League and Evergreen CU Remember Board Member Rick Paraschak
The League joins Evergreen Credit Union in extending our condolences to Rick Paraschak’s family and friends. Rick, an Evergreen Credit Union board member, died Sunday of complications from COVID-19.
Maine Family FCU Partners with Local Restaurant to Provide Meals
Maine Family FCU announced it has partnered with Val’s Drive-In to provide free meals to any child under the age of 13, March 30 through April 30.
A Message to CUs from League President/CEO Todd Mason
League President/CEO Todd Mason reflects on the current environment in a new update for Maine credit unions.
Atlantic FCU Donates $50,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank
Atlantic Federal Credit Union has donated $50,000 to Good Shepherd Food Bank to support its effort to secure more food for those in need during COVID-19.
Money-Smart Social Distancing Projects
In his latest blog, Jake Holmes, the League’s Financial Literacy Outreach Coordinator, outlines how consumers can make the most of their time at home by focusing on some personal finance projects.
Job Opportunities
To post or remove a position, please email Jen Burke at jburke@mainecul.org.
Lending
- New: Indirect Loan Officer – Maine State CU, Augusta
- New: Consumer Loan Consultant – New Dimensions FCU, Waterville
- Mortgage Processor – Atlantic FCU, Brunswick
- Mortgage/Equity Processor – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- Loan Officer – Central Maine CU, Lewiston
Management
- AVP – Controller – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- AVP – Call Center Manager, Evergreen CU, Portland
- Branch Manager – The County FCU, Houlton
Member Services
- Teller – PeoplesChoice CU, Wells
- Financial Accounting Manager – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- Risk Manager – Northeast CU, Portsmouth, NH
- Teller – Maine State CU, Augusta
- Member Service Representative – Bangor Federal Credit Union, Bangor
- Member Service Representative – Northeast CU, Saco
- Teller – KV FCU, Augusta
- Financial Services Representative – Maine State CU, Augusta
- Member Representative – Community CU, Lewiston
- Office Assistant – Great Falls FCU, Lewiston
- Operations Specialist – Central Maine CU, Lewiston
L.L. Bean Boxing Food, Not Flannel, to Help During Pandemic
L.L. Bean is lending space and employees to help Good Shepherd Food Bank.
CUNA Mutual Group Providing Temporary Increase in On Premises Limits
CUNA Mutual Group announced it has temporarily increased On Premises limits for its Bond Policyholders by $500,000, effective March 19, 2020, until May 18, 2020.
Governor Mills Issues New Restrictions on Non-Essential Businesses
On Tuesday, Governor Mills issued an Executive Order outlining new restrictions on non-essential businesses in Maine. Credit unions were explicitly named as an essential business and are allowed to remain open.
Supporting Good Shepherd Food Bank
The League is providing Good Shepherd Food Bank with $25,000 to support its response to COVID-19.
CFPB Provides Tips for Financial Caregivers During COVID-19
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has offered financial caregivers some helpful tips to help them navigate the challenges of COVID-19.
Award Application Deadline Extended for League Awards
The League has extended the application deadline for the Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring, and Desjardins Awards. Credit unions now have an additional two months to complete the entry process.