Regional Member News
OCCU Issues Inaugural Auto Asset-Backed Securities
Oregon Community Credit Union, based in Eugene, Oregon, has become the first state-chartered U.S. credit union to issue auto asset-backed securities (auto ABS).
BECU Employees Assemble 27,000 Care Kits for Nonprofit Partners
Nearly 2,700 employees give back to their communities during BECU Cares Day.
Arizona Young Professionals Volunteer at Chicanos por la Causa
The YPs helped with prepping lunch for residents, interacting with seniors while providing ‘spa’ services, calling Bingo numbers, and playing Loteria.
Mountain America Teams Donate 2,300 Service Hours Across Six States During ‘Month of Caring’
Employees provided thousands of hours of community service during credit union’s 4th annual initiative; service activities included donating to schools, beautifying parks and preparing care packages for youth.
United Way honors Numerica with Legacy Award
The credit union was honored for decades of volunteer efforts, financial support to nonprofits, and the active community involvement demonstrated by its leadership.
OnPoint Community Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years and 500,000 Members with $500 Giveaways
Ninety winners’ names will be drawn at the end of the day on November 30, 2022. Branch staff will also give away OnPoint branded merchandise throughout the month.
Unitus Community Credit Union Ranked Third Most Philanthropic Corporation, Earns Innovation in Philanthropy Award
Unitus celebrated its largest year of giving in 2021, donating more than $464,000 to community partners and organizations. It marked a 47% increase in community giving over 2020.
First Community Credit Union Announces Two New Leadership Team Members
Crissie Files was promoted to Branch Manager at the Florence, Oregon branch, and Riley Maciel was promoted to Branch Manager at the Grants Pass South, Oregon branch.
Columbia Credit Union Welcomes Sharif Burdzik as Small Business Lending Officer
Burdzik is excited to elevate their small business focus, to more comprehensively ‘make life better’ for the business owners in their community.
Washington Credit Unions Partner to Revamp Community Center in Honor of 74th Annual International Credit Union Day
Together, the credit unions repainted the community center, waxed the floors. cleaned and organized the craft closet, large hall bathroom, kitchen, and laundry rooms, and pooled funds to purchase a new sectional and a scissor lift.
Join the Southern Arizona Sister Society of Global Women’s Leadership Network’s First In-Person Event!
The in-person event is on Wednesday, November 9, at Hughes Federal Credit Union, in Tuscon, Arizona, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. RSVP by Nov. 2.
Interested in Joining the YCUP PDX Board?
Join the Young Credit Union Professionals of Portland at 6:30pm PST on Tuesday, November 15 via Zoom to chat about the exciting openings available on the YCUP PDX Board in 2023.
First Education FCU is Serious About Data Care
First Education’s mission, to improve the financial future of its members and community is right in line with security, data care, and education.
Credit Unions Collaborate to Support Salem Health Respite Garden and Chapel
In keeping with their not-for-profit, cooperative structure and “People Helping People” mission, eight Salem credit unions banded together to support the Salem Health Foundation’s Respite Garden and Chapel.
Zing Credit Union Holds 2022 All-Staff Volunteer Day
fter volunteering with five local non-profit organizations, Zing staff contributed a combined 249 hours, which is an estimated value of $7,846 in cost savings for the non-profits.
The Pikes Peak Chapter of Credit Unions is Officially Reinstated!
The Pikes Peak Chapter of Credit Unions is officially reinstated in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has already held its first volunteering event!
Numerica, STCU, and Progressions Credit Union Named ‘Best Place to Work’
This is the second year in a row the credit union has won and the fifth consecutive year of being in the top three in the large employer category.
Longtime InRoads Credit Union President/CEO and CLO Announce Retirement
Both Brooke Van Vleet-Pearson, president and CEO, and Robin Balza, chief lending officer, have announced plans to retire in 2023. Combined, the two represent over 70 years of industry expertise and leadership.
CCCU Announces Melissa Vigil as New Chief Operating Officer
Vigil has more than seventeen years of leadership experience in operations and human resources and comes from Northwest Community Credit Union in Eugene, OR, where she was Chief Operating Officer of the $1.9 billion organization since 2017.
Valley of the Sun Chapter Hosts International Credit Union Day Event
You’re invited to the Valley of the Sun Chapter’s International Credit Union Day event. Date: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 Time: 5 […]
Unitus Community Credit Union Launches ‘Barbara Leonard Day of Service’
The day of volunteerism was dedicated to Barbara Leonard who served as Unitus’ first female board chair. In honor of the 10th anniversary of her passing, Unitus volunteers served community partners at 15 locations.