Vermont Credit Unions On The Air

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.

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 can be overwhelming. Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce and and VSECU Senior VP of Marketing & Business Development Yvonne Garand talk about the state of financial literacy among Vermonters, insights on the path to financial well-being and freely available resources everyone can use. Joe Bergeron, President of the Association of Vermont Credit Unions, moderates.

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 credit unions and much more.

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 of issues and ideas that rock Vermont's credit unions, which vary in size from tiny to $1.5 billion. Bergeron also talks about the relationship between state credit union leagues and CUNA, state and federal government, and how small credit unions sometimes matter way beyond their size. It's a wide ranging talk with an eye always planted on the future.

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 Credit Union), Andrea Heller (Financial Counselor & Educator, Opportunities Credit Union) and Rachel Feldman (Public Relations Specialist, VSECU). Discussion is moderated by Joe Bergeron (Association of Vermont Credit Unions).

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.

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 the discussion.

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 Unions and the Foundation bridge and advance credit union efforts in 117 countries and provide critical aid when disaster strikes.

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 with appointment as the Association's chief executive at the age of 25.

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 update.

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 President Joe Bergeron about what's changed . . . and what's remained the same . . . for corporate credit unions over the past decade.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Jay Johnson, of Callahan & Associates, previews the speakers and sessions of the 2017 Strategy Symposium for credit union leaders from Vermont, Connecticut and throughout the northeast.

AVCU President Joe Bergeron chats with Sara DeLance, SVP of Retails at Heritage Family FCU, about the start-up young professionals network among Vermont credit unions.

High level review of key issues from the 2017 Session of the Vermont Legislature for credit unions, and forecast of what might come up in the scheduled summer re-convening, possible fall session addressing federal fall-out and issues to revisit in 2018. Insights from Association of Vermont Credit Unions lobbyists Adam Necrason and Jessica Oski. Moderated by President Joe Bergeron.

The Association of Vermont Credit Unions celebrates 70 years in 2017 with its annual meeting & convention on May 19-21. Director of Information Services, John Cote, previews new features and special events of the milestone anniversary gathering of Vermont credit union leaders.