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To the public, Maine’s credit unions are best known for their “people helping people” philosophy and helping their members reach their financial goals. To those…
League partner highlights, "5 Reasons to Make Convenience a Strategic Priority."
According to CUNA Mutual, a strategic partner of the Maine Credit Union League, "Consumer demand for convenience is impacting the customer experience like never before." …
Maine CUs' support of TV-coordinated promotion helps introduce issue of hunger to next generation
As part of the Maine CU League's vibrant and diverse Statewide Awareness Campaign, targeting specific audiences and looking for ways to integrate multiple opportunities to…
For Maine CUs, Financial assistance comes in many forms
From volunteering to provide free tax assistance to speaking to volunteers at Junior Achievement to helping provide assistance to help young people learn about business,…
Hitting the books with Maine CUs
In addition to having a leadership role in financial literacy, a number of Maine credit unions actively participate in promoting literacy in schools and communities…
As his retirement approaches, John Murphy, President of the Maine CU League, reflects on opportunity and career that was much more than a job
When John Murphy, President/CEO of the Maine Credit Union League, recounted joining the organization as an 18 year-old kid, he said he had no idea…
Maine's Congressional Delegation demonstrates an 'appetite for praise' at League's Luncheon for the Delegation on Capitol Hill
Amidst an environment with no shortage of change and headlines of partisanship on a near-daily basis, Maine's Congressional Delegation, which consists of two Republicans, one…
Maine CUs go to Washington, and bring back multiple awards
(At left, John Doe, Board Chair at Eastmill FCU and League Director, and Elise Baldacci, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Maine CU League, proudly…
Ending Hunger Campaign recognized as "one of the largest CU hunger initiatives in the world"
Dr. Brian Branch (second from left), President/CEO of the World Council and a Maine native, attended the Results Luncheon of the 2016 Maine CU's Campaign…
Maine's GAC first-timers now "have a better understanding of the importance of participating."
"It's difficult to understand how much of an impact this Conference has on reinforcing the strength of credit union grassroots and the importance of participating…
Convention 2017 Opening Speaker's message, "Own your life," promises lots of lessons
"No Excuses and No Regrets are words to live by," according to the Maine CU League's 2017 Annual Meeting & Convention's Opening Speaker, Doug Nielsen,…
$675K Raised! Maine Credit Unions shatter previous Ending Hunger Record
(Pictured at left holding the big check denoting the record-setting total raised are l-r: Jim Lemieux, Chair of the Maine CU League's Social Responsibility Committee,…
2016 Top Ending Hunger Fundraisers Recognized
At the 2016 Maine CUs' Campaign for Ending Hunger Results Luncheon, the top credit unions in both Total Funds Raised and Highest Per Member Contributions…
Ending Hunger Results Speaker applauds Maine CUs' 'Human Spirit'
Helping others has always been in Jessica Buchanan's DNA. As a matter of fact, it's why she ended up being kidnapped and nearly died. A…
When in Maine in winter, Maine CUs support outdoor fun
When winter comes, Mainers have two choices - embrace the elements or hibernate. Well, thanks to the support of lots of fun outdoor activities, Maine…
Convention 2017 Speaker Spotlight: "This speaker has quite a story to tell!"
(L-R - Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, and Co-Captain Jeff Skiles, in the cockpit. Co-Captain Skiles is the Closing Speaker at the 2017 Maine CU League's…
League-Coordinated Basketball Tournament dribbles to record total
In January, the 23rd Annual C-U Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge continued to build on its remarkable history. As Maine's longest, continuous-running, 3-on-3, Co-Ed, Charity Basketball…
Nominations, please! Maine CU League Annual Awards seeking nominations for deserving individuals
One of the distinct strengths of Maine's credit unions is the people. The staff and volunteers dedicate a commitment and dedication that reinforces and enhances…
Maine CUs embracing Online Financial Fitness Fair as a valuable resource
Two months after the online version of the Financial Fitness - A Money Management Experience (a screen with all of the booths participants have to…
Being A CU member never gets old
As the saying goes, "Once a member, always a member," and for a member of Acadia FCU that certainly rings true. When Madame Marie Maude…
League Partner News: CUNA Mutual discusses value of supplemental benefits
According to CUNA Mutual, a partner of the Maine Credit Union League, SERPs are a valuable tool to help retain and attract talented leaders. In…
Compliance Corner: March 2017
The latest Q & A on a compliance issue, as provided by the League's General Counsel at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy. Question: We have a…
In-tune! Maine CUs search for Maine musicians back for another year
(The search is on...Young & Free Maine Spokester, Jake Holmes, talks about the Sound-Off competition, and encourages musicians to enter the contest that is powered…
League Partner offers ways to maximize lending in 2017
CUNA Mutual Group, a partner of the Maine CU League, is sharing ways in which Maine CUs can maximize lending for 2017. According to John…
Compliance Corner: February 2017
The latest Q & A on a compliance issue, as provided by the League's General Counsel at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy. Question: We have members…