Vermont Credit Unions On Air

Vermont Credit Unions On Air episodes:

• 03.28.2024

  Chatting with Nicole Sekol, Vermont '24 GAC Crasher

  Nikol Sekol, Member Service Representative at Heritage Family Credit Union's Bennington location in Vermont, chats with AVCU President Joe Bergeron about her first experience at the annual Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC as the official Crash Program participant from...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Vermont ViewPoint Interview w/Joe Bergeron

  Vermont ViewPoint host Pat MacDonald interviews Association of Vermont CUs President Joe Bergeron in her one-hour public affairs program. In it Bergeron shares the difference between banks and CUs, the contribution of CUs to the Vermont economy and its residents...

  
• 11.30.2023

  It's A Wrap: John Cote's 21 Years of Service to Vermont CUs

  Twenty-one year veteran AVCU team member John Cote reviews his lengthy tenure as he approaches the conclusion of his services at the end 2023. Highlights, challenges, most memorable events and even his likes and dislikes are covered by John in...

  
• 10.20.2023

  About FedNow w/Steve Roy

  Money moving instantly fromone accountholder to another is at the bottom of the Federal Reserve's new FedNow service. Steve Roy, president of Tricorp Federal Credit Union, discusses the basics of FedNow, what credit unions need to know, and how they...

  
• 09.29.2023

  Joe Bergeron - 45 Years Serving Vermont's CU Family

  Joe Bergeron, President of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions, reviews a 45 year career in service to Vermont credit unions. Hosted by Association staff members John Cote, Michelle Fullerton and Christine Davidson.

  
• 09.08.2023

  Vermont CU Advocacy Update

  AVCU's advocacy experts chat about what followed the 2023 Vermont legislative session and what to expect in the 2024 session. They touch on political issues, impact of summer 2023 flooding, and even one federal political issue that could crop up...

  
• 07.19.2023

  CUs On Tap 2023 with Mike Schenk

  A preview discussion with CUNA chief economist Mike Schenk, featured guest when Vermont and New Hampshire credit unions gather at the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, Vermont on August 2nd, 2023.

  
• 02.08.2023

  Ming Poon Crashes CUNA's 2023 GAC

  NorthCountry Federal CU's Ming Poon chats about being selected as Vermont's young professional Crash program participant at the 2023 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference. Hear Ming's background, what he thinks of credit unions and their members and how he came to...

  
• 11.18.2022

  2023 Vermont Legislative Preview

  The newly-elected, and re-elected, 180 members of the Vermont Legislature will convene in 2023. With attentions shifting from pandemic resolves to more traditional legislative matters, what will the big issues be and how might they be of interest to CUs?...

  
• 10.21.2022

  2022 Vermont Election Preview

  Adam Necrason and Jessica Oski, primary advocacy team members with the Association of Vermont Credit Unions, preview the 2022 general election in Vermont, with an eye toward what it will mean for credit unions when the 2023 Legislature convenes. Hosted...

  
• 04.08.2022

  Post Pandemic Automobile Sales & Financing Trends

  How the automobile sales and financing world has changed through two years of world-wide pandemic. That's the topic discussed by Dave Adams, Vice President of Lender Client Experience at Origence, a CU Direct brand. Dave talks about recent innovation in...

  
• 03.10.2022

  Crashing CUNA's GAC with Trent Loehle

  Vermont's 2022 Crash the GAC representative, Trent Loehle of Opportunities Credit Union, share his experience as a first-time GAC attendee, explains the Crash progam for up and coming young credit union leaders, and the impact it's had on his work...

  
• 10.25.2021

  Opportunities CU's Kate Laud

  Kate Laud, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vermont's Opportunities Credit Union, shares some of her path to a credit union leadership role, the similarities and differences of a community development credit union, and the unique aspects of a credit...

  
• 10.21.2021

  ICU Day Chat with Brett Smith

  Brett Smith, CEO of Vermont's One Credit Union, spends CU Day 2021 on insights, perspectives and the backstory of his career and his credit union. Hosted by Joe Bergeron, AVCU President.

  
• 09.17.2021

  Sean Gammon & 802 Credit Union

  Sean Gammon, President & CEO of Vermont's 802 Credit Union, shares personal and credit union history, the makings of 802 Credit Union, forecasts for the future and much more. Hosted by Joe Bergeron, President, Association of Vermont Credit Unions.

  
• 06.24.2021

  AVCU Board Chair Carrie Allen

  Carrie Allen, SVP of Consumer Lending & Development at Heritage Family FCU is also the 23rd chairperson of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions. She chats about her initial involvement in credit unions, how things have changed during her...

  
• 05.11.2021

  Engaging Members w/Online Auto Shopping

  The pandemic has made online shopping a new expectation for consumers. Build your CU's auto lending with an integrated online vehicle shopping experience for members. Jeff Kane, Director of Lender Client Experience at Origence and Christine Davidson, Vice...

  
• 11.05.2020

  2020 Vermont Election Re-Cap

  AVCU chief advocacy officer Adam Necrason re-caps the 2020 Vermont elections across state-wide and legislative offices. Although the Governor's office and political party control of the statehouse remain unchanged, Adam discusses the numerous changes in resulting form elections in legislative...

  
• 10.29.2020

  AVCU Board Member Jean Giard

  AVCU newest board member and Vermont Federal Credit Union CEO Jean Giard chats about her beginnings in credit unions, philosophies, people helping people, managing a credit union amidst a pandemic, and much more. Hosted by Joe Bergeron of the Association...

  
• 10.16.2020

  AVCU-CULCT Compliance Services

  Judy Britt and Shanon Peters of the CU League of Connecticut meet with Christine Davidson, Association of Vermont CUs, in a discussion about virtual Bank Secrecy Act training for VT and CT credit unions, as well as compliance audits and...

  
• 09.25.2020

  AVCU's 3/30/20 COVID-19 Teleconference Update

  A weekly teleconference for Vermont credit unions operating in challenging times, hosted by Association of Vermont Credit Unions. This weekly recording featured Congressman Peter Welch.

  
• 06.16.2020

  AVCU Weekly Update w/NCUA Board Chair Rodney Hood

  Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, chats with Vermont credit union leaders in their dealings with financial and health challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining the discussion is Michael Pieciak, Commissioner of Vermont Department of...

  
• 06.09.2020

  AVCU Weekly COVID-19 Update w/Steve Rick

  CUNA Mutual chief economist Steve Rick provides his insights and forecasts in AVCU's weekly COVID-19 virtual meeting of Vermont credit union leaders.

  
• 06.01.2020

  Evelyn Sirois - COVID-19 Infection on CU Operations

  Evelyn Sirois, chief executive of Members 1st Credit Union in Brattleboro, Vermont, shares her credit union's experience as the first financial institution in the state whose operations were impacted by an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Hear how it...

  
• 03.05.2020

  Vermont Legislature Mid - Session Update

  It's the mid-point of the 2020 Vermont legislative session and AVCU's primary advocacy players check in on what's transpired to date, what to expect in the second half, and the impact of state and national elections. Featuring Adam Necrason and...

  
• 11.21.2019

  An Interview With Shawn Hayes of Ticonderoga FCU

  Shawn Hayes, chief executive of Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union in New York State, chats with AVCU President Joe Bergeron about his career in credit unions, expansion of Ticonderoga into the Vermont marketplace, and the modern day challenges of meeting member...

  
• 11.07.2019

  Tom Candon & NASCUS Regulator Accreditation

  Most everyone knows credit unions can be state or federal chartered. But did you know the regulators of state chartered credit unions have their own association, and accreditation program? Tom Candon, long-time Vermont Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Financial...

  
• 10.30.2019

  Erbin Crowell Talks Food Co-ops

  Do you know more about your neighborhood food co-op than what's in the produce aisle? In this episode we explore the uniqueness, operation, challenges and future of food cooperatives. Our expert interviewee is Erbin Crowell, Executive Director...

  
• 10.18.2019

  Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union Awareness Campaign

  John Janclaes, CEO of Partners Federal Credit Union, moderates a panel discussion on the national Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union consumer awareness campaign. Discussion explores consumer awareness of credit unions, how the campaign came about, and the value...

  
• 10.08.2019

  Roberta MacDonald Talks Cabot & Cooperatives

  Consumers in the U.S., especially the northeast, are well familiar with the Cabot brand in grocery stores. But maybe not so much it's history as a cooperative, it's relation to Agri-Mark and how it's structured differently than other dairy producers....

  
• 10.03.2019

  What's An Employee-Owned Co-op?

  You know members own cooperatives, but what's an employee-owned cooperative? How's it work? How common are they? Why do they exist? Matt Cropp, Co-Executive Director of the Vermont Employee Ownership Center (VEOC) explains all that and more to host...

  
• 08.16.2019

  Adam Engelman on Young Professionals & Advocacy

  Young professionals realize their role entails more than just their daily credit union duties. And they know the movement’s future depends on their involvement in advocacy. “There’s been a massive influx of interest and energy from YPs the last few...

  
• 06.13.2019

  Young Professionals in a Global Classroom

  Blair Wolston, Chair of the Credit Union Young Professionals of Vermont and a financial advisor for VSECU, relates his experiences representing Vermont at the first Global Classroom initiative for young professionals coordinated by the World Council of Credit Unions and...

  
• 05.31.2019

  Energy Efficiency in Appraisals

  AVCU Vice President Bryan Kent chats with Jeff Gephart of Efficiency Vermont on the importance of incorporating the value of energy efficiency improvements in the appraisal value of real estate properties. Jeff addresses the state of energy efficiency in Vermont,...

  
• 05.30.2019

  AVCU's 2019 Vermont Legislative Wrap Up

  AVCU's Statehouse advocacy team reviews highlights of the 2019 Vermont legislative session along with new and updated laws pertinent to credit unions. Featuring advocacy team members Adam Necrason and Jessica Oski, with host Joe Bergeron, President of the Association.

  
• 04.24.2019

  Financial Literacy is for Everyone!

  Regardless of income level, a better financial future is available for most anyone when you plan ahead and make wise choices within your means. But getting on the right path to eliminate debt and save for the future...

  
• 04.04.2019

  Meet SeaComm FCU & its CEO Scott Wilson

  Vermont Credit Unions On Air meets Scott Wilson, CEO of SeaComm Federal Credit Union of Massena, NY. Scott shares insights on SeaComm's expansion across upstate New York State and into Vermont, along with philosophies about service to members, cooperation among...

  
• 03.07.2019

  CU2.0 Podcast w/Joe Bergeron of Vermont Credit Unions

  AVCU President Joe Bergeron, is interviewed by Robert McGarvey of the McGarvey Credit Union Podcast. In his CU2.0 Podcast McGarvey notes Bergeron's 40th year of service to Vermont credit unions as AVCU President and explores his close-up view...

  
• 02.21.2019

  Start Small, Think Big on the Path to Regular Saving.

  A panel of financial experts share simple advice appropriate for anyone of any income level to get on the path to regular savings and the security it brings. Panelists include Patricia Selsky (Money Sense Program Manager, New England Federal...

  
• 02.07.2019

  Meet AVCU Board Member Jim St. Peter

  Association of Vermont Credit Unions board member Jim St. Peter chats with AVCU President Joe Bergeron about his career in financial services and credit unions, challenges and views on the future of financial services.

  
• 11.29.2018

  Talking Cars, Trends & Credit Unions

  GM plant shutdowns, Tesla, trends in car sales, the year ahead . . . . all are part of the conversation with Carol Miller and Chris Bacho of Association indirect lending partner, CU Direct. AVCU Vice President Bryan Kent hosts...

  
• 10.18.2018

  People Helping People thru Credit Unions - WOCCU & the Worldwide Foundation

  Mike Reuter and Ann Heiden of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions join AVCU's Joe Bergeron on International Credit Union Day to explore the breadth and depth of credit unions around the globe and how the World Council of Credit...

  
• 09.11.2018

  Joe Bergeron - 40 Years in Review

  Association President Joe Bergeron celebrated 40 years of service to Vermont credit unions on September 11, 2018. In this podcast interview by Director of Information Services John Cote, he reviews highlights of a 4 decade career, most of which began...

  
• 09.06.2018

  Update: Indirect Lending + Shared Branching

  More and more Vermont credit union members get their CU loan at the car dealership, and conduct their over the counter transactions at shared branch locations. AVCU VP Bryan Kent shares insights and data with President Joe Bergeron in this...

  
• 08.22.2018

  Steve Roy on Corporate CUs a Decade Later

  It's been a decade since the great recession and the aftermath that touched the entire United States credit union movement, reducing the number of corporate credit unions by about 75%. Steve Roy, CEO of Tricorp Federal Credit Union chats with AVCU...

  
• 08.10.2018

  Vermont CU Marijuana Update

  With Vermont's recent legalization of marijuana for recreational use, Jill Stowe of VSECU and Chuck Karparis of Members Advantage Community CU meet with AVCU President Joe Bergeron to discuss the marijuana business in Vermont and its effect on credit unions.

  
• 07.26.2018

  AVCU's Newest Board Member: Lisa Huyer

  Get to know AVCU's newest board member, Lisa Huyer of NorthCountry Federal Credit Union, in this brief conversation with Association President Joe Bergeron.

  
• 12.21.2017

  Advocacy & the CU Young Professional

  Hear from young credit union professionals Mahasidhdhi Parmar and Shauna Wheaton about their first DC advocacy experience, and why credit union employees of all ages should be aware and involved!

  
• 12.01.2017

  All About CU Development Educator Certification

  AVCU Director of Information Services John Cote shares insights with President Joe Bergeron the Credit Union Development Educator certification program from the National Credit Union Foundation.

  
• 09.20.2017

  NEFEC Fall Seminar interview with Terry Field

  Terry Field, SVP of Finance for VSECU and a founding member of the New England Financial Executives Council talks with AVCU about the Council and its upcoming fall educational seminar on October 5th.