Continuing transformation conversations
Jim Nussle
Chief Executive Officer, AMERICA’S CREDIT UNIONS. Our mission is to advocate for and advance an environment where credit unions thrive.
I had a great chat Wednesday during our first virtual forum with CEOs from NAFCU-only credit unions. I appreciated the honest feedback, and I hope to hear from more of you in the upcoming forums over the next two weeks.
In response to members’ questions, we also updated our merger website to include both our organizations’ 2022 financial statements and updated frequently asked questions.
The refreshed FAQs cover the voting process and timeline, membership participation and dues, board governance and structure, events, and other general merger-related questions.
We’ve also included a video of the insightful conversation I had with NAFCU Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Greg Mesack earlier this month at NAFCU’s Congressional Caucus. We had a terrific talk about the future of credit union advocacy, the merger itself, and how we’re working on current issues facing credit unions.
Credit unions preparing for government shutdown
As of Friday morning, Congress has not agreed on funding the federal government past 11:59 p.m. ET Sept. 30. Unless both chambers send a funding bill to the president, the government will shut down. Credit unions are prepared to spring into action as financial first responders. I reached out to credit unions this week asking for information on the credit union difference at work when things get tough. Please send in the ways your credit union will help members affected by a shutdown.
SAFER Banking Act passes committee
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the SAFER Banking Act—which would protect financial institutions serving legal cannabis businesses—with a 14-9 vote Wednesday. The House passed the earlier version of this bill, the SAFE Banking Act, seven times, and we’re thrilled to see it move forward in the Senate. This bipartisan common-sense bill addresses serious legal and public safety concerns, and we’ll continue our engagement with senators to keep up this momentum.
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Congratulations to 11th class of Credit Union Rock Stars
Please join me in applauding the 25 credit union professionals who have been selected as 2023 Credit Union Rock Stars by Credit Union Magazine. The program recognizes outstanding credit union professionals and board directors from a wide range of disciplines who use ingenuity and inspiration to advance the missions of their credit unions. The winners’ stories are featured in a special digital edition of the magazine.
Congratulations Herstory inductees
Congratulations to the inductees of America’s Credit Union Museum’s “Credit Union Women Making History: Herstory,” exhibit honored Thursday at a ceremony at the museum. Element Federal Credit Union President/CEO Linda Bodie, Members Credit Union President/CEO Kathy Chartier, Georgia United Senior Vice President Cindy Connelly, Summit Credit Union President/CEO Kim Sponem, Strategic Advisory Solutions Principal Brandi Stankovic, and Illinois Credit Union Foundation Director Sarah Vega were honored this year.
CUNA office hosts Legislators at BPFA Reception
It was an honor for CUNA to host the Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference earlier this month in our Washington, D.C., office. The event honored members of Congress and professionals in the agriculture space and was attended by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., and?Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill.
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