Credit Union News Releases
News and notes from and about Virginia's credit unions!
- ValleyStar Credit Union Launches Scan Me, Win Me Car Giveaway
August 11, 2023ValleyStar announces the launch of their ValleyStar 300 “Scan Me, Win Me” car giveaway, with a grand prize of a 2023 Toyota Camry. Virginia residents who are 18 years of age or older can enter the contest by finding the car, scanning the QR code, and submitting an entry form. The contest runs until September 17, 2023. Three finalists will be randomly selected to receive suite tickets and join ValleyStar at Martinsville Speedway for the ValleyStar 300 on September 23, 2023. On race day, all three finalists will receive a car key, but only one key will open the car. The finalist with the real car key wins the car.
- Chartway's Brian Schools Will Lead Transition Board Should CUNA, NAFCU Members Agree to Merger
August 9, 2023Chartway Credit Union President/CEO Brian Schools has been announced as Chair of the proposed Transition Board for America’s Credit Unions. America’s Credit Unions is the proposed national trade association that would be formed should members of CUNA and NAFCU agree in the coming months to a merger of the two organizations. Brian is the current vice chair of the NAFCU Board of Directors.
- Langley FCU Announces 2023 Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Winners
June 29, 2023Six deserving college-bound members of Langley Federal Credit Union will receive Jean M. Yokum College Scholarships, named after the credit union’s former president and CEO.
- DCCU Board of Directors Appoints New Chair
June 23, 2023DuPont Community Credit Union’s Board of Directors has a new Chair, its first in 17 years. At its April meeting, DCCU’s Board of Directors elected officers for the upcoming year. Angela M. Simonetti, who has held the role of Vice Chair since 2021, was elected Chair.
- ABNB Federal Credit Union Welcomes Sam Kazmi as its New Vice President of Real Estate
June 20, 2023ABNB Federal Credit Union welcomes Sam Kazmi as its new Vice President of Real Estate lending reporting to Michael McNabb, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Kazmi will oversee the Home Mortgage department, be responsible for developing the mortgage team and will work to create new home-buying programs.
- UVA Community Credit Union Awards $37,500 to Area High School Seniors
June 14, 2023UVA Community Credit Union announces the 2022-2023 recipients of its annual scholarship program. Twenty-five high school seniors were awarded $1,500 each.
- Vizo Financial Staff Participates in Walk for Children’s Event
June 14, 2023Vizo Financial raises $5,775 for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
On June 3, 2023, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union’s staff and their families gathered virtually to live out the credit union’s “people helping people” philosophy by participating in Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation’s Walk for Children’s event.
- Baylands Family Credit Union Receives 2023 Designation of Savings Excellence Award from America Saves
June 8, 2023Today, America Saves announced Baylands Family Credit Union as a recipient of the 2023 Designation of Savings Excellence Award (DOSE), the only national award focused on recognizing financial institutions for their work in helping Americans improve financial stability.
- Langley for Families Foundation Raises $535K at 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic
June 7, 2023The Langley for Families Foundation raised over $535,000 in gross profits at its 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic in Williamsburg on May 16. Net proceeds from the event will be granted to Hampton Roads nonprofits in the areas of healthcare, housing and human services, and access to education.
- Tidewater Chapter Holds 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic to Benefit Children's Hospital
June 5, 2023The Tidewater Chapter held its 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 2, raising funds for Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, the Norfolk-based Children's Miracle Network Hospital.