Latest News & VACUL Headlines
- 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!
- Reminder: NCUA Share Insurance Webinar on April 13
April 10, 2023Share insurance is fundamental to the credit union system, and it’s a complex topic. To help credit unions better understand share insurance, the National Credit Union Administration has scheduled a webinar for Thursday, April 13, to discuss how member accounts are covered.
- Southeast Small Credit Union Conference: Full Schedule, Education Sessions Announced
April 10, 2023As a leader of your credit union, here are some of the sessions you can’t afford to miss at the Southeast Small Credit Union Conference!
- Will You Be Ready When NCUA’s Cyber Reporting Rule Takes Effect Sept. 1?
April 10, 2023Cyber incidents are in the news and on the rise. Now, there is a cyber incident mandatory reporting rule unanimously adopted by the National Credit Union Administration board members scheduled to take effect Sept. 1. It will require any federally insured credit union to report a “reportable cyber incident” to its contact at NCUA as soon as possible—and in no event later than 72 hours after it reasonably believes it has experienced a cyber incident that qualifies as reportable.
- Bank Groups Demand Oversight Hearing on NCUA
April 10, 2023A coalition of community bank groups led by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has sent a letter to House Financial Services (R-NC) Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) calling on the committee to hold an oversight hearing on the NCUA, alleging numerous issues the groups say must be addressed.
- ValleyStar RISE Foundation Announces Golf Tournament to Support Children’s Miracle Network
April 10, 2023The ValleyStar RISE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of ValleyStar Credit Union, will host a golf tournament on May 11, to aid Carilion Children’s Hospital in Roanoke in purchasing life-saving medical equipment.
- NCUA Opening 2023 CDRLF Grant Round May 1
April 7, 2023The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced Wednesday credit unions eligible for Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants in 2023 can apply between May 1 and June 30.
- National Credit Union Youth Month: Still Time to Participate and Help Young Members
April 7, 2023Are you helping your young members Unleash the Power of Saving at Your Credit Union™? There are different ways you can participate in National Credit Union Youth Month and promote healthy financial habits ...
- League Meets with Congressman Ben Cline
April 6, 2023VACUL's Chief Advocacy Officer, J.T. Blau and members Tim Rowe with Member One FCU, and Justin Barnes with ValleyStar CU, met with Congressman Ben Cline (R-06) in his Roanoke District Office on Thursday, April 6th.
- BayPort Wins Two CUNA Diamond Awards for Creative Excellence in Marketing
April 3, 2023BayPort Credit Union today announced it was honored with two Diamond Awards by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing and Business Development Council. BayPort won in the Complete Campaign category for its Auto No Payments for 120 Days campaign and the Website category for its $500,000 Accelerating Change Together (ACT) Grant website design and launch.