Clearview Federal Credit Union CEO Ron Celaschi joined us on the show to share Clearview and Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania's partnership (and JA Biztown) providing area students with real-world financial experiences.

We discussed such items as:

• What prompted this partnership?
• How does the simulated business community that offers students real world experiences benefit your credit union -- and ultimately your members?
• What are your goals for this partnership?
• Any advice for other credit unions looking to do something similar?

Pretty cool stuff here that more and more credit unions are doing and leading the way. Check it out and let us know your thoughts.

If you think the latest, best-selling spy thriller novel has a million twists and turns, wait 'til you watch this episode of CUbroadcast with NAFCU, NCCO, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance Brandy Bruyere. Brandy joins us to explain the literal twists and turns occurring with the current Domino's Pizza/American Disabilities Act case -- and how the outcome will have an effect on, yes ... credit unions.

In this compelling talk we discussed such items as:

• Sounds like DOJ is still the crux of the issue, having no guidelines yet.
• Lower court dismissing lawsuits on the basis ADA did not contain clear standards for what it means for a website to accessible.
• Lower court agreed with Domino’s defendant, but Ninth Circuit federal appellate court overruled on Jan. 15, 2019.
• Ninth Circuit has not addressed such credit union-specific issues relating to ADA — although many cases with similar issues pending: possibility of increase in ADA litigation in the Ninth Circuit. (Fourth Circuit upheld dismissal)
• What should credit unions be doing with this latest wrinkle?

Check it out and let us know your thoughts. It's a good one!

California/Nevada Credit Union Leagues Chief Economist Dwight Johnston visited us on the program to provide us with the latest California and Nevada credit union spending and savings trends report for Q3 2018.

Overall, it's business as usual, Dwight says, as members continue taking on various types of first mortgages, home equity loans, new and used auto loans, credit cards, and personal loans. Members are also trying to save money using credit unions to transact purchases and bill pay.

Even though year-over-year growth is continuing, Dwight adds that things are starting to slow down as the rumored recession looms toward the end of the year.  So we wrapped up discussing the big picture for credit unions as the 2019 concludes.

A compelling conversation for sure, so check it out and let us know your thoughts.

The Cooperative Trust Manager Lauren Culp (leader of the renowned Crashers) joins us on the program to share the group's many activities occurring at next month's CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.

We also discussed how she achieved the record number of Crashers "crashing" GAC this year -- a whooping 100 to celebrate the program's 10th anniversary.

Then we concluded with how they keep track of former Crashers, how the program has benefited their careers (where are they now?), and a possible Crasher Reunion gathering. That said, check out this "Follow a Crasher" infographic on The Cooperative Trust's website, which follows the career paths of three former Crashers.

Enjoy and let us know your thoughts. And don't forget to sit down with these young overachievers if you're attending GAC next month. Many of them could be the industry's future leaders. Pass on your knowledge, as it only makes the industry that much better.

CUES President/CEO John Pembroke took a few minutes from his busy conference schedule to share some of his conference highlights and takeaways, as well as a few comments from his opening remarks -- namely the relaunch of CUESNet and how its enhancements will benefit CUES members.

Much, much more in this candid conversation with John, so check it out and let us know your thoughts.

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