Texas Credit Union League

The Texas Credit Union League (TCUL) is a not-for-profit trade association that publicly represents nearly 600 credit unions ["About TCUL," http://www.tcul.coop] within the state of Texas. It communicates and educates the general public on credit unions as a safe and secure financial institution, provides professional development to practitioners in the industry, and advocates for the credit unions on a state and federal legislative and regulatory level. More than 7 million members ["About TCUL," http://www.tcul.coop] in turn own these credit unions, with TCUL's service corporation providing industry assistance and tools (such as financially-related products and services, education and assistance grants, marketing communication resources, educational and training options, and more) to help spread their presence as full-service financial institutions.

About TCUL

Since its organization in 1934, ["About TCUL," http://www.tcul.coop] TCUL's vision statement ensures that TCUL will "be the essential partner for credit union success." ["About TCUL," http://www.tcul.coop]

Further building upon this principle, TCUL's mission statement proclaims a goal "to protect credit unions, and promote their growth, strength and unity. ["About TCUL," http://www.tcul.coop] TCUL currently employs approximately 130 employees, with the majority being "out in the field," to make sure their vision and their mission reach as large an audience as possible.

Current Activity

In recent years, TCUL has been an active participant in promoting the credit union philosophy of "people helping people" [TCUL's "Statement of Commitment," http://www.tcul.coop] both on a local and on a state level. TCUL achieves this through efforts with the 5013C public charity, the Texas Credit Union Foundation (TCUF), including educational grants, financial literacy programs and more, or through providing training opportunities, chapter meetings, council meetings and various other awareness-raising activities.

Additionally, TCUL has been an active provider of disaster recovery relief materials for its credit unions that may find themselves the victim of unexpected environmental causes. Most recently, in August and September of 2008, hurricanes Gustav and Ike were under strict monitoring by the TCUL staff. Updates were posted on TCUL's homepage with e-mails circulating among employees and members to ensure their safety and awareness.

Publications

TCUL has produced a number of printed and electronic publications over the years. Key among those includes:

* "LoneStar Perspectives" [TCUL's "Statement of Commitment," http://www.tcul.coop] - A quarterly magazine that showcases topics of interest in the credit union movement, as well as political and consumer updates.
* "TCUL Advocate" [TCUL's "Statement of Commitment," http://www.tcul.coop] - Electronic publication that focuses on the continually updated political and regulatory subjects involving credit unions.
* "LoneStar Leaguer" [TCUL's "Statement of Commitment," http://www.tcul.coop] - A daily electronic publication delivering credit union news, business practices and updates.
* "LoneStar Globe" [TCUL's "Statement of Commitment," http://www.tcul.coop] - A monthly print and electronic newsletter highlighting the community interactions of credit union members, volunteers and other personnel from around the state.
* "Credit Union Planning and Resource Guide" [TCUL's "Statement of Commitment," http://www.tcul.coop] - An annually compiled reference source for credit unions to assist in their operations.

Credit Union Resources, Inc.

As an affiliate with TCUL, Credit Union Resources, Inc. (CURI) assists in the betterment of the credit union movement by providing goods and services that effectively raise membership numbers. [CURI's official homepage, http://www.curesources.coop] Research, resource providers and additional membership services are available for credit unions to benefit from.

TCUF Activity

The Texas Credit Union Foundation has made it their mission to empower people to improve their financial well-being. [TCUF's official homepage, http://www.tcuf.coop] Be it through their participation with the National Endowment for Financial Education's High School Financial Planning Program (NEFE HSFPP), their generous grants, their annual charity golf invitational or their disaster relief services, TCUF is committed to the "people helping people" philosophy that has shaped credit union development.

See Also

* Cooperatives
* Credit Unions
* Credit Union National Association
* National Credit Union Administration

References

External Links

TCUL's Official Website: http://www.tcul.coop

CURI's Official Website: http://www.curesources.coop

TCUF's Official Website: http://www.tcuf.coop

The Credit Union National Association's (CUNA) Official Website: http://www.cuna.org