In a season of farewells, we must bid one more to long-time credit union movement leader, Mike Mercer. On Dec. 12, 2019, the LSCU Board of Directors voted to accept the request of LSCU President Mike Mercer to retire early from the organization...
The voting period for two contested CUNA Board elections closed Dec. 18, and LSCU affiliated credit union leader Brian Best of GTE Financial Credit Union based in Tampa, Fla., was selected as a successful candidate for one of two Class C open...
Mark your calendars for LSCU’s new ULend Academy being held in three states in 2020. The LSCU introduces a two-day lending workshop called ULend Academy in 2020. This workshop is “a hands-on, customized learning experience that helps lenders...
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates is offering an opportunity to elevate expertise among credit union leaders in your organization with signature professional development training program. The 2020 Leadership College will be...
By Mike Lee, LSCU director of regulatory advocacy With the recent D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejecting the bankers appeal from its earlier Field of Membership decision, Federal community charter credit unions may finally have some stability in...
The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation announced the 2020 Financial Counselor registration (FiCEP) is now open for credit union staff and volunteers. This includes a Spring and a Fall FiCEP session, along with a recertification track. All three...
We’re now in 2020, and credit unions have new opportunities to make an impact at both the state and national levels. Make plans to attend your state advocacy conference to personally impact lawmakers and their perspectives on credit unions...
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates does not agree with a proposal within the National Credit Union Administration’s budget that would create more rigorous examination for complex credit unions. “We’re opposed to this because...
By Robert N. Trunzo, President and CEO, CUNA Mutual Group More than five years ago, CUNA Mutual Group recognized the importance of investing in diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). So much so, in fact, that we made it one of our core values...
The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation is always looking for ways to assist credit unions, and providing resources for financial education is a priority. On Dec, 19, the SECUF will present Cash Hash with “The Hot List: Hot Tips & Top Gifts...