, marketing, compliance or director trainings you’re looking for, The League has you covered. Check out some of the great upcoming educational opportunities being offered by The League. FULL STORY |
Why social media can no longer be ignored
The argument for why credit unions should use social media keeps intensifying and the numbers to back it up are becoming hard to ignore. FULL STORY |
Does social media work for credit unions? Filene wants to know
Help Filene Research Institute find out by participating in their new project that aims to develop the first predictive model in which credit unions can estimate the impact of their social media marketing strategies. To participate, register by Aug. 20. FULL STORY |
WI CU Representatives making names for themselves on national level
Credit union representatives from Wisconsin are achieving prominence on the national level, having accepted some high profile positions and educational opportunities. FULL STORY |
