The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates

Last Thursday, the seven credit unions behind The Credit Union House came together to celebrate the home's official completion with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

This milestone marks the culmination of a remarkable partnership between All In Credit Union, Champions First Credit Union, Hello Credit Union, Innovations FCU, Loyalty Credit Union, Panhandle Credit Union, Tyndall Federal Credit Union, and Habitat for Humanity of Bay County, FL. Together, they invested their time, resources, and volunteer efforts to help make homeownership a reality for a deserving local family.

The Credit Union House is more than a home—it is a powerful example of what can happen when credit unions unite around a shared purpose. Congratulations to everyone involved, and thank you for bringing the credit union philosophy of to life. 💙

We were thrilled to welcome Mike Lawson with CU Broadcast back to ENGAGE 2026!

During the conference, our President, Samantha A.M. Beeler, stopped by the Studio Lounge to discuss one of the most powerful tools credit unions have: storytelling.

In the interview, she shares insights on the importance of telling authentic member stories, focusing on impact, and cutting through today’s crowded information landscape to connect with people in meaningful ways.

Watch the interview here: https://www.cubroadcast.com/episodes/engage26-the-leagues-samantha-beeler-shares-the-power-of-storytelling-for-credit-unions

Be sure to check out all of the ENGAGE 2026 Studio Lounge interviews for additional insights from credit union leaders and industry experts: https://www.cubroadcast.com/2026engage_studiointerviews.html

Join us in congratulating our affiliated credit unions named to Forbes’ 2025 Best-In-State Credit Unions list! 🎉

These credit unions are being recognized for their commitment to trust, service, and putting people over profit, delivering real value to their members every day.

Again, congratulations! Your dedication to member service and financial wellness continues to set the standard.

We're excited to announce the public release of The League's You Own It Campaign Toolkit, a new resource designed to help credit unions showcase the value of member ownership and raise awareness of what makes the credit union movement unique.

The toolkit includes ready-to-use social graphics, digital assets, print materials, messaging guides, video content, and more to support local outreach, advocacy, and member engagement efforts.

Access the toolkit today: https://the-league.coop/you-own-it-campaign/

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors who helped make this year's CU4Kids Night of Miracles Gala such a success. Your generosity and commitment to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals help create brighter futures for children and families in our communities.

✨ Allied Solutions – Presenting Sponsor
✨ TruStage – Miracle Family Sponsor
✨ Route 66 – Afterparty Sponsor
✨ Visa – Reception Sponsor
✨ Vizo Financial – Dream Maker Sponsor

We would also like to extend a special thank you to MyLEVERAGE for matching the first $100,000 raised through our auction. Thank you for helping us turn miracles into reality.

We’re excited to welcome John Bratsakis as the new CEO of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, effective August 3, 2026.

John brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in the credit union movement and a strong track record of advocating for credit unions, strengthening partnerships, and driving member engagement. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of the Maryland & DC Credit Union Association and currently serves as Chair of the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL).

Please join us in welcoming John to The League family. We look forward to the leadership, experience, and vision he will bring as we continue serving credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.

Read more: https://theleagueinsider.the-league.coop/theleague/welcoming-john-bratsakis-as-ceo-of-the-league-of-credit-unions-affiliates/

Our President, Samantha A.M. Beeler, recently joined The CUInsight.com Experience podcast for a candid conversation about leadership, work-life balance, and the lessons she's learned throughout her career.

The discussion explores the importance of boundaries, mentorship, personal growth, and what it truly means to lead well while living well.

Check out the episode to hear Samantha's insights and leadership journey: https://www.cuinsight.com/podcasts/the-cuinsight-experience/the-cuinsight-experience-podcast-harmony-with-samantha-beeler-235/

We’re excited to announce the dates for ENGAGE 2027!

In case you missed it, our President Samantha A.M. Beeler and MyLEVERAGE President Steven Willis closed out the ENGAGE Conference by announcing that ENGAGE 2027 will take place June 8 - 11.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible week of learning, networking, and celebrating the credit union movement. We can’t wait to see you again next year!