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MADISON, Wis.—The quickly changing overdraft landscape requires credit unions to take action, as the service is increasingly out of step with the new financial landscape, new data from the Filene Research Institute reveal.

MONTPELIER, Vt.—Over the strong and public objections of its former CEO and four former board chairs, and by a narrow margin, members of Vermont State Employees CU have voted in favor of merging with Williston, Vt.-based New England FCU, which will create a $3-billion institution when completed.

ARLINGTON, Va.—Total consumer credit rose 6.5% at a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate in September and is up 7.9% compared to a year ago. 

RICHLAND, Wash.–Gesa Credit Union is reporting its High School Credit Union Program has become the first Financial Sector Career Launch to be endorsed program in the state of Washington through Career Connect Washington. 

SAVANNAH, Ga.–A collection of community leaders gathered to help Center Parc Credit Union officials and members celebrate the ribbon-cutting of its flagship financial center at 5698-A Ogeechee Road here.

SUMTER, S.C.--Drew Huckeba, SAFE FCU’s Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer was recently presented with CUNA’s Rising Star Award.

HEATH/NEWARK/JOHNSTOWN, Ohio—Hopewell Federal Credit Union (HFCU) donated more than $1,000  worth of school supplies to Heath, Newark, and Johnstown school districts.  

ARLINGTON, Va.—It's never been more critical for credit union boards to have a “bench,” says one expert, who notes the strategy not only leads to stronger succession planning but also deepens board member experience and knowledge while helping to avoid reputation risk.