WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) hosted its annual Hawaii Sub-Council luncheon on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Pacific Club in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Hawaii Sub-Council was formed in 2020 and created to support the interests of DCUC member credit unions serving the financial needs of servicemembers and veterans across the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii remains home to more than 100,000 military personnel, veterans, dependents, and DoD personnel from all branches of the U.S. armed forces.
Provided by Robin Larsen, DCUC Board of Directors Member and president/CEO, Cobalt CU ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) lending is important to credit union members, especially for those who might not have a Social Security Number but still want access to credit and financial services in the United States.
Provided by John McKechnie In politics, surprises are rarely good news. But now, as 2024 starts to take shape, unexpected developments on a couple of key issues show potential to help credit unions advance our agenda on Capitol Hill.
America’s Credit Unions held their first Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) as a merged entity. It was great to see many friends and industry colleagues who traveled across the globe to attend the conference. My thoughts were challenged and inspired by the many discussions this past week about the future of the credit union industry.
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) hosted the GAC Crashers for lunch at DCUC Headquarters located in the beautiful Army Navy Building. This unique gathering offered the young professionals crashing this year’s GAC the opportunity to connect and network with current industry leaders in an informal setting.
DCUC President/CEO Anthony Hernandez welcomed the crashers by explaining a bit about DCUC and its history with the Crash program. He noted that the leadership of several DCUC member credit unions and other industry partners, such as Plexcity and Filene, were also in attendance. Hernandez recommended the young professionals take time during the casual lunch to ask questions and learn from those who have years of experience in the industry. WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) concluded its Defense Matters 2024 morning advocacy session on Sunday, March 3, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. This year’s forum featured several discussions weighing heavily on advocacy and legislative topics specific to credit unions serving military and veteran communities.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) officially announced the George E. Myers (GEM) Scholarship recipients during its 2024 Defense Matters on March 3, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.
Provided by Military Hearts Matter On Sunday, February 4, our Third Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honored two phenomenal women veterans who are heart survivors. This year’s honorees were Kelsey Danner, a Navy veteran and Tosombra “Tai” Kimes, an Army veteran. Through the generosity of our donors Mr. and Mrs. Travis Carter, Jennifer Hernandez Real Estate, Trish Alegre-Smith Photography, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Mains and the sponsors, Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC), GEICO Military, and Blue Shield Blue Cross FEP Dental and Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Vision. Following the wreath laying, we celebrated with a reception hosted by Military Hearts Matter at the Military Women's Memorial. Thank you to all those who attended this special event and to our donors that made it possible.
Provided by John McKechnie Last month I looked ahead at 2024 from a regulator’s perspective—what can defense credit unions expect from NCUA and CFPB? This month I am going to lay out (guess) what Capitol Hill is going to do on credit unions, and what that will mean for your credit union.
Relax. This isn’t another article on how close science fiction books and movies got things right 30 or 40 years ago. Although many things have changed for the better or worse (as predicted), we are still living in a world where the future has many possibilities. However, securing a successful future is often only made possible for those willing to act now. Windows of opportunity only exist for a moment—and then they are gone, maybe forever.
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