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Welcome to the National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions ( NCOFCU) newsletter. Through this newsletter and related BLOGS we hope to keep you informed of the trends and current events throughtout the firefighters credit union industry. |
| Speakers Announced for Firefighter Summit |
 Firefighter Summit October 3-6, 2010
The first speakers for the 9th Annual Firefighters National Credit Union Summit have been announced. They include: Buddy Gill
Buddy Gill, Chief Advocacy Officer and Senior Vice President of the Texas Credit Union League. He is responsible for strategy and management of all the Texas League's legislative, regulatory, and political initiatives. Buddy has worked on more credit union political issues than probably any other political consultant in America today. He is respected and known for his exceptional strategic and communications skills, helping the credit union movement win critical political, legislative, and regulatory battles. Scott Hunt
Scott is currently serving as Director for the Office of Corporate Credit Unions. He began his career with NCUA in 1989, starting as an examiner in the Washington DC area. Robert Shepard
Robert is a Regional Vice President with FSCC - Financial Service Center Coop. He will participate in the Directors Roundtable Discussion on Best Practices. FSCC offers a wide range of financial services to include mobile banking. Jeffrey Jones, CUPromos & Linda Williams, CEO Akron Firefighters Credit Union
Jeff and Linda will share a program on a case study of a the Akron Firefighters Credit Union implementing a successful marketing program. Additional participants are in the process of being selected. You can download a copy of the conference Brochure This brochure will be mailed to you in the next few weeks. Need additional conference information? Contact: Linda Bikoff, 202-337-0023,
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| The New Orleans Firemen's Federal Credit Union Wins Marketing Award |
Metairie, LA - The New Orleans Firemen's Federal Credit Union (NOFFCU) is the recipient of the 2010 National Association of Federal Credit Union's  (NAFCU) Marketing Award for Best Membership Promotion. NOFFCU celebrated its 75th Anniversary by giving away a genuine diamond tennis bracelet to one lucky member. All members who opened a new account or referred a new member were entered into the Diamond Give-Away. "The results of this New Member Diamond Give-away Campaign were amazing", said Shasta Leininger, NOFFCU Marketing Director. "We originally set a goal of 2,000 new membership accounts in 2009, and we exceeded that number". The award ceremony was held at the NAFCU's Strategic Growth Conference, March 9-11th, 2010, and winners will also be displayed at NAFCU's 43rd Annual Conference and Exhibition. |
| "Fire Family Foundation" Los Angeles Firemen's Credit Union |
 Since 1935, Los Angeles Firemen's Credit Union (LAFCU) has supported the financial needs of firefighters and their families. To encompass the Fire Family philosophy of helping others, LAFCU established the Fire Family Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization for the benefit of firefighters and their families within the State of California.
The mission and purpose is to:
- Provide financial assistance to firefighters, their families, and to those charities that support the fire community
- Provide financial assistance to fire victims
- Promote educational support to firefighters
- Provide financial assistance to fire departments
By operating solely on donated time from volunteers, 100% of the donations are passed down to the beneficiaries. The Foundation is a hub for the community to support firefighters and their families in times of need and provide needed equipment to small or underfunded departments in order to provide safety and efficiency to the public. To learn more about the Fire Family Foundation, visit www.firefamilyfoundation.org. |
| Akron Firefighters Credit Union, signs on with Fifth Third Processing (CMC). |
 Akron Firefighters Credit Union, located in Akron Ohio, signs on with Fifth Third Processing (CMC). Akron FCU serves all First Responders in northeast Ohio. The credit union's products and services are developed for the specific needs of their members. CMC will provide full servicing support for the credit union's startup program utilizing their Complete Card Solution program. In addition, CMC will provide customer service, lost/stolen servicing, chargeback's and client services. If you have any questions please contact Linda Williams |
| "Fire Recruit Loan Special" Richmond Fire Dept. Credit Union |
 Richmond Fire Department CU decided to improve their access into their current fire recruit class. Their board of directors allowed for a loan special designed for the class. Among the services offered were up to $1,000.00 loan with no credit report, online banking, debit cards, checking account, a box of 50 free checks, e-statements. Required of the recruits: email address, completed signature card, id documentation. Out of a class of twenty (20), we have gotten commitments from seven (7.) We will keep the organization posted on our success or failure. For further information contact,
Wallace L. Garland
(804)-354-0673 x 101
(804)-354-0684 (fax) |
| Michael Lozoff A popular Speaker at Firefighters Conferences Changes Firm's |
 Two attorneys who specialize in financial services left Miami-based Adorno & Yoss to start new roles in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen. Partners Bruce M. Boiko and Michael Lozoff will work in the firm's Financial Services Industry Practice Group. Lozoff, who has practiced law since 1980, will chair the firm's new Credit Union Practice Group. (Pictured is Michael Lozoff)
Bowman Brown, a partner at Shutts & Bowen and chairman of the firm's executive committee, said in a news release that the two "will add experience and depth" to the firm's focus on financial services. Said Lozoff in a news release: "Although we tremendously appreciate our experience at Adorno & Yoss, and leave our partners and friends there with a great sense of sadness, we are excited about the opportunity to join a firm so preeminent and innovative in the financial services industry." Lozoff has been a popular speaker on several conference programs for Firefighter Credit Unions in recent years. Lozoff serves as general counsel to numerous credit unions in Florida and other states. He is a board member of classical South Florida radio station WKCP and is on the board of the Fellowship House, Fellowship Foundation. Boiko, who has practiced law since 1973, has represented clients in state and federal credit unions, as well as in real estate, business and commercial transactions, according to a news release. He is national chairman for the Grievance Committee of the U.S. Tennis Association. Shutts & Bowen is slated to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year. Both firms have consistently ranked in the top 10 for the South Florida Business Journal's list of largest law firms in South Florida. On the 2009 list, Shutts & Bowen ranked fifth, with 125 attorneys in the region, while Adorno & Yoss ranked seventh, with 120 attorneys.
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The National Coalition of Firefighter's Credit Unions (NCOFCU) is committed to creating and maintaining a climate of safety, soundness, innovation and unity among firefighter credit unions in order to promote and enhance the initiatives of the credit union movement.
Sincerely,
Grant Sheehan
National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions |
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