governance

• Letter: Paid Directors Are a Misstep

  By Evans M. Harrell  |  May 20, 2013

  I have followed with some amusement and interest the recent news about directors of some credit unions receiving director fees.

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  Beehive's Berger Named Idaho League Chair

  By Marc Rapport  |  May 16, 2013

  Shane Berger, CEO of the $179 million Beehive Federal Credit Union in Rexburg, Idaho, has been named chair of the Idaho Credit Union League board.

• Non-Credit Union Volunteers Non-Existent on Illinois League Board

  By Candice Reed  |  May 16, 2013

  The Illinois CU League has passed a bylaw that prohibits volunteers outside of the credit union industry from serving on its board.

• The Board and the Cloud: White Paper Can Help

  By Peter Strozniak  |  May 10, 2013

  New white paper outlines how boards of directors can prepare for cloud computing to meet business objectives and risk tolerance.

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  Keith Wiemert Named Interim CEO at Connecticut League

  By Marc Rapport  |  May 8, 2013

  Seasons FCU CEO, CULC board chair to fill in while successor sought for departed Tony Emerson.

• Letter: Are Paid Directors Best for the Industry?

  By Gary Klotz  |  May 8, 2013

  Regarding Editor-Chief Sarah Snell Cooke’s column in the May 1 issue: Attracting and retaining qualified board members are critical challenges for credit unions. Similarly, board members deserve recognition for their responsibilities and also for their time, work and contributions. There is no debate about these points.

• Bill Would Expand Powers of Oregon-Based Credit Unions

  By Peter Strozniak  |  April 29, 2013

  Measure passes state Senate; would give state-chartered credit unions same powers as out-of-state credit unions doing business there.

• Illinois Credit Union League Re-Elects Incumbent Board Members

  By Peter Strozniak  |  April 26, 2013

  Geraldine Burek of the $54 million South Division Credit Union in Evergreen Park re-elected chair.

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  Empowering Credit Union Boardroom Portals

  By Alex Sodi  |  April 26, 2013

  This Opinion piece looks at using mobile technology to streamline communication and improve governance for credit union boards.

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  Pay Can Raise Expectations for Credit Union Directors: Editor/Publisher's Column

  By Sarah Snell Cooke  |  April 25, 2013

  There are some good reasons to pay credit union board members. But why aren't the bankers objecting?>