PSCU, Digital Dialogue Offer Disaster Aid
TAMPA, Fla.-Credit unions whose operations have been affected by Hurricane Ike are being offered free disaster recovery services by PSCU Financial Services and Digital Dialogue. The company said it is making available its team, network and remote/business continuity solutions, including its integrated solutions with the shared branching networks and loan origination systems, at no charge to any credit union hit by the hurricane.
"As the nation's largest CUSO, we have well-established disaster planning and disaster recovery capabilities," said CEO David J. Serlo. Credit unions wishing to take advantage of the offer are being urged to contact Howard Hoemann at 636-273-6778 or hhoemann
Panetta, Card Offer Perspectives At NCUL
SAN FRANCISCO-Just two days after this year's national elections, Leon Panetta, former chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, and Andrew Card, former chief of staff to President George W. Bush, will give their perspectives at the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues' Annual Meeting and Convention Nov. 5-7 at the San Francisco Marriott. Also on the agenda are Rosey Grier, former NFL player, author, actor, and humanitarian, bestselling author Anna Quindlen, and noted conomist Dr. Esmael Adibi.
For info: www.ccul.org/amc08/
NCUA Hosts Share Insurance Web Seminar
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-NCUA will host a free web seminar, "Share Insurance 101," on Oct. 7 from 1 to 2 p.m. (EDT). It will be hosted by board member Gigi Hyland. To register: www.ncua.gov.
Treasury Launches Financial Lit. Campaign
WASHINGTON-The Treasury Department is backing a multi-media campaign aimed at addressing financial illiteracy among young adults. It includes an interactive online game, "The Bad Credit Hotel," and radio and TV spots. The campaign is taglined, "Don't let your credit put you in a bad place."
For info: www.controlyourcredit.gov.
Wright Patt CU Slated To Absorb Grimes CU
FAIRBORN, Ohio-The $1.3-billion Wright Patt Credit Union will absorb the $2.5-million Grimes CU, Urban, Ohio, effective Nov. 1. The merger will expand WPCU's charter into Champaign County, Ohio, with the Grimes CU office becoming a Wright Patt branch.(c) 2008 The Credit Union Journal and SourceMedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved.http://www.cujournal.com/ http://www.sourcemedia.com/
