On September 22-23, over 70 Wisconsin Credit Union Activists from across the state met virtually with members of Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation and the NCUA as part of The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s first-ever Virtual Hike the Hill event.

With the pandemic transforming daily life as we know it, a re-imagining of how young credit union professionals can still engage, network, and develop their skills is crucial. The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s solution? An interactive, social learning app.

They biked, they kayaked, they lifted, they walked, they skateboarded, they ran, they mowed, they bellydanced, they water skied, they zumba'd...and they did all of this (and more) for The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation's first Fitness Fundraiser!

What happens after the deferment period? This question has been a very big unknown to many credit unions who have offered loan deferments. In three to six months, members will have to start making loan payments again, and many of those people will still be in financial trouble. What is the solution?

The League is hosting a virtual trivia night on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 PM to benefit the Wisconsin Credit Union Legislative Action Fund (WCULAF)! Dust off those trivia skills and get ready to catch up with old credit union pals.

The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its REAL Solutions® Initiative and Credit Union Development Grants. In total, over $50,000 was awarded to nine Wisconsin credit unions, allowing them to better serve their members and communities.

We are excited to announce a partnership between Credit Union Loan Source (CULS) and W.C.U.L. Services Corp. CULS, an Atlanta-based CUSO, to provide indirect auto loan participations for state-chartered credit unions.

We understand how important each credit union member is and strive to provide the best customer experience possible. We value the connection our credit union partners share with their members.

Don't miss out on this annual opportunity to have your credit union recognized for your incredible work as part of The Credit Union Movement.

Yesterday, the Governor's Task Force on Student Debt held its fifth teleconference on combating the student debt crisis in the state of Wisconsin.

With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting both daily life and personal finances, The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s Saver’s Sweepstakes® is offering more opportunities to win cash prizes just for saving.

The credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” is practiced by Wisconsin’s credit unions without exception or limitation. As a Movement, we are core-committed to providing equitable and inclusive service to all members and to positively impacting communities.

The League has elected to temporarily change Capital Eyes from a biweekly to a monthly message for June, July and August. The League is continuing our advocacy activities with state and federal officials, candidates, and regulators, ensuring we will have valuable content for the less frequent summer editions.

Earlier this year, UW Credit Union President/CEO Paul Kundert was appointed by Governor Evers to serve on the Governor's Task Force on Student Debt. Kundert's presence on the Task Force ensures credit unions will continue to play a key role in working to combat the student debt crisis.

State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) won Tuesday's 7th Congressional District special election, to fill the seat vacated by former Congressman Sean Duffy (R-Weston) last September.

Last Friday, the Federal Reserve Board announced it will amend Reg. D, deleting the six-per-month limit on certain savings account transfers at a time when access to these accounts are crucial.

Wisconsin's credit unions are rising to the immense challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to continue to serve the needs of their 3.3 million members and the communities they live and work in.

On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Evers signed Wisconsin Act 185 in order to provide support for Wisconsinites impacted by COVID-19.

Last week, League staff, with League Board member and Fort Community Credit Union Chief Lending Officer Danielle Frawley, participated in a call with Congressman Bryan Steil (R- Janesville) and financial services legislative aids from the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation.

On behalf of Wisconsin’s community banks and credit unions, we want to assure the state's small businesses that we are eager to be your partner in weathering financial challenges brought on by this unprecedented pandemic.