Yearly Archives: 2024
SELCO Community Credit Union Launches ‘SELCO Steps Up’, Expanding its Community Involvement Efforts
SELCO Community Credit Union, based in Springfield, Oregon, has reimagined and expanded its approach to community involvement with the launch […]
GAC Real-Time Updates: Staking Six GoWest State Flags at the National Governmental Affairs Conference
Credit union leaders proudly carried the state flags from Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to the GAC mainstage.
OCCU Announces Three New Leaders
OCCU, based out of Eugene, Oregon has added three new members to its leadership team: Courtney Cook, Justin Lu and Tim Strinz
Three credit union champions from the GoWest region inducted to CU House Hall of Leaders
Three credit union champions from the GoWest region were among the sixteen credit union inductees to the Credit Union House […]
GoWest’s Pam Leavitt Honored with Eugene Farley Award for Advocacy Leadership Copy
Working closely with Oregon Credit Unions, Pam established an ultimate credit union advocacy model.
Oregon Legislature Passes “Fix” to Measure 110 Bill
HB 4002A Passes! One of the major pieces of legislation for the 2024 session is HB4002A, otherwise know as the […]
Update on Advocacy Action Plan Regarding CFPB’s Overdraft Rule
In collaboration with member credit unions, GoWest has a comprehensive advocacy strategy regarding the rule.
HB 86 headed to the Governor in WY
House Bill 86 – Vehicle lien – amendments heads to Governor Gordon for signature after passing the Senate in flying […]
Financial Education Bill Clears Senate
Legislation expanding financial education in Washington’s public schools took another step forward late Thursday night ahead of today’s deadline for […]
Merrilou Harrison named Chair of Solarity Credit Union’s Board of Directors
Solarity Credit Union, based in Yakima, Washington, has appointed Merrilou Harrison as Chair of the Board of Directors. Harrison was elected unanimously by her peers.
Advocating for Credit Unions Impacted by NCUA Call Report Change
Effective March 31st, credit unions with $1billion + will be required to report NSF and Overdraft fees as separate line items — a change not proactively communicated by NCUA.
WA Legislative Turnover Process Already Underway Ahead of 2024 Elections
Retirements, plans not to seek re-election underscore the need for continuous relationship building in advocacy.
Arizona Act Modernization Bill Advances
The measure has already passed in the Senate and cleared a House committee this week.
Black History Month Spotlight: Sharon Grieger and the AACUC West Coast Chapter
In recognition of Black History Month, we’d like to highlight the contributions of Sharon Grieger, chief risk officer at Vantage West Credit Union, and her work with the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) West Coast Chapter.
Visit GoWest’s Government Shutdown Resource Center
As a potential government shutdown deadline looms, we prepared resources to help you navigate it. In times of uncertainty, your credit union and the entire credit union community consistently rally to support their members and the communities that they serve.
Central Willamette Credit Union President Appointed to Business Oregon Commission
Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn, president and CEO of Central Willamette Credit Union in Albany, Oregon, has been appointed to serve on the Business Oregon Commission. Nominated by Governor Tina Kotek last year, the Oregon State Senate officially voted on her confirmation on February 14.
STCU gives back to local communities with FAFSA assistance and grants to nonprofits
Spokane-based STCU marked the start of the new year with a number of initiatives aimed at supporting the communities it serves. To help ensure that local high school students maximize their future career options, the credit union is assisting families with completing FAFSA forms. And to honor its employees’ passion for community service, STCU is providing a record number of grants to nonprofit organizations where employees volunteer.
Elevations market president recognized in BizWest Top 50 list
Darin Atteberry was named one of BizWest’s Top 50 Most-Influential Business Leaders for 2024. Atteberry is the market president […]
InRoads Credit Union Donates Nearly $140,000 in Oregon Community Support During 2023
InRoads Credit Union, in partnership with their members and employees, contributed $138,853 towards 52 local charitable organizations, schools and scholarships […]
Solarity Credit Union employees donate 450 volunteer hours and more than $10,000 to local non-profits
In February, Solarity Credit Union President and CEO, Mina Worthington, delivered more than $10,000 in payroll donations to YWCA Yakima, the Yakima Humane Society and United Way of Central Washington on behalf of the credit union’s 140 employees.