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.
The League's Feb. 8 Legislative Affairs Forum is featured in this story. Representatives from the League and Indiana credit unions are pictured with U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski.
Workers who may be losing their jobs due to the closing of the Alcoa smelter were able to get financial advice at a meeting organized by Heritage FCU. CEO Ruth Jenkins speaks on camera.
The credit union made the largest gift to the IUPUI Chancellor's Circle in the history of the fund. CEO Ron Collier is pictured at the check presentation.
CUNA's Member Activation Program (MAP) and Project Zip Code can turn credit union members into advocates. MAP makes it easy for members to contact their public officials when voicing their credit union support, while Project Zip Code counts the number of credit union members and matches them by district at every level. CUNA chief political officer Richard Gose explains, "Educated members become not only fiercely loyal, but increasingly willing to get involved in grassroots advocacy." (Password/subscription required.)
Mark your calendar for the League Convention
The Indiana Credit Union League and Annual Meeting is scheduled for Oct. 12-14 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.
