Latest News & VACUL Headlines
- New Mural at Freedom First’s Elmwood Headquarters
June 1, 2023Freedom First Credit Union commissioned artist James Bullough to paint a new mural on the exterior of the downtown Roanoke headquarters building, located across from Elmwood Park. Bullough is known locally for the striking mural he painted on the West Station building on Salem Avenue next to Big Lick Brewing. On this project, he is collaborating with artist Onur Dinc.
- Debt Ceiling Bill Passes House with Broad Bipartisan Support, But Virginia Delegation Splits on Vote
June 1, 2023Your League called the offices of every member of Virginia’s Congressional Delegation in the run-up to last night’s vote on the debt ceiling bill, urging a speedy resolution to the crisis. While the bill passed with broad bipartisan support in the House, passage in the Senate could prove trickier. The bill must garner at least 60 votes in the Senate to pass, and a vote could come as early as tonight.
- Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union Awards Education Scholarships
June 1, 2023Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Amber Mackiewicz and Abigail Jones are the recipients of this year’s Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union Education Scholarship.
- Member CUs Elect Three to League Board; Board Names Officers for the Coming Year
May 31, 2023The Virginia Credit Union League announces the following election results for its Board of Directors and the re-election of Board members to various officer positions for the corporation. The election results were announced at the League's 89th Annual Meeting May 25 in Williamsburg, Va.
- Credit Union Service Company of Virginia Elects Board Members, Names Officers
May 31, 2023The Credit Union Service Company of Virginia, credit unions' shared branching organization, announces the following Board elections and appointments following its Annual Meeting last week in Williamsburg, Va.
- Sen. Mason, Del. Batten Welcome IGNITE Attendees to Williamsburg
May 31, 2023We were pleased to welcome Sen. Monte Mason and Del. Amanda Batten to IGNITE 2023! Both lawmakers joined us for a reception on May 24 at the Williamsburg Lodge.
- TruStage Hosting Vendor Management Webinar June 14
May 31, 2023Join TruStage's experienced risk consultants on June 14 as they share risks, insights, and mitigation tips related to vendor management and oversight.
- IGNITE Panel Discusses CU Issues, Concerns at State, National and International Levels
May 31, 2023Credit unions are facing challenges from the state level to the international stage. IGNITE 2023’s programming included a panel discussion of the top-of-mind advocacy issues with panelists Carrie Hunt (Virginia League) Elissa McCarter LaBorde (World Council of Credit Unions), Daniel Tucker (Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions), Alex Shelton (Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond), and Robb Bohannon (Hunton Andrews Kurth).
- CUs Honor Patsy Stuard with Kirsch Lifetime Achievement Award
May 31, 2023Patsy Stuard, the recently retired President/CEO of Richmond-area Homebase Credit Union, has been awarded the Virginia credit union system’s highest individual honor, the James P. Kirsch Lifetime Achievement Award. She was recognized for her contributions to her credit union and the commonwealth’s credit union system on May 25 at the Virginia Credit Union League’s 89th Annual Meeting in Williamsburg.
- 16 CU Professionals Earn EMERGE Leadership Certification Certificates
May 31, 2023The Virginia Credit Union League was proud to honor 16 credit union professionals for completing the EMERGE Leadership Certification program on May 24. The program consists of five core modules, including the EMERGE Conference.