The Network committees are made up of credit union professionals who volunteer their time to serving the Minnesota credit union movement. Representing credit unions of all sizes and from all corners of the state, committee members help to further a variety of objectives from politics to international partnerships to cooperative advertising. Committee members are appointed by the MnCUN Board of Directors annually following the Annual Business Meeting.
The Advocacy Fund Committee supports the Network’s governmental affairs advocacy efforts by providing additional resources to strongly position credit unions on the political front. The Credit Union Advocacy Fund Committee will oversee expenditures out of this fund and report them to the MnCUN Board on a regular basis.
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Kayla Reiffenberger, Chair
Co-op CU of Montevideo Pat Pierce City & County CU Dana Garrett North Memorial FCU |
AHP Board of Trustees
The AHP Board of Trustees oversees The Minnesota Credit Union Employee Benefits Plan which is an association health plan through which Minnesota credit unions and credit union service organizations (CUSOs) can offer health benefits to their employees. The plan utilizes the cooperative model by
allowing eligible credit unions and CUSOs to come together, as if they were one large employer, to purchase and offer benefits. By coming together like this, credit unions and CUSOs have more bargaining power, can reduce cost and risk volatility by spreading those costs and risks over a larger group, and
have more options to offer employees and their families.
allowing eligible credit unions and CUSOs to come together, as if they were one large employer, to purchase and offer benefits. By coming together like this, credit unions and CUSOs have more bargaining power, can reduce cost and risk volatility by spreading those costs and risks over a larger group, and
have more options to offer employees and their families.
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Aaron DeJong, Chair
Red Wing CU Amanda Ness Co-op CU of Montevideo Mara Humphrey MnCUN Kris Jacobsen MnCUN |
Jay Gostonczik
SouthPoint Financial CU Randy Willert Two Harbors FCU Mary Matheson Wakota FCU *Tommy Rempfer MnCUN Staff |
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee provides for and makes at least one complete audit per year of the affairs of the Network by an independent certified public accountant. A report of such audit is presented to the Network Board of Directors and at the annual membership meeting.
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Deb Almirall
Minnesota Power ECU Greg Worthen MY CU |
Awards Committee
The Network Awards Committee facilitates statewide and national awards programs and judges entries. On the national level, the committee coordinates Minnesota’s entries for CUNA’s Dora Maxwell and Louise Herring Awards and the Desjardins Award for Financial Education.
On the state level, the committee recognizes individuals and organizations through the Professional and Volunteer of the Year Awards.
On the state level, the committee recognizes individuals and organizations through the Professional and Volunteer of the Year Awards.
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Lisamarie Meyer, Chair
TruStone Financial CU Theresa Malone Associated Healthcare CU Bridget Petersen Blaze CU Kurt Halverson HomeTown FCU Peter Olsen Ideal CU |
Tracy Hoeschen
Magnifi Financial CU Ann Johnson Mid Minnesota CU Annie Lepper Minnesota Power ECU *Julia Miller MnCUN Staff |
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.
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Dan Stoltz, Chair
Blaze CU Bailey Germain City & County CU Alisha Johnson Ideal CU Miranda Anderson Mid Minnesota FCU Mara Humphrey MnCUN Nicholas Mathiowetz NorthRidge Community CU |
Vicki Roscoe Erickson
TopLine Financial CU Marty Kelly TruStone Financial CU Mary Matheson Wakota FCU John Wagner Wings CU *Andrea Molnau Network Staff |
CREW Advisory Committee
The CREW is a group for young professionals – under 40 years old - working in the credit union movement in Minnesota. The Minnesota Credit Union Network hosts special sessions for Crew members at major MnCUN events as well as standalone CREW education sessions, networking, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
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Savanna Givens
Blaze CU Mitch Florence City & County CU OIivia Brookshire Embarrass Vermillion CU Tye Reed Farm Credit Employees FCU Justin Houle Heartland CU Ellie Rohman HomeTown FCU Holden Todd Ideal CU Shelbie Jackson Magnifi Financial CU Amy Hendrickson Mid Minnesota FCU |
Serra Waldbillig
Minnesota Power ECU Gabrielle Randall NorthRidge Community CU Journie Rosenow Royal CU Travis Neidecker SouthPoint Financial CU Deeana Goebel TruStone Financial CU Ashley Fish, CREW Ambassador Virginia Coop CU Kyle Wetzel Wings Financial CU *Xiong Lee MnCUN Staff |
Political Involvement Committee
The Minnesota Credit Union Network’s 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, such as Capital Club, the Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) and the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC). The committee also oversees the distribution of political action committee (PAC) contributions made to credit union-friendly candidates.
PIC is also responsible for political fundraising, such as Capital Club, the Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) and the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC). The committee also oversees the distribution of political action committee (PAC) contributions made to credit union-friendly candidates.
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Steve Ewers, Chair
Members Cooperative CU Cary Tonne Affinity Plus FCU Dan Stoltz Blaze CU Pat Pierce City & County CU Kayla Reiffenberger Co-op CU of Montevideo James Kramar Embarrass Vermillion FCU Brent Rempe First Alliance CU Brian Sherrick Ideal CU Chuck Friederichs Magnifi Financial CU |
Steve Flage
Mayo Employees FCU Chris Tangen Mid Minnesota FCU Doug Hallstrom Minnco CU Deb Almirall Minnesota Power ECU Greg Worthen My CU Dana Garrett North Memorial FCU Aaron DeJong Red Wing CU Phil Kopischke SharePoint CU Jay Gostonczik SouthPoint Financial CU |
Mick Olson
TopLine Financial CU Dale Turner TruStone Financial CU Matt Maras United Employees CU Frank Weidner Wings Financial CU *Ryan Smith MnCUN Staff |
Regulatory Review Committee
The Minnesota Credit Union Network 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.
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Danielle Arthur, Chair
City & County CU Jessica Volkmann Affinity Plus FCU Justin Burleson Blaze CU Kelly Bechard Mayo EFCU Simone Suri Members Cooperative CU |
John Wendland
Minnco CU Nick Meyer Minnesota Valley FCU Jennifer Stedt North Star CU Doug Wolf Northwoods CU Grant Beardsley Royal CU |
Carla Hansen
TopLine Financial CU Randy Willert Two Harbors FCU Jacob Weinand Wings Financial CU *Dan Le MnCUN Staff |
State Charter Subcommittee
The Minnesota Credit Union Network’s State Charter Subcommittee provides input and recommendations on improvements for the Minnesota state credit union charter. Areas of examination included the state statute and state regulatory environment and legislation specific to state charters.
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Greg Worthen, Chair
My CU Justin Burleson Blaze CU Pat Pierce City & County CU Kathy Harrington Heartland CU Brian Sherrick Ideal CU Ross Bloomquist Magnifi Financial CU Simone Suri Members Cooperative CU |
John Wendland
Minnco CU Doug Wolf Northwoods CU Aaron DeJong Red Wing CU Jay Gostonczik SouthPoint Financial CU Mick Olson TopLine Financial CU Phil Young TruStone Financial CU Greg Higgins Wings Financial CU * Ryan Smith, MnCUN Staff |
Women's Leadership Network Ambassadors
The Minnesota Credit Union Women’s Leadership Network is a sister society of the World Council of Credit Unions’ Global Women’s Leadership Network. The mission is to inspire, empower and advance Minnesota credit union women. The Ambassadors lead the efforts to convene Minnesota’s women
credit union professionals, discuss credit union issues, exchange ideas, network with neighboring credit union leaders, and share lessons learned.
credit union professionals, discuss credit union issues, exchange ideas, network with neighboring credit union leaders, and share lessons learned.
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Julie Cosgrove, Chair
Affinity Plus FCU Christine Cordell Blaze CU Tisha Sherdan City & County CU Kathy Harrington Heartland CU Sue Palen Mayo Employees FCU Deb Almirall Minnesota Power Employees CU |
Dana Garrett
North Memorial FCU Pam Haller Royal CU Lisamarie Meyer TruStone Financial CU *Andrea Molnau MnCUN Staff |
Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Committees
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Minnesota Credit Union for Kids
Credit Unions for Kids is a collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues and business partners engaged in fundraising activities to benefit Children’s Miracle Network-affiliate hospitals. All money raised through Minnesota’s Credit Unions for Kids (MnCU4Kids) program supports Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, helping kids with disabilities and chronic conditions. |
Foundation Scholarship Council
The FSC, formerly the Family Involvement Council, strives to build credit union brand awareness and strengthen member relationships through its scholarship program. The FSC annual scholarship program is made possible through its annual silent auction. |
