In 2024, P2P’s will be conducted virtually six times a year with three in the spring and three in the fall. Each session will include a speaker on a hot topic that effects multiple areas of your credit union. We’ll also break into department areas for smaller group peer discussion on how that topic pertains to various teams. ​

Each session will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm on the dates below. 

​Spring P2P Schedule:
March 13, 2024 – AI and Impact on Credit Unions
April 24, 2024 – Regulatory and Compliance Hot Topics
May 22, 2024 – Open Banking

This new format is intended to provide credit union professionals the opportunity to participate in cooperative meetings to network and exchange ideas and provides your teams the opportunity to learn about pertinent topics that prompt additional conversations at your credit union. 

P2P Subscription Option Available
Affiliate and associate credit unions may subscribe to the P2P program through a one-time, annual payment. The P2P subscription will come with a discount code unique to the credit union which may be used by any staff for registration at any of the P2P sessions throughout the year.  

​​Cost structure based on credit union asset size:

• >$1B: $999/year (the cost of sending twenty staff to P2Ps throughout the year) 
• $100MM - $1B: $499/year (the cost of sending ten staff to P2Ps throughout the year) 
• <$100MM: $249/year (the cost of sending five staff to P2Ps throughout the year) 

Interested credit unions may subscribe via a Subscription Registration form.

The Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and Trellance are pleased to announce their partnership to deliver innovative technology solutions to help credit unions achieve more.

Trellance is a credit union cooperative and leading technology partner for credit unions and will provide MnCUN members with data analytics and programming support.

​“Trellance is proud to partner with Minnesota to serve its member credit unions. Cooperation amongst cooperatives is a fundamental principal within our movement and we’re excited Minnesota has joined our national network of league and association partners,” said James Gukeisen, CUDE, Trellance Leagues & Advocacy Director.

Trellance is a credit union cooperative and leading technology partner for credit unions, delivering innovative technology solutions to help credit unions achieve more. With a comprehensive suite of analytics, cloud and talent solutions, the Trellance team ensures credit unions increase efficiency, manage risk, and improve member experience.

As a tech partner, Trellance ensures that credit unions have access to the latest generation of fintech solutions, filled with powerful tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

“We’re proud to offer our credit unions with exclusive pricing to help them adapt to the rapidly transforming financial industry while meeting the needs of their members,” said MnCUN Chief Operating Officer, John Ferstl.

​To learn how Trellance can help your credit union contact Rick Ronchak, [email protected]

​The Minnesota Credit Union Network is now accepting nominations for its most prestigious awards. Now is your chance to nominate a colleague for the 2024 Outstanding Professional of the Year or Outstanding Director of the Year.

​The winners of these awards will be recognized with a video tribute during the Minnesota Credit Union Network's annual conference - ACCELERATE 24, which will take place April 18 &19 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake. 

• ​Outstanding Professional of the Year recognizes the notable service of one outstanding credit union professional who has selflessly given time, effort and talent to the support and promotion of the credit union mission and who has gone above and beyond to improve the credit union culture in Minnesota.
• Outstanding Director of the Year is given to one extraordinary credit union board member who best exemplifies the credit union spirit through dedication to, and belief in, the credit union movement. Grounds for nomination include involvement in the credit union movement at local and state levels and participation in other activities that support the credit union mission.

Nominations for the awards must be received by Tuesday, Feb. 13, by 5 p.m. and on-site video shoots will tentatively be scheduled the week of March 25. ​​

Please note that only nominations completed using the online forms will be accepted. Complete information and online nomination forms can be found on the MnCUN website. Contact Julia Miller, MnCUN Director of Communications with questions.

Fraud Prevention Summit: MnCUN offers this in-person with expert presentations on current fraud with Q&A, preventive and remediation resources, and small group discussions for attendees to share information and resources. The registration fee is $45 with lunch and beverages provided. 

​Minnesota Department of Commerce Issues Guidance on Banking Cannabis Related Businesses: On January 5, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) issued guidance regarding Financial Services to the Cannabis Industry in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Revenue (Revenue) and Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).

The Minnesota Credit Union Network is pleased to announce that Brian Sherrick, President & CEO of Ideal Credit Union, has been appointed as Minnesota's CULAC Trustee. Sherrick has previously served as the chair of the MnCUN Political Involvement Committee and Vice Chair of the MnCUN Board of Directors and succeeds Dave Boden. MnCUN thanks Dave Boden for his service.

CULAC, the Credit Union Legislative Action Council, is the political action committee (PAC) that supports credit union-friendly candidates running for federal office. Trustees serve as the liaison between their state league and CULAC and are elected to two-year terms. Their goal is to increase credit union involvement in CULAC and political activities. Trustees are also responsible for the governance of CULAC in pursuit of a stronger federal political action committee for all credit unions.

For more information, visit the Support CU Advocacy page.

Join the CREW Young Professionals for the "Coffee with the CREW" on Tuesday, January 23, at 9:00 a.m. This series focuses on providing credit union young professionals with continued opportunities for networking and collaborating to help further knowledge and professional growth within the industry.

​This meet-up will be facilitated by Jill Casper, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at CTC. She will be speaking on, "Goals to be Setting for the New Year." 

We will open up the webcams and audio lines for the group to join our facilitated discussion. All aspects of this session have been created with the intention of shared learning among facilitators and attendees. We will be asking attendees to actively participate before and throughout this session.

​With questions, please contact Xiong Lee, MnCUN Director of Engagement.

The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council is hosting the 6th Dice & Ice Fundraising Event – and you don’t want to miss all the FUN! The Fundraising Event will feature lunch and games, along with raffles and awesome networking! 

​Online registration is highly encouraged, but please see the Event Flyer for registration form, if necessary.

Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Time: 11:00am – 3:30pm
Location:  Urban Growler Brewing, 2325 Endicott Street, St Paul MN 55114
Schedule of Events:  
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.      Registration
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.        Heavy Hors D'oeuvres
12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.      Overview of Games and Rules
12:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.        Games
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.           Announcements and Awards

The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the Credit Union Development Educator Scholarship: 

• Lucie Misfeldt, City & County Credit Union,
• Ki-Anya Richey North Memorial Federal Credit Union, and
• Amanda Kissner, Wakota Federal Credit Union.

A program of the National Credit Union Foundation, Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) Training brings renewed relevance to the philosophy of "People Helping People." This unique and transformative training provides critical lessons in cooperative principles, credit union philosophy, and development issues, while incorporating challenges credit unions face today. 

​The grants cover the full registration fee for in person training, which includes lodging and meals and will open in Fall 2024. ​​For more information on professional development grant opportunities, visit the Foundation’s Grant Programs page online.