News - 2019 September

• Michigan's 2019 State-Level CUNA Award Winners Announced
• In Q2, Michigan Credit Unions Provide $424 Million in Benefits to 5.46 Million Members
• House Passage of SAFE Banking Act Gives Credit Unions Much Needed Clarity
• MCCU's CU In School Kicks Off 18th Year
• American 1 and CP Federal Announce Record-Breaking Fundraiser
• Call Center Staff Morale and More Featured at Contact Center Conference
• 'Resilient Leadership' a Topic at Intentional CU Leadership Event
• In Brief, Sept. 27
• 2019 Capitol Day: Attendees Discuss Credit Union Priorities on Lawmakers' Turf
• MCUL & MCUF Awards: Nominations Now Open
• Fraud Prevention a Focus at Contact Center Conference
• Become a Purposeful Leader and Receive Recognition at Intentional CU Leadership
• In Brief, Sept. 20
• Treasurer Eubanks Speaks at Michigan's Financial Literacy Forum
• Last Chance in 2019 to Use Streamlined CDFI Application
• BOLI: An Alternative Way to Fund Benefits
• Popular Presenter Don Arkell Facilitates New Lending School in East Lansing
• Registration Open for 2020 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference
• More than 100 Professionals Meet for MCUL's 2019 Executive Summit
• CUNA Supports Increase of Federal Loan Limits
• Lake Trust Foundation Reinvests in Community Impact and Skilled Trades
• DCECU Named No. 1 Credit Union in the Midland Daily News Readers' Choice Awards
• Health Savings Accounts Compliance and More Focus of Sept. 27 Workshop
• Vibe Credit Union Donates to Organizations that Care
• Marshall Community Credit Union Donates School Supplies to Local Teachers
• In Brief, Sept. 13
• Three Lansing Area Women Receive Scholarships to Return to School
• CUNA Webinars: September
• FreeStar Financial Donates to Animal Resource Funding Foundation
• Helping Students Start the Year with Free School Supplies
• Recognition Presented to Third-Year Intentional CU Leadership Participants
• Send Staff to Brush Up on IRA Basics and Stay Compliant
• United Churches Credit Union Receives Charter Expansion Approval
• MCUL Meets with Southeast Michigan's Congressional Delegation
• In Brief, Sept. 6

News - 2019 August

• CU Link Michigan Expands Campaign Materials
• Secure Seats Now for IRA and HSA Training; Hotel Cut-off Extended to Sept. 10
• Arkell on Metrics, Staffing and Remote Delivery Trends at Contact Center Conference
• Lighthouse Receives $8,000 from the Oakland County Association of Credit Unions Golf Classic
• Community Comes Together in Support of Early Childhood Programs
• In Brief, Aug. 30
• League InfoSight and AffirmXCU Invest in State Association-Driven Regulatory Compliance Solutions
• Two Michigan Credit Unions Prevail in ADA Website Cases
• Two Michigan Credit Union Professionals Named Credit Union Rock Stars
• Credit Union Employees Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity for Neighborhood Revitalization
• Enjoy a Behind-the-Scenes Credit Union Tour During Contact Center Conference
• Be a Mentor and Leader; Intentional CU Leadership Develops Skills
• Community Choice Credit Union Provides 423 Free Backpacks to Students
• In Brief, Aug. 23
• Frivolous Lawsuit Case Against Two Michigan Credit Unions Heard Before 6th Circuit
• Court's Dismissal of NCUA FOM Challenge Marks a Victory for Credit Unions
• ATM Skimming/Shimming: What You Need to Know
• Financial Reality Fair App Ready for New School Year
• Honor Partners with Indianapolis Loan Bank for Homeownership Initiative
• Financial Plus Saves Lives with Community Blood Drive
• Stay Compliant Handling IRAs and HSAs
• Individual Self-Development Opportunity at Intentional CU Leadership
• MSUFCU Earns Great Place to Work Certification for Sixth Consecutive Year
• In Brief, Aug. 16
• 14 Michigan Professionals Earn CCUE Designation
• MCUF Awards $80,357 in Credit Union Community Reinvestment Grants
• MCCU Shares Story of Debt Recovery through Just Getting By Partnership
• Registration Now Open for CUNA Mutual Group's Discovery Conference 2019
• Credit Union ONE Named a "Best-in-State" Credit Union by Forbes
• BSA, Networking and More Draws Directors to Leadership Development Conference
• Lending School Topics for Managers and Frontline Staff
• In Brief, Aug. 9
• MCUL Meets with UP Leaders
• Community Choice Employee Saves the Day
• Democratic Debates Head to Detroit
• Amazon Prime Day: Credit Transactions Up 50% as Credit Unions Promote Top-of-Wallet Status
• Get Away to Executive Summit in September
• Contact Center Conference Agenda to be a Big Hit
• CUNA Webinars: August
• In Brief, Aug. 2
• CUSG Calls the T-Mobile and Sprint Merger a Membership Enhancement Opportunity for Credit Unions

News - 2019 July

• 'Open Your Eyes' Initiative Off to a Strong Start
• Save to Win Celebrates 10 Years, $50 Million Saved In First Half of 2019
• Genisys Named 2019 Michigan Economic Bright Spot Winner
• Simplifying CECL: A Practical Approach and What Board Members Need to Know
• Lending School Insights for Managers Addresses Digital Competition
• Create a Win-Win by Reducing Members' Anxiety
• In Brief, July 26
• Michigan Shines in Money Smart Week Report
• FASB Proposes Delay of CECL Implementation to 2023
• UFCU Helps Raise $37,000 for Childhood Cancer Research
• Credit Union Initiates Employee Community Garden
• American 1 Credit Union Gives Gift to Jackson YMCA Capital Campaign
• KCCU Reaches Diaper Drive Goal
• A 'Check Up' on Health Savings Accounts Helps Credit Unions Stay Compliant
• Genisys Credit Union's Community Commitment Recognized by CardRates.com
• In Brief, July 19
• Overdrafts and Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
• The Time is Right for the CO-OP ATM Network of Miracles
• 1,700 Children Run the Sparrow Michigan Mile
• Learn, Share and Be Inspired at Financial Education Connection Meeting
• Applying Domino's Pizza Innovation with Technology in Credit Union Call Centers
• CEOs and Directors to Discuss Dark Web and Internet Hacking
• In Brief, July 12
• CUNA Webinars: July

News - 2019 June

• Deadline Extended! Make a Bigger Difference with MCUF Grants, Applications now accepted until July 19
• Strong National Economy in Q1 Reflected in Michigan Credit Union Performance
• Genisys Credit Union Raises $37,345 to Donate to OLHSA for Walk for Warmth
• TLC Youth Financial Literacy Program Celebrates a Year of Learning
• U.S. House Appropriators Move to Increase CDFI Funding, Maintain CDRLF Funding in 2020
• Art from the Heart Program Displays Work of Local Artists with Disabilities
• Find IRA and Health Savings Account Workshop in Traverse City
• American 1 and CP Federal Partner to Support Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home
• In Brief, June 28
• CUNA Appoints New Director of Advocacy
• Gov. Whitmer Joins Pursuit of Cannabis Banking Safe Harbor
• DCECU Employees Active in Two Community Projects
• LAFCU Celebrates Ten Years as Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Sponsor
• Zeal Hosts a Financial Reality Fair
• FreeStar Financial Credit Union Takes Local Dreams Higher with $10,000 Charity Giveaway
• A Practical Approach to Simplifying CECL Discussed at Executive Summit
• CUNA VAP Sessions Offered at Fall Leadership Development Conference
• In Brief, June 21
• Genisys Credit Union Kicks off 4 Year Reading Initiative with Herrington Elementary School
• Explore the Drama of Change at Fall Leadership Development Conference
• Executives Explore CECL, Dark Web and More at Summit
• MCUL Offers New Lending School this Fall
• CUNA CEO Council Conference Set for September
• In Brief, June 14
• CUNA Webinars: June
• AC&E 2019: Overpromising and Overdelivering
• AC&E 2019: Cannabis Banking Advice from an Experienced CEO
• A Recap of the 2019 AC&E
• AC&E 2019: MCUL & MCUF Award Winners
• AC&E 2019: MCUL CEO Dave Adams and Panel on Disruptors and Credit Union Adaptation
• AC&E 2019: Corks for a Cause and Charity Golf Outing
• AC&E 2019: Global Women's Leadership Network
• AC&E 2019: MCUL CEO and COO/EVP on Making an Impact
• AC&E 2019: A Complaint-Free World

News - 2019 May

• Meet the 2019 Crashers: Samantha Keene & Veronica Castillo
• AC&E Keynotes to Wow! Still Time to Attend Next Week
• Spring Arbor University Unveils Partnership with American 1 Credit Union
• Compliance Officer Boot Camp eSeries
• LAFCU Branch Manager Steps Up to Support Women's Health Care as a 'Dapper Dad'
• CUNA Welcomes Chris Lorence as Chief Credit Union Awareness Officer
• In Brief, May 31
• Meet the 2019 Crashers: Monique Day & Morgan Terry
• Credit Union Trust Opens for Business
• Join Us in the "Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union" Photo Booth at the AC&E
• CECL Update at INSIDE CU Compliance; Learn How to Attend for Free
• AC&E Update: The App is Where it's At
• Support Mid-Michigan Chapter's Fun Walk/Run at AC&E: Virtual Option Available
• The Digital Imperative
• In Brief, May 24
• Cong. Haley Stevens to Offer Pro-Credit Union Amendment
• MCUL Legislative Update
• Meet the 2019 Crashers: Iovani Lopez & Mary Schmidt
• CMN Hospitals Find Support at MCUL/CUSG AC&E
• Christian Financial and Just Getting By Tell Success Story of Prosthetics Business Owner
• MCUF Grants Available to Help CUs Increase Impact; Apply by June 30
• MSUFCU Supports Financial Reality Fairs for Area High School Students with $18,000 Grant
• Zeal Credit Union Provides Financial Education for Local Girl Scouts
• In Brief, May 17
• 2019 District Election Results for Directors and Alternate Directors
• Meet the 2019 Crashers: Dylan Bloniarz
• Credit Unions Team Up for Teen Financial Education
• Catholic Federal Credit Union Rebrands as Jolt Credit Union
• MSUFCU Donates $25,000 to Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing
• Flurry of Excitement Surrounds AC&E; Book Rooms by May 14
• Calling CU Compliance Pros to Come INSIDE ... it Could be Free
• In Brief, May 10
• Michigan AG Nessel Joins Coalition of 38 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Allow Marijuana-related Businesses to Use the Federal Banking System
• Meet the 2019 Crashers: Alison Lutren & Chelsea Fell
• 2019 MCUL GAC: Award Winner Photo Gallery
• FUELmi Young Professionals Gather in Lansing
• DMCU and Eastern Market Corporation Announce $40,000 Grant Partnership to Grow Small Food Business Programs
• Secure AC&E Hotel Rooms by May 14; Commuters Encouraged
• CUNA Webinars: May
• In Brief, May 3
• The 2019 MCUL GAC: A Recap of Our Annual Advocacy Event
• MCUL Awards 2019 Grassroots Activist Awards

News - 2019 April

• MCCU's CU In School Program Celebrates with Classroom Champions
• In Brief, April 26
• Integrate Today with MCUL's Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union Campaign
• Oakland County Chapter of Credit Unions to Host Annual Lansing Advocacy Day
• Two Credit Unions Named 'Best of the Best'
• Zeal Credit Union Honors Winners of Hard-Working Spirit Awards
• Not Having Flood Insurance Can Leave Credit Unions and Members Underwater
• AC&E Excitement is Growing: Book Hotel Rooms by May 14
• Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union Campaign Now Live
• In Brief, April 19
• A Big Day for Teen Financial Education at the Federal Reserve
• Get the Most from the AC&E with Event Extras
• Dort Federal Receives Diamond Award for Outstanding Marketing Achievements
• DCECU Wins National Award Recognizing Direct Financial Benefit to Members
• Astera Credit Union Announces Save to Win Program
• PFCU to Award Scholarships to 10 High School Seniors at 71st Annual Meeting
• Michigan Credit Unions at 5.4 Million Members, Give $423 Million in Benefits in 2018
• Soo Co-op Credit Union Hosts Financial Reality Fair
• LAFCU Creates Position Focused on Membership Experience
• MSUFCU Marketing Team Earns Three 2019 CUNA Diamond Awards
• In Brief, April 11
• Credit Unions Welcome Hood as NCUA Board Chairman
• Learn, Share and Be Inspired at Financial Education Connection Meeting
• Serving the Underbanked and Millennials Panel Discussion at AC&E
• Arkell Returns to Michigan for Lending School
• Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to Speak at MCUL GAC
• CUNA Calls STATES Act a "Reasonable and Sound" Approach to Secure Cannabis Policy
• Marshall Community Credit Union Celebrates National Credit Union Youth Month
• Catholic Federal Plans New Name and State Charter Conversion
• Team One Supporting Our Nation's Heroes
• Lunch & Learn Roundtables Return as an AC&E Favorite
• Why Do Directors Volunteer? Leadership Development Conference Attendees Share
• BlueOx Board Member Retires After 54 Years of Service
• In Brief, April 5
• April CUNA Webinars

News - 2019 March

• MCUL and CU Representatives Meet with Gov. Whitmer
• House Financial Services Committee Passes SAFE Banking Act
• Dave Adams Talks Neo-Banking and CUSG Updates on CU Broadcast
• Credit Unions Share the Financial Reality Fair Experience
• CMN Hospital's Change a Child's Life Fundraiser
• Go Time! Hundreds of CU Pros Registered for the Big Event
• Who Moved Your Lending & Marketing Conference? MCUL Did!
• Help Members Build a Strong Future with Financial Counseling Certification Training
• Six Scholarships to CUNA Management School Available
• ICCU Named 2018 Large Business Community Service Award Recipient
• In Brief, March 29
• In Brief, March 22
• Three Michigan Credit Unions Place Among Top 50 Performers in 2018
• Wealth of Knowledge Available During Money Smart Week
• Extra Credit Union Staff Reads to 1,000 Students, Gives 1,000 Books for March is Reading Month
• MSUFCU Earns National Wellness Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
• MCCU's Marshall High School Student-Run Branch Donates to School LINKS Program
• Conference Provides Tools, Insights for Innovation in Lending
• Young Professionals and Compliance Pros to Go INSIDE at AC&E
• Honor Credit Union Unveils New Member Experience Team and Member Centers
• Chairman McWatters Welcomes New Members Hood and Harper
• Leaders Recognized at 2019 CUNA GAC
• Extra Credit Union Awards $10,000 to 11 Local Teachers
• 4Front Credit Union Shines Bright in National Spotlight
• Secure Accommodations Today for Lending and Marketing Conference
• Enterprise Risk Management Slated for Spring Leadership Development Conference
• Servon Returns Center Stage at AC&E for Panel Discussion
• Genisys Credit Union Awards Spirit of Main Street Grant to Highland DDA
• Beyond IT: How to Create an Organization-Wide Cybersecurity Culture
• In Brief, March 15
• Huizenga, McWatters and Others Speak at 2019 CUNA GAC
• CUNA CEO Takes the Stage at 2019 GAC
• Michigan Heads to D.C. for the 2019 CUNA GAC
• NCUA Board Approves Share Insurance Equity Distribution in 2019
• Three Michigan Credit Unions Win CULAC Pinnacle Awards
• American 1 Sponsors Non-Profit Veteran Organization for Second Year
• Money Smart Week and the 2019 National Credit Union Youth Month
• Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Opens Student Run Branch
• Digital Insights and Best Practices Bring CU Lenders and Marketers to Conference
• CU Directors Discover How to Develop the Ultimate Strategic Plan
• In Brief, March 8
• MCUL and MCUF Awards Honor Michigan Credit Unions and Professionals
• CUNA Webinars: March
• In Brief, March 1

News - 2019 February

• MCUL Aligns Cooperative Advertising with CUNA's National Awareness Initiative
• Five Economic Indicators Every Credit Union Leader Should Track
• Help Members Build a Strong Future with Financial Counseling Certification Training
• Six Scholarships to CUNA Management School Available
• Leadership @ Eleven Testimonials Provide First Hand Perspectives of Unique Opportunity
• Harrington to Speak on Supervisory Committees at Spring Volunteer Conference
• Capital Area United Way and Astera Credit Union Partner for Volunteer Service on Presidents Day
• MCUL Legislative Update
• Battle Creek Chapter Mourns the Passing of Dan Prather
• BlueOx Credit Union Pays It Forward with Random Acts of Kindness
• American 1 Gives Over $1M Back to Members
• LAFCU Employees Donate $14,100 to Local Charities
• New Technology and Social Media Topic at Lending & Marketing Conference
• Leadership @ Eleven Provides Mentoring for the Next Generation of Executives
• INSIDE Compliance Returns to AC&E in Detroit
• In Brief, Feb. 22
• Credit Union Leaders Meet with Newly Elected Congresswoman Haley Stevens
• Settlement Proposed in Wendy's Data Breach Lawsuit
• Meet Michigan's 2019 CUNA GAC Crashers
• Financial Plus Howell Branch Manager Awarded Young Professional of the Year
• Leadership Amplified for Volunteers at Spring Conference
• Detroit Proving Popular Destination for MCUL/CUSG 2019 Annual Convention & Exposition
• Register for NCUF's 2019 Development Education Training
• MSGCU's Shannon McIntosh Named Outstanding Business Partner of the Year
• In Brief, Feb. 15
• Michigan Credit Union Community Mourns the Passing of Former Michigan Congressman John Dingell
• Michigan's High School Personal Finance Challenge is On, Now Until March 25
• Vote for Mid-Michigan's Bridget Staffileno to Be 2019's Credit Union Hero
• LAFCU Donates $10,000 to MLK Commission to Advance Equality, Diversity, Social Justice
• Calling All Young Professionals: Apply By March 1 to 'Crash' the AC&E in Detroit
• Chance Meeting in D.C. Connects #ZealTheLove with Homeless Veterans in Detroit
• HelpLine Tips Revealed at Compliance Conference
• IDPs and Coaching Draw Executives to Leadership Series
• Two INSIDE Events at 2019 AC&E; Opportunity for a Complimentary Registration
• In Brief, Feb. 8
• February CUNA Webinars
• Online Registration Open for MCUL/CUSG 2019 AC&E
• In Brief, Feb. 1

News - 2019 January

• Credit Unions Show Local Support for CU Lunch Local, Oct. 15
• Just Getting By Showcases Christian Financial Making a Business Owner's Dreams Come True
• UMCU Donates $5,000 to the Neutral Zone with Help of 30 Local Businesses
• Extra Credit Union Members and Staff Raise $1,120 for Homeless Students
• Dort Federal Donates Record $23,178.50 through Snowman Fundraiser and Participates in United Way Service Project
• MCCU Holds Financial Reality Fairs
• Inside the Minds of Millennials Topic of Lending & Marketing Conference
• CU Volunteers: Understand Marijuana Money in Michigan
• Lending Technology Explored at Conference
• Board Meetings: Discuss Spring Leadership Development Conference
• Leadership @ Eleven Opportunities: An Investment in You
• In Brief, Jan. 25
• Beaumont Children's Hospital Patient Inspires Zeal to Expand CMN Outreach
• Foundation Improving Youth Financial Education Through Reality Fair Technology
• Compliance Experts Racing to Book Rooms for Conference
• MCUL and CUNA File Joint Briefs Defending Credit Unions from ADA Lawsuits
• MCUL Mourns the Passing of Former CEO Ken Bixby
• Hurley Children's Hospital Wins Vote for Miracles Campaign for Third Consecutive Year
• PFCU CEO Receives Life-Long Business Achievement Award
• Wildfire Credit Union Appoints Rousseau Associate Board Member
• Swift Response Helps Credit Unions' Road to Recovery After Natural Disasters
• Add Spring Leadership Development Conference to Board Agenda
• MCUL's Leadership @ Eleven Series Returns
• Ideas to Increase Wallet Share at Lending & Marketing Conference
• Compliance Conference to Include Federal & State Regulatory Update
• In Brief, Jan. 18
• MCUL Congratulates Congressional Members on Committee Assignments
• Michigan Credit Unions Offer Relief During Government Shutdown
• Michigan Credit Unions Raise $158,000 for CMN, Show Love through the Keke Challenge
• January CUNA Webinars
• In Brief, Jan. 11
• Credit Union Gives $300,000 to Start Children's Savings Program
• Lake Trust Foundation Offers Scholarships for Skilled Trades and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• Montague-Based Student-Run Credit Union Celebrates 10 Years
• Traverse City is Destination for Lending and Marketing Conference
• Mortgage Loan Originator Workshop Comes to Michigan in March
• NCUA's Streamlined CDFI Application Period Starts Jan. 13
• Identity Theft Slated on Compliance Conference Agenda
• 10 Credit Union Staffers Selected to "Crash" CUES Future Summit
• Announcing FUEL MI: A Young Professionals Networking Group
• New Year, New Compliance Info to be Found at Conference
• Serving Digitally to be Focus of Keynote at Lending and Marketing Conference
• Add Spring Leadership Development Conference to Next Board Meeting Agenda
• In Brief, Jan. 4
• January CUNA Webinars
• Significant Win for Credit Unions Against ADA Website Lawsuits
• Public Service Credit Union Celebrates Twelve Days of Giving
• CP Federal Credit Union Gives Back More Than $1 Million