MnCUN Board Committee Application

Awards Committee

Facilitates statewide and national awards programs and judges other states’ award program entries. The committee recognizes individuals through the Outstanding Professional and Director of the Year Awards. MnCUN Staff Liaison: Julia Miller

Awareness Fund Committee

The Awareness Fund is used to provide ongoing resources for increasing consumer awareness of credit unions. The Funds are employed for strategic purposes, including: public affairs initiatives, media outreach and relations activities, market research studies, targeted paid media, and other awareness efforts. The Awareness Fund Committee was created to oversee expenditures out of this fund. MnCUN Staff Liaison: Andrea Molnau

CREW Advisory Committee

Credit union staff, 40 and under, help brainstorm, plan and facilitate programming geared toward young professionals throughout the year. The group meets quarterly and is encouraged to participate in CREW-related programming, major MnCUN events and industry initiatives. MnCUN Staff Liaison: Cynthia Callais

Political Involvement Committee

PIC provides input and recommendations on legislative efforts at the state and federal level. Policy suggestions and regulatory roadblocks are brought to the attention of PIC to collectively formulate the Network’s positions on legislation. PIC is also responsible for political fundraising and oversees the distribution of political contributions made to credit union-friendly candidates. MnCUN Staff Liaison: Ryan Smith

Regulatory Review Committee

Provides input and recommendations on proposed rules from various federal agencies that have the potential to impact credit unions. The committee meets regularly to review proposed rules that are out for comment and determines whether or not a response is necessary. MnCUN Staff Liaison: Becky Frederick​

State Charter Subcommittee

A subcommittee of the Political Involvement Committee which provides input and recommendations on improvements for the Minnesota state credit union charter. Areas of examination include the state statute and state regulatory environment and legislation specific to state charters. MnCUN Staff Liaison: Ryan Smith

Women's Leadership Network Ambassadors

The purpose is to convene Minnesota’s women credit union professionals, discuss credit union issues, exchange ideas, network with fellow credit union leaders, and share lessons learned with, Global Women’s Leadership Network members worldwide. MnCUN Staff Liaison: Andrea Molnau