Todd Mason, President/CEO of the Maine Credit Union League, has spent much of his career surrounded by technology. In those nearly three decades since he…
Technology offers both opportunities and challenges
In this month’s News & Views focus, we take a closer look at the role of technology at Maine’s credit unions, and the impact it…
Synergent’s Connect User Conference to talk technology and much, much more
Synergent’s Connect User Conference, which was previously known as the Technology Workshop, marks an expansion in Synergent’s learning focus by offering one valuable conference all…
CUNA Mutual offers Maine CUs valuable insight into what drives multicultural consumer behavior
CUNA Mutual Group, a valued partner of the Maine CU League, not only provides a variety of products and services but also shares extensive research…
Compliance Corner: July 2018
The latest Q & A on a compliance issue, as provided by the League’s General Counsel at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy. Question: We have a construction loan…
Because of CUs, communities are richer places
Maine credit unions have a long history of enriching the lives of their members in the form of fewer and lower fees and higher dividend…
Chapters share stories of contributing
From financial fitness fairs to fundraising, credit union chapters in Maine play a vital role in promoting the cooperative spirit of credit unions. In recent…
‘Retire on Track’ Fairs are a powerful financial education tool for other demographics
Last year, the Maine CU Financial Literacy Council announced that the ‘Retire on Track’ Fair was now available in Maine. Thanks to support from CUNA…
Legacy of Young & Free Maine leaves strong foundation for Maine CUs to build upon
Seth Poplaski (r), the first Young & Free Maine Spokester, helped launch Young & Free Maine program in 2011. For years, the challenge was known…
Classroom engagement is a growing part of financial education outreach for some CUs
Some of the thank you notes written by kindergarten students to Kelly Marie at Gardiner FCU thanking her for her time spent this past year…
For Financial Education, 2017/18 School Year was better than ‘fair’! It was record-setting!
If Maine credit unions were getting graded for the success of the award-winning Financial Fitness – Money Management Experience fairs during the 2017/18 school year,…
At halfway point of year, Maine CUs’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has lots of optimism
While the first half of 2018 is, by no means, a predictor of the second half, it is certainly a reason for optimism when considering…
Hike the Hill trip proves a worthwhile advocacy ‘exercise’
“When it comes to advocacy, few things top spending actual ‘face time’ with our elected officials. The power of bringing nearly 20 credit union leaders…
Compliance Corner: June 2018
The latest Q & A on a compliance issue, as provided by the League’s General Counsel at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy. Question: We have a Member with…
League Partner News: CUNA Mutual Group Executive Benefits Program Passes $3 Billion in Assets Under Management
CUNA Mutual Group, a valued partner of the Maine CU League, recently announced some exciting news regarding its Executive Benefits Program for credit unions. The…
Doing good has its rewards!
From individual volunteering to preventing fraud, Maine credit unions continue to do great things for their members and communities, and receiving recognition for it. “It’s…
Annual Meeting: Nearly All present and accounted for!
After serving on the Maine CU League Board for the past 13 years, including the past two as Chair, Rick Lachance stepped down as Chair…
Record 22 entries for Community-Service, Member Education, and Financial Education awards
Town & Country FCU’s Betsy St. Pierre (l) and Kathryn Beaule (r) each hold a first-place award the CU received from the Maine Credit Union…
Convention ‘filled up’ with generosity for ending hunger
Add generosity to the list of benefits that creating connections can make when it comes to fundraising. The 2018 Maine CU League Convention once again…
Connection Accomplished! 2018 Maine CU League’s Annual Meeting & Convention delivers
CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle was one several outstanding speakers that addressed the 2018 Maine CU League Convention. From great speakers and record exhibitors to nearly…
Diane L. Oceretko ‘People Helping People’ Award: Betsy Sibley, Community CU
Her passion for volunteering covers many areas, and Betsy Sibley was honored with the Diane L. Oceretko ‘People Helping People’ Award. She is pictured here…
League President’s Award: Rick Lachance, Connected CU
(L-R) Rick Lachance, President/CEO of Connected CU and former Board Chair of the Maine CU League, received the League President’s Award from Todd Mason, President/CEO…
James A. Gratto Award for Outstanding CU CEO: Dan Byron, Eastmill FCU
Todd Mason, President/CEO of the Maine CU League, takes time for a picture with Dan Byron, President/CEO of Eastmill FCU. Byron was named the 2018…
Jeannette G. Morin Award for Outstanding CU Employee: Christine Allen, Central Maine FCU
For Christine Allen of Central Maine FCU, it was a complete surprise when her name was called as the recipient of the Jeannette G. Morin…
Alex Ferguson Award for Outstanding CU Volunteer: Theresa Coffin, Katahdin FCU
Theresa Coffin, 2018 recipient of the Alexander Ferguson Award for Outstanding CU Volunteer, is pictured here with. Coffin has been a volunteer since 1992. She…