WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - No credit union has raised the victory flag on its Red Flag program against identity theft, according to panelists at the recent CUNA Technology Council (CTC) Summit here-but Alliant CU of Chicago laid out part of its program at a session titled "New Red Flag Rules."

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - What are the top three reasons a credit union should consider your solution? That question was put to six core processor vendors that gathered for a panel discussion at the recent CUNA Technology Council Summit here. Excerpted here are some of their responses:

Redspin Releases Auditing Tool

LOS ANGELES - Credit unions are technology copycats, too often content to follow in a single-file line behind their competitors, several IT leaders at large CUs told Credit Union Journal.

KENSINGTON, Md. - Steve Jones wants to know about every single weakness in the credit union computer network, and he wants to know who is going to deal with each vulnerability.

How One Michigan CU Is Structuring New Youth Acct.

WRG Teams With TraceSecurity

In the Aug. 11 edition, a breakout box listed Wescom CU's mid-year 2008 losses as $10.9 billion instead of $10.9 million. The figure did appear correctly in the related story.(c) 2008 The Credit Union Journal and SourceMedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved.http://www.cujournal.com/ http://www.sourcemedia.com/

WASHINGTON - The annual Pro and Blockbuster Award winners-for excellence in public relations, marketing, and advertising by state credit union leagues and league service corporations-were announced during the American Association of Credit Union League's 2008 PR/Communications Conference here.

WASHINGTON - The National Credit Union Foundation has published a new report titled, "Steer Clear: How Credit Unions Help Car Buyers Avoid Predatory Loans." The report, said NCUF, shows how credit unions could gain a sustainable share of the non-prime market, where 8-million used cars are sold each year to borrowers with less than prime credit scores. The report details seven lessons from over 250 credit unions making used auto loans to non-prime borrowers. The report is available for free at www.ncuf.coop. (c) 2008 The Credit Union Journal and SourceMedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved.http://www.cujournal.com/ http://www.sourcemedia.com/

SHREVEPORT, La. - The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) is seeking historical contributions to an exhibit, "A Journey of Hope-A Destination of Dreams," set to be unveiled Oct. 16 at America's Credit Union Museum in Manchester, N.H. Specifically, it is seeking pivotal accomplishments by African-Americans in CUs, such as the first African American credit union employee, member, league president, manager or CEO of a credit union with more than $100 million in assets. For info: www.aacuc.org. (c) 2008 The Credit Union Journal and SourceMedia, Inc. All Rights Reserved.http://www.cujournal.com/ http://www.sourcemedia.com/

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Palm Beach County commissioners approved a one-year lease extension with the Palm Beach CU for the operation of ATMs at four separate offices of the Palm Beach County tax collector.

MANHATTAN BEACH, Fla. – Kinecta FCU said it adding its name to 53 check cashing outlets it acquired last year, as part of a pilot program to bring financial services to Los Angeles’ underserved.

SAN DIEGO – Cabrillo CU said it collected a variety of logo wear after it changed its brand and contributed the clothing to Goodwill of New Orleans.

LEOMINSTER, Mass. – Leominster CU announced it is now providing special loan assistance to enrollees in training programs offered by the American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts.

HARRISBURG, Penn. – Belco Community CU was approved by state regulators to open two additional branches, one here and one in nearby Mechanicsburg.

BRAINTREE, Mass. – Liberty Bay CU is raffling off a dream vacation valued at $2,500 as part of the grand opening of its new branch here 20 miles south of the city, where the former Boston-based credit union relocated last year.

PORTLAND, Ore. – OnPoint CU is kicking off a drive to raise school supplies for as many as 5,000 area students as part of the grand opening ceremonies for its 15th branch, located in nearby Wilsonville.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Kern Schools FCU is offering a raffle for a three-day, two night vacation getaway anywhere in the United States as part of the opening for its new branch.

McLEAN, Va. – Long-term mortgage were almost unchanged for the second straight week in the face of some conflicting economic signals, according to Freddie Mac.