Positive news about Indiana CUs


In this issue
June 6, 2016
In the Media
May 30 - June 6, 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.
WBIW - 6/6/2016
Hoosier Hills Credit Union Relay for Life Glow Run earns more than $4,000 to battle cancer
The credit union was title sponsor of the event.
CU Insight - 6/4/2016
Indiana Members Credit Union contributes $4,050 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Indiana
The donation came from the credit union's debit card give back program. A photo of the presentation is included with this story.
WTTV CBS4 - by Marianne Lyles and Tim Doty 6/1/2016
The key to having a strong financial month
FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly appears on the Indianapolis CBS station's "4 Your Money" segment.
Valpo Life - 6/1/2016
Start the summer off right with lower interest rates on a MACU Visa card
The benefits of the credit union's Visa card are the focus of this story.
CU Insight - 5/31/2016
Heritage Federal Credit Union announces election of board members
The credit union recently held its 51st annual meeting where the announcement was made. 
TribTown.com - 5/30/2016
Financial expert to speak at Crane Credit Union
The event is free and open to the public.
National and Wide-reaching Coverage
Source: Credit Union National Association and other national sources. Some stories may require passwords for access.
Bankrate - 6/1/2016
Credit unions destroy banks on yields
Credit unions have a reputation for providing better deposit rates than banks, and an analysis by Bankrate shows that reputation is still well-deserved. Every week for more than a decade, Bankrate researchers have collected data and performed analysis. This story explains how credit unions have beaten banks in different categories over a decade. 
U.S. Chamber of Commerce - by Jim Nussle 6/1/2016
One-size-fits-all financial regulation is harming consumers and our economy
CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle recently had the opportunity to write to our next President of the United States on the need to ease the burden for America's credit unions. Nussle was invited to participate in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Dear 45" campaign, a program that allows influential leaders to highlight important policies for our next president. CUNA's recent study found that regulatory burden cost the credit union industry at least $7.2 billion in 2014.
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.