NCUF Sponsors 'Protect Your Identity' Event
SILVER SPRING, Md.-The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) said it will lead a "Protect Your Identity Week (PYIW)" Oct. 19-25, when more than 100 NFCC member agencies nationally will conduct ID theft workshops, credit report reviews, and shredding events, in addition to providing a variety of other protection oriented education. All events are free and open to the public. NFCC noted that ID theft touched the lives of more than eight-million consumers last year, with thefts totaling close to $50 billion. It also hosts a website at www.ProtectYourIDNow.org.
For info: www.nfcc.org.
Gary Kohn's Daughter, 23, Passes Away
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Dena Kohn, 23, daughter of Gary Kohn, executive assistant to NCUA Board Member Gigi Hyland, has died from medical complications. In lieu of flowers the family is asking consideration be given to a donation to the Global Fund at www.theglobalfund.org. Cards may be sent to the Kohn family at 8012 Brett Place, Greenbelt, MD, 20770.
NCUA Share Insurance Web Seminar A Success
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-NCUA reported its Share Insurance 101 webinar drew more than 3,300 participants. Hosted by board member Gigi Hyland, it provided a basic review of federal share insurance regulations as well as a discussion of available resources and operational considerations. An interactive Q&A session was an integral part of the presentation. NCUA said the PowerPoint presentation is posted on the Share Insurance Tool Kit at www.ncua.gov/ShareInsurance/Index.htm.
Banker To Succeed Norm Boudreau At ICFCU
FITCHBURG, Mass.-IC FCU said has hired Anthony Cali, former president of nearby Clinton Savings Bank, as its new president and CEO, succeeding Norm Boudreau, who retired last month after more than 40 years with the credit union.
Cali takes the helm of the $350-million credit union just as it is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
The credit union, whose first members organized in the basement of the Immaculate Conception church, is giving away prizes each month to celebrate "80 in 08" and will give away a trip to Disney World later this month as grand prize.
Better Business Bureau Supports NCUF
McLEAN, Va.-The National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) appeared in a full-page ad sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in USA Today. NCUF's full name appeared under the headline, "Start With Trust." The ad encouraged charitable donors to "Look for the Better Business Bureau Charity Seal and give to the organizations with confidence." Before national charities can use the BBB Accredited Charity seal, they must pass an independent evaluation under the Wise Giving Alliance's Standards of Charity Accountability. The evaluation involves scrutiny of a charity's governance, effectiveness, finances, solicitations, and informational materials.(c) 2008 Credit Union Journal and SourceMedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved.http://www.cujournal.com/ http://www.sourcemedia.com/
