October 29, 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.
CUInsight - 10/19/18

This story includes a picture of Fleming receiving his award.
CUInsight - 10/19/18

This story includes a picture of True receiving his award.
CUInsight - 10/19/18

This story includes a picture of Schirmer receiving his award.
44 News in Evansville had additional coverage.
CUInsight - 10/19/18

This story includes a picture of Edquist receiving her award.
CUInsight - 10/19/18

This story includes a picture of Combs receiving her award.
CUInsight - 10/19/18

This story includes a picture of Horton receiving her award.
CUInsight - 10/19/18

This story includes a picture of Sipes receiving his award.
FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly discusses how to avoid making big mistakes in the event of an unexpected financial windfall.
Southside Times - by Nicole Davis 10/11/18
Employees of Teachers CU spent the day volunteering at multiple locations across Indiana and southwestern Michigan as part of the credit union's first-ever Day of Giving.

Valpo Life - had coverage of credit union service at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Merrillville. This incudes a includes a photo gallery with more than 20 pictures. Service Center Manager Carrie Upchurch comments.

Elkhart Truth had additional coverage.
Credit Union Journal - by Palash Ghosh 10/10/18
The credit union has expanded its field of membership to include nine new counties. President/CEO George McNichols is pictured and comments in this story. (Password/subscription required)
The donation is part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program. Zionsville Branch Manager Kevin Jones is pictured presenting a check during a football game.
Kokomo Perspective - by Alyx Arnett 10/8/18
Solidarity Community FCU is the title sponsor of the biggest Halloween party in the Kokomo community. VP Marketing Diana TenBrook comments in this story.
The credit union is hostng a celebration throughout the month of October to celebrate. Senior Executive Nicole Alcorn comments in this story.
League Board Secretary and Financial Center First CU President/CEO Kevin Ryan traveled to Colombia South America with the credit union's Director of Community Relations Marco Dominguez to share their CU's strategies for helping people improve their lives through financial education. Ryan is pictured with this story.
Credit Union Times - by Roy Urrico 9/26/18
Three Rivers FCU is a Crystal Performance Award winner.
Fort Financial FCU is one of the 48 recipients named in this story. The credit union received a $600,000 Financial Assistance (FA) award.
Jason Ford of Harvester Financial CU has been named to the Executive Committee of CUNA's Operations & Member Experience Council Conference. He is pictured in this story. Additionally, he is a member of the Council's Membership Committee, and he is vice chairman of the Member Resources Committee and the Awards Committee.

At the group's recent conference he was named "Top Community Contributor," which is mentioned in this story.
Credit Union Journal - by Melissa Angell 9/18/18
Spanish for "Together we advance," Juntos Avanzamos credit unions help Hispanic and immigrant consumers navigate the U.S. financial system. CEO Tom Gryp, Chief Retail Officer John Wilkening, and Diversity and Inclusion Officer Esmi Rivera all comment and are pictured in this story.

CUInsight carried a story about the credit union's plans to celebrate.
Two rising leaders from the credit union earned spots in the competition sponsored by the Tri-State Business Journal: Tami Tenbarge and Lance Kollker. Kollker is a participant in the League's ignite initiative.
Staff from Beacon CU are pictured with Auburn firefighters. They partnered for a successful fundraising drive for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
LaPorte County Life - by Curtis Hankins 9/13/18
Melissa Vega, Sales Manager for the credit union, is pictured and quoted in this story.
Valpo Life - by Jennifer Bissonnette 9/12/18
Tom Dougherty, Investments and Fraud Manager for the credit union, is pictured and quoted in this story.
Inside Indiana Business - by Alex Brown 9/12/18
Three Rivers FCU has announced plans for a new branch and mortgage center. CEO Don Cates comments in this story, and a rendering of the 16,000 square-foot facility is shown.
Dubois County Free Press - 9/10/18
Jackie Schmitt has been hired by the credit union. She will work from the Jasper Service Center.
The event secured more than 9,000 pounds of food as well as other food and monetary donations. Marketing Director Dorene Martinson comments.
Take advantage of League resources to fight fraud at your credit union
The League’s Working to Fight Fraud group is an online community that has more than 200 members sharing information about different types of fraud affecting Indiana credit unions. Alerts about fraudulent checks, stores and restaurants that have been hacked, new ways to protect members from fraud and much more have all been discussed on the site. We also hold in-person meetings that feature reps from the FBI, Indiana State Police and other crime-fighting groups.
 
If you are not already a member of this group, contact Senior Consultant Tim Pierce today so you can begin receiving information.