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Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
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The award is given by the Chairman of the National Infantry Association and Chief of the Infantry, U.S. Army, in recognition of individuals who have contributed significantly to the Infantry, in particular demonstrating high standards of integrity and moral character. McKenzie comments in this story.
The credit union made a donation at a time when the demand is especially high. The check presentation is pictured. President Frank Beachnau and EVP Bob Havens both comment.
The donation is from the credit union's Cancer Awareness Debit Card Program, which has a different beneficiary each year. The check presentation is pictured.
Financial Center First CU President Kevin Ryan appears on the Community Link program to talk about the partnership between the credit union and the Miller School of Business at Ball State University to teach financial literacy.
Ball State Financial, a division of Financial Center First CU, has pledged a $170,000 gift to support the university's financial literacy initiative. Ball State Financial CEO Kevin Ryan is quoted in this story.
Interra CU held its 27th annual Hometown Giving holiday service project, which raised more than $40,000 for more than 35 nonprofit agencies in the five counties served by the credit union. Staff is pictured with the donation check.
During Black History Month, Inclusiv honored MDI credit union CEOs, board members, staff and volunteers who fight for social, economic and racial equity in the communities they serve. This story features Mt. Zion Indianapolis FCU.
Proceeds contributed were part of the credit union's Affinity Visa debit card program. David Dressler, Kendallville branch manager, is shown at the check presentation.
The Kenneth A. Beckley Scholarship at the Media School at Indiana University was established to honor a longtime board member of the credit union. Credit Union Board Chairman Bob Martin comments in this story.
The credit union donated a total of $5,800 to local non-profit organizations on Giving Tuesday thanks to a little help from credit union employees. President/CEO Karen Madry provides details in this story. Madry is also League Board Secretary.
