Positive news about Indiana CUs


In this issue
April 4, 2016
In the Media
 March 20-28, 2016
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.
Gail Riecken - 4/4/2016
Riecken's dreams to encourage family savings becoming reality
Indiana State Representative Gail Riecken of Evansville announced the availability of prize-linked savings in Indiana. 
CU Insight - 3/30/2016
New credit union-based savings program launches with $140,000 in prizes
News of Indiana credit unions' participation in Save to Win is the focus of this story. Participating credit unions are listed.

A similar story appeared here that mentioned the Indiana and Oregon programs, which launched at the same time. 
CU Today - 4/1/2016
Indiana's CUs latest to introduce Save to Win
Additional coverage of Save to Win and the 12 credit unions launching the program in April.
CU Insight - 4/1/2016
Heritage Federal Credit Union celebrates kids and teens during National Credit Union Youth Month in April
The credit union's month-long activities are explained. President/CEO Ruth Jenkins comments. 
Indianapolis Business Journal - 4/1/2016
Teachers Credit Union expanding in Hamilton County
The credit union recently opened its first branch in Westfield and plans to open a location in Noblesville soon. 
Tribune Star - 3/31/2016
On Friday, $2 admission at the Children's Museum
Indiana State University FCU is supporting Community Day at the Terre Haute Children's Museum. 
CU Insight - 3/31/2016
Indiana Members Credit Union awarded $10,000 from CU Solutions Group "Share the Love" Campaign
The campaign invited credit unions nationwide to create a video that showcaes the good work they do in their community for a chance to win thousands of dollars for the charities of their choosing. 
Herald Argus - 3/31/2016
Purdue Federal honored for business development, marketing
The credit union's recent "Category's Best" award from the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council is the focus of this story. 
WTTV CBS4 - by Marianne Lyles and Tim Doty 3/30/2016
Financial words of wisdom
FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly appears on the Indianapolis CBS station's "4 Your Money" segment.
LaPorte County Life - by Steven Neville 3/30/2016
MACU awards scholarships to three deserving students
Members Advantage CU presented three scholarships named for individuals important to the credit union's history. Photos included.
Courier & Press - 3/30/2016
ETFCU's Nilssen added to national advisory team
Steve Nilssen has been named to the Senior Advisor Leadership Team with CUNA Brokerage Services.
Wall Street Journal - by Lisa Ward 3/28/2016
One surprising way to get people to save more
This story is about prize-linked savings and mentions that Indiana is a new state launching the Save to Win program.
Southsider Voice - 3/23/2016
Roncalli receives $2,000
Indiana Members CU presented the school with a check as part of the credit unions school debit card program.
NWIBQ - 3/23/2016
Loyalty program benefits financial institutions, merchants, members
Members Advantage CU and INOVA FCU are both mentioned in this story. Kerie Sekal of INOVA FCU and Frank Beachnau of Members Advantage CU provide comments.
WFIE TV 14 - 3/22/2016
Ask the Expert
Heritage FCU President/CEO Ruth Jenkins appears on the Evansville NBC affiliate's Ask the Expert program to talk about vehicle leasing and to take calls from viewers.
National and Wide-Reaching Coverage
Source: Credit Union National Association and other national sources. Some stories may require passwords for access.
Deposit Accounts - by Sheryl Nance-Nash undated
Types of Institutions in the U.S. Banking System - Credit Unions 
This is the first in a series of articles on the U.S. banking system. Each article will cover one type of financial institution that engages in banking. The first in the series is an article about credit unions. 
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