| MOONRISE
| Connecting the MOON Chapter Community
| Volume One, Issue One
| | | Introduction
| Welcome to the first MOON Chapter Newsletter!
| Each quarter, we’ll share upcoming MOON Chapter events, local updates, and news and trends from across the credit union industry to keep credit union professionals informed, connected, and engaged.
| Have questions, feedback, story ideas, or topics you’d like to see featured? Contact ldoctor@ff-cu.org.
| We look forward to keeping you connected each quarter!
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| | Upcoming MOON Chapter Events
| Chili Cook-Off
| October 14, 2026
| Hager’s Hideaway
| 3156 Lakeshore Dr
| Muskegon, MI 49441
| | | Elder Abuse and Fraud Protection
| November 10, 2026
| Bella Maria’s Event Center
| 513 W Pontaluna Rd
| Norton Shores, MI 49444
| | | Christmas Luncheon
| December 8, 2026
| Bella Maria’s Event Center
| 513 W Pontaluna Rd
| Norton Shores, MI 49444
| | | Upcoming MCUL Events and Webinars
| Click the underlined text for more information!
| Financial Health Workshop October 10, 2026
| Contact & Connect: Leadership Conference October 21 - 22, 2026
| Developing Future Leaders Webinar November 4, 2026
| Difficult Conversations Made Easier Webinar November 6, 2026
| Leading with Confidence Through Change Webinar December 3, 2026
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| | A Legacy of Service: The History of the Credit Union Movement
| | The credit union movement began in mid-19th century Germany, where cooperative lending organizations were created to provide affordable credit to working-class families. The concept reached the United States in 1909 with the founding of St. Mary’s Cooperative Credit Association, the nation’s first credit union.
| More than a century later, the movement’s “people helping people” philosophy continues to guide the industry. While today’s credit unions leverage innovations such as digital banking, shared branching, and AI-powered fraud prevention, their commitment to service, financial inclusion, and community impact remains unchanged.
| Read more about the history behind International Credit Union Day here!
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| | Success Story
| MOON Chapter Pet Food Drive Makes an Impact
| | The Second Annual MOON Chapter Pet Food Drive was a great success, bringing credit unions together to support pets and families in need.
| Participating credit unions collected a large amount of pet food and supplies for Big Lake Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry.
| The drive also raised $2,500, including the $500 MOON Chapter match. Of that, $2,300 was donated directly to Big Lake Humane Society, with the remaining $200 supporting an out-of-state pet food pantry.
| Thank you to everyone who helped make this people-helping-people effort possible.
| Next up is the 18th Annual MOON Chapter Food Drive, stay tuned for more information!
| | | CU Kind Day 2026
| Is your credit union doing something to make a difference on CU Kind Day 2026? We'd love to hear about it! Send your photos and impact stories to ldoctor@ff-cu.org for a chance to be featured in the next MOONRISE Newsletter.
| Learn more about CU Kind Day here.
| | | FUEL Michigan Develops Future Credit Union Leaders
| Interested in joining this network of young professionals? Registration for FUEL Michigan 2027 is expected to open in December. If you're looking to expand your professional network, develop leadership skills, and become more involved in Michigan's credit union movement, consider joining FUEL Michigan. Before registering, be sure to discuss the opportunity with your manager and obtain approval to participate. Learn more here.
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| | MCUL Scholarships
| MCUL Scholarships are designed to open the door to professional growth and meaningful connections for Young Professionals and Small Asset Size credit unions. These opportunities help make it easier to attend MCUL conferences, build skills and engage with peers from across Michigan’s credit union community.
| Click here for more information and available scholarship opportunities.
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