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Elise M. Baldacci
Yesterday, credit unions around the world celebrated International Credit Union Day®, a chance to recognize the special role our movement plays in the lives of members and communities.
We commemorate this day each year because the way credit unions conduct business, serve members, and invest in their communities is different. That distinction is worth celebrating, even if it’s not the kind of occasion where cards are sent or gifts are exchanged.
Of course, credit unions don’t do this work for recognition. Our industry goes above and beyond for our members because People Helping People is at the heart of who we are and has been since the first credit union cooperative was founded.
The theme of this year’s International Credit Union Day, Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World, feels especially fitting. At a time when people are facing political uncertainty, rising costs, and no shortage of competing messages, credit unions remain a constant their members can count on. I hope you will agree this same sense of dependability carries over to our League. Our goal is to be a steady partner you can count on as you serve your members and prepare for what’s ahead.
International Credit Union Day may have passed, but October remains a meaningful month for Maine’s credit union movement. We are coming together to support our $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge, celebrate CU Kind Day, and gather for our League’s annual Volunteers’ Conference. These are just a few of the ways our credit union system puts steadfast cooperation into action.
As we continue through the month, I hope you take a moment to reflect on the difference you and your teams make. Maine’s credit union movement is strong because of the people behind it, and I am proud to celebrate all that we continue to accomplish together throughout the year.