SAN DIMAS, Calif. — Western Corporate Federal Credit Union has launched a new series of complimentary monthly Webcasts that focus on credit union topics that go "beyond the balance sheet."

The inaugural March 11 Webcast focused on Earth Day and how credit unions can position themselves to be environmentally friendly and be sensitive to issues. Director of Public Relations for WesCorp Walter Laskos moderated the discussion with Vice President of Facilities and Administration for WesCorp Francis Kuhn and Director, Product Development Rick Stanton participating. Credit Union Times Editor-in-Chief Sarah Snell Cooke also called in for the Webcast to comment on how to get media coverage for CUs' Earth Day events.

Kuhn delivered a presentation on ways that credit unions can participate in environmentally friendly practices. He suggested small efforts such as providing employees with thermos type mugs and guests with china mugs to cut down on use of styrofoam cups, implementing informal recycling programs, voluntary ride share programs, and bus and transit passes. He went on to suggest larger efforts such as a smart building control system with thermostat and lighting control, window tinting, room occupancy sensors, reduction of light wattage, landscaping, and solar panels.