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 On June 8th, Biz Kid$ will premiere worldwide as new programming from the American Forces Network (AFN) on military bases overseas. Biz Kid$ is the Emmy Award winning and credit union funded public television series that teaches kids about money management and entrepreneurship.
 “Financial literacy has never been as important as it is now and it is critical that young people learn how to manage their money more now than ever before,” said Larry Marotta, Director, Television, AFN. “We are thrilled to premiere BizKid$ on our AFNfamily channel in June and are grateful to the producers and to the underwriters for making such a thoughtful and fun program available to our military families serving our nation overseas.” |
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 Credit unions and leagues across the nation can challenge their staff and board to focus on growth with an innovative training program brought to life by a Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE). The “Not for Profit, But for Service” Credit Union Learning Map® is an interactive program consisting of three dynamic sessions that take participants on a journey of exploration and end with a powerful call to action. The sessions range from two hours to a full day of instruction.
“The Learning Map® is a great tool that facilitates thought-provoking conversations on the credit union difference,” says Rudy Hanley, SchoolsFirst FCU president/CEO. “An in-depth understanding of the movement helps ensure that each decision is made for the benefit of the member.” |
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 Forty credit union professionals were guided by eight dedicated program facilitators and mentors through the intensive week-long Credit Union Development Education (DE) Training. The April 18-25, 2012 training was held at the Lowell Center on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison, Wis.
"This was an eye opening experience that allowed me to separate myself from my daily routine and take a macro view of our movement,” said Tony Emerson, class attendee and President & CEO of The Credit Union League of Connecticut. “As a league president, I found it especially motivating to see the passion and dedication others have for seeing our industry survive and be there for our members. It should be everyone's goal to attain this designation!" |
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 Credit union supporters are encouraged to nominate individuals and organizations for the 25th Annual Herb Wegner Memorial Awards to be presented by the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF). Winners will be honored at NCUF’s awards dinner on February 25, 2013 in conjunction with the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C.
“NCUF’s Wegner Awards turn 25 next year and the caliber of recipients over the years has been truly remarkable,” said Josie Collins, NCUF Director of Donor Relations and Resource Development. “We encourage credit union supporters from every state to nominate their best and brightest as the awards are widely considered the highest national honors in the credit union movement.” |
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 The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) has been working to build capacity within Iowa credit unions to implement financial education programs via training, technical assistance and one-time grants for financial education start-ups or expansions. The initiative was made possible by a Financial Education Grant from the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF).
 “Financial education is key to building the financial assets of low-income populations,” said Marybeth Foster, ICUF Executive Director. “Our goal is to strengthen the capacity and build leadership in credit unions to deploy financial education.” |
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 For 30 years, the DE Program has brought renewed relevance to the credit unions’ seven cooperative principles and the philosophy of “People Helping People”.
All CUDEs are invited to join us as we celebrate our responsibility as credit union leaders and professionals. Hear from industry leaders, participate in innovative discussions, attend alumni service awards recognition events and reconnect and meet your DE peers! |
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 Last week the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) held a Financial Reality Fair in conjunction with the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, DC for the second year in a row. A Reality Fair is an interactive financial literacy tool for high school students.
The fair was held at the Caucus Room of the Cannon Office Building on Capitol Hill on March 21, 2012 with about 40 students from nearby Roosevelt Senior High School in attendance. Many others stopped by to observe the fair, including Congressman Jim Himes from Connecticut and GAC attendees during their “Hike the Hill” visits. |
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 Over 54 million people and 19 percent of the United States population - or one out of every five Americans - have some type of disability and a large number of which are “unbanked” or “underbanked.” Credit unions in New Jersey are working to make a difference in this area with the Building Economic Strength Together (BEST) internship program. The BEST program is a collaborative project that provides internship opportunities for people with disabilities. The last cycle, Cycle VII, of the program is underway in New Jersey after being piloted two years ago in New Jersey.
The BEST program was developed by a strategic partnership between the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) through its REAL Solutions program, the New Jersey Credit Union League and the New Jersey Credit Union Foundation, the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions (Federation), the National Disability Institute (NDI), and Allies Inc., a New Jersey-based training group for people with disabilities, with funding provided by the Kessler Foundation. |
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