Positive news about Indiana CUs


In this issue
April 25, 2016
In the Media
April 13-21, 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.
LaPorte County Life - by Steven Neville 4/21/2016
Members Advantage Credit Union's Roots Founded in 'People Helping People'
The credit union's history is the feature of this story. It began as Queens of All Saints Parish FCU with just $35. Portage Branch Manager Devra Leonard comments. 
WISH TV CBS - by Joe Melillo 4/21/2016
IMPD spreading the word about gun safety to kids
Winning posters in the Gun Safety Poster Contest will hang in the Professional Police Officers CU in Indianapolis. 
Greater Fort Wayne Inc. - 4/20/2016
3Rivers Federal Credit Union honored as first ATHENA Organizational Award Recipient
The credit union was recognized as the first-ever ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award recipient.
WTTV CBS4 - 4/20/2016
The basics of being money smart
FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly appears on the Indianapolis CBS station's "4 Your Money" segment.
CU Insight - 4/20/2016
PSCU announces 2016 board of directors at Member Forum
Interra CU CEO Amy Sink is mentioned as a continuing board member at PSCU.
WTHI CBS - 4/20/2016
Community Shred Day
Advantage Plus of Indiana FCU held a Community Shred Day in Terre Haute.
CU Insight - 4/20/2016
Indiana Members Credit Union names Lori Foudray Branch Manager
She will manage the credit union's branch at 5940 E. Stop 11 Road.
WFIE NBC - 4/19/2016
Ask the Expert 
Heritage FCU CEO Ruth Jenkins appears on Midday with Mike and answers questions about saving for retirement and for a child's college education. 
Finextra- 4/19/2016
FORUM Credit Union chooses IMM for e-signature tech 
The credit union is using IMM's eSignature platform as well as its cloud-based remote eSignatre service to generate consumer loan documents for members to sign via signature pads within a branch as well as remotely without coming into the branch.
Finextra- 4/19/2016
Financial Center offers free financial counseling and seminars as part of Indiana's Money Smart Week
The credit union will be offering a variety of seminars April 23-30.
Journal Gazette - 4/19/2016
Business People
Beacon CU President/CEO Kevin Willour was recently elected to the board of directors of the Honeywell Foundation. 
CU Insight - 4/18/2016
FORUM Credit Union announces organizational updates
Staff promotions and new employees are the focus of this story.
National and Wide-reaching Coverage
Source: Credit Union National Association and other national sources. Some stories may require passwords for access.
MSN.com - by Stacy Johnson 4/13/2016
Credit unions vs. banks: Which are better?
Of course, we know the answer to this one, but Money Talks News reporter Stacy Johnson researches this question and concludes that if you want to earn more and pay less, you should head to a credit union.
The Wall Street Journal - by Jim Nussle 4/13/2016
The big banks are more equal than others
CUNA president/CEO Jim Nussle writes to The Wall Street Journal in response to observations by JPMorgan Chase's top exec about regulatory burden at large and small banks. Nussle asserted that "regulations brought about by actions of banks like Mr. Dimon's are absolutely affecting our ability to serve members and the communities in which we live and work, through no fault of our own." According to CNA's regulatory burden study, regulations have cost the credit union industry a total of $7.2 billion. ( password/subscription required)
Keep up with information from the League
Messages that the League sends to Managers/CEOs at affiliated credit unions are archived on the League's website (password protected), and they are shared in the weekly League Link email, which is sent to affiliates on Fridays. Send your contact information to  Kay Neidlinger if you want to receive League Link, or check the website to keep up with the latest information from the Indiana Credit Union League. 
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