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The League’s 2025 Press Releases
January
The League: A United Voice for Credit Union Collaboration and Excellence
January 2, 2025
A new chapter for credit union collaboration begins today as the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates and the Virginia Credit Union League proudly unveil their new identity: The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates.
The League’s 2024 Press Releases
December
Time for CFPB Reform and a True Focus on Protecting Consumers
December 18, 2024
The following release is the opinion and analysis of Samantha A.M. Beeler, President of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions:
Over the last four years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has increasingly strayed from its core mission to protect consumers and promote fairness in the financial marketplace.
November
League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates and Virginia Credit Union League Members Approve Powerful New Alliance
November 22, 2024
On Thursday, November 21, members of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) and the Virginia Credit Union League (VACUL) voted in favor of consolidation, a strategic move designed to amplify the reach and impact of the credit union industry across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.
LSCU & Affiliates Celebrates 2024 INSPIRE Award Winners
November 18, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) recently celebrated the winners of the 2024 INSPIRE Awards, presented during the second annual INSPIRE Conference, held November 13 - 15, in Tampa, Florida.
LSCU & Affiliates Concludes Second Annual INSPIRE Conference Celebrating Women’s Leadership
November 15, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) successfully concluded the second annual INSPIRE Conference, held November 13 – 15, in Tampa, Florida.
Virginia Credit Union League Marks 90 Years with Release of Impact Report
November 14, 2024
As part of its 90th-anniversary celebrations, the Virginia Credit Union League (VACUL) has released its 2024 Annual Impact Report, highlighting nine decades of advocacy, education, and support for Virginia’s credit unions.
October
SECUF Launches the Friends of the Foundation Membership Program
October 30, 2024
The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF), the charitable arm of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) is proud to announce the launch of the Friends of the Foundation membership program.
America’s Credit Union Museum Announces New Board Members
October 24, 2024
America's Credit Union Museum, a cornerstone of the credit union movement, is pleased to announce the addition of three esteemed individuals to the museum's Board of Directors.
Credit Union Communities Mobilize Urgent Relief Efforts in Response to Devastation from Hurricane Milton
October 15, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the destruction across the region is catastrophic, with more than 192,000 residents still without power and countless others dealing with severe damage caused by the storm's 120 MPH winds.
LSCU Wraps Up Successful 2024 CEO and C-Suite Summit with Engaging Speakers and Strategic Discussions
October 11, 2024
This week, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) wrapped up the 2024 CEO and C-Suite Summit in Savannah, Georgia. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the CEO and C-Suite Summit created a platform for candid conversations, innovative ideas, and transformative strategies.
ACUM Honors 2024 HERSTORY Inductees
October 2, 2024
America's Credit Union Museum (ACUM) honored the 2024 inductees to the exhibit "Credit Union Women Making History: Herstory" earlier today.
September
LSCU, SECUF Stand Alongside Credit Unions During Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
Following Hurricane Helene’s landfall as a Category 4 storm on Thursday night, communities across Florida and Georgia are now facing the extensive devastation left in its path.
LEVERAGE Partners with McQueen Financial Advisors to Help Credit Unions Offset Rising Employee Benefit Costs
September 17, 2024
LEVERAGE, the trusted service corporation for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates, is thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with McQueen Financial Advisors (MFA), a leading financial advisory services firm for credit unions.
Virginia Credit Union League Announces Inaugural InnoVAte Conference
September 5, 2024
The Virginia Credit Union League is excited to announce its inaugural InnoVAte Conference, a new premier event designed to meet the evolving needs of credit union professionals.
League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates Announces Intent to Form Strategic Partnership with Virginia Credit Union League
September 3, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) and the Virginia Credit Union League (VACUL) have signed a letter of intent to strategically consolidate – entering an exploratory phase intended to create an industry-leading force for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia credit unions.
August
LSCU & Affiliates Introduces Innovation Incubator and Inspires Progress at Second Annual VISION Conference
August 9, 2024
This week, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) hosted its second annual VISION Conference, held from August 7 – 9 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach, Florida.
Starlight Selected as Winner of LSCU & Affiliates Second Annual Shark Tank Competition
August 8, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) recently recognized Starlight as the winner of the second annual Shark Tank, featured at the VISION Conference, held from August 7 – 9 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach, Florida.
Southeastern Credit Union Foundation Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Trustees
September 5, 2024
The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF), the charitable arm of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of three board members.
July
Tim Tebow to Keynote Inaugural CMN Night of Miracles
July 11, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) and Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids) are excited to announce that Tim Tebow will be the special guest and keynote speaker at the inaugural CMN Night of Miracles Gala, benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This event will take place on November 13, at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, Florida.
Members ATM Alliance Announces Strategic Partnership with CrossState Solutions
July 3, 2024
Members ATM Alliance (MAA) is excited to announce a new partnership with CrossState Solutions, marking a significant step forward in expanding its outreach and services to credit unions nationwide. This collaboration will enhance MAA's ability to connect with credit unions in Pennsylvania and New Jersey affiliated with CrossState, providing them with top-tier ATM and ITM services and solutions.
June
LSCU Seats New Board of Directors Leadership
June 26, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) is proud to announce the seating of its Board of Directors for 2024-25 and the election of the Board’s leadership. The Board’s officers were elected following the LSCU Annual Business Meeting held in Orlando on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
LSCU Announces Award Winners for Volunteer of the Year
June 24, 2024
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) presented the LSCU Awards for Volunteer of the Year at the 2024 Southeast Credit Union Conference & Expo (SCUCE) in Orlando, Florida. The LSCU Awards recognizes credit unions and credit union professionals who demonstrate exemplary service and accomplish significant achievements in the movement.
LSCU Announces Professional, Young Professional of the Year Award Winners
June 21, 2024
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) presented the Professional and Young Professional of the Year Awards at the 2024 Southeast Credit Union Conference & Expo (SCUCE) in Orlando, Florida. The LSCU Awards program recognizes credit unions and credit union professionals who demonstrate exemplary service and accomplish significant achievements in the credit union industry.
LSCU Announces Credit Unions of the Year
June 20, 2024
On Friday, June 14, 2024, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) presented the LSCU Awards for Credit Union of the Year at the 2024 Southeast Credit Union Conference & Expo (SCUCE) in Orlando, Florida. The LSCU Awards recognizes credit unions and credit union professionals who demonstrate exemplary service and accomplish significant achievements.
LSCU & Affiliates Celebrates a Successful Annual Convention
June 14, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) concluded its premier annual conference, the Southeast Credit Union Conference & Expo (SCUCE), on Friday. The event, held at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, attracted a dynamic crowd of more than 1100 attendees from across the region, nation, and globe as the conference’s focus on purposeful collaboration made a tremendous impact.
LSCU Announces John Hirabayashi as Distinguished Service Award Winner
June 13, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) is elated to announce that John Hirabayashi has won the 2023 Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service award recognizes lifelong service to the credit union movement reaching beyond the natural person credit union.
LEVERAGE Partners with Clutch to Transform Consumer Banking
June 4, 2024
LEVERAGE, the service corporation for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates), is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Clutch, a leading financial technology platform specializing in omnichannel consumer loan and deposit account opening solutions exclusively for credit unions.
May
Alabama Credit Unions Celebrate Legislative Wins at Governor Bill Signing
May 23, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) and Alabama credit union leaders are proud to announce significant legislative victories achieved during the 2024 session. Among the most notable accomplishments, LSCU and Alabama credit union leaders were honored to stand with Governor Kay Ivey as she signed crucial legislation mandating the titling of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation Announces Awardees for the Growth and Impact Grant Programs
May 20, 2024
The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF), the charitable arm of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU), is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Growth and Impact Grant Program. The Growth and Impact Grant Program includes three distinct grant opportunities: the Credit Union Development Grant, the Community Impact Grant, and the Professional Development Grant.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Signs Bill to Improve Operating Environment for State-Chartered Credit Unions
May 16, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) and Georgia credit union leaders were honored to stand with Governor Brian Kemp as he signed credit union priority legislation, House Bill 876, into law. This legislation was crafted from the input of credit union advocates in partnership with the Department of Banking & Finance and other financial services leaders.
LSCU Announces Endorsements for Federal Office in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia
May 13, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU), representing credit unions across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and their 12.4 million members and a combined total of $183.5 billion assets, is proud to announce key congressional endorsements for candidates in the 2024 election cycle.
LSCU Announces Endorsements for Key Floridians Running for Federal Office
May 13, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU), representing Florida credit unions and their 7.4 million members, is proud to announce key congressional endorsements for candidates in the 2024 election cycle.
LSCU Announces Congressional Endorsements in Georgia
May 13, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU), representing Georgia credit unions and their 2.3 million members, is proud to announce key federal endorsements for candidates in the 2024 election cycle.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Empowering Credit Unions as Public Depositories
May 2, 2024
On Thursday, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) and Florida credit union leaders were honored to stand with Governor Ron DeSantis as he signed historic credit union priority legislation, House Bill 989, into law. This legislation designates credit unions as public depositories, a transformative step that opens up new avenues for credit unions, enabling them to conduct business with certain public entities.
April
League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates Announce Elevated Roles for Executive Leaders Samantha Beeler and Steve Willis
April 29, 2024
The Board of Directors for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates) today announces elevated executive leadership roles for LSCU & Affiliates President Samantha Beeler and Affiliated Consolidated Services and LEVERAGE President Steve Willis. CEO Patrick La Pine will depart the organization, effective April 30.
LSCU Honors Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter as 2023 Lawmaker of the Year
April 4, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) is excited to announce that House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) has been named the 2023 State Lawmaker of the Year in Alabama. He was formally honored this week at the Alabama Advocacy Conference in Montgomery.
Credit Unions Advance Legislative Priorities at the Alabama Advocacy Conference
April 4, 2024
Credit unions from across the state of Alabama gathered in Montgomery this week for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions’ (LSCU) annual Alabama Advocacy Conference. This year’s event saw 92 attendees gathering together to ensure a successful end of session.
March
ACS Donates More Than $860,000 to LSCU in Support of Advocacy and Small Credit Unions
March 15, 2024
The Board of Directors for Affiliates Consolidated Services (ACS), the wholly-owned holding company of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU & Affiliates), has announced the approval of $860,511 in total value transfers to fund strategic priorities aimed at advancing the operating environment for credit unions.
LSCU Honors Sens. Britt, Warnock, and Rep. Cammack as 2023 Federal Lawmakers of the Year
March 11, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) is excited to announce that Alabama Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Florida Representative Kat Cammack (FL-03) have been named the 2023 Federal Lawmakers of the Year from their respective states. They were formally recognized this week at the America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.
LSCU Honors Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock as 2023 Federal Lawmaker of the Year
March 11, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) is excited to announce that U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock has been named the 2023 Federal Lawmaker of the Year in Georgia. He was formally honored this week at the America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.
LSCU Honors Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack as 2023 Federal Lawmaker of the Year
March 7, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) is excited to announce that Congresswoman Kat Cammack has been named the 2023 Federal Lawmaker of the Year in Florida. She was formally honored this week at the America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC.
LSCU Honors Alabama Senator Katie Britt as 2023 Federal Lawmaker of the Year
March 7, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) is excited to announce that U.S. Senator Katie Britt has been named the 2023 Federal Lawmaker of the Year in Alabama. She was formally honored this week at the America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.
SECUF, Georgia Credit Unions, and Georgia United Ways Join Forces to Support ALICE Households
March 4, 2024
The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF), in partnership with Georgia credit unions and the United Ways of Georgia, is proud to announce the launch of the ALICE Report Initiative in the state of Georgia. This groundbreaking initiative is the culmination of collaborative efforts by credit unions, who pooled resources to commission the report
February
LSCU Honors Georgia State Senator Jason Esteves as 2023 Lawmaker of the Year
February 1, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) proudly recognizes Georgia State Senator Jason Esteves as the esteemed recipient of the 2023 LSCU State Lawmaker of the Year Award in Georgia. The decision was made during the LSCU Board of Directors meeting in December 2023, where strategic plans for 2024 were approved, alongside discussions highlighting the exceptional contributions of legislators supporting credit unions.
January
Credit Unions Unite in Atlanta for Georgia Advocacy Conference
January 31, 2024
Georgia’s credit unions gathered in Atlanta this week for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions’ (LSCU) annual Georgia Advocacy Conference, a powerful demonstration of the industry’s collective voice.
LSCU Honors Florida State Representative Adam Botana as 2023 Lawmaker of the Year
January 29, 2024
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) is excited to announce that State Representative Adam Botana (HD 80) has been named the 2023 State Lawmaker of the Year in Florida. He was formally honored last week at the Florida Advocacy Conference in Tallahassee.
Credit Unions Make Their Voice Heard at Florida Advocacy Conference
January 24, 2024
Credit unions from across the state of Florida gathered in Tallahassee this week for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions’ (LSCU) annual Florida Advocacy Conference.
Credit Union Profiles
The League provides comprehensive media resources, including press releases, publications, and national campaign information, to highlight credit unions’ consumer-focused services in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virgina. Credit unions are encouraged to leverage the League’s communications team for media assistance and expertise.
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The following profile provides a snapshot of the U.S. credit union movement and The League’s solid position within the movement.
| Credit Union Statistics | National | Alabama | Florida | Georgia | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
# of Credit Unions |
4,621 | 91 | 115 | 79 | 99 |
# of State Charters |
1,793 | 51 | 67 | 38 | 20 |
# of Federal Charters |
2,828 | 40 | 48 | 41 | 79 |
Total Assets |
$2.3 Trillion | $36.6 Billion | $116.2 Billion | $35.6 Billion | $261.6 Billion |
Total Members |
142 Million | 2.7 Million | 7.5 Million | 2.3 Million | 19.8 Million |
$ Members Saved Per Year as of Q2 2024 |
$25.8 Billion | $528 Million | $1.6 Billion | $374.6 Million | $3.8 Billion |
Advancing Communities – AL
Discover Alabama credit unions’ efforts to promote financial wellness, advance communities, and provide unmatched member services across the state. Alabama credit unions are committed to providing affordable and accessible financial services.
Advancing Communities – FL
Explore how Florida credit unions are investing more in the local communities they serve, expanding small business loans, and empowering job growth. They protect families from predatory lenders by helping with affordable but responsible short-term loans when hit with unexpected emergencies.
Advancing Communities – GA
Learn how Georgia credit unions are empowering consumers and enhancing their financial futures. Their strong focus on member service and community well-being reflects the cooperative spirit that drives credit unions to create a better future for all.
Advancing Communities – VA
Check out the many ways Virginia credit unions are changing lives and boosting local economies. From supporting financial literacy and economic development to providing critical resources during times of need, Virginia credit unions are dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact.
Credit Union Central
The Credit Union Central website is a hub for updates and stories about credit unions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virgina, covering topics like community initiatives, leadership changes, and industry trends.
If your credit union would like to be featured in Credit Union Central, please email your press releases and news updates to [email protected].