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Latest News Posts
- Beeler, Willard Appointed to Credit Union House Board
July 2, 2024Two new board directors were recently appointed to the Credit Union House (CU House) board: Samantha Beeler, president of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) and Caroline Williard, president/CEO of the Cornerstone League. Their terms will expire at the next Credit Union House annual meeting in March 2025.
- Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine
July 1, 2024In a landmark decision on Friday, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, a legal precedent that has long provided federal agencies with significant deference in interpreting ambiguous statutes. We'll be monitoring developments and impacts on the NCUA, CFPB, and credit unions.
- Justice Federal Credit Union Announces Merger with Law Enforcement & Technology Federal Credit Union
July 1, 2024Justice Federal Credit Union, (Justice Federal), headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, expands its footprint in Florida. The Credit Union announced it has merged with Law Enforcement & Technology Federal Credit Union (LE&T FCU), formerly known as United Police Federal Credit Union, located in Miami, Florida.
- Bronco Federal Credit Union Announces the Appointment of Michael ‘Mike’ Kenzie as Chief Executive Officer
June 26, 2024Bronco Federal Credit Union is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael ‘Mike’ Kenzie as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 22, 2024. Following a comprehensive internal and nationwide search and selection process, Mike has been chosen to lead Bronco Federal Credit Union into its next phase of growth.
- Uniting for Inclusivity: How CU Pride and Chartway Credit Union Lead Change
June 26, 2024June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and advancements of the LGBTQ+ community. At the Virginia Credit Union League, we are proud to spotlight Chartway Credit Union for their active involvement in CU Pride, a testament to their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the credit union industry.
- Chartway Ranked by Forbes and Statista for Best-In-State Credit Unions for Third Consecutive Year
June 25, 2024Committed to Helping Chartway Members Unlock Their Potential So They Can Thrive - Chartway Credit Union has been recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions by Forbes and Statista for the third year in a row.
- Credit Unions, Leagues Come Together to Celebrate 90th Anniversary of Federal Credit Union Act
June 24, 2024Wednesday, June 26th, the Credit Union Movement will mark 90 years of the National Credit Union Act. The legislation made it possible for credit unions to organize under state or federal charter and created the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions, the first government agency to oversee credit unions. The organization later became the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). This key milestone is a reason for credit unions to celebrate!
- New Co-CEOs Lead with Vision and Resilience
June 20, 2024Committed to a succession plan, Roanoke Valley Community Credit Union is thriving. Instead of relying on investments, RVCCU is investing its money into its membership by way of lending, which the leadership team says is true to the purpose of credit unions.
- Member Spotlight: Celebrating Richmond Heritage FCU's 88-Year Legacy of Financial Empowerment
June 19, 2024As we commemorate Juneteenth, we proudly celebrate the 88-year legacy of the Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union (RHFCU). Established in April 1936 as the Richmond Teachers Credit Union, RHFCU has remained a pillar of support and empowerment for the Black community in Richmond. Through decades of dedication and resilience, RHFCU has championed financial inclusion, overcoming significant challenges.
- League Elevates Credit Union Leaders with AACUC Annual Conference Scholarship Awards
June 17, 2024In a resounding testament to our commitment to fostering growth and excellence within the credit union community, the Virginia Credit Union League proudly announces the recipients of the highly coveted Lynette Smith Scholarship. Due to a high volume of quality applicants this year, in a groundbreaking move, the League has chosen to sponsor not one, but two scholarships, doubling the opportunity for deserving professionals or volunteers to partake in this enriching experience.