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SACRAMENTO, Calif.-In the last four months of 2011, $7.4-billion The Golden 1 Credit Union saw its monthly average new members numbers increase 75%.

ST. JOSEPH, Mich.-The former customers of Griffith Savings Bank are now officially members of United FCU, following the first-ever purchase by a federally chartered credit union of a state-chartered mutual savings bank.

MADISON, Wis.-Growth for growth's sake in 2012 will only lead to growing problems, notes one analyst.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.-Despite all the potential new members in play courtesy of Bank Transfer Day, the growth focus in 2012 should be on getting more from existing members.

LITTLETON, Colo.-Looking to grow? Then do a better job of targeting those who are still growing themselves.

ATLANTA-When it comes to growth, it still comes down to fundamentals like crosss-sales.

CLEARWATER, Fla.-Credit card use picked up during 2011, meaning it's imperative CUs begin ramping up credit card marketing now.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Credit unions should consider encouraging members to use PIN debit over signature, one analyst suggests.

NORTH CANTON, Ohio-At times it seems many credit unions can't wait to push their older members out the door, but one company is cautioning that's a mistake.

RIVERWOODS, Ill.-Credit unions can grow their credit card portfolios in 2012, but one person is suggesting that they will do better if they pair their card offerings with a hyper-local spin on rewards programs.