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Mark your calendars! The 2011 MnCUN Annual Meeting & Convention will be held April 8-9 at the Sheraton Hotel in Bloomington. Additional information will be available early next year. With immediate questions, please contact Director of Education Sue Groskreutz.
Annual Meeting & Convention 2010 recap
The Minnesota Credit Union Network Annual Meeting & Convention took place April 23-24 at the Northland Inn in Brooklyn Park. More than 360 credit union professionals and volunteers were in attendance, representing 75 credit unions. Additionally, the meeting welcomed more than 100 individuals from 38 service organizations.
Nearly 20 educational workshops were held throughout the two days, designed for both credit union professionals and volunteers. as well as a tradeshow, receptions and fundraisers. In addition, several opportunities were available throughout the weekend to support our political fundraising efforts, the Minnesota Family Involvement Council, Credit Unions for Kids, and the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation.
New directors named on April 23
The Minnesota Credit Union Network held its Annual Meeting & Convention on April 23-24 at the Northland Inn in Brooklyn Park. More than 350 credit union professionals and volunteers were in attendance, representing 75 credit unions. Additionally, the meeting welcomed 100 individuals from 38 service organizations.
At MnCUN’s annual business meeting, one incumbent and three new representatives were elected to three-year terms on the MnCUN Board of Directors:
- Jeff Schwalen of Hiway Federal Credit Union in St. Paul was reelected to a metro area seat.
- Kelly McDonough of First Alliance Credit Union in Rochester was elected to a non-metro area seat.
- Kim Boysen of Mower County Catholic Parishes Credit Union in Austin was elected to a seat for credit unions with 2,000 members of fewer.
- David Sawin of St. John’s Credit Union in St. Paul was elected to a seat for credit unions with 2,001-10,000 members.
The MnCUN Board also named new table officers for 2010:
- Chairman Kyle Markland of Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union in St. Paul;
- Vice Chairman Patrick Pierce of City & County Credit Union in St. Paul; and
- Secretary/Treasurer Chuck Albrecht of Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Brainerd.
The immediate past chairman Harry Carter of TopLine Federal Credit Union and MnCUN President & CEO Mark Cummins spoke at the business meeting about the state of the credit union movement in Minnesota and highlighted various notable accomplishments from the past year. The business meeting also featured Ryan Donovan from the Credit Union National Association, Stan Hollen of CO-OP Financial Services, Patrick McElhenie of CUNA Mutual Group, and Joe Herbst of Members United Corporate Federal Credit Union. Other committee and organizational leaders also provided reports.
Advocacy an important topic at 2010 Annual Meeting
 Guest speaker Ryan Donovan, CUNA Vice President of Legislative Affairs, spoke on the movement’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Recognizing Minnesota’s high level of political involvement, Donovan commended the state’s credit unions for their fundraising efforts and work to secure Congressional supporters for member business lending (MBL) legislation.
“It is widely recognized that Minnesota and the work you do with your delegation has the ability to help us [with the MBL issues],” Donovan said. “The grassroots support we receive from credit unions – especially those in Minnesota – is important. We can’t do what we do in Washington without your help.”
Donovan provided Minnesota credit unions with an overview of the current political landscape, outlined the various credit union successes of 2009, and the discussed the outlook for 2010. In the coming months, he said that CUNA will remain focused on pushing MBL legislation forward and minimizing the adverse impact of regulatory restructuring. He encouraged credit unions to remain “engaged political advocates” by visiting their representatives both in Minnesota and Washington, D.C., and by continually demonstrating that they are good corporate citizens.
“Minnesota is distinguished in your grassroots efforts to support federal legislation,” Donovan said. “Continue to be visible in your community because that will translate into good will in D.C.”
Membership votes in favor of bylaw amendment
Credit union members of the Minnesota Credit Union Network voted in favor of a bylaw amendment to establish a second tier of associate membership for credit unions headquartered outside of the state of Minnesota. This second tier of associate membership will allow out-of-state credit unions with a presence in Minnesota to participate in the governance of the Network, and their dues will be calculated and assessed according to assets and membership in Minnesota.
Going forward, second-tier associate member credit unions will have governance opportunities, including voting rights and the ability to serve on chapter and Network boards and committees.
The amendment passed on a 105-8 vote.
MnCUN names Outstanding Professional & Volunteer of the Year
The Minnesota Credit Union Network announced the recipients of its two most prestigious awards on April 24. Jim Snyder of City & County Credit Union (CCCU) was named the Outstanding Credit Union Volunteer of the Year and Lynn Kothe of North Memorial Federal Credit Union (NMFCU) was named the Outstanding Credit Union Professional of the Year. These honors bestowed on two individuals for demonstrated excellence in the movement.
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