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Credit Union Members, Staff and Directors Asked to Tell Congress, “Don’t Tax My Credit Union”

Main Street members are being called to advocate for credit unions’ tax status as Congress examines all exemptions with the “blank sheet of paper” approach. A new website, donttaxmycreditunion.org, offers resources.

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Kitsap County Credit Unions to Encore Community Financial Education Offerings

A trio of Washington credit unions will again partner with community agencies and the Northwest Credit Union Foundation to help Kitsap area residents deal with the financial impact of government budget cuts. The last event the credit unions sponsored in March drew a crowd of more than 250 people.

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Sen. Udall Reintroduces MBL Legislation

Federal legislation that would increase credit unions’ member business lending cap has been reintroduced in the Senate.

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Former Oregon State Senator Rick Metsger Nominated by President Obama to NCUA Seat

President Obama has announced his nomination of former Oregon State Senator Rick Metsger to become a member of the NCUA Board of Directors.

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Joining an Elite Group, Northwest CU Professionals Earn Credit Union Development Educator Certification

Three Northwest credit union professionals have joined an elite team of financial educators, earning certification as Credit Union Development Educators.

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Reminder: Two Mortgage Rules are Effective on June 1, 2013

Two important mortgage rules take effect June 1, 2013. They concern higher priced mortgage loan escrow accounts and mandatory arbitration agreements.

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Legal Briefs

Your weekly update on the regulatory landscape.

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Four Reasons to Use Cause Marketing

For credit unions, giving back is part of doing business. Now more than ever, evidence shows that telling this story to consumers in the form of cause marketing pays off. CafeGive Social is a newer Strategic Link business partner giving credit unions templates, tools and online support to create cause marketing campaigns.

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Credit Union Directors to Learn Effective Governance Model at Volunteers’ Conference

Credit union directors will be more effective if they understand the difference between governance and management, and which of those roles they should play. Steve Winninger, a renowned credit union industry consultant, will enlighten directors by sharing the Policy Governance® model at the NWCUA Volunteers’ Conference June 7-9.

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Oregon Revenue Package Due Thursday

With a goal of ending its session by early July at the latest, the Oregon Senate is working to finalize a revenue package that will pass both chambers. Meanwhile, a freshman lawmaker shares insight into the complicated process of getting legislation passed.

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