A Critical Role for America’s Credit Union Museum

A Critical Role for America’s Credit Union Museum

America’s Credit Union Museum may never be more important to the industry than it is now, says Chip Filson. The industry must learn from its early history, or risk losing its critical place in society.

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What Bubble?

What Bubble?

Chip Filson thinks current market conditions have been seen before, harkening back to the 70s just before the inflation crisis. How would credit unions weather the storm should it hit again?

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NCUA Leadership is in a Rut, Part 2

NCUA Leadership is in a Rut, Part 2

Chip Filson continues his criticism of NCUA leadership, policy, and top-down mandates that offer no input from the credit union community.

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NCUA Leadership Is In A Rut Part I

NCUA Leadership Is In A Rut Part I

Chip Filson reflects on the NCUA’s history with embracing change and new methods in necessary times and why it seems to have fallen away from that practice.

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A Cooperative Opportunity Trifecta

A Cooperative Opportunity Trifecta

While the NCUA’s response to start ups may be slow and tied down by regulatory requirements, Chip Filson praises a new program in California aimed at encouraging and supporting young, diverse groups in creating cooperative start ups.

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No Limiting Principle

No Limiting Principle

NCUA’s update to corporate rule 704 is not without many issues claims Chip Filson. All the little missteps that go into new policy set precedent for the “how we’ve always done it” mantra that damages from within.

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A Cooperative Community Park

A Cooperative Community Park

Cooperatives know going it alone isn’t necessary. Chip Filson shares how six cooperatives, including three credit unions, combined resources to create a community park.

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A 50th Anniversary “Framing Story”: Tomorrow—We’ll Meet You There

A 50th Anniversary “Framing Story”: Tomorrow—We’ll Meet You There

Chip Filson shares his thoughts on the 50th anniversary of cooperative CUSO CU*Answers and the message they sent to owners.

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Field of Membership: a Regulatory Vestigial Organ

Field of Membership: a Regulatory Vestigial Organ

Chip Filson ponders the ancient practice known as “field of membership” and discusses the numerous options open to potential members willing to go beyond field of membership.

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Students: Enrolling the Next Generation of Members

Students: Enrolling the Next Generation of Members

With credit union numbers dwindling and de novo efforts few and far between, Chip Filson looks at one area of the country where new ground might be made again: schools.

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