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Acadia FCU Celebrates Summer with Virtual Barbecues for Employees
Every summer, David Desjardins, Acadia FCU President/CEO, invites his employees and their families to his home for a special meal. While the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the Acadia FCU team from gathering together this year, it didn’t stop the credit union from doing something to recognize its hardworking staff.
CU News and Events: August Edition
Credit unions maximized all that summer had to offer in August. From branch openings, to fundraisers, to helping schools get ready for students to return, credit unions and their employees remained busy. The League provides a snapshot of what some of our credit unions were up to last month.
USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
On Monday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities to allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months.
CUNA Announces New Awards Category to Recognize COVID Crisis Management
The CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council is introducing Crisis Management as its newest category for the 2021 Diamond Awards. Maine credit unions can submit their Diamond Award applications now and take advantage of early bird pricing.
Thanks for Connecting: A Message from Todd Mason
Todd Mason, President/CEO of the League and Synergent, reflects on this week’s virtual Synergent Connect User Conference and lessons shared at the annual event.
FHA Delays Adverse Market Refinance Fee
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced it will delay a proposal to allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to increase the fee for certain purchased refinanced mortgages.
League Mourns the Passings of Edmund Murphy and Gerard Menard
The League mourns the passings of former League employee Edmund Murphy and former Atlantic FCU Board member Gerard Menard. We extend our condolences to their friends and families.
Cumberland County FCU Moves Westbrook Branch
Cumberland County FCU has moved its Westbrook branch to 150 Main Street. A special ribbon cutting ceremony was held earlier this week to commemorate the official opening of the branch.
The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
In his Financial Literacy Blog, Jake Holmes, the League’s Financial Literacy Outreach Coordinator, explores the hidden costs associated with buying a home. Jen Burke, the League’s Public Affairs & Communications Manager, discussed this timely topic in a recent interview with WMTW News 8.
Central Maine CU Donates $2,500 to Local Meals on Wheels Program
To commemorate National Senior Day, Central Maine CU donated $2,500 to Meals on Wheels, a program of SeniorsPlus.
Campaign for Ending Hunger Announces New Donation for Good Shepherd Food Bank
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger continues to provide much-needed support to Good Shepherd Food Bank. The Campaign is donating $48,688 to support the Food Bank’s COVID-19 response.
Kirstyn Birkbeck of Community CU Is Recognized as the 2020 CU Employee of the Year
Kirstyn Birkbeck, AVP of Deposit Operations at Community CU, is this year’s recipient of the Jeannette G. Morin Award. This award is presented annually to an outstanding credit union employee.