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Chapter Snowmobile Run Raises Over $5,600
Despite sub-zero temperatures, 22 registered snowmobilers participated in the Aroostook Chapter of Credit Union’s Annual Snowmobile Charity Run on February 20. The event raised over $5,600.
KV Chapter of Credit Unions to Host Annual Meeting and Carnival Night
Save the date! The KV Chapter of Credit Unions will host its Annual Meeting and Carnival Night on April 15 at Le Club Calumet. Join the chapter and your credit union colleagues for an evening of games, prizes, food, and entertainment.
Atlantic FCU Now Accepting Applications for College Scholarships
The 2020 Atlantic FCU College Scholarship is now underway. Members who will be graduating high school this spring and have plans to continue their education are eligible to apply.
Seven Share-Worthy Facts About Credit Unions
We know credit unions are the best option for consumers, but is your credit union effectively communicating the credit union difference? To help, we are sharing seven facts about credit unions that demonstrate why our industry is great.
Data Privacy and Credit Unions: What to Expect in 2020
Megan Balogh, CUNA Mutual Group’s Director of Corporate & Legislative Affairs, outlines state, federal, and global data privacy laws.
C-PACE Voted Favorably Out of Committee
The League’s Governmental Affairs team has been actively engaged on LD 1748, “An Act To Allow for the Establishment of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs” (C-PACE). If passed in its current form, this bill will harm the credit union lien status on commercial mortgages by creating super-priority liens for green energy improvements.
Callahan Projects Healthy 4Q Gains for Credit Unions
Credit unions increased their loan originations and net income in the three months ending Dec. 31, 2019, capping off a decade that analysts at Callahan & Associates said was one of the best ever for the movement.
Acadia FCU Offers $6,000 in Scholarships to 2020 Graduating Seniors
As a financial institution invested in their communities and neighbors, Acadia Federal Credit Union periodically offers beneficial programs to their membership. Acadia FCU is pleased to announce they will award $6,000 in scholarships to area high school seniors.
Register for Convention and Submit Your Award Nominations!
The Maine Credit Union League’s 82nd Annual Meeting and Convention is taking place May 15-16. This is your time to network with your credit union colleagues, interact with top industry vendors, hear from subject matter experts, and celebrate this year’s annual award winners. Reserve your seat today and submit your award nominations by March 6!
Aroostook Chapter Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Financial Fitness Fair
The Aroostook Chapter of Credit Unions will be hosting their 13th Annual Financial Fitness Fair at the Loring Air Force Base in Limestone on April 28. This fair will provide a money management experience to over 300 Northern Maine high school juniors. With such great participation, the Aroostook Chapter of Credit Unions is seeking volunteers from other credit unions across the state.
Compromise Reached on Abandoned Property Bill
The League is pleased to announce the language drafted for LD 1963, “An Act To Preserve the Value of Abandoned Properties by Allowing Entry by Mortgagees,” is now acceptable to all interested parties. Over the last several weeks, the Governmental Affairs team has been working with the bill’s opponents to address their concerns and reach a compromise.
5 Ways to Make Extra Income
Whether you’re paying down debt, building up an emergency fund, or simply splurging on something you haven’t budgeted for, it’s always nice to have a little extra money. Jake Holmes, Financial Literacy Outreach Coordinator for the Maine Credit Union League, identifies five ways to earn additional income in his latest blog.