failed mergers

• St. Helens Community FCU Sued Over Director Recall Vote

  By Peter Strozniak  |  February 19, 2013

  Unhappy member of Oregon credit union asks federal court to oust five directors retained by members in vote last fall.

• Oregon Board Recall Effort Illustrates Problems, Positives

  By Nate Muniz  |  September 11, 2012

  Failed recall effort shows democratic spirit is alive, and potentially disruptive.

• Recall of Directors Fails in Oregon

  By Marc Rapport  |  September 10, 2012

  A recall move against five board members in the wake of a dropped merger bid at St. Helens Community Federal Credit Union has failed last week.

• With Merger Dropped, St. Helens CU Now Faces Director Recall

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  August 20, 2012

  Member meeting set for Sept. 4 after recall petitions validated.

• Wauna CEO Claims 'PR Nightmare' at St. Helens

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  July 16, 2012

  Proposed Oregon merger killed over the weekend as new CEO hired amidst strife over former chief's firing, move to oust directors.

• Rejected Mergers Pinned on Communications Mistakes

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  January 19, 2012

  In addition, culture differences among employee groups must be carefully considered to avoid missteps, according to a key participant and an industry consultant.