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Collaboration Will Fuel Today's Volunteer's Conference in Rockport
Today marks the first day of our League’s annual Volunteers’ Conference, and we are looking forward to connecting with you at the beautiful Samoset Resort in Rockport! As busy as the end of the year is for all of us, it is always refreshing to take time to be together, recharge, develop personally and professionally, and strengthen our relationships. We hope you will enjoy this two-day opportunity to gain valuable industry insight to advance your credit union.
Filling the Middle-Market Life Insurance Gap in America
Kevin Cummer, Director of Life Products for TruStage™, discusses the demand for life insurance and the coverage gap that exists between certain generations of consumers.
Sabattus Regional CU Signs with Credit Union Lending Alliance of New England
Credit Union Lending Alliance of New England (CULANE), one of the top auto lenders in Maine, is pleased to announce that Sabattus Regional CU has recently signed on to their indirect lending platform.
Time Is Running Out! Just Under One Week Left to Accept Our Ending Hunger Challenge
We are in the homestretch of our October $100,000 Ending Hunger Challenge and it will come down to the wire to hit our collective goal by October 31. Currently, over $90,000 has been raised thanks to pledges from 21 credit unions and donations from trusted partners like Tricorp FCU, TruStage™, and CU Insurance Solutions. League, Synergent, and credit union employees and members have donated as well.
Maine State CU Appoints Neal Blake as Chief Financial Officer to Drive Future Growth
Maine State CU is excited to announce the appointment of Neal Blake as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Blake brings a wealth of experience from prominent financial institutions across the Northeast and will lead the credit union’s financial strategy to support its statewide expansion.
Synergent and Partner Credit Unions Honored with Five MAC Award Wins
Synergent is pleased to announce it has received five Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards for creative marketing campaigns developed for the following credit unions: Bayer Heritage FCU, Capital Area FCU, Casco FCU, Homefield CU, and PeoplesChoice CU. Since 2019, Synergent has received 31 MAC Awards and over 52 nationally recognized awards over a variety of categories.
Mandy Austin Named Vice President of Finance at UCU
University CU (UCU) is pleased to welcome Mandy Austin as its Vice President of Finance. In her new role, Austin will join UCU’s senior leadership team, where she will oversee the credit union’s financial operations and serve as the primary liaison between UCU, external auditors, and regulatory authorities in the accounting and finance sectors.
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger: 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
CUInsight shares the National Credit Union Foundation’s profile of Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, a 2025 Herb Wegner Award winner. The article highlights how Maine credit unions are deeply committed to addressing food insecurity.
Maine Department of Labor Releases Resources for Employers
In advance of the January launch of the Paid Family Medical Leave program, the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) has released a one-page overview document for employers. The Paid Family Medical Leave Program, which was a focus for lawmakers during this past legislative session, will provide benefits to employees who take leave to care for family members.
InfoSight eNewsletter
Is your credit union leveraging the resources found on InfoSight? If you aren’t, you should! A snapshot of the topics available in this week’s InfoSight newsletter are below.
- Secondary Market Reconsideration of Value Requirements Effective October 31
- FTC, DOJ and CFPB Warn Consumers About Potential Scams and Price Gouging in the Wake of Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
- FinCEN Assesses Record $1.3 Billion Penalty against TD Bank
- NCUA Assisting Credit Unions in Areas Hit by Hurricane Milton
InfoSight is FREE to League credit union employees as a benefit to membership and provides state and federal compliance and operations resources. Please contact the League if you need assistance accessing InfoSight.
Join NorState FCU for the Most Delightful Soirée of the Year
What can be better than an event that raises money for the Campaign for Ending Hunger? One that is Bridgerton-themed! NorState FCU, with help from Lady Whistledown, cordially invites you to attend their special soirée fundraiser, the Queen’s Royal Ball. This event is taking place on October 26, from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm at the North Eastland Hotel in Presque Isle.
Secure Your Nourish Portland Event Tickets Today
The Lighthouse CU Foundation warmly invites you to join a heartfelt gathering of Portland-area nonprofits at their upcoming Nourish Portland event, taking place on October 24 at the Custom House. This unique opportunity will facilitate connections with others who are making a significant impact in the areas housing, food insecurity, and education.