Your League continued its advocacy efforts on S. 2155 - the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act by signing a letter sent by…
Two-Day Basic Lending Training is Back in January
Whether you are new to lending or could use a refresher on the basics of credit and loans; we have the training for you! Your…
Credit Reporting & Delinquent Accounts: Disputes, Revisions, Recent Guidance & More
This webinar on Wednesday, January 17, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., will focus on the unique operational and compliance challenges posed by delinquent accounts.…
Navigating Compliance Issues for Promotions, Bonuses, Contests & Sweepstakes
This webinar on Thursday, January 18, from 3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., is designed to provide marketing, compliance, and audit teams with the ability to…
"A good first step," remarks League President regarding DOJ's action on ADA website accessibility
Though your League is not yet aware of any Maine CUs that have been targeted with letters alleging claims of failure to comply with the…
Mainebiz features CU perspective for article on financial services outlook in 2018
In the recent issue of Mainebiz, the leading business publication in Maine, the publication interviewed four executives to get a short-term outlook for their Maine-based…
2017 Ending Hunger Campaign in the "counting the funds" stage
Though a few physical checks continue to trickle in, the vast majority of contributions and funds raised for the 2017 Maine CUs' Campaign for Ending…
Upcoming webinar helps young professionals prepare for their future, help serve members
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is pleased to be kicking off their 2018 programming with a training that was designed specifically with Maine’s young CU…
CU Volunteer, League Award Winner passes away
Evelyn Desmond, who served as a volunteer with Five County CU for four decades, passed away last weekend at the age of 93. Desmond, who…
With Legislative Session beginning, League tackles a variety of new and carryover bills
After a First Regular Session of the 128th Maine Legislature that saw the passage of two, significant League-drafted bills, along with a multitude of other…
Maine CUs registering to attend 2018 CUNA GAC in strong numbers
From all accounts, 2017 saw a number of legislative wins for credit unions in Washington, D.C., including the preservation of the CU-tax exemption, a final…
Young Professionals: Chart Your Retirement Course… Now!
On Monday, January 22, the YPN will team up with CUNA Mutual to bring members a retirement planning webinar designed specifically for Maine's young CU…
Supervisory Committee & Board Training: Accessing, Understanding & Using Call Reports
How is your credit union’s Call Report information prepared and submitted? Could you identify an issue in your reporting system? Volunteers face increasing pressure to…
Complete Your Certified Teller Specialist Certification
Seasoned tellers, as well as those who have completed parts one and two are invited to join your League’s Jane Thomas on Wednesday, January 10,…
Loan Underwriting 101: Interviewing, Credit Reports, Debt Ratios & Regulation B
This webinar on Wednesday, January 10, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., will focus on the fundamentals of underwriting credit: the essentials of gathering the…
Board Secretary Training: Documenting Minutes, Corrections & Disagreements
What are the dos and don’ts of the board secretary? How can this important role be more effective? What constitutes complete recordation? What if corrections…
League Training Provides New Supervisors with Tools for Success
With so many talented employees across the state, it’s no surprise that many find themselves moving up or growing within their credit union. If you’re…
Nearing the finish line! 2017 Ending Hunger Funds Due
Will 2017 be a record-setting year for the Maine CUs' Campaign for Ending Hunger? As funds and contributions continue to pour in from CUs, anticipation…
Third Quarter stats reflect solid, steady growth for Maine CUs
Led by strong lending, particularly mortgage originations and auto loans, the recently-released third quarter statistics for Maine's credit unions continued to reflect steady growth in…
Weathering storms and cold? Maine CUs adjusting hours, pointing members to remote products and services
Products, such as remote deposit, online banking, shared branching and a vast ATM Network are all making the decision about whether to close early or…
League, CUNA Mutual share warning to Maine CUs of law firms becoming increasingly aggressive regarding ADA Non-Compliance
Your League and CUNA Mutual, one of your League's partners, is sharing a new warning regarding increased aggressiveness from law firms pursuing credit unions regarding…
Time to renew, join a League and/or CUNA Council
In 2017, more than 250 individuals participated in one of the four Councils offered through the Maine CU League. Additionally, more than 100 Maine CU…
Deadline for 2017 Ending Hunger Campaign Funds rapidly approaching
Among the gift-giving, gatherings with family, traveling and all of the other aspects that come with the holidays, it is important that the deadline to…
League, CUNA advocacy help keep CU tax status untouched as Congress passes Tax Reform
The Maine CU League pointed to the cumulative and combined advocacy efforts of the League and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) as playing key…
Maine CUs give the gift of food with contribution that will purchase 50,000 meals
On Monday, December, 18, the Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger in partnership with the Good Shepherd Food Bank celebrated the 12th anniversary of…