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CRI/Future Vision Committee

The CRI/Future Vision Committee is charged with: planning and implementing cooperative efforts within the credit union community and in coalition with other groups that will expand credit unions' community outreach efforts and document their good works for purposes of communications with lawmakers and the general public.  There are three councils within the CRI/Future Vision Committee. The councils and their assigned responsibilities are as follows:

CRI Councils:

Financial Education Council

Charge: Foster and highlight consumer financial education activities by credit unions for their members and the communities they serve. Expand industry commitment to financial education by assisting credit unions with adult and youth educational resources and program implementation. Assist the MCUL in showcasing best practices in financial education by credit unions and with the financial education awards.

Modest Means Council

Charge: Develop and implement expansion of cooperative credit union programs that focus on lower income demographics and the unbanked. Coordinate efforts and showcase best practices with low-income designated and community development credit unions.

Economic Solutions Council

Charge: Research, develop and implement new programs that will assist credit unions individually and collectively respond to current economic challenges affecting consumers. Gather examples of best practices by individual credit unions that demonstrate credit unions commitment to offering these and other solutions.