Pennsylvania Credit Union Association



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2013

 
May 10, 2013
Serving Generations of Financial Needs
Lessons of Judge/Bradley Last a Lifetime
MBL to Meet Members' Needs
How Secure Is Your Money?
 

April 12, 2013

Workplace Gardens Dig Camaraderie, Grow Relationships
New iBelong.org Website is Live
Connect at Special Convention Events
► Deluxe:  The Best Choice for Your Members
Making Major Life Decsions Takes Longer

April 26, 2013

► Is Your Credit Union Prepared for a Cyber Attack?
Big Ideas Presents Real-Life Successes
Convention Countdown: 20 Days to Opening Day
The Quest for Quality Service with OfficeMax
  Money Mission Makes Financial Education Fun & Games

March 29, 2013

2013 Lifetime Achievement Awards Winners to be Honored at Convention
Spring Round of Compliance Town Meetings Set
Looking to Improve Your Loan Portfolio?
Get Help with Business Lending
Free Member Webinar: College Financing 101 - Understanding the Award Letter
 

March 1, 2013

Managing the Comfort Zone of Volunteers
Young Professional Network's First Meeting
Sales & Service Program for Credit Unions
Grammy Award-Winning Musician to Delivery Kyenote Message
Synergent Direct Marketing Services

March 15, 2013

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Annual Convention
Free Webinar for Young Professionals
More Big Ideas Conference Speakers Announced
Mother's Day Gift Cards - Visa TravelMoney Card
Home Buying is Growing - Is Your Credit Union Ready?

February 1, 2013

Association CEO Jim McCormack Announces Retirement
► Youth Week 2013 is Coming:  Solve the Mystery of Savings
CUAnalyzer Is A Hit
Members Need to Verify Credit Union Membership to Keep Saving with Sprint
Best Practices in a Third-Party/Bond Insurance Review

February 15, 2013

► Chapter Sponsors Public TV Home-Buyer Series
Credit Union Strategies that Win - at CEO Leadership Workshop
First Big Ideas Conference Speakers Announced - Save the Date
Prepaid Debit Card Revenues Projected to Reach $1.7 Billion
► Convention Countdown: Time to Connect

January 4, 2013

Make the Most of Your Annual Meeting and Annual Report
Make a Difference in Washington This February
CFPB Announced Increase in HMDA Asset-Size Exemption Threshold
Securing the Online Channel
Mark Your Calendars for CUNA Mutual Webinars

January 18, 2013

  Regulations, Rates & Economic Recovery Dampen CEO Optimism
►  CUAnalyzer Launches
►  Project Zip Code Helps Credit Union Advocacy
►  Education Opportunities in March
►  Technology is Key to Attracting Younger Members

2012

 

December 7, 2012

►Holiday Spending, Consumer Finances & Fiscal Cliff Worries
► Make Your Reservations for CEO Summit
► Partner Showcase Archives: What Did You Miss in 2012?
► 2013 Standard Mileage Rates Up 1 Cent Per Mile

December 21, 2012

Dedicated Men and Women Keep the Credit Union Movement Going
New TV Campaign Promotes Credit Union Loans
Improve Portfolio Performance:  Choose the Right Lending Partner
CUNA Mutual's 2012 Year in Review

November 9, 2012

People Helping People in Time of Disaster
Members Matter Most at Credit Union Day Celebrations Across PA
2013 Education & Training Events
Connect with Members' Needs to Avoid Regulatory Scrutiny and Thrive in New Year

November 23, 2012

Capturing & Retaining Members Using 2-2-2 in 90
Director Training Now Available on iPad
Honor the Best of the Best with Lifetime Achievement Award
Enhanced Member Service through Merchant Lending
New Survey Details How Credit Unions Use Social Media Today

October 12, 2012

► Celebrate Credit Unions - Where Members Matter Most
Candle Sale Makes Scents for CUPAC
► CUNA CPDOnline: Updated Web Offers Professional, Risk-Free Training
► Driving Valuable Member Relationships Through Private Student Lending
► Review Policies for Re-ordering Debit Transactions

October 26, 2012

► Credit Unions Face Most Challenging Regulatory Environment in 30 Years
Treasury Urges PA's Federal Benefit Recipients to Go Direct
► Free Staff Training Available for Credit Unions Under $30 Million in Assets
► Say Goodbye to Overpaying, Say Hello to Unlimited Savings
► New Enhancements for Visa Gift Card Program

September 14, 2012

► A Crystal Ball Look at Credit Unions in 2032
IRA Workshops:  Basic & Advanced
► Maximize Your Credit Union's Performance
► Healthcare Reform: What's the Impact to Your Credit Union?

September 28, 2012

► Applications/Nominations Open for 2013 Awards & Scholarships
Fall Compliance Town Meeting Schedule
► Social Centric Conference Coming in October
► Does Your Credit Union Offer First Mortgages?

August 3, 2012

► Don't Think It Can't Hit Your Credit Union ... Educate Members About Scams
Assessing Internal Controls & Procedures
► Fall Leadership Conference: Renew & Refocus
► CMG's Auto Loan Recapture Program
► Invest in America Update

August 17, 2012

► Risky Business: Mobile Devices at Work
Congrats to Judge/Bradley Grads
► Say! What's the Big Idea?
► More Credit Unions Using ePurchasing to Save Money

August 31, 2012

► Chapters Stimulate Credit Union Collaboration
Make A Difference:  Become a Trained Tax Volunteer
► The Road Ahead:  Payment Systems Conference
► Come On, Get Social!
► Merchant Lending:  The Business Lending Booster
 

July 6, 2012

► Get Smart, Go Mobile
NFIP Gets Five-Year Extension
► Big Ideas Come to Life for Forward-Thinking Execs
► Is Your Third-Party Overdraft Provider Putting Your Credit Union at Risk?
► The Road Ahead for Payments Industry

July 20, 2012

► First Quarter Data Reveals PA Growth in Assets, Loans, Savings and Members
Understanding the Power of Tweets, Blogs, Status Updates and Video
► Independent Financial Advisors Give Credit Unions a Double-Booster Shot to Capital
► Putting Your Credit Union's Interest Rate Risk Policy Into Practice

June 8, 2012

► Highlights of the 78th Annual Convention & Expo
Big Ideas Conference for Progressive, Forward-Thinking CEOs & Executive Management
► A Closer Look at First Mortgage Options

June 22, 2012

► Little e is Big In Savings, Protecting Members and Environment
Compliance Date for TDR Loans
► Leadership Redefined at 2012 Fall Leadership Conference
► CUMoney Family Card Offers Independence & Control

May 11, 2012

► Consumers Say Personal Finances Need Major Overhaul
iBelong.org Highlights Participating Credit Unions
► Overdraft Practices on Next Compliance Conference Call
► DEPOSIT CHEK Services Now Available from AFS
► Offer Visa TravelMoney - No Implementation/Annual Fees
► Convention Time Arrives

May 25, 2012

► Highlights from National Credit Union Youth Week
Youth Saving Challenge Results
► Erie FCU Teen is Winning Super Saver
► New Volunteer Conference Coming this Fall
► CO-OP Network Brings Surcharge-Free ATMs to Your Members

April 13, 2012

► 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners to be Honored at Convention
Meet Me in the 'Burgh
► Build Real Estate Lending Portfolio
► Learn from the Best at the Lending & Collections Conference
► Leverage Your Time and Spending

April 27, 2012

► Judge/Bradley Leadership School Has Rich History
Four Common Mistakes Credit Unions Make Online
► Enhanced Invest in America Credit Union Member Discount from GM
► Help Members Save on Spring Gift-Giving

March 30, 2012

► Credit Unions On The Rise
Finding Success In Tight Lending Environment
► CFPB Launches Inquiry Into Overdraft Programs ... What This Means for Credit Unions
► The Value of Partnerships
 

March 2, 2012

► Supporting Healthy Growth with Supplemental Capital
PCUA, NCUA to Offer Small Credit Union Clinics
► Find Value in Real Estate Lending
► New Compliance Dates Springing Up
► Introducing Same-Day Batch for DEPOSIT CHEK and TrueChecks
► ATM Security & Compliance FREE Webinar
Get Ready for Youth Week

March 16, 2012

► Spring Training Ideas to Score Big with Members and Employees
► Biz Kid$ Teaches Kids How to Make and Manage Money
► Can You Explain Your IRR, ALM and Investment Policies to Examiners?
► Gift Giving Season is Around the Corner for Moms, Dads and Grads

February 3, 2012

► Project Zip Code Makes Grassroots Count
Save the Date for Spring Compliance Town Meetings
► Upcoming Front Row Webinars
► Breaking the Barriers with Agility's Help
► Next Two Discovery Webinars: Human Capital and Exonomic Update

February 17, 2012

► Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Annual Convention
It's 11 O'clock ... Do You Know Who is Your Congressman?
► The Right Mix for a Successful Auto Lending Program
► Credit Unions for Kids 2012 Campaign Begins March 1
► Free Compliance Conference Call Feb. 28

January 6, 2012

► Top Five Predictions for Credit Unions in 2012
CUNA GAC: Powerful Cause. Positive Effect.
► Precautions to Avoid ATM Fee Lawsuits
► Registration Open for March CEO Leadership Workshops
► CO-OP Network: Your Link to Surcharge-Free ATMs Everywhere

January 20, 2012

► Five Elements of a Good Auto-Loan Refinance Campaign
Put Youth Week Plans Into Action
► Education Update
► Top Three Student Lending Myths Debunked
► Audit Services Announces New Hires

2011

 

December 9, 2011

►Goals & Huddles Help Score One-Month Lending Milestone,
► CUNA CPDOnline: Updated Web Offers Professional, Risk-Free Training,
► Register for the 2012 CEO Summit Today
► Independent Financial Advisors Give Credit Unions A Double-Booster Shot to Capital

December 23, 2011

► 'Tis the Season for Giving
► Lessons of Judge/Bradley Last a Lifetime
► Awards & Scholarships Year-End Deadline
► Opportunity Exists to Experience Revenue Boost

November 11, 2011

►Cooperatively Building a Better World
► Bank Transfer Day Brings New Members, Awareness & New Opportunities
► Registration Open for January CEO Summit in Key West
► Who's Talking About First Heritage Financial?
► Support CMN with CU4Kids Holiday Icons

November 25, 2011

►Overcoming Barriers of Social Media
► Sign Up for America Saves Week 2012
► We're Headed to Key West in January!
► Education That Counts
► Strengthen Your Security Posture
   

October 14, 2011

Celebrate International Credit Union Day
► Moneyville Makes Good Cents
► Introducing Front Row Webinars
► Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck
► Treasury to End Over-The-Counter Sales of Paper U.S. Savings Bonds

October 28, 2011

November 5 is Bank Transfer Day
► CUNA GAC Makes an Impact; Apply for Kanjorski Scholarship to Attend
► Winning Strategies for Attracting SEGs & Building Member Relaitonships
► Compliant Overdraft Program is Essential
► Credit Unions Becoming More Reliant on Fee Income

September 2, 2011

September is A Time To Remember; A Time To Prepare
► Compliance Town Meetings Coming to 9 Locations in October
► Time to Talk to First Heritage Financial
► Introducing the CUMONEY Family (Teen) Prepaid Debit Card

September 16, 2011

Plan Now for an Outstanding Fourth Quarter
► Fall Leadership Conference Review
► Shifting Focus in the Payments Market
► Enjoy the Benefits of CUDL AutoSMART
► CMG's Free Online Discovery Conference is October 4

September 30, 2011

It's Time for PCUA's Awards & Scholarships Entries
Pennsylvania Flood Relief Fund Established
► TraceSecurity Provides Solutions to Comply with New FFIEC Guidance
► Planning for the Worst: Disaster Recovery

 

August 5, 2011

Marcellus Shale Brings Opportunities and Risk to PA Credit Unions
CUNA Self-Study Training: Make the Right Learning Choices
► Why Instant Issuance?
► PaCUSC "Share It" Winner #1

August 19, 2011

Credit Union Difference Can Calm Member Stress
► Chapter Officials Share Ideas, Successes at Summer Retreat
► Prepare for Spring 2012 Lending Season
► Social Centric: Reaching Members in the Digital Age

July 8, 2011

Service 1st FCU Shares Top Prize with Furry Friends
Free Webinar on Marcellus Shale: Opportunities & Risks
Enterprise Risk Management at Fall Leadership Conference
Prepare for Fast-Changing Lending Compliance
Nuts & Bolts of Real Estate Appraisal Compliance

July 22, 2011

Get Ready to Celebrate ICU Day and 2012 Year of Cp-ops
►July Compliance Deadlines are Approaching
►Prepare for Re-setting of Retirement Expectations
►Right Technology Takes Worry Out of Staying Compliant and Ensures High Performance

June 10, 2011

Young Members Show Money Rocks at their Credit Union
►York Educational FCU Youth is National Winner
Parents Financially Support Adult Kids
Building Tomorrow's Credit Union Leaders
► Investing in Credit Unions, Investing in Members

June 24, 2011

Association Half-Time Update
►Rememberling Ron Lasich
Disclosed Overdraft Program Extra Revenue in Challenging Economy
Sneak Preview - Fall Leadership Conference

May 13, 2011

PA Credit Unions Commit $141 Million to Higher Education
►Better Loans + Financial Education = Sensible Borrowers and Future Savers
Proactive Lending Strategies
Volunteer Development Conference in June in Lancaster
► Employee Loyalty Not Recession Proof

May 27, 2011

Highlights of the 77th Annual Convention & Expo
► Banking Secretary: Credit Unions Important to PA Economy
Brunner Passes Gavel to Kaczenski
Credit Union Leaders Honored with Prestigious Awards
► PA Foundation Praised as One of the Best

April 1, 2011

April is Dedicated to Increasing Financial Literacy
2011 NYIB Conference Comes to Pittsburgh
Foundation Grants for Webinar Training
Technology Advancements Driving Auto Lending Growth
► Mark Your Calendar for Lending Conference, June 8-9

April 15, 2011

Pennsylvania Ranks Third in 2010 Bank Robberies in Nation
►Five Cost-Effective Ways to Thwart Robberies
Convention Countdown: Who Will Be Named the 2011 Youth Ambassador?
Create an Uncommon Band

April 29, 2011

PA Credit Union Growth Continues to Outperform Nation
Volunteers Are Vital to Credit Unions
Diebold Solutions for ATM ADA Compliance
Pittsburgh Chapter Raises $30K for CMN
► Get Up To Speed On MemberCONNECT with New E-learning Modules
 

March 4, 2011

Four Steps to Handle Compliance on New Playing Field
Judge/Bradley Leadership School - Looking for Emerging Leaders
Jim McCormack Shares "Things I've Heard in the Past"
Convention Countdown: Stay in 2n
Trust in Deluxe Detect

March 18, 2011

Special Coverage of CUNA GAC
Credit Unions Create a Buzz in Washington
Kanjorski Honored at GAC
Brunner Named to Hall of Leaders
► Shape Up FinEd Program at Boot Camp
► Consumers Switch for Better Web Solutions

February 4, 2011

► Protecting Members for Better or worse, In Sickness and in Health
Get In Tune at 2011 Annual Convention
30th Student Branch Opens in PA
A Solution to Proposed Caps on Interchange Fees
Opportunity in Prepaid Reloadable Debit Cards

February 18, 2011

► Heartwarming Stories from the Personal Side of Loans
Convention Registration Open; Early Birds $ave
Snap and Deposit Checks Using Mobile Phones
Top 25 PA Leaders in CUSO Ownership

January 7, 2011

► A Wild Ride in 2010; PCUA Initiatives for 2011
Unique (Judge/Bradley) Leadership Training Opportunity
NCUA Sets Effective Dates for Director Duties Rule
Sprint Rewards Participating PA Credit Unions with $146,413
Get More Out of Your Mortgage Partner

January 21, 2011

► PA Credit Union Growth Outperforms Nation, 3rd Q 2010
Top 25 PA Credit Unions by % of Members with Auto Loans
CEO Leadership Workshop: Preparing for Tomorrow's Challenges
Private Student Lending: An Opportunity to Deliver Economic Value