GASFCU 'Congratulates' Bank Customers
GLENDALE, Calif.-Glendale Area Schools FCU is sticking another thumb into the eyes of bankers. The credit union has unveiled a banner in front of its offices that reads, "Your bank just merged. Now you're even less important. Congratulations." The $333-million credit union and its CEO, Stuart Perlitsch, have made a name for themselves with provocative media messages. Earlier this year NCUA requested GASFCU cease running an online ad questioning the safety of several local banks, and even a few CUs.
Biz Kid$ Nominated For 2 Daytime Emmies
FEDERAL WAY, WASH.-Biz Kid$, the credit union-funded financial education TV show aimed at kids, has received two Daytime Emmy nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts & Science. Winners will be announced at the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Ceremony Aug. 30. A full curriculum with activities and tests accompanies every episode of the television show, including five core episodes in Spanish, and can be downloaded for free at www.waleague.org.
Colo., Wyo. Leagues Pursue Formal Merger
DENVER-After years of working together but under separate boards, the Credit Union Association of Colorado (CUAC) and The Credit Union Association of Wyoming (CUAW) are exploring a formal merger to create a new organization to serve CUs in both states. Although the Wyoming league has its own board, it shares professional staff with the Colorado league under a management contract forged back in 1997. The merger will require a majority vote from Colorado's 104 affiliated credit unions and Wyoming's 26 affiliated credit union. No time line has been set for either of these votes.
