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Editor/Publisher’s Column: New Twists on the At Your Service Mandate

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 15, 2013

Concierge banking is usually for the rich and famous at the high-end banks. Alamo Federal Credit Union doesn’t see it that way. They want their members to feel pampered and taken care of. Alamo FCU is going the extra mile to take members beyond satisfaction to elation–literally.
Making Member and Community Service an Art for Credit Unions: Editor/Publisher's Column

By Sarah Snell Cooke | May 10, 2013

A Texas credit union makes house calls while an Alabama credit union helps turn trash into treasure.
Dribs and Drabs for the Credit Union Long Haul

By Sarah Snell Cooke | April 17, 2013

I spent a few hours driving to the Credit Union Reality Check conference last week and it afforded me time to ponder various things, like how Siri can provide one set of directions on one trip and different ones on the next trip to the same location. But I was...
A Reality Check in New Jersey Helps Bring Editor/Publisher Up to Speed

By Sarah Snell Cooke | April 12, 2013

This week's Opinion column from Editor/Publisher Sarah Snell Cooke draws on the wisdom of others, with a nod to supplemental capital.
Board’s Role Is Up For Debate

By Robert McGarvey | August 20, 2012

Governance questions may not get more visceral – who makes the biggest decisions at a credit union? The question is easy to ask, but for some, it can be bafflingly hard to answer.
Ed Speed to Retire in October

July 30, 2012

This fall will bring a few changes in leadership at Texas DOW Employees Credit Union. President/CEO Ed Speed has announced he will retire effective Oct. 1.
Stephanie Sherrodd to Replace Retiring Ed Speed at TDECU

By Myriam DiGiovanni | July 18, 2012

Current executive vice president to take top post of Texas credit union on Oct. 1.
Trade Groups Benefit All Credit Unions

April 22, 2012

I read “The Trades: Near Death Reports Disputed” [page 1] in the March 21 issue and would like to comment.
Near Death Reports Disputed

By Robert McGarvey | March 19, 2012

In an era of participatory politicking when Facebook, Twitter and other digital tools can turn any citizen into a lobbyist, have traditional trade associations entered their twilight years?
Corporate Recapitalization Ramps Up Peer Pressure on CUs

By Robert McGarvey | July 3, 2011

Sundie Seefried , the CEO of Partner Colorado Credit Union, is sick of it and made it plain that she for one is not going to take the blame for hurting small credit unions.