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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.
Job Opportunities
To post or remove a position, please email Jen Burke at jburke@mainecul.org.
Lending
- Commercial Credit Analyst – Evergreen CU, Portland
- Loan Officer – Capital Area FCU, Augusta
Management
- New: Financial Operations Manager – cPort CU, Portland
- New: Assistant Branch Manager – PeoplesChoice CU, Biddeford
- Controller – Dirigo FCU, Lewiston
- Vice President of Financial Services – Central Maine FCU, Lewiston
Member Services
- New: Card Services Representative – Maine State CU, Augusta
- New: Operations Assistant – Maine State CU, Augusta
- New: Part-Time Teller – KSW FCU, Waterville
- New: Member Services Representative – Gardiner FCU, Gardiner
- Compliance Specialist – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- Business Analyst – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- Part-Time Teller – Evergreen CU, Naples
- Associate Financial Services Representative – Evergreen CU, Naples
OTIS FCU’s Annual Yard Sale Raises Over $2,100 To Help End Hunger in Maine
OTIS FCU held its annual yard sale on August 22, raising a record-breaking $2,126.72 for the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger.
CUSO Home Lending Announces Employee Promotion
CUSO Home Lending is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Michaud to Residential Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.
Connected CU Signs New Ten-Year Agreement with Synergent
Synergent is pleased to announce that Connected CU has signed a new ten-year outsourcing agreement with Synergent to provide the Symitar® Episys® core platform.
Governor Mills Launches $200 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Small Businesses
On Thursday, Governor Mills announced the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program to support Maine businesses and nonprofits as they continue to grapple with economic hardships caused by COVID-19. Credit unions should consider sharing information about this grant program with their members.
Todd Mason Encourages CUs To Connect With Synergent
Todd Mason, President/CEO of the League and Synergent, previews the upcoming Connect User Conference happening on August 26. This free, annual event is open to all Synergent customers. Pre-registration is required.
Tito's Is Sharing the Love To Help End Hunger in Maine
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger will benefit from a special fundraising initiative that is launching next month. Thanks to the Love, Tito’s program, the Campaign will receive a charitable donation up to $20,000.
July 2020 Economic Trends Report Is Now Available
CUNA Mutual Group’s July 2020 Economic Trends Report is now available. The report includes data from two months prior and is published and distributed by Steven Rick, Director and Chief Economist with CUNA Mutual Group.