We are calling for your help in preserving the Tax-Exempt Status of our credit union.  Protecting credit unions’ federal tax status as not-for-profit financial cooperatives will take the entire industry working together. We are asking that you act now to tell your legislators why protecting the credit union tax status is critical. 

Here is a bit of history related to this:

Key elements of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire at the end of 2025, so Congress is considering modifications to tax policy. Credit union tax status or the income that the government could make off taxing credit unions is on the table. 

Credit unions have previously fought this fight — and won. Now it’s time to do it again. We must make it clear that the credit union tax status is vital for Americans’ financial wellbeing. If credit unions can’t invest in their more than 140 million members nationwide because of taxation, communities will feel the financial strain. 

We play an essential role, here at our credit union, in mobilizing advocacy efforts to support the credit union tax status.  The choice to participate is yours but we encourage you to get involved.

Take action today through Connect for the Cause (https://www.ccul.org/cftc/) and tell your legislators loud and clear: Don’t Tax My Credit Union!

The easiest way to do this is to click the Connect for the Cause link above or enter the address listed above in your browser

Since the 2025 Leadership Team Election Notice was sent to the club’s membership on September 19, the following 2024 leadership team members have expressed their intent to run for the positions they currently hold:

• Alan Alterbaum - At-Large
• Elizabeth Brickfield - At-Large
• Joan Fine - At-Large
• Tony Doom - At-Large

Additionally, the following members have indicated their intent to run for these positions:

• President - Lance Arnt
• Vice-President - Alan Gerstner
• Secretary - Wendy Linow
• At-Large - Barbara Weier

All Leadership Team positions remain open for nominations until the deadline on November 6.

Currently, no members have stepped forward to run for the positions of Treasurer or Membership. We are also seeking at least one additional candidate for an At-Large position.

Please consider running for Treasurer or Membership. The club relies on dedicated volunteers to succeed.

The Nominating Committee Chair is Diane Askwyth (Diane52@gmail.com). Committee members include Elaine Barlin and Marlene Gross Ackeret.

If you’re interested in serving on the leadership team or would like to discuss a position, please send a brief email to Diane, specifying the position(s) you are interested in. The deadline for submitting your candidacy is 4 p.m. on November 6.

The list of candidates will be sent to the membership on November 10, with more details about the election process. The election will take place during the monthly meeting on November 20, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.