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Get Out & Vote: NWCUF Joins Point West CU & Mid Oregon CU for “I Love My CU®” Campaign
The video contest that highlights local community involvement by the credit union industry across the country.
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Young CU Professional? Here’s How to Score Free Auction Seats!
A select few will get the chance to mingle with credit union leaders during the Hollywood Glamour Credit Unions for Kids Auction at the MAXX Convention. Apply now, and one of those select few could be you.
Revamped Manual Helps CUs Bring New Hires up to Speed on Philosophy
Updated manual covers the foundation of credit unions’ democratic structure, along with the value they bring to members.
New Business Services, MBL Networking Group Starting Soon
Focusing on helping credit unions collaborate and utilize best practices in providing commercial services to members, the first meeting is August 10.
NWCUA Rolls Out Cybersecurity Resource Center for Credit Unions
The F.B.I. has gone on record: it’s not a matter of if businesses and people are hacked, but when. Your Association’s Compliance team has created a resource center to help credit unions prepare and respond.
80 Years Young and More Innovative Than Ever
As CUNA Mutual Group enters its ninth decade, Troy Stang shows how the company’s innovation and legacy serve credit unions, members, and the Movement.
New Video: Transforming Teens’ Financial Literacy Skills
A new video from the NCUF highlights the power of Financial Reality Fairs to transform high schoolers’ understanding of personal financial management.
What Financial Questions Do People Google Throughout the Year?
Google drew on its vast database of searches to show financial institutions what people search for each month. The results will be useful as marketers plan their calendars.
Amplify Opens with All-Star Lineup on Advocacy, Regulatory Relief, and Innovation
The opening General Session of the NWCUA’s Amplify Convention featured presentations by CUNA President and CEO Jim Nussle, Oregon Speaker of the House Tina Kotek, NCUA Vice Chair Rick Metsger, and Filene CEO Mark Meyer.
CO-OP: Oct 1 Just a Step Along the Way to EMV Compliance
With the EMV compliance deadline just past, CO-OP Financial Services offers a look at the landscape of liability and compliance in the marketplace, and tells credit unions what to expect going forward.
July is CULAC Month! What’s Your Fundraising Plan?
Each July, credit unions come together to raise money for CULAC, the political action committee that helps elect credit union champions to Congress. Learn how to support Credit Unions for Kids while raising CULAC funds, and more.
Have You Submitted Your Nominations for Amplify and CUNA Awards?
The nomination deadline for the Northwest’s most prestigious awards program is June 30. Get your nominations in now!
Filene Impact Roadshow Rolls into Portland
Free event shows off Filene Research Institute’s latest programs to enrich member experience and drive success.
Fear of Retaliation: How to Protect Whistleblowers and Prevent Lawsuits
Government statistics say it’s a pervasive and growing problem in the U.S.: employers retaliating against employees who are involved in reporting a co-worker’s wrongdoing. How can credit unions protect whistleblowers who report discrimination, harassment or other misconduct – not to mention the credit union itself and anyone else involved?
Vote Now for the Northwest’s Next Emerging Credit Union Leader
Tiffany Pillars, Janell Saavedra and Jeremy Sankwich are the finalists in the Northwest Credit Union Association’s Emerging Leadership Scholarship Contest. On the line: free tuition, valued at $2,650, to the 2014 Emerging Leaders Program. Online voting is open now and runs through Jan. 31.
NWCUA Finalizes Rosters for 2014 Committees and Task Forces
Final rosters are now set for the Northwest Credit Union Association’s 2014 committees and task forces after dozens of members answered the call to play a more active leadership role in the Association’s efforts to emphasize the structure, value and impact of the credit union movement.
Wegner Awards Dinner will Shine the Spotlight on NW Credit Union Professionals; Tickets On Sale Now
There’ll be a lot of familiar faces on stage when the National Credit Union Foundation presents the Herb Wegner Memorial Awards at its 26th annual dinner in February, including two of the four winners and a return performance by the evening’s emcee. Tickets and sponsorships are available now.
Unitus Community Credit Union Wins National Maxwell, Herring Awards
Unitus Community Credit Union was honored Friday with both a national Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Award and a national Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Award by the Credit Union National Association.