 In 2023, 300 credit unions in eight states participated in coordinated service events on the second Monday in October. In addition to collective volunteering, the annual kindness day initiative raised over $260,000 impacting over 1,000 organizations with 12,000 people volunteering.
CU FORWARD Day will be held on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. The Minnesota Credit Union Network is excited to kick off another year of coming together to give back on one day. Please join MnCUN and partners for the kick-off webinar on Wednesday, July 31 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. To register your credit union's participation and to receive log-in information for the webinar, please fill out this form: Minnesota Credit Union Network (mncun.org) We'll discuss volunteer opportunities and logistics to help your credit union start planning. Please reach out to Xiong Lee with any questions! Learn more about the outstanding programs, new initiatives, and well-deserved recognition received by your peers recently:
NCUA Charters Tribe Federal Credit Union: The National Credit Union Administration has granted a federal charter and Share Insurance Fund coverage to Tribe Federal Credit Union in Minneapolis. Northwoods Credit Union Announces Promotions: Northwoods Credit Union, member-owned and founded in 1936 is pleased to announce several promotions. Blaze President to Retire on July 1: Blaze Credit Union has announced that President/Chief Transformation Officer Dave Boden will be retiring on Monday, July 1. Royal Credit Union Earns Home Possible RISE Award From Freddie Mac: Royal Credit Union has been awarded a Freddie Mac Home Possible RISE Award in the category of “Fastest Growth for a Credit Union." Affinity Plus and Build Wealth Minnesota Join Forces to Boost Credit and Savings in Underserved Communities: Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) and Build Wealth Minnesota (BWMN) today announced the beginning of a pilot program designed to empower families in underserved communities to repair their credit and build savings. Got news of your own? Send stories, pitches, press releases and published articles to MnCUN Director of Communications Julia Miller.  The 2024 Minnesota Credit Union Advantage campaign will shift our strategies to a more grassroots effort to engage and share stories about how Minnesota credit unions give Minnesotans an advantage. One of the most important elements of the campaign is storytelling from members about how key products and services helped them in their financial lives.
We need your help to gather these stories! The topic areas we are looking for are as follows:
We want to amplify and highlight these stories in multiple channels that include the Minnesota Financial Advantage podcast presented by MN Credit Unions, as well as streaming audio ads across the state. Our podcast will be featured on the PodMN network, and our streaming ads will run across multiple podcast and radio streaming platforms in Minnesota. In order to do this, our team asks that you share your member story and possible interviewees, so we can build a schedule of in-person or zoom interviews and discussions about topics. Those conversations and stories will then be produced and distributed to our targeted audiences beginning in June. Please complete this form by June 14 to have your member story considered. If you have questions or want to discuss further, please reach out to Andrea Molnau, VP Communications and Engagement. NCUA May Board Meeting: On May 22, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board met to discuss the performance of the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) projected equity ratio and its consent to a voluntary regulatory review to identify rules which may be outdated, unnecessary, or unduly burdensome on federally insured credit unions.
FedNow Fraud Reporting: The FedNow Service is a new instant payment infrastructure developed by the Federal Reserve that allows financial institutions of every size across the U.S. to provide safe and efficient instant payment services. Registration is now open for the National Credit Union Administration’s fifth summit focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This in-person event will take place July 9–11, 2024, at the Hilton Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minn.
The theme of this year’s Summit is DEI: Here to Stay. Attendees will explore the value proposition of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the credit union industry and at the NCUA; share best practices; develop solutions to industry-specific challenges; and network with one another. There is no charge for this event. Space is limited, register early.  Did you miss one of the previous webinars on this groundbreaking partnership that delivers fintech solutions to credit unions? Do you have more questions? Then we invite you to join us for one of the June webinars below.
Through a joint investment, credit unions with assets between $100 million to $1 billion can access extensive product and service discounts in emerging technologies to enhance services for members and compete in a sector increasingly dominated by large banks and tech conglomerates. Envisant and Curql Collective informational meetings will be held in June with various date and time options for your convenience. Discover more about the benefits of this exciting investment opportunity! Dates/Times CT: Jun 4 at 3:00 PM Jun 5 at 2:00 PM Jun 10 at 10:00 AM Jun 12 at 2:00 PM Jun 17 at 2:00 PM (6/17 event hosted by Cornerstone League)  The Minnesota Credit Union Network is pleased to announce Amy Hendrickson, Digital Marketing Specialist with Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union as the incoming CREW Ambassador. Although her original plan wasn’t to be involved in the credit union industry, Amy has had 15 years of experience in multiple roles at Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union. Starting as a Teller, then a Consumer Lending Administrative Rep, and finally a Digital Marketing Specialist, she found a love for credit unions and what they value. Throughout her career, her focus has been creating lasting relationships with her co-workers, members, peers, and vendors. She is excited to continue spreading the passion for the Credit Union Movement with her peers and others in the credit union industry and outside of it. In her free time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, painting, and spending time with family and friends. To enhance leadership opportunities, the CREW has two Ambassadors serving the group and each will serve for two years: the first year in the traditional Ambassador role, and the second year assisting and mentoring the new Ambassador. Outgoing CREW Ambassador Ashley Fish, Virginia Co-op Credit Union, will serve as Ambassador Emeritus and mentor for the incoming Ambassador. For more information, visit the CREW page. Save the Date for the CREW Summer SocialJoin the CREW Young Professionals this year's CREW Summer Social, which will be hosted IN-PERSON, on Thursday, August 8th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
The CREW is excited to bring together credit union young professionals for an evening of fun and networking. This event will include meeting with peers and learning credit union industry updates. More details to come! With questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement Xiong Lee  The Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids Committee has announced the 29th Annual Best Ball Golf Tournament! Join and support the CU4Kids on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Refuge Golf Club in Oak Grove.
The Minnesota CU4Kids Golf Tournament, founded in 1995, supports Children’s Miracle Network/Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul. Over the years the event has raised over a half-million dollars for the credit union-sponsored cause. Please see Event Flyer for more information on sponsorships. 29th Annual Credit Unions for Kids Golf Tournament Thursday, June 13, 2024 Refuge Golf Club | Oak Grove, Minn. 11:00 am – Registration/Box Lunch 12:00 pm – Shotgun Start 4:30 pm – Social Half-Hour 5:00 pm – Awards Dinner Contact Marty Kelly via email with questions.  The Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference, hosted by the Minnesota, Montana, and Wisconsin Credit Union Associations, is a new event that will focus on accelerating leadership skills and building credit union knowledge for the next generation of leaders. The event will be held August 5th and 6th at the JW Marriott Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.
Content will include general sessions and breakouts, with expert speakers sharing practical skills, inspirational stories, and how to incorporate credit union principles into your leadership journey. Plus, attendees will have plenty of time to network with credit union colleagues from across our region. We highly encourage all leaders to register! Young professionals, Women's Leadership Network members, and Tristate Mentorship Match participants: be sure to attend this valuable networking event! Event Details: Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference Hosted by the Minnesota, Montana, and Wisconsin Credit Union Leagues Date: August 5 - August 6, 2024 Lodging Details: JW Marriot Minneapolis Mall of America 2141 Lindau Lane Bloomington, Minnesota 55425 Group rate is $239 per night Follow this link to book your group rate for TriState Leadership Conference Room Block Closes Friday, July 5, 2024 Registration Details: Early bird registration is $399 until Friday, June 21, 2024. Full registration is $449; final registration deadline is Friday, July 19, 2024. |
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