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What's Cooperative Principle #6? Cooperation Among Cooperatives

Sep 01, 2025
  • More on The Movement
Credit unions serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative principles by working with other cooperatives through local, state, regional, national, and international structures.

Credit Union Leaders Gather for Successful 2025 Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference

Aug 29, 2025
  • Education & Events
Credit union leaders from Minnesota, Montana, and Wisconsin gathered in Bloomington, MN, August 5–6 for the Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference—two days of inspiration, networking, and collaboration.

League News: August 2025

Aug 26, 2025
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Take the Pledge! CU Community Days, WILD App, Grant Winners, Online Scheduling, & MORE!

Take the Pledge! CU Community Days October 13-17

Aug 20, 2025
  • Education & Events
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With August temperatures in the 80s and 90s, it might be difficult to imagine that October’s CU Community Days is right around the corner! CU Community Days is a week-long event kicking off each year on Indigenous’ Peoples Day that showcases how Wisconsin’s credit unions serve their communities throughout the year and embody their cooperative principles including Cooperation Among Cooperatives and Concern for Community.

Modernizing indirect auto lending —The value of eContracting

Aug 13, 2025
  • System Vendor
Discover how document processing automation (CPA) enhances efficiency, accuracy, and competitiveness in credit union lending.

CUs in the News: July 2025

Aug 05, 2025
  • The CU Difference
Whether it's giving back, awarding scholarships, creating community, providing innovative solutions, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here's how Wisconsin's credit unions supported their members and communities in July.

What's Cooperative Principle #5? Education, Training, and Information

Aug 01, 2025
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Credit unions provide education and training for members, elected representatives, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the cooperative. Credit unions place particular importance on educational opportunities for their volunteer directors and financial education for their members.

League News: July 2025

Jul 25, 2025
  • More on The Movement
Tristate Collab Leadership Conference, #ILoveMyCreditUnionDay, Legends Reception, & More!

Thirteen Foundation Grants Awarded

Jul 25, 2025
  • The Foundation
  • Grants
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation recently awarded eleven Credit Union Development and two Difference Grants--totaling over $128,000--to help Wisconsin's credit unions better serve their members and communities.

Over $58k Raised at Foundation Invitational

Jul 15, 2025
  • More on The Movement
On June 26 at Trappers Turn in Wisconsin Dells, 106 golfers helped raise over $58,000 for The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation at the annual Foundation Invitational.

CUs in the News: June 2025

Jul 11, 2025
  • The CU Difference
Whether it's giving back, awarding scholarships, creating community, providing innovative solutions, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here's how Wisconsin's credit unions supported their members and communities in June.

What's Cooperative Principle #4? Autonomy & Independence

Jul 01, 2025
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Credit unions are independent, self-reliant organizations controlled by their member-owners, not outside stockholders. When making business deals or raising money, credit unions never compromise their autonomy or democratic member control.

League News: June 2025

Jun 24, 2025
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Take the Pledge for CU Community Day, Final Days for Foundation Grants, Coop Principle #3, & MORE!

The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation Announces 2025 Legends of The Movement Inductees

Jun 06, 2025
  • The Foundation
The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation’s Board of Directors has announced the 2025 inductees to Legends of The Movement. Legends of The Movement recognizes trailblazers, visionaries, and dedicated individuals who have made extraordinary and lasting contributions to The Credit Union Movement in Wisconsin, and beyond.

What's Cooperative Principle #3? Member Economic Participation

Jun 06, 2025
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Members are the owners of their credit union and contribute to its capital. Members, not shareholders, benefit from their credit union’s profits in proportion to their relationship and use of its products and services.

CUs in the News: May 2025

Jun 04, 2025
  • The CU Difference
Whether it's giving back, awarding scholarships, creating community, providing innovative solutions, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here's how Wisconsin's credit unions supported their members and communities in May.

League News: May 2025

May 23, 2025
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Convention Recap, CU Development & Difference Grants, League Leadership Institute Registration OPEN, & MORE!

Over 450 Attend League Convention

May 18, 2025
  • Education & Events
On May 7-9, over 450 credit union professionals from across the state joined us for the 2025 League Convention in Wisconsin Dells!

What's Cooperative Principle #2? Democratic Member Control

May 02, 2025
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Credit unions are democratic organizations owned and controlled by their members. Each member gets one vote, no matter their financial status, to help make the organization’s policies and decisions.

CUs in the News: April 2025

Apr 29, 2025
  • The CU Difference
Whether it's giving back, awarding scholarships, creating community, providing innovative solutions, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here's how Wisconsin's credit unions supported their members and communities in April.
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