As part of the Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger, Maine credit unions made a significant contribution to help alleviate summertime hunger in Maine…
Chapters make a difference
The cooperative spirit of Maine's 8 CU Chapters remains an integral part of the success of the Maine CU System. Whether it's getting together for…
No Kidding! Maine CUs connect with Maine's youth
Many Maine credit unions are taking the well-known phrase, "Our children are our future," to heart in a variety of ways. From hosting kids at…
Ending Hunger Fundraiser offers a 'Super' prize
There are moments that are truly priceless. One such moment for fans of the New England Patriots would be to be in attendance when the…
C-U outside this summer
Summers in Maine are short so when the nice weather hits, Maine CUs are joining thousands of Mainers outside. Maine CUs are not only enjoying…
Compliance Corner: August 2017
The latest Q & A on a compliance issue, as provided by the League's General Counsel at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy. Question: When a member…
League Partner experiencing strong growth with Term Life Insurance Product
TruStage, CUNA Mutual Group's consumer brand, announced recently that its simplified-issue term life product, unveiled in November 2016, has surpassed $500 million in coverage for…
Maine CUs keep focus on building awareness about elder financial abuse
"An older member had a knock on her door from someone offering to shovel her driveway and roof. She thought it was a nice neighborly…
Food credit! Maine CUs give back to food pantries by the thousands
Food pantries throughout the state have been busy lately - not just distributing food to hungry Mainers but accepting check from Maine's credit unions. During…
CUs 'running' to raise funds for Ending Hunger in 2017
And they're off...On the heels of a record-setting $675,000 raised by Maine's credit unions for the Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger in 2016,…
New Branch News
Evergreen CU opened its new Windham branch, and Infinity FCU had a ground-breaking for its new Portland branch. The new branches continue a trend among…
CU staff achieve learning results
As the phrase goes, "Learning is lifelong," and Maine CU staff continue to demonstrate that on a consistent basis. Below are photos of recent CU…
July's One-On-One with Todd Mason, President/CEO
In the July interview with Todd Mason, President/CEO of the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent, discusses feedback, integrating it into strategy, and the future.…
CUs whose roots were formed in education mark 50th Anniversaries
Two Maine credit unions who were formed initially to serve education-related fields of membership are both celebrating their 50th Anniversaries this year. Both were recognized…
Compliance Corner: July 2017
The latest Q & A on a compliance issue, as provided by the League's General Counsel at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy. Question: We often make…
CUNA Mutual offers recruitment and retention advice
CUNA Mutual Group, a valued partner of the Maine Credit Union League, has expertise and knowledge about a variety of programs, trends and resources. In…
League partner holds Annual Meeting
On Friday, June 23, Tricorp FCU, a long-time partner of the Maine CU League and Synergent,held its 42nd Annual meeting at the Harraseeket Inn in…
Nearly 8,000 students participated in a Maine CU Financial Fitness Fair during 2016/17 school year – a new record!
Summer vacation may be underway but, thanks to Maine's credit unions, more Maine students than ever ended the 2016/17 school year with personal finance experience. …
Young & Free Maine set to begin 7th year
"When it began in 2011, the goal of Young & Free Maine was to build awareness about credit unions with millennials. The impact has been…
Both sides reap benefits of Maine CU League's Job Shadow A Legislator program
Credit unions serve their communities and legislators serve their communities. It makes sense then that both share common interests and concerns. In fact, many legislators…
Compliance Corner: June 2017
The latest Q & A on a compliance issue, as provided by the League's General Counsel at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy. Question: We received a…
Convention goers chart their course with help from opening speaker, Doug Nielsen
"Do something remarkable in your life," remarked Doug Nielsen (pictured at left) as he opened the 79th Annual Convention with his keynote, Take Life by…
Annual Award Winners: Diane L. Oceretko 'People Helping People' Award – Stacey Dow, Maine State CU
The 2017 Diane L. Oceretko 'People Helping People' Award winner, Stacey Dow (second from left) of Maine State CU, is surrounded by co-workers after being…
Ready for a second year, Young & Free Maine Spokester, Jake Holmes, hopes to do even more to help millennials and CUs connect
Jake has been a visible presence at all types of events in his first year as Young & Free Maine Spokester. He is pictured here…
When it comes to youth, Maine CUs combine games and fun
From participating in the National Youth Savings Challenge and participating in a record number of Financial Fitness - Money Management Experience fairs in a month…