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Maine Credit Unions Deliver Marketing That Sparkles
At a celebration in Austin, Texas on March 25, the best and brightest in credit union marketing were honored at the 2025 Diamond Awards Ceremony. Held in conjunction with America’s Credit Unions’ Marketing, PR, & Development Council Conference, the event recognized 180 outstanding marketing initiatives. Among the winners were two Maine credit unions and the Maine Credit Union League, each bringing home a coveted Diamond Award.
Downeast CU and Insurance Wraps Up Inaugural Downeast Dunkers Program, Raising Over $23,000 for Maine Schools
Downeast CU and Insurance successfully completed the first season of its Downeast Dunkers program, raising over $23,000 for five Maine schools throughout the basketball season. Participating schools included Calais Middle/High School, Machias Memorial High School, Mount View High School, Richmond Middle/High School, and Washington Academy.
Campus Event Will Pack Meals for Maine's Hungry
Many organizations across Maine join credit unions in the fight to end hunger. As food banks face financial challenges, the demand for food is only increasing. Luckily, those of us working to address hunger are not wavering—including the University of Maine (UMaine). Students there will be hosting the annual Maine Day Meal Packout on April 30 at Memorial Gym in Orono, and your credit union can support their efforts!
OTIS FCU Welcomes Melissa Sproul as Vice President of Operations
OTIS FCU is pleased to announce Melissa Sproul has been hired as its new Vice President of Operations. She will lead the credit union’s operations team through developing and overseeing the delivery of services to members, implementing key organizational strategic plans, and providing regulatory oversight.
Steve Torino Joins the League and Synergent as New CISO
The Maine Credit Union League and Synergent are pleased to announce the hiring of Steve Torino as our new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In his role, Torino will lead the development and execution of the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent’s security strategy, collaborating across teams to further strengthen our already robust policies, practices, and awareness.
CU News & Events - March Edition
Between attending America’s Credit Unions’ Governmental Affairs Conference, fighting fraud, hosting Financial Fitness Fairs, and supporting communities across the state, Maine’s credit unions stayed busy and engaged throughout the month of March! In this month’s article, our League provides a brief overview of what some of our credit unions were up to.
Surcharge Bill Splits Along Party Lines
This week, the League continued addressing important issues such as surcharges, financial education requirements, and paper statements. The Governmental Affairs team provides an update on their efforts to monitor and engage with bills that impact credit unions.
InfoSight360 Launches
On March 31, together with its league/association partners, League InfoSight launched InfoSight360! This interconnected system is designed to provide credit unions with a 360-degree view of all resources and information available through their league, and brings together League InfoSight’s three flagship products—InfoSight, CU PolicyPro, and RecoveryPro—into a unified platform and single sign-on.
League Trainings Coming to Bangor Later This Month
The League is bringing not one but two of its popular training programs to Bangor later this month. Take advantage of this regional opportunity to enhance your career and leadership skills by participating in one or both courses.
Building Bridges in Home Lending: Highlights from the Third Annual Residential Lending Expo
CUSO Home Lending extends its thanks to the 58 participants, sponsors, and industry experts who attended the Third Annual Residential Lending Expo on March 20 at The Woodlands in Falmouth. The event featured insightful presentations from residential industry leaders on key topics such as standing out in the residential market, economic forecasts for 2025, and innovative strategies for overcoming barriers to homeownership.
Community Recycle Day Will Bring Partners Together in Honor of Earth Day
To commemorate of Earth Day, Community CU is excited to partner with local organizations to host its annual Community Recycle Day Drive-Thru event and bottle drive on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at their Auburn branch. This free event is open to everyone and will provide a convenient and cost-effective way for area residents to recycle a variety of items.
Maine Savings FCU Opens New Bangor Branch
Maine Savings FCU is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest branch, conveniently located at 878 Stillwater Avenue in Bangor, near the entrance to Walmart. The branch officially opened its doors to members on March 17, expanding Maine Savings’ commitment to providing accessible, personalized financial services to the Greater Bangor community.