Madison, Wis. (October 15, 2012) — Credit Union Magazine is publishing a special bonus issue focusing on the state of the credit union movement and International Credit Union Day® Thursday, October 18.
While the special edition, sponsored by Diebold, gives a brief overview of credit unions’ past, most of the pages are devoted to credit unions’ future. Nearly 20 of the credit union movement’s most influential and insightful leaders have contributed to this special edition.
“We’re excited to help our readers celebrate International Credit Union Day through this special issue,” says Steve Rodgers, editor-in-chief of Credit Union Magazine. “And we’re particularly thankful to Diebold and our guest authors for helping us capture such a rich view of the credit union landscape.”
This issue’s authors weigh in on several key questions:
- Have credit unions stayed true to their original mission?
- Are credit unions filling the role envisioned by their early architects?
- If credit unions are off course, how has this happened and how can they get back on course?
- What future directions should credit unions take?
- Are there any un-served or underserved markets for credit unions?
- What do you think the credit union movement will look like in 20 years?
- What has been the movement’s greatest success—and greatest failure—of late?
“Our readers are very involved in the movement and have their own opinions on these questions,” adds Rodgers. “That’s why, for October, we’ve created a special page on our website related to this issue of Credit Union Magazine to encourage additional discussion on these critical topics. We’d love for this to become a forum for open discussion and capture a snapshot of today’s credit union industry.”
The website showcases many historical images and past features from Credit Union Magazine. Readers can scroll through images that were originally created by sketch artist Joseph Stern for The Bridge—the earliest forerunner of Credit Union Magazine.
Credit unions have celebrated International Credit Union Day on the third Thursday of October since 1948. The day reflects upon the credit union movement's history and promotes its achievements. It is a day to recognize the dedication of those working in the credit union industry, appreciate current members and invite eligible consumers to join.
Join the conversation on the special issue website and share your thoughts via Twitter with the hashtag #ICUDay or on Facebook. Subscribe to Credit Union Magazine for more credit union news throughout the year.
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