Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates

A new episode of Credit Unions, Coffee & Conversation! Patty sits down with a very special guest — her daughter Julia! — to get her perspective on finances, banking, adventure and just life in general. Don't miss this one: https://lnkd.in/guNuuuUZ

"Our founding advocates and organizers didn’t have the tools we have now. They didn’t have coordinated networks, digital platforms or listservs. Messages directly sent to Congress weren’t just one click away. What they did have was purpose and the will to show up. Today, we still have that purpose — and now we also have the tools that make our voice louder and our reach broader and the networks to learn from and connect with each other. That’s not something to take lightly. It’s something to lean into." Read the latest Patty's Desk: https://lnkd.in/gYXXxGr8

This week's MILeague Minute is here! Patty, inspired by our industry's history, rallies for staying connected in Patty's Desk, credit unions donate 17K children's books during Financial Literacy Month, the latest NCUA Call Report data and more. https://lnkd.in/ejFx3zYd

May 15 is right around the corner! Don’t miss your chance to join us in Lansing for the MCUL Government Affairs Conference. This is your opportunity to connect with lawmakers, get exclusive insider updates and be part of important advocacy conversations shaping our industry. Plus, we’re adding some exciting new elements to the agenda you won’t want to miss! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gK532Zrk

The storm is over, but the impact is far from gone. In Northern Michigan, the effects of the devastating ice storm are still being felt. Downed trees, damaged homes and weeks-long disruptions have left many families struggling to move forward. Each and every donation goes a long way: https://lnkd.in/geCGCf9g

Our not-for-profit structure and mission are under attack. Credit unions exist to serve people, not shareholders, and that difference is what makes us so impactful in our communities. But now, that model is being threatened. Check out our "Don’t Tax My Credit Union" Resource Hub to help you stand up and speak out. This hub, which includes a video message from MCUL CEO Patty Corkery, gives you the tools to educate your team, rally support and most importantly, make your voice heard with lawmakers. https://lnkd.in/gh4XyFnH

"This isn’t about asset size. It’s about mission. Our tax status isn’t a loophole — it’s what allows us to reinvest in members instead of shareholders, to serve Main Street instead of Wall Street. And when lawmakers hear from us, they need to know the truth behind the noise: credit unions serve more than 140 million Americans, 6 million of whom are here in Michigan, and we’re here to fight for them. That fight starts at home…with each of us." Read the latest Patty's Desk: https://lnkd.in/g9CaZVhj

If you’re under 40 and working at a Michigan credit union, the Young Professional Leadership Summit is your space to grow, connect and lead. This one-day experience is all about building bold careers and bold ideas, designed just for emerging leaders in the credit union movement. ✅ Only $159 to register ✅ FREE for FUELmi members with discount code ✅ Held at the Amway Grand Plaza ahead of ACE25 Save your seat now: https://lnkd.in/g3wM9qbS

The energy is building for MCUL/CUSG’s biggest event of the year: ACE25! Join us June 4–6 at the Amway Grand Plaza and DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. With unforgettable keynotes, powerful education sessions and a full slate of networking and fundraising events, you won’t want to miss it. Register today and secure your hotel: https://lnkd.in/g2Ayee_m

In Case You Missed It: This week's MILeague Minute features Patty's Desk on how you can act now to help preserve our tax status, MCUF calls for board nominations, a governance grant opportunity for small credit unions and much more. Read now: mcul.org/mileagueminute