March 12, 2018
This collection of positive news about credit unions and their activities is assembled from a variety of sources on the Internet and from credit union submissions. Note: links used here are external and the League does not control their expiration dates. To share news from your Indiana credit union: send story links to Kay Neidlinger .
Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
This release, regarding S. 2155, is from Sen. Young's office and includes comments from League President John McKenzie and League Treasurer/Financial Center First CU President/CEO Kevin Ryan. The League coordinated providing quotes and information as it was being developed.
Office of Sen. Mitch McConnell - 3/7/2018
This communication from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's office includes a quote from League Treasurer/Financial Center First CU President/CEO Kevin Ryan.
This cover story from the Indianapolis Star is about Sen. Donnelly and the S. 2155 reg relief bill. The story includes a quote from League Treasurer/Financial Center First CU President/CEO Kevin Ryan pulled from his Op-Ed that appeared in that newspaper on Feb. 16. 

The story also appeared nationally in the online edition of USA Today.
Representatives of the League and Indiana credit unions laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery when they were in Washington, DC, for CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference.
Medallion awards are presented annually to those advisors who reach superior sales milestones. Heritage FCU President/CEO Ruth Jenkins remarks in this story that this award is well-deserved by Decker.
The credit union has signed an endorsement agreement with Purdue alumni/astronaut Jerry Ross for its credit card. President/CEO Bob Falk and Senior Graphic Designer Eric Korchnak comment in this story.
Indiana University Kokomo - 3/8/2018
Solidarity Community FCU was among honorees whose partnership provides educational opportunities for students at IU Kokomo. This is the sixth consecutive year the credit union has received the award.
WTTV 4 - CBS - 3/7/2018
Many consumers have or will soon receive a tax refund check this year, and for others, this is the time of the year they are receiving annual bonus payouts. These windfalls of money can be a great temptation or a great opportunity, according to FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly.
The credit union received four national awards for financial literacy and community outreach during CUNA's Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC.
Pharos-Tribune - 3/2/2018
Jenni Emery has been promoted to vice president of compliance at Beacon CU.
The scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who are pursuing a traditional Bachelor's Degree, Associates's Degree, apprenticeship or certification. They will be offered at the credit union's branches in LaPorte, Michigan City, Valparaiso and Wheatfield.