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CCUA Announces New Board Members, Thanks Departing Directors
October 13, 2021The Cooperative Credit Union Association, serving credit unions throughout Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, is pleased to announce the election of four new board members during the Association’s business meeting on October 13, 2021.
Engaging Effectively with the Hispanic Community
October 11, 2021In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, credit unions from throughout the region joined with the Cooperative Credit Union Association last week to better understand and learn how to engage with this growing market.
Nussle Joins McLean, Panel for ICU Day Dissussion of Cooperative Model
October 08, 2021Is your credit union reaping the full benefits and value that’s associated with being a financial cooperative? Discover and harness the unique and powerful influence of this value-centric business model for your credit union.
Rhode Island AG’s Office Holds Elder Financial Abuse Training
October 07, 2021The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office recently held a substantive training program on elder financial abuse for financial institutions, which was well attended by Association member credit unions.
Is CDFI Certification a Good Fit for Your Credit Union? Hint: Just Do It!
October 05, 2021The Cooperative Credit Union Association, in partnership with Inclusiv and with a panel of CDFI-certified credit union leaders, recently examined the process and benefits of certification for credit unions and their communities.
CCUA 6th Annual Golf Tournament Huge Success
October 01, 2021More than 125 golfers and volunteers gathered last Thursday for the sixth annual golf tournament for the Cooperative Credit Union Association, held at The Haven Country Club in Boylston, MA.
McLean Hosts Senate and House Chairs of the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Financial Services
September 30, 2021During the roundtable discussion, the Chairs reviewed the climate at the State House and noted that Committee public hearings are expected to remain virtual at least through year-end. They expressed their appreciation for the credit union education by members and the Association last session, which they viewed as instrumental to assist them in passing the credit union modernization law, and a sound strategy for the current session.
The Next Generation of Employee Benefits is HERE!
September 30, 2021Alera Group has partnered with The Cooperative Credit Union Association, leveraging the combined purchasing power of over 200 member organizations offering employee benefits with better quality at a lower cost. This collaboration initiative is called NEXGEN!
Financial Crimes Unit Addresses Southern MA Chapter
September 29, 2021Also: Tellers Win Prizes, Board Announced
The team from the Bristol County District Attorney’s Financial Crimes Unit provided an update on trending scams and other activity targeting elderly members at the recent meeting of the Southern MA Chapter. Additionally, members of the Chapter recognized the dedication of front-line staff and announced this years’ Board.
Advance Electronic Voting on Proposed Bylaws Amendments Is Open
September 28, 2021Release of personalized voting credentials and electronic voting ballot occurred by direct email to registered Delegates and/or Alternate Delegates beginning on September 20, 2021 at 12:00 noon EDT. Members are reminded and encouraged to cast their vote. Advance electronic voting on the bylaws will close on October 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm EDT.
McLean Sends Letter to MA Congressional Delegation on Remote Notary Amendment
September 22, 2021In continued advocacy efforts in support of flexible online notarization options, Cooperative Credit Union Association President/CEO Ron McLean sent a letter to members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation relative to an amendment currently being considered as part of deliberations by the House of Representatives on the National Defense Authorization Act.
CCUA Survey on Capital Adequacy
September 21, 2021In the Association’s continuing effort to represent the interests of member credit unions before the National Credit Union Administration (“NCUA”), your input on a pending proposal is requested using its online survey 07-21 relative to capital adequacy for complex credit unions and risk based capital (“RBC”).
2022 CCUA GAC Room Block - Reservations First Come, First Served
September 21, 2021Preparations for the 2022 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference are underway by the Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc. As a convenient service exclusively for credit union members of the Association at no cost, the Association has negotiated a room block for our CUNA GAC attendees. By participating in the Association's room block and making any changes directly through the Association, penalties and cancellation costs may be limited and opportunities for clearing waiting lists after the room deadline are increased.
McLean Provides Testimony During Illinois CRA Public Meeting
September 20, 2021Cooperative Credit Union Association President/CEO Ron McLean provided both oral and written testimony yesterday before the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) relative to the newly enacted Illinois Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”). In preparation for the public meeting, the following three Association members, as longtime practitioners of CRA, also met with Illinois League staff to brief them on the challenges of CRA compliance and to provide practical insights for change: Align Credit Union, Boston Firefighters Credit Union, and Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union.
Helping Seniors Realize They Are Being Scammed
September 20, 2021The Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA) recently hosted a webinar focused on why seniors are especially susceptible to these scammers and how credit unions, especially tellers and branch staff, can help prevent this financial exploitation.
EANE Provides an Update on Hot HR Topics at New Hampshire Chapter Meeting
September 16, 2021New Hampshire Chapter President Jonathan Oglebay from Bellwether Community Credit Union, along with thirty credit union representatives, received an update on trending HR topics from Allison Ebner and Susan Breen, both with Employers Association of the NorthEast, at the Chapter’s fall in-person meeting earlier this week.
McLean Provides Written Key Testimony to MA Joint Committee on the Judiciary
September 15, 2021Cooperative Credit Union Association President/CEO Ron McLean represented state and federally-chartered credit unions yesterday providing written testimony on key issues for members pending before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary (“Committee”).
New Hampshire Commissioner of Banks Releases Letters on New Legislation
September 15, 2021New Hampshire Commissioner of Banks Jerry Little recently released two industry letters to provide guidance on recently enacted legislation as it impacts state chartered institutions. The Association worked closely with members to build a consensus on the legislation introduced by the Banking Department (“Department”) and testified in support during the public hearing process. The passage of the new law takes effect on October 9, 2021.
Berkshire County Chapter Holds Annual Meeting
September 15, 2021The Berkshire County Chapter of the Cooperative Credit Union Association proudly hosted its virtual 2021 Annual Meeting last night. Following a keynote address presented by Association President/CEO Ron McLean, “Reflections of Credit Union Success During the Pandemic,” the Chapter saluted the Chapter’s Credit Union Pandemic Heroes, each of whom went above and beyond to serve credit union members, and officers for the Chapter’s Board of Directors were elected.
CCUA Membership Continues to Grow in 2021
September 14, 2021Since 2019, the Cooperative Credit Union Association has added nearly 20 credit unions to its membership.
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