Last Friday, January 23, your League's President John Murphy and Jon Courtney, who is part of your League's 2015 Legislative Team, met in Bangor with…
Understanding Generations Y & Z
Looking to expand your reach with today’s youngest generations? Would you like to know more ways to connect with Generations Y and Z? Would you…
Senator Collins Reaches Out To League, Maine CUs For Feedback On Elder Financial Abuse Issue
In her new role as the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Senator Collins and members of her staff recently reached out to…
League, Synergent Preparations Help Operations "Weather The Storm!"
Recognizing the importance of investing in technology that enables employees and operations to be done remotely in the event that a disaster occurs paid big…
League Calls Congressional Hearing On Data Breaches "A Start"
In reaction to the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade's Hearing on potential data breach legislation, your League's President John Murphy stated, "This is…
What Is Your Social Media Policy?
Social media is a powerful tool for credit unions to expand their reach and interact with members. However, social media can become a compliance headache…
Having Influence Makes A Difference
Working with others can be difficult—whether it’s our coworkers or members. Personality styles differ from one person to the next and how we handle each…
2014 Ending Hunger Results To Be Announced Tuesday
The subject of a made-for-TV movie and a New York Times best-selling book, Liz Murray, will be the featured speaker at the 2014 Ending Hunger…
League On Revised RBC Proposal: "We Urge All Maine CUs To Review It"
Your League's President John Murphy complimented the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) for listening to feedback and comments from credit unions and addressing many of…
Maine CU Returns Nearly $450,000 To Members
For people in Jay and surrounding communities in Western Maine, ten is a lucky number in more ways than one. For the tenth consecutive year,…
Maine's Members Of Congress Get Committee Assignments
With the convening of the first session of the 114th Congress, Maine's four elected members have begun new, two-year Committee terms.
Give me an E-N-D! Give me a H-U-N-G-E-R!
Maine's credit unions have once again teamed with CBS WGME 13 and FOX 23 to make some noise to highlight hunger in Maine! The School…
Still Time For Musicians To Submit Entry To Sound Off Music Competition
Just days remain for aspiring musicians to submit an original song in the fourth annual 'Young & Free Maine Sound Off Competition'. The deadline for…
Illegal Activity and Money Laundering—Is It Happening At Your CU?
Are your employees up-to-date with the current requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act? Now is the time to make sure everyone is on the same…
Service with a Smile; Even On The Phone!
Attitude is everything! Your mentality with members on the phone matters even if callers cannot see you. It is just as important to still give…
Mileage Rate Update
Effective January 1, 2015, the mileage rate, as set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), was changed to 57.5 cents per mile.
Fundraisers To "Love"
Kiss the 2015 fundraising season for the Maine CUs' Campaign for Ending Hunger off with some great fundraising ideas just in time for Valentine's Day.
“Own It” Campaign Creating Lots Of Early, Positive Buzz For Maine CUs
Just a few weeks into your League's new Statewide Awareness Campaign, "Own It' is creating a lot of positive and early buzz from consumers, credit…
NCUA Releases New Risk-Based Capital Proposal
Minutes ago, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) released its new Risk-based Capital (RBC) Proposal. Once more analysis is provided, we will share that information…
NCUA Releases Revised Risk-Based Capital Proposal; League Readying Resources, Comment Opportunities
At its January Board Meeting on Thursday, January 15, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) released its revised Risk-Based Capital (RBC) Proposal. Although more in-depth…
League Meets with SBA Officials
Your league hosted a meeting this week with Seth Goodall, Regional Administrator, and Marilyn Geroux, District Director, of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The meeting…
2014 Maine CUs’ Campaign For Ending Hunger Total To Be Announced February 3rd
While the total of the 2014 Maine CUs' Campaign for Ending Hunger has now been finalized, the exact figure will remain a secret until a…
Maine CU Attendance Tops 70 For CUNA’s Annual GAC, Time To Join Remains
Although registrations of Maine credit union representatives attending the 2015 Credit Union National Association's (CUNA) 2015 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) has topped 70, there is…
YPN Is Here – it’s time to spread the word!
As you may have heard, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) for Maine credit union employees and volunteers is currently forming and welcomes new members! What…
Membership Tops New Milestone In Third Quarter Stats
In recently-released third quarter statistics provided by your League, membership in Maine's credit unions continued its surge as it topped 651,000 members, surpassing the 650,000…