May 14, 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.
A recent roundtable and meeting brought leaders from the League and Indiana credit unions together with Sen. Joe Donnelly to discuss important issues, especially S. 2155. Quotes from League President John McKenzie, League Chairman Karla Salisbury and Sen. Donnelly,as well as pictures from the events, are included in this story.
More than 100 members attended the meeting where Chairperson of the Board Janice Vamos presided. She read a congratulatory letter from the League. An excerpt from the letter is part of this story. Additionally, all of the credit union's board members are named in this story, and they are pictured.
The Star - by Dave Kurtz 5/11/18
Representatives from Beacon CU are shown presenting a check to DeKalb Outdoor Theater officers for sponsorship of the 2018 opening concert. Proceeds from this event will go to Riley Hospital.
KEMBA CU's Business Development Manager Sheri Riley and League VP Communications Kay Neidlinger completed the National Credit Union Foundation's first DE training of 2018. They are pictured with the others who received the CUDE certification.
This story mentions Indiana's 6th District primary.

Additional national coverage of election results is here.
Credit Union Journal - by Lisa Freeman 5/8/2018
Crane CU President/CEO Bob Downs has retired after a 29-year career at the credit union and will be succeeded by Kevin Sparks. Sparks is also League Board Treasurer. A photo from Downs' retirement event is included with this story. (Password/subscription required.)
First Trust Credit Union is ringing in the spring with some seasonal promotions to benefit current and new members.
Amy Sink of Interra CU is mentioned in this story as an Associated Director of PSCU, which recently hosted a sold-out Member Forum.
The Crystal Distinction Award was presented to the credit union in appreciation of its thirty-year relationship with CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. President/CEO Ruth Jenkins is quoted and pictured.
The merger with the vacation club will provide TCU members with exceptional service, more travel offerings and opportunities to create experiences of a lifetime.
President/CEO Ruth Jenkins announced the election of two board members. Officers for the upcoming year were also named in this story.
JoDee Curtis is newly elected to a three-year term. She is pictured with this story.
Indiana Members CU is credited with assisting police in finding a man accused of counterfeiting checks and cashing them.
Credit Union Management Magazine - by Kerry Liberman May 2018
The credit union has seen dramatic growth in products per member, total wallet share, new loans and much more through improved staff engagement. President/CEO Steve Collins comments, and the staff is pictured in this story.
WEVV CBS - 4/29/2018
Crane CU teamed up with a local TV station to surprise an Evansville elementary school with a donation of much-needed school supplies.
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