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.
Executives from 11 Catholic credit unions - including Indiana's Notre Dame FCU - announced a new association to enable member institutions to share best practices in all areas of credit union operations as related to the Catholic mission. Notre Dame FCU CEO Tom Gryp comments in this story.
The grant will be used to help the foundation with its mission of providing school children in the Indianapolis area with the necessities essential for learning and succeeding in their education.
America's credit unions and community banks are not seeing eye-to-eye on the NCUA's proposed field of membership rule. For some credit unions, the new regulation will determine whether they can continue to grow without bumping up against regulatory restrictions. CUNA staff worked closely with the publication on this story.
Several financial trades joined wit credit unions to voice support of the Data Security Act of 2015. Consumers are encouraged to contat their elected officials, urging them to pass the data security legislation and protect consumer data.
Calling for Nominees
The League is accepting nominations for its awards programs: The Indiana Credit Union Hall of Fame, the Professional and Leadership Achievement Awards and the Emerging Leadership Award. We are also accepting entries in the statewide competition for the Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring and Alphonse Desjardins Awards. More details and a nomination form are available on the League website. Deadline is July 1.
