League News Releases
- 16 CU Professionals Earn EMERGE Leadership Certification Certificates
May 31, 2023The Virginia Credit Union League was proud to honor 16 credit union professionals for completing the EMERGE Leadership Certification program on May 24. The program consists of five core modules, including the EMERGE Conference.
- Chartway CU's Jill Edsall Recognized with 2023 Farley Award of Excellence
May 30, 2023Jill Edsall, Director of Learning and Talent Development at Chartway Credit Union, has been recognized with the Virginia Credit Union League's 2023 Eugene H. "Gene" Farley Jr. Award of Excellence.
- #ILoveMyCreditUnion Social Media Campaign Set for July 28
May 12, 2023It's back! The third annual credit union social media blitz, the #ILoveMyCreditUnion initiative, is set to take place on July 28. We hope your credit union will participate!
- Just Added at IGNITE 2023: Education Session Will Highlight NCUA’s Central Liquidity Facility
May 12, 2023Learn how the National Credit Union Administration’s Central Liquidity Facility works and how it can fit within your credit union’s broader liquidity risk-management program. Tim Dodds, vice president of the CLF, will offer a program at IGNITE on CLF membership and an overview of liquidity advances, including information on types and terms of advances, qualifications, and collateral requirements.
- League's Karima Freeman Promoted to COO
May 5, 2023The Virginia Credit Union League is proud to announce the promotion of Karima Freeman to Chief Operating Officer.
- Sen. Tim Kaine Signs On as Co-Sponsor of CU Legislation
May 4, 2023Sen. Tim Kaine has signed on as a co-sponsor of S.610, the Credit Union Board Modernization Act. This bipartisan measure would change the requirement for federally chartered credit union boards to meet once a month to not less than six times per year for qualifying credit unions. Sen. Kaine supported this same legislation in the last session of Congress.
- League's Hunt Named Finalist in RVA Power Women Awards
April 10, 2023Virginia Credit Union League President/CEO Carrie Hunt has been named a finalist in the Richmond BizSense and Brown Edwards 2023 RVA Power Women Awards! Winners will be announced live at an evening award ceremony on May 4. Award winners will represent 13 categories ranging from C-Suite to emerging leaders and beyond!
- League Congratulates Lamont Bagby On Successful Run for State Senate
March 29, 2023The Virginia Credit Union Leagues congratulates Sen.-elect Lamont Bagby on his election to represent Virginia’s 9th State Senate District.
- CUs, League Celebrate Gov. Youngkin's Signing of Virtual Assets Custody Measure
March 24, 2023Gov. Glenn Youngkin yesterday signed credit unions’ virtual currency custody services bill into law, making Virginia among the first states to codify such authority for credit unions.
- Leagues, CUNA to Co-Host Small CU Conference in September
March 23, 2023Coming this September: Your League is proud to co-present the Southeast Small Credit Union Conference! Curated specifically for the executives and board members of smaller shops, this low-cost event will focus heavily on generating income, loan-growth strategies, improving your bottom line, and ROA. Early bird registration closes July 14.