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Posts for Tag: Members

TwinStar’s Marshall Ellison Retires June 30

TwinStar CEO Marshall Ellison is retiring after 17 successful years that have helped strengthen not only his credit union, but the entire credit union movement.
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Tagged: Members | Posted On: 05/17/2012

The Case for Supplemental Capital: A Credit Union Shares its Story

Credit unions face the prospect of turning away new members without the ability to raise supplemental capital. Asking for Congressional support is on the agenda for the June “Hike the Hill” event.
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Tagged: Members , Regulation , CU System | Posted On: 05/15/2012

Oregon Legislative Update: State Treasurer Meets with Credit Union Leaders

OnPoint Community Credit Union and the NWCUA hosted a meet-and-greet with Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler and several regional credit union leaders yesterday, discussing issues such as public funds, financial education and the Oregon Growth Board.
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Tagged: Legislative , Oregon , Members | Posted On: 05/15/2012

'Life on the Edge' Event Leverages Cooperative Spirit to Fight Poverty

Kitsap Credit Union's Cathy Brorson hosted a day-long event on Tuesday to step up the fight against poverty in Kitsap County, bringing together key players from all sectors, including education, social service, credit unions, law enforcement, government and more.
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Tagged: Event , Members | Posted On: 05/10/2012

Point West Meets Net Worth Restoration Goal Two Years Early

Just three years after creating a painful Net Worth Restoration Plan, Point West Credit Union comes out of the cold to celebrate its 80th anniversary boasting a healthier 5.95 percent net worth ratio as of Q4 2011 and more than $80 million in assets.
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Tagged: Members | Posted On: 05/03/2012

Brorson’s ‘Life on the Edge in Kitsap County’ Event to Shed Light on Challenges of Poverty

True to the “People Helping People” philosophy, Kitsap Credit Union’s Cathy Brorson is working to illuminate the true challenges associated with poverty-based decision-making and to engage community leaders from all sectors in finding solutions.
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Tagged: Event , Members | Posted On: 04/24/2012

Co-Op Coalition Shines Spotlight on Cooperative Model

Known as the Co-Op Coalition, a group of co-ops in the Bellingham, Wash., including GaPac Community Federal, Industrial and Whatcom Educational Credit Unions, has teamed to promote the cooperative model during the International Year of Cooperatives.
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Tagged: Members | Posted On: 04/19/2012

Senate Vote on MBL Bill Expected Next Week as Credit Unions Continue Advocacy

Credit union activists from Oregon and Washington have logged more than 1800 contacts through CUNA’s advocacy site in support of raising the MBL cap. With a Senate vote not expected until next week, there is still time to deepen the impact.
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Tagged: Members , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 04/17/2012

Credit Union Family Suffers Tragic Loss

Beloved WECU Business Loan Officer Jim Langei and his wife, Sterling Taylor, passed away as a result of a marina fire on March 30. A joint "Celebration of Life" will be held for the couple in Bellingham on April 14.
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Tagged: Members | Posted On: 04/12/2012

Northwest Credit Unions Continue Grassroots MBL Push

From collecting signatures from members on a petition to landing radio interviews to issuing all-staff calls-to-action, credit unions throughout the Northwest are putting the pressure on Congress to raise the MBL cap.
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Tagged: Oregon , Washington , Members , CU System , Member Business Lending | Posted On: 04/10/2012