Pennsylvania Credit Union Association

News Releases

07/13/10

PCUA Receives National Communication Awards

The American Association’s of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) recently presented the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association (PCUA) with three awards in their annual communications contest.  More

05/21/10

Local Credit Union Leader Re-elected to PCUA Board

The PCUA Board of Directors held its annual reorganization meeting re-elected its Chairman and Vice Chairman, Chairman — Ray Brunner; Vice Chairman — Michael Kaczenski.  More

05/19/10

Renick of York Named Credit Union Youth Ambassador of Pennsylvania

On May 17, Amber Renick was declared the winner of a statewide contest to serve as 2010 Credit Union Youth Ambassador of Pennsylvania.  First Alternate was Amanda Eckert, 21, of New Bloomfield.  Second Alternate was Amy Swonger, 24, of Meadville.  More

05/19/10

Local Credit Unions Earn Statewide Marketing Awards

PCUA has presented its annual publications and website awards during its 76th Annual Convention & Expo held May 16-18.  The awards honor outstanding achievement in marketing efforts by credit unions for their annual reports, newsletters, and websites.  More

05/19/10

Credit Union Executive Honored with PCUA Keystone Award

The Board of Directors of PCUA awarded the prestigious Keystone Award to its President and CEO Jim McCormack. A native of Scranton, McCormack has been active in the credit union movement for more than 30 years and has served as President and CEO of PCUA since 1992.  More

05/19/10

State’s Top Credit Union Volunteer Award Posthumously Given to Marisic

The late John Marisic of Mt. Gretna was honored with PCUA's top award for volunteers.  John’s wife, Sally, accepted the Joseph A. Moore Award for the 2010 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.  More

05/19/10

Williamsport Area Resident Receives State’s Top Credit Union Volunteer Award

Paul Nyman of Williamsport was honored with PCUA's top award for volunteers, the Joseph A. Moore Award for the 2010 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.  More

05/19/10

Area Credit Unions Receive Awards at PCUA's Annual Convention

PCUA handed out its most prestigious awards during its 76th Annual Convention held May 16-18.  Hundreds of conferees from throughout the state attended the convention, which featured a keynote address by National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Debbie Matz and other educational sessions.  More

05/19/10

Chambersburg Area CEO Given State’s Top Credit Union Professional Award

PCUA has awarded Peggy Bosma-LaMascus, President and CEO of Patriot Federal Credit Union (FCU) in Chambersburg, with the William W. Pratt Lifetime Achievement Award for the 2010 Credit Union Professional of the Year.  More

05/12/10

PCUA Statement on U.C. Davis, Payday Lending Study

In response to the research study issued from the University of California, Davis, the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association states that first and foremost, credit union programs are designed to be an alternative to payday lenders.  More

03/01/10

Low-Cost Small-Dollar Loans Available

Credit Union Better Choice Saves Consumers Nearly $10 Million  More

01/08/10

Pennsylvanians Increase Use Of Credit Unions

Third Quarter Data Reveals Growth in Assets, Loans, Savings and Members  More

08/13/09

Low-Cost Small Dollar Loans Available

Credit Union Better Choice Saves Consumers Nearly $7 Million  More

08/11/09

Pennsylvania Credit Union Association Launches CU Now

The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association has released the first in a series of online videos informing members about Association initiatives and relevant credit union issues.  More

07/17/09

Card Delinquencies Lower In Credit Unions

Recent statistics issued by the American Bankers Association show bank card delinquencies rose 23 basis points to 4.75% of all accounts; up from 4.52% in the previous quarter.  More

07/14/09

Commonwealth Court Rules That Internet Payday Lenders Must Be Licensed In PA

PCUA applauds decision by Banking Department to protect consumers by requiring payday lenders be licensed.
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05/19/09

Local Credit Union Leader Elected to PCUA Board

The members of the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association have elected Maria LaVelle, CEO of Westmoreland Community Federal Credit Union to its Board of Directors.  More

05/19/09

Local Credit Union Leader Receives National Honor

Norb Kaczmarek, President/CEO of Erie Federal Credit Union of Erie is one of six national credit union leaders inducted to the 2009 Credit Union House “Hall of Leaders.”  More

05/19/09

Local Credit Union Leader Receives National Honor

Ronald Lasich, President/CEO of Visionary Federal Credit Union of Bridgeville is one of six national credit union leaders inducted to the 2009 Credit Union House “Hall of Leaders.”  More

05/19/09

Huggins Wins Statewide Credit Union Youth Ambassador Contest

On May 15, Laura Huggins of New Buffalo, was declared the winner of the 33rd statewide contest to serve as 2009 Credit Union Youth Ambassador of Pennsylvania.  Meghan Deaver of Ridley Park and Marshall Winters of Montoursville are named Alternates.  More