From fierce banker attacks to destructive hurricanes, in many ways it was a difficult year for credit unions. But it was also a year for credit unions to stand together and show their resolve. Turn to pages 18-53 for an in-depth look back on everything credit union for 2005.
Greenwood Credit Union, Warwick, R.I., has appointed James M. Irving president/CEO. Vermont Federal Credit Union, Burlington, has named Teri Wilson Burlington branch manager.
2005 saw many high-level personnel changes, hitting all areas of the industry. From vendors, trade associations, NCUA and of course credit unions, a number of people have come and gone. Here is a look at just some of the changes in 2005. The list is by no means exhaustive.
Insight Financial Credit Union, Orlando, Fla., has promoted Melody Hayes to Apopka branch manager and Brandi Smith to Oviedo branch manager. FAA Federal Credit Union, Memphis, Tenn., has named Michael Young vice president/chief operating officer.
Educational Community Credit Union, Kalamazoo, Mich., has promoted Cheryl Smith to call center supervisor. Scott Credit Union, Collinsville, Ill., has promoted Lori Johnson to Edwardsville assistant manager.
ARLINGTON, Va.-NAFCU has announced the initial steps of its 2006 board election process. Two seats will be open with Chairman Mike Vadala, CEO of The Summit Federal Credit Union, and Brian McDonnell, Navy Federal Credit Union board member and retired CEO, termed out. NAFCU's bylaws permit a maximum of three,...
MADISON, Wis.- The CU Systems Fund is gaining ground nearly seven months after its debut. Launched in March, CU Systems Fund was created by CUNA Mutual Group to allow CUs to invest in shares of a series of funds holding a portfolio of CU-originated MBL participations and other permissible investments...
HARAHAN, La. - In the early weeks following Hurricane Katrina's, and then Hurricane Rita's, demolition of the Louisiana coastal landscape, one phrase was repeated over and over: nothing is the same. The familiarity taken for granted with living conditions, working conditions, personal relationships, communication, transportation, and even finding sustenance had...
WASHINGTON-In keeping with the holiday season, the Credit Union Legislative Action Council of CUNA has now created a secure Web site for credit union members to make online contributions from their Visa or Master Card credit cards. "We continually try to do things to grow the PAC receipts and make...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - In June of 2004, the members of the $170 million Sunshine State FCU voted to approve their credit union becoming a mutual bank. But in March 2005, the credit union backed off, withdrew its application and left it withdrawn - even though at the time of the...
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