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In This Issue
November 18, 2014
In the Media
Nov. 10-18, 2014

This collection of positive news about credit unions and their activities is assembled from a variety of sources on the Internet and from credit union submissions. Note: links used here are external and the League does not control their expiration dates.
 
To share news from your Indiana credit union: send story links to Kay Neidlinger. You can also read more about credit union's community service efforts--and contribute information at the  Commitment to Change website
Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and Internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
Credit Union Journal - 11/18/2014
Slide #5: Several CUs in the Muncie area celebrated International CU Day with their second annual Day of Kindness. Ball State FCU, First County FCU, Industrial Centre FCU (now Thrive FCU) and Prime Trust FCU sent out "kindness crews" to perform random acts of kindness throughout Delaware County.
CU Insight - 11/14/2014
Credit union staff is pictured in this story about the IMCU Foundation's fundraising efforts.
Credit Union Times - by Missy Baxter 11/14/2014
Indiana Members CU's Canvas for a Cause initiative is featured in this story.
News Now - 11/13/2014
News about nine recent award recipients, including the four 2014 inductees for the Indiana Credit Union Hall of Fame are the subject of this story.
SNL - by Daniel M. Burkard and Hina Nawaz 11/13/2014
Teachers CU is named as one of the Top 25 credit union auto lenders in the country (#16) in this story about lending growth.
Credit Union Journal -  1/13/2014
The football rivalry between USC and Notre Dame is extended to the universities' credit unions this year. (Password/subsctiption required)
WXIN Fox 59 - 11/13/2014
FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly appears on Fox 59's Money Matters.
CU Insight - 11/12/2014
News of Lori Gonzalez' Hall of Fame induction is contained in this story.
CU Insight - 11/12/2014
News of Ruth Jenkins' Hall of Fame induction is contained in this story.
CU Insight - 11/12/2014
News of Lamoura Munse's Hall of Fame induction is contained in this story.
CU Insight - 11/12/2014
News of Smokey Stowers' Hall of Fame induction is contained in this story.
The Elkhart Truth -  by Dan Spalding 11/12/2014
Teachers CU, INOVA FCU and Interra CU are all mentioned as participants in this program.
Indy's Child - 11/12/2014
Teachers CU is partnering with Dress for Success for this shoe collection effort.
Lafayette Journal & Courier -  by Dave Bangert 11/11/2014
Purdue FCU is working with Leadership Lafayette to fund a scholarship. President/CEO Bob Falk is quoted in the story, and VP Jeff Love is mentioned.
Evansville Courier & Press -  11/10/2014
The selection of State Representative Gail Riecken (D-Evansville) as the League's Outstanding Hoosier Legislator is mentioned in this story.
Credit Unions Online - by Gina Ragusa 11/10/2014
Indiana Members CU's John Newett comments in this story.
National and Wide-Reaching Coverage
Source: Credit Union National Association and other national sources. Some stories may require passwords for access.
The Hill - by Kevin Cirilli 11/12/2014
The top banking and credit union trade groups sent a letter to U.S. Senate and House leadership urging for retailers to adhere by Federal laws or regulations that will require them to protect personal financial data and notify consumers when that data is breached. 
PYMNTS.com -  11/10/2014
"There's a reserve army of underemployed and discouraged workers out there," said Bill Hampel, chief economist at the Credit Union National Association. "We're not as close to full employment as a 5.9% overall jobless rate suggests."
Los Angeles Times - by Lew Sichelman 11/9/2014
There are several reasons why credit unions have gained ground in the mortgage space, not the least of which is that they answer to their members, not outside stockholders demanding high return on investments. "As members, you are the primary focus," Schenk says. "If you have an account, you are an owner and you have a voice in running that institution."
DepositAccounts.com - by Sheryl Nance-Nash 
Credit unions came out smelling like roses. "It's not surprising that credit unions have the highest level of trust among consumers - a position credit unions want and expect to keep," says Vicki Christner, media relations manager for the Credit Union National Association. Indeed, credit unions continue to flourish. 

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