As a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland brought high expectations to his address as the Closing Speaker of the 2016 Maine…
Compliance Corner: June 2016
The latest Q & A on compliance and regulatory questions. Question: We have just fielded a Power of Attorney form that is 34 years old! …
Kids and CUs connect
From Youth Month festivities to other activities that enable the next generation of credit union members to learn more about credit unions, Maine's credit unions…
TruStage Good for Maine CUs, Members
CUNA Mutual Group's TruStage™ Insurance Program continues to protect more members through strong relationships with credit unions in Maine and across the country. In fact,…
The 'Halls' were alive with Maine credit union officials
"Maine credit unions have a lot of respect in Augusta because of how you serve your members," proclaimed Rep. Ken Fredette (pictured above at left…
National recogniton abounds for Maine CUs
The work and initiatives of the Maine Credit Union League and Maine's credit unions received lots of national recognition recently as the League and multiple…
Ending Hunger Gives Back
Food pantries across Maine are reaping the benefits of the fundraising success of the Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger, as Maine credit unions…
Dupuis has many memories, accomplishments as he finishes nearly 40-year CU career
For Five County CU's President/CEO, Richard Dupuis (pictured above), his career in financial services didn't start at a credit union. In fact, it started in…
Up to the Challenge: CULAC Fundraising blossoms at York County FCU
For York County FCU staff, the challenge was issued and, from early indications, the challenge has been answered with a resounding, "Yes!" Recently, Scott Chretien…
Annual Meetings celebrate, inform and reward members
The tradition of the Credit Union Annual Meeting is alive and well at credit unions across Maine. "We look forward to connecting with members, who…
After months of planning, Maine Credit Union League's Annual Meeting happens this month!
Since the theme of the 2016 Maine CU League's Annual Meeting & Convention, "Maine's Credit Unions - Together.Towards.Tomorrow," was selected by the League's Awards &…
Legislators appreciate Maine CUs youth financial education efforts
In a Joint Resolution, Maine Legislative leaders gave Maine CUs "high marks" for the impact that the Financial Fitness - Money Management Experience Fairs have…
Compliance Corner: May 2016
Questions and answers on Compliance issues. Question: We have received a request from a group of members for non-interest bearing accounts. Are we able to…
Community Leader: Despite challenges, Maine CUs, New Americans a natural fit
One of the state's leaders in providing financial education and services with Maine's growing immigrant population, Claude Rwaganje, Executive Director of Community Financial Literacy (CFL),…
Normand Dubreuil honored for three decades of contributions to Maine CUs
On March 4, 2016, Normand Dubreuil, President/CEO of Maine State CU, officially retired after more than two decades as its leader and more than three…
Unanimous Consent! Maine's Congressional Delegation united in praise, recognition of Maine CUs
It may have been eggs, muffins, bacon, juice and coffee on the menu but words like "praise," "recognition," and "economic importance," were being served by…
National Award recognizes Maine Credit Union League, Maine's credit unions for youth financial education leadership
In February, before nearly 5,000 credit union peers and guests from throughout the country, the efforts of the Maine Credit Union League and Maine's credit…
Hear from a 'true' hero at the 2016 Maine CU League Annual Meeting & Convention
As the Maine Credit Union League's 78th Annual Meeting & Convention's arrival is now down to being counted in weeks rather than months, the focus…
For League and Synergent's, Gray, retiring is bittersweet end to "working with great people"
After nearly a quarter of a century with the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent, Jeff Gray (pictured above), Senior VP, officially retires at the…
A Maine CU providing comfort that's collecting lots of interest
A campaign that Capital Area FCU started with a small goal of providing 30 comfort bags for cancer patients who are undergoing treatment has grown…
Hunger and Financial Education winners with League's 'School Spirit Challenge' partnership
Do today's high school students have energy at 6 a.m., in the morning? Judging by the raucous atmosphere at the School Spirit Challenge rallies held…
For Maine CUs, community-service and financial service go hand-in-hand
Nearly everyday, Maine's credit unions help their members and communities in a variety of ways. While many of those ways are in the form of…
Learning Milestones!
Proving that learning not only takes place in the branch but in the classroom, below are some CU staff that completed significant learning endeavors. Congratulations!…
GAC Crasher reflects on experience: "Important for young professionals to get politically involved!"
As Maine's 2016 'Crash the GAC' representative, a nationwide program supported by state Leagues, the Filene Institute and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) designed…
Compliance Corner: April 2016
Questions and answers on Compliance issues. Question: We have a question about the NCUA CUSO Registry requirements. We are a part owner of a CUSO…