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OHIO CREDIT UNION NEWS
Chapter
structure evaluation process continues
Forty directors from the 15 Chapters of the
Ohio Credit Union League joined members of
the Chapter Structure Task Force on June 10
in Columbus to review the results of the
statewide Chapter Structure and
Effectiveness Survey, conducted this past
spring.
Register today
for 2009 Ohio CU Open
Enjoy a day of fun and networking with
your credit union peers at the 2009 Ohio
Credit Union Open on Aug. 17, hosted by
Corporate One Federal Credit Union, CUNA
Mutual Group, and your Ohio Credit Union
League at Foxfire Golf Club in Lockbourne.
The $100 registration fee includes 18 holes
of golf with cart, a boxed lunch, two
complimentary beverage tickets, access to
the driving range, buffet dinner, a gift
certificate for the Foxfire Pro Shop, and a
special gift.
Statistics on CU
benefits released
Ohio’s credit unions provided
$184,358,447 in direct financial benefits to
the state’s 2,598,946 members in 2008 --
equivalent to $71 per member or $135 per
household, according to the Credit Union
National Association’s latest “Benefits of
Membership” report.
“Summer of Money” featured on five-station
network
Consumers throughout the Western Buckeye
Chapter area learned how the "money talk"
can be the easiest talk to have with kids
thanks to MoneyAndStuff.info’s free lessons,
games, and activities.
Leaders meet with
media in Butler County, Mahoning Valley
Chapters
The Ohio Credit Union League continues
to coordinate meetings to help Ohio’s credit
union leaders build relationships with
members of the media throughout the state.
Free outreach
“boot camps” filled with take-home-and-use
resources, tips
Learn about turnkey savings initiatives,
helpful grant writing techniques, and
effective financial education tactics at
this summer’s outreach workshops, hosted by
the Ohio Credit Union League. Whether your
credit union is just starting its financial
education and outreach services or has been
doing so for years, this training will
address both levels of experience.
Foundation
grants available for business-building
school
Create a business development program
that will improve member satisfaction, build
repeat business, and achieve superior
business performance at the Credit Union
National Association’s Business Development
School, Oct. 19-22, in Fort Worth, TX.
Philosophy and
convenience combined in Shared Branching
In the financial services industry,
convenience is paramount to success. The
credit union difference and philosophy are
important, but convenience is a necessity to
gain real traction among members and
non-members. Fortunately, Shared Branching
is the perfect balance of both.
Find third-party
partners via mobile device
Finding a business partner is now easier
than ever. The Ohio Credit Union League’s
Virtual Expo Hall is now available in a
version for mobile handheld devices, such as
BlackBerry and iPhone.
Partnership
brings Corporate One FCU members greater
services
Corporate One Federal Credit Union and
PSCU Financial Services have partnered to
offer more than 800 member credit unions
access to PSCU's credit and debit processing
platforms. The agreement brings Corporate
One FCU member credit unions enhanced fraud
protection, 24/7 Contact Center support, and
cost savings due to volume aggregation and
other economies of scale.
CMG: Steps to keep
members from foreclosure
Working with homeowners who are under
severe financial stress can be difficult,
especially when many credit unions have
little experience with mortgage
delinquencies and foreclosures.
CMG Web site
links members with auto, homeowner insurance
As more consumers turn to the Internet
for product information, comparison
shopping, and purchasing, CUNA Mutual Group
(CMG) is making it easier to shop for auto
and homeowners’ insurance. Through its
MemberCONNECT channel, CMG has launched
MembersAutoHome.com, a public Web site for
credit union members to research insurance
information.
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