HARRISBURG, Penn. — The missing piece of the security puzzle isn't anything at the credit union-it's making sure the members' computers are equally secure.

FISHERS, Ind. — The way that YOUR Symposium is being created this year — online by the attendees themselves - may be every bit as innovative as the actual sessions at this annual credit union conference.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Loan workouts don't need any souped-up, specialized technologies, say two large CUs-despite some vendors' suggestions to the contrary.

John Tabor is the new business service senior lending officer at Community First CU and Carmen Dykes new branch managers.

NFCC Reports Number Of Those Seeking Assistance Has Doubled

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TUKWILA, Wash. — BECU loan officer David Johnson's "crush" on actor David Hasselhoff has him one step closer to winning $1 million.

In tumultuous times such as these, it's no surprise that credit unions will not always be unanimous about the variety of issues they face. As the board of the national trade association representing all credit unions, it's our job to work through the thicket of different opinions and come to what we believe to be the best solutions for the movement as a whole. It's not always easy or straightforward, but through a diverse committee and board structure, I believe all points of view are considered before we make decisions.

MURRIETA, Calif.-Four more credit unions have signed with CUTEK to use the firm's new CAMS Alerts solution. Clackamas FCU, FAA First FCU, Technology CU and Silver State Schools Family CU can now use CAMS protection capabilities to ensure they are on top of any fraud alerts to their members' card accounts. CAMS Alerts tracks every alert on members' credit cards and also keeps tabs on the credit unions' response to those alerts (blocking the compromised card, re-issuing a new card, etc.)

SWAINSBORO, Ga. — Piney Grove Community FCU here keeps pen-and-carbon-paper ledgers and isn't on the World Wide Web - it can't afford the technologies many take for granted.

LOWELL, Mass. — Now that saving money is suddenly trendy, one credit union here has created several new products aimed at cashing in on that trend while helping its members build wealth in tough economic climate.

JUNE

BOSTON — Weighed down by the declining economy, CUNA is expected to announce more job cuts in the coming days.

Editor's Note: CURE (Credit Union Retired Executives) is sharing advice with Journal readers based on questions it receives and responses from the numerous retired CU execs it has recruited.

Growing numbers of credit unions shuttering branches to drive down expenses. Many slashing operating budgets leaving little money for new brick and mortar. Credit unions seeing members move across town and across the country in search of new jobs.

Brazile Keynotes NAFCU Congressional Caucus

BOSTON — Not surprisingly, the net worth of individual credit unions and the industry as a whole received a fair amount of attention during CUNA's America's Credit Union Conference here.

BOSTON — How much net worth does a credit union really need? The figure is different for every CU, but one CFO cautions it's important to analyze the CU's risks in order to answer the question.

BOSTON — Through a partnership with Humana, CUNA Mutual has rolled out a suite of products to serve members eligible for Medicare. The company said the new product line is aimed at helping credit unions retain Baby Boomers who are retiring, a group that often fades as active members upon retirement.

John Lass