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