Regional Member News
YCUP PDX Hosts Advocacy BBQ; Plans Upcoming CEO Roundtable
The fun event was attended by more than 24 credit union supporters, including special guest speakers State Senator Kayse Jama, State Senator Michael Dembrow, and others.
Columbia Credit Union Promotes Lindsey Salvestrin to Executive Vice President
Columbia Credit Union, based in Vancouver, Washington, has promoted current COO Lindsey Salvestrin to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer.
Vantage West CU Named Corporation of the Year by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The credit union currently serves many of the 125,000 Hispanic-owned businesses and more than two million Hispanic Arizonan consumers.
Unitus Community Credit Union’s Director of Workplace Diversity Honored
Alicia Moore was recognized by Partners in Diversity as a “Say Hey!” Honoree.
Numerica Promotes Jaclyn Clabby to SVP General Counsel
Clabby has more than 15 years of experience in the legal industry, and in this role, she will oversee all legal matters and assess risk to the credit union.
Canvas Credit Union Speaks on TV About Kick-off For Kids
Kick-off for Kids funds uninsured, but essential, physical, mental, and spiritual support for children and families at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Mountain America CU Launches 2022-23 Education Grants Program
The credit union will award $20,000 in grants to 10 educators, which is up from $15,000 in previous years.
Gesa Credit Union Provides $300,000 to Schools Via Affinity Card Debit Program
The funds will provide students with career-connected learning experiences including industry tours, job shadows, and special events.
CU4Kids Charity Golf Tournament Raises $50,000 for Idaho Children
Clarity Credit Union, based in Meridian, Idaho, organized the 22nd annual tournament in support of local children’s hospitals.
TruWest Credit Union Honors Milestone Anniversary
As part of celebrating 70 years of service in the community, TruWest is launching the 70 days of 700 hours of service challenge for its employees starting Aug. 12.
Mid Oregon Launches Annual Supplies 4 Schools Fundraiser
Throughout the month of August, Mid Oregon is collecting school supplies and cash donations from both members and non-members in-person at branches or online.
Unitus Announces Strategic Shift to Distributed Administrative Network of Facilities
The new operational model will better serve the credit union’s changing needs and will reduce operating costs.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Match Donations to the KGW School Supply Drive
2022 is the 15th year OnPoint has partnered with the KGW School Supply Drive to send students back to school with the tools they need to learn.
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Officially Merges with Global Credit Union
Current President and CEO of Alaska USA Geoff Lundfelt will remain president and CEO of the combined organization, and Global will now operate as “Global Credit Union, a Division of Alaska USA Federal Credit Union.”
TAPCO Credit Union Announces New Chief People and Inclusion Officer
Sarah Gray is passionate about people and building a diverse workplace that includes a culture of inclusion and belonging, where diversity and equity are valued.
Numerica Credit Union Filled and Donated Over 300 Backpacks to Foster Care Organizations
An organization-wide initiative to support the community encouraged team members to fill backpacks as more than 8,000 children in Washington are impacted by foster care.
Numerica Credit Union Distributed $20,000 in Scholarships to 14 Students
The scholarship money is helping one recipient go to nursing school, where she aspires to be a positive example for low-income Mexican women.
TruWest Credit Union School Supply Drive Supports Arizona Children
The credit union donated 146 supply-filled backpacks and 30 laptops to local elementary schools.
Clackamas Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Youth and Adult Students
The credit union awarded 10 scholarships this year and has awarded a total of $20,000 since the creation of its College Scholarship Program in 2021.
Sooper Credit Union Named Best Credit Union in Arvada, Colorado
Over a six-week voting period, community members voted for their favorite businesses, resulting in Sooper winning the banking category.