If you are a fan of science-fiction and a fellow thirty-something, then you will remember growing up with Battlestar Galactica (1978-1979). For me it was a staple of TV viewing, along with Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Kung-Fu, and WGN’s Family Classics. What I didn’t know until recently is that Commandar Adama–the wise leader [...]
While driving home from the grocery store last week my girlfriend mentioned James Arness had passed. It was sad news to hear, but not necessarily because I was an avid viewer of Gunsmoke or a fan of Mr. Arness’ acting. It is very sad to hear of his passing because he has a significant link to credit [...]
Women were crucial to the success of the early U.S. Credit Union Movement. Credit unions would not be where they are today without they’re leadership, courage, and talent. This article, originally written by Gabriel Kirkpatrick, highlights a few of those women who helped shape credit unions here in the United States. Their contribution cannot be [...]
We thought this was pretty cool. And since today is March 10th, we thought it would be appropriate to share it with you. The poem below was delivered in honor of the 5oth anniversary for Dubuque, Iowa’s St. Mary’s Credit Union on March 10, 1984. Msgr. Sigwarth, who crafted the composition, was Assistant Priest when St. [...]
Every year, as the time for the GAC approaches, the Archives is asked this question. The simple answer is 1976. But, with all history there is more to the story. As far back as the founding of the CUNA (1934), a quarterly Executive Committee meeting occurred in February. Typical of these meetings, the location rotated [...]
“In a log cabin in the Rocky Mountains, the Credit Union National Association was formulated in 1934. High up on a mountain somewhere within the park…a tablet [will be] attached to the face of a rock, not too high for easy reading by the curious tourist, which will record this important historic event.” — Roy [...]
