The $241-million Clackamas FCU here has turned a Credit Union Journal article into its own success story with a 1%-off, one-day loan sale that booked big numbers.

Data released recently and featured in this issue of Credit Union Journal uncovered a couple of things one would not have imagined all that long ago.

Recently, the five federal financial regulators released proposed guidelines to help banks and credit unions manage their use of social media networks, like Facebook and Twitter.

Bryan Kratz, senior vice president, community financial institutions with First Data explains why you need to have a device strategy.

Tansley Stearns, director of innovation and applied research with the Filene Research Institute, gives lessons in social media for credit unions from Ultimate Fighting Championships.

A selection of images featuring credit unions’ efforts in their communities.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – TMH FCU announced that Timothy Cook, its senior vice president, has been promoted to president and CEO of the $50-million credit union.

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Homeland CU has signed with TRC Interactive to implement the company’s First Line of Defense – Fraud Detection and Loss Prevention Challenge, an online exercise designed to keep staff focused on the latest frauds.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – SESLOC FCU has installed surcharge-free ATMs in Spencer’s Fresh Markets in Santa Maria and Morro Bay.

RENTON, Wash. – Alaska USA FCU has opened an in-store branch in the Safeway east Bremerton.

NORFOLK, Va. – NCUA on Friday took under conservatorship NCP Community Development FCU, as losses mounted at the ailing $2-million CDCU.

TOLEDO, Ohio – Nueva Esperanza Community CU, a two-year-old community development credit union serving low-income Latino neighborhoods in Toledo, on Friday was approved by state regulators to serve all 450,000 resident of surrounding Lucas County.

UKIAH, Calif. – Mendo Lake CU, a $130-million credit union, would pick up a new branch at Fort Bragg with a proposal to acquire $33-million Fort Bragg Community FCU.

MUSKEGO, Wis. – Corporate Central CU has signed a correspondent services contract with Lending Tools, which will include the conversion of the corporate’s ACH system from to LT’s Private Correspondent Gateway.

NEWBURGH, Ind. – Heritage FCU this morning said it is branding ATMs at 12 additional commercial locations, giving surcharge-free access to both members and non-members.

TAMPA, Fla. – A former teller at MidFlorida CU pleaded guilty to cashing at least $120,000 in fraudulent income tax returns as part of a scheme that earned suspects from Florida to California more than $1.5 million.

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Teachers FCU has signed with Generations Gold to provide discounts on travel, hotel, dining, prescription drug and even pet insurance from local and national providers for as little as $4.95 per month.

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – The Northwest Credit Union Association is behind legislation that would allow state chartered credit unions in Washington state to pay their boards of directors.

MILFORD, Conn. – Credit unions across New England are still digging out this morning, with small mountains of snow being built by plows in CU parking lots across the region following Winter Storm Nemo.

SPOKANE, Wash. – STCU announced plans this morning to expand into the historic downtown Hutton Building, in hopes the city landmark, acquired by the credit union in a 2012 foreclosure, will help spur downtown development.