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Northeast CU Board Member Honored with U.S. Flag Retirement Box
Northeast CU is proud to celebrate long-term board member Victor “Vic” Collinino’s 35 years of service with the dedication of a United States Flag Retirement Box at its Portsmouth headquarters.
Hannaford Joins Our Fight to End Hunger
The League extends our thanks to Hannaford for its support of Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger and its commitment to keeping the places where we live and work thriving. The Campaign recently received over $1,000 in financial support from Hannaford—money which was generated from two of their community-focused fundraisers.
InfoSight eNewsletter
Topics in this week’s edition include:
- OFAC Publishes Russia-Related FAQs
- FTC Business Blog on Crypto Scam Losses
- Important Reminder: CDRLF Grant Round Closes on June 24
- Grant requirements, application instructions, and other important information are available on the Grants page of NCUA.gov. Grant applications must be submitted online through the NCUA’s CyberGrants portal.
- FTC Proposes Changes to Telemarketing Sales Rule
- Protecting Service Members from Abuse of the Military Allotment System
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Maine State CU Gets OK to Double Presence in Maine
Maine State CU has received approval to expand geographically, bringing its presence to eight of Maine’s 16 counties.
Playing a Role in the Fight to End Hunger in Maine
Jen Burke, League Public Affairs & Communications Manager, reflects on the importance of Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger and how initiatives like the $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge help get us closer to eliminating hunger in our state.
League Presidents Convene at AACUL Meeting in Chicago
League presidents, including the Maine Credit Union League’s own Todd Mason, spent some time enjoying a game at Wrigley Field last week. The group was in Chicago to participate in a series of meetings organized by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL).
Help Feed Kids This Summer! Meal Program Grant Assistance
Every year, the need to help ensure children are fed during the summer grows. If your credit union or chapter is interested in partially or fully funding a local summer meal program, there are several opportunities to help.
Promote World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at Your Credit Union
Financial exploitation of older adults is a form of abuse that is on the rise. Raising awareness about this issue is important. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)—marking a perfect opportunity to educate your members about elder financial abuse and how to prevent it.
Registration Open for NCUA’s Webinar on Challenges Faced by Small Credit Unions
On June 22, join staff from the NCUA as they host a webinar, “Small Credit Union Challenges,” from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Registration for this special event is now open.
Proposed Merger Will Increase Financial Access for Maine Farms and Food Producers
Subject to member and regulatory approval, the Boards of Directors of Five County CU and Maine Harvest FCU have agreed to merge. The combined credit union will carry the Five County CU name. Maine Harvest FCU staff will become employees of Five County CU upon completion of the merger.
NorState FCU Sponsors Wonderful Wednesdays
NorState FCU is pleased to announce it is helping bring live music to Fort Kent this summer. The credit union is sponsoring the first annual Wonderful Wednesdays music series.
Hit the Trails This Summer With Your Credit Union Colleagues
Summer is here and it is time for mountain bike enthusiasts across southern Maine to get out on the trails. Collaborating is what our movement does best and some credit union employees are looking to organize weekly trail rides with their credit union peers, volunteers, and vendors. Joining together in this way will provide an opportunity to have fun, network, and enjoy Maine’s beautiful outdoors on two wheels.