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Noting that "hunger knows no holiday," the Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger, in partnership with the Good Shepherd Food Bank, made a significant…
Making strides…16th Annual Ending Hunger Walking Tour finds greater awareness, community engagement
"Accessing food in rural areas remains a great challenge, and there are lot of conversations happening about what can be done," was one of the…
More Maine CUs putting out welcome mat to attract new Mainers
When the first credit union in Maine was formed in 1921, it marked the beginning of the CU System in the state and laid the…
2017: A Year In Review
Before 'Auld Lang Syne' completely fades from the consciousness until next year and we get completely used to writing 2018, a quick look back on…
Success, vision, and growth of CUs all featured in profile of Maine CU League President in leading business publication
In a recent issue of Mainebiz, the state's leading, bi-weekly business publication, Maine CU League President Todd Mason was featured in a lengthy profile. While…
Maine CUs make emergency grant to help food bank that lost power for nearly a week
Upon hearing the news that the Bath Area Food Pantry was without power for nearly a week in November, losing all food from nearly two-thirds…
From pizza to books to fraud, Young & Free Maine is connecting CUs with Maine millennials
While talking about finances including student loans, working two jobs to pay for college, and some of the other challenges that come with being a…
Best Places profiles prove CUs not only provide great value to members, but lots of fun for employees
As previously reported, nearly 20% of the 2017 'Best Places to Work In Maine' recipients were credit unions or related organizations. Even more impressive, a…
League Partner: For Retirement Planning, CUs can lead by example
"You need to save for retirement." How many times have you heard that, or said that or read that? Accordiing to CUNA Mutual Group, a…
Compliance Corner: December 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…
All parties agree: 2017 Legislative Forum was a political heyday in Freeport
From two sessions with legendary, Pulitzer prize-winning political journalist, Carl Bernstein (pictured above with Todd Mason, President of the Maine CU League), to insight from…
An enhancement to the CU philosophy? "Technology helping people!" Maine CU first CU in the country to offer 'Alexa'
"Alexa, check my account balance at Town & Country Federal Credit Union." Recently, that phrase became a reality for members of the credit union, which…
Record attendance at Volunteers' Conference reinforces depth of engagement of Maine CU Boards
At Maine credit unions, the spirit of volunteering is alive and well, and engaged! With nearly 400 attendees at the 2017 Maine CU League's Volunteers'…
CU Week celebrations celebrate existing members, reach out to potential members
In keeping with long-standing tradition of celebrating International Credit Union Week and Day, Maine CUs did not disappoint with celebrations taking place throughout the state…
Ending Hunger Rally provides energy, education and excitement
As the 2017 Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger enters its final two months, many credit unions are increasing their focus and attention on…
Learning accolades
Maine credit union staff continue to embrace learning at both the state and national level. From completing League training programs to committing to the three-year…
Compliance Corner: November 2017
The latest Q & A on a compliance issue, as provided by the League's General Counsel at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy. Question: We sent a Right…
Best Places to Work List highlights that Maine CUs aren't just great for financial services, but for workplaces, too
In a scan of the 2017 list of 'Best Places to Work in Maine', no other group had more representation on the list than Maine…
For Maine CUs, steps of advocacy include Capitol Hill visits
Political involvement continues to remain strong for Maine's credit unions, as nearly 25 credit union representatives made the journey to Washington, D.C., October 2-4, to…
League Partner, CUNA Mutual, offers cybersecurity advice
Earlier this month, a massive security breach at consumer credit reporting agency, Equifax, left 143 million consumers scrambling to protect their identity. As cybersecurity threats…
Why should you attend the 2018 CUNA GAC? A few reasons are Maine's Congressional Delegation, CU colleagues from Maine and across the country, and powerful grassroots message
How do you follow-up the largest attendance ever from Maine at the 2017 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference? Send an even bigger group to the 2018…
TV, Radio and Newspaper all embracing the CU Story, Cooperative benefits
In Maine, cooperatives are popular - very popular. That popularity is on display by the growth in all kinds of co-ops in Maine over the…
National spotlight shining on Maine CUs
Despite Maine being a small state, the involvement and success happening at Maine credit unions is receiving lots of national attention and recognition. "Maine CUs…
"You are making a difference in the lives of Maine kids and families," Good Shepherd Food Bank tells Maine CUs after significant contribution to childhood hunger
On Wednesday, October 11, the Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger made the second installment of its three-year, $100,000 commitment to childhood hunger in…
October 2017: One-On-One with Todd Mason, President of the Maine CU League
As our group of nearly 30 individuals from all over the state get ready to depart for Hike the Hill this week, communicating the credit…