Join us September 10-12 at Maddens on Gull Lake, Brainerd for LEAD 21 - the Minnesota Credit Union Network’s rebranded Fall Leadership Conference. This in-person event will feature industry experts providing insight and relevant information on top credit union issues. Sessions throughout the weekend are designed for both credit union professionals and Board members.
This year’s conference includes a special CEO only pre-event option on Thursday, Sept. 9 to Friday, Sept. 10. The event is designed to facilitate networking and connections, along with strategy sessions on growing your credit union. In addition, CREW members who crash the LEAD 21 conference will have a unique opportunity to network, increase understanding of vendors and industry partners, participate in education sessions, and grow in their dedication to the credit union movement. More information, schedules, lodging information and registration links are available online at mncun.org/lead-21-conference. The room block deadline is August 10; and conference registration ends August 20. CUNA's The State of Small Credit Unions Today cited health care costs as a top challenge facing small credit unions. This is not limited to small credit unions -- many credit unions don’t have the scale and number of employees to receive competitive pricing. This combined with continuing rising costs often means a reduction in the quality of the benefits a credit union is able to provide, which creates issues in obtaining and retaining talent. It’s also an issue that is likely to get worse, not better. According to a recent article published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), inflation, shortages of nurses and supply shortages will likely drive up the cost of health care. According to one source, costs will double in less than 10 years.
Rising health care costs and cost volatility are two of the factors that to led formation of an association healthcare plan for Minnesota credit unions -- the Minnesota Credit Union Employee Benefits Plan. By pooling costs under one plan, Minnesota credit unions have more bargaining power and control, can reduce healthcare costs and volatility, and offer more options to offer employees. The plan is currently fully insured and the goal is to become self-insured, which helps to further reduce costs and volatility. The faster the plan grows, the sooner that goal is realized. Get Competitive Pricing, Request a Quote Today Pricing for 2022 should be available within the next few weeks. Please consider obtaining a quote. Visit our website for more information on the plan, including information on plan designs, provider networks, wellness benefits and ancillary benefits. If you have questions, are interested in learning more or obtaining a quote, contact Tim Tacheny or Tommy Rempfer of MnCUN. With the yield curve moving significantly, this webinar will cover many important topics to help you manage your balance sheet moving into the 2nd half of 2021 and into 2022. The webinar takes place tomorrow, Thursday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. There is no cost for this webinar and 1.5 hours of CPE will be granted to attendees of the live version.
Who Should Participate: Credit unions’ CEOs, CFOs, investment officers, board members, and those who are directly or indirectly responsible for financial management functions will benefit from this webinar. Registration: The Baker Group (webex.com) Learn more about MnCUN’s two new leadership development opportunities, the Trailblazers Executive Readiness Training and the Tristate Mentorship Match.
Join us this Thursday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m. for a webinar to learn more about MnCUN’s Trailblazers Executive Readiness Training. This 12-month program is designed to accelerate executive level leadership skills and build credit union specific knowledge needed to succeed in our industry. Learn more about this exciting opportunity, hear from several of the Minnesota Credit Union professionals who helped design the program, and get your questions answered. Follow this link to register for the information webinar. This session will also be recorded. The recording of our June 30 webinar on the Tristate Mentor Match is now available online. This new mentorship opportunity is a 12-month program is designed to build, grow, support, and inspire credit union professionals in their careers and commitment to the Credit Union Movement. The program is a partnership among the Minnesota Credit Union Network, Montana’s Credit Unions and the Wisconsin Credit Union League. Applications are open for both mentors and mentees. Follow this link to view the recording and learn more. With questions, contact Mara Humphrey, Andrea Molnau or Ben Hering. Join the Minnesota Credit Union Network and nearly 30 credit unions and partners for another year of spreading kindness on CU Forward Day 2021, Monday, October 11! We are looking forward this year's participation to return to active volunteerism, random acts of kindness and giveback, while adhering to safety guidance to ensure all have a chance to join.
To learn more, join the Minnesota Credit Union Network and partners as we share exciting details about CU Forward Day 2021 during the informational kick-off webinar on Wednesday, July 14 at 10 a.m. CU Forward Day coordinators, credit union leadership and staff are all welcome to join as we discuss what the day might look like this year. Please provide us your questions in the registration form. Registered attendees will receive webinar and call-in instructions prior to the session.* *Credit union coordinators who have registered their credit union via the CU Forward Day confirmation webform will receive webinar/call-in instructions via calendar invite and do not need to register for this event. With questions, please contact Director of Engagement, Ben Hering, via email or by phone at (612) 239-0026.
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The paper includes key figures and data to support investing in small credit unions and to raise awareness of the significant challenges they face. The Minnesota legislature ended a special session last week to pass the final bills that will complete state’s biennial budget and avoid a government shutdown. To keep you informed of developments of interest to credit unions at the State Capitol, we have put together a summary of relevant legislative actions.
Join the CREW Young Professionals this year's CREW Summer Social, which will be hosted IN-PERSON, on Tuesday, August 3 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Following a year of virtual events, the CREW is excited to bring together credit union young professionals for an evening at Urban Growler Brewing Company in Saint Paul. This event will include networking with peers, credit union industry updates and a fun (and educational!) team trivia with Trivia Mafia. This event comes at no cost for attendees and includes a meal ticket. Tuesday, August 3, 2021 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Urban Growler Brewing Company 2325 Endicott St. Saint Paul, MN 55114 Agenda: 4:00 p.m. Social Hour 5:00 p.m. Network Updates and Dinner 5:30 p.m. Group Trivia with Trivia Mafia 6:30 p.m. Open Forum and Networking! With questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement Ben Hering by email or call at (651) 288-5519. The MnCU Foundation is proud to open the CUDE Scholarship. This scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to credit union staff and/or volunteers who are members of the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and wish to attend the National Credit Union Foundation’s Credit Union Development Educator Training. Preference will be given to applicants have shown engagement with the credit union movement.
Application Deadline: July 30, 2021 Scholarship recipient will be notified by August 6, 2021 Fall Virtual DE Training Dates: October 18-November 12, 2021 (The MnCUF CUDE scholarship winner will have a spot reserved.) A program of the National Credit Union Foundation, the CUDE program 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. To apply, visit mncun.org/cudeapp. |
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