Community/People News

Changing economic circumstances among its members have led yet another mainstream credit union to the realization that it has effectively become a community development credit union.

When your CEOs serve an average of 25 years, some people might worry about a lack of fresh blood and new ideas.

Since the earliest days of American history, concerns about tax policy have prompted individuals and groups to express their opinions, sometimes in dramatic ways. The Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union has never dumped tea into a harbor, but its political awakening began when Congress considered imposing taxes on credit unions.

Heather Moshier works for the benefit of her credit unions members out front and behind the scenes, and, as if she had time to spare, has become a respected member of the nationwide network of CU technology managers.

As it’s grown, credit unions and their volunteers have become an integral part of VITA, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program that provides free help on returns to those who qualify–and that’s millions of American households.

Walt Laskos, principal of The Laskos Group, is always looking for innovative ways to engage members with credit unions.

The outside legal counsel for the $35 million Apex Community FCU of Pottstown, Pa., is one relieved lawyer today, after a homeless man found and turned in his lost envelope containing $1,440 in cash.

Following the pattern set this week in Washington State, mid-sized credit unions across the country will be looking to chart more “mergers of equals” to remain competitive with larger brethren.