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The Pulse

Steer Your Ship Toward Leadership: GWLN Executive Readiness Summit

9/12/2023

 
The Global Women's Leadership Network Executive Readiness Summit is a dynamic, experiential and inspirational workshop designed for credit union women in mid to high-tiered positions. Whether you are in a management position, responsible for leading a team, or aspire to move into a C-Suite position, join a group of exemplary, high-performing colleagues, listen to credit union professionals in the C-suite and learn from industry thought leaders to build your professional toolkit. Check out all the amazing thought leadership who will be part of our Summit! 

What type of leader are you? Join us to learn what the experts have to say. Check out the 2023 ERS AGENDA HERE.

Date: November 7-9, 2023
Location: HAPO Community Credit Union, 601 Williams Boulevard, Richland, WA, USA
Register Now

Join the upcoming Collections Peer-to-Peer, October 4, at 1:00 p.m.

9/12/2023

 
​The fall session will be an open format conversation on credit union collections. This event is meant to be an opportunity to meet and share with one another. The open session and forum will conclude with time to discuss questions with participants. 

Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST 
​​Cost:  $49

This event will be made only via webinar/conference call. Webinar and call in instructions, session materials and resources will be provided to registered attendees.

Stay tuned for further announcements and updates!

For a list of all P2P sessions, visit our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) webpage. With questions, please contact Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee, by email.
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Join the CU Forward Day Check-In Webinar Tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 7

9/6/2023

 
The Minnesota Credit Union Network will host a check-in with partners and share updates on planning tomorrow, September 7 at 10:00 a.m. We'll cover best practices to promote kindness day activities and share resources and ideas. 

​Please register to confirm your credit union's interest and/or participation in CU Forward Day 2023. With questions, please contact Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee, via email or by phone at (612) 802-7695.

Regulatory and Compliance Updates: Sept. 6, 2023

9/6/2023

 
Network Legal Compliance Outreach Meeting: MnCUN continues its in-person series of legal compliance outreach meetings to discuss new laws and their implications as well as Q&A on contemporaneous topics raised by attendees. 

​CFPB Final Rule Section 1071 Update: On August 31, eight senators recently issued a letter to the CFPB to stay the effective date of July 31, 2024 for its 1071 business reporting rule for all credit unions and FDIC-insured banks.
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Join an Upcoming Peer-to-Peer Session this Fall

9/6/2023

 
  • ​Trainers Peer-to-Peer, September 19 starting at 1:00 p.m. via webinar and video conference. 
  • Accounting/Finance Peer-to-Peer, September 21 starting at 1:00 p.m. via webinar and video conference. 
  • Collections Peer-to-Peer, October 4 starting at 1:00 p.m. via webinar and video conference. 
  • Women's Leadership Network Peer-to-Peer, October 5 starting at 1:00 p.m. via webinar and video conference. 
  • Board of Directors Peer-to-Peer on Tuesday, October 10 starting at 3:30 p.m. in Duluth
  • Operations Peer-to-Peer, October 11 starting at 1:00 p.m. via webinar and video conference. 
  • Lending Peer-to-Peer, October 18 starting at 1:00 p.m. via webinar and video conference. 

P2P sessions will continue to be held as virtual roundtables, providing open forums for credit union staff throughout Minnesota, for knowledge sharing, resources and connections. 

These events are meant to be an opportunity to meet and share with one another. The open session and forum will conclude with time to discuss questions with participants. 

​This event will be made only via webinar/conference call. Webinar and call-in instructions, along with recordings, session materials and resources, will be provided to registered attendees.
Stay tuned for further announcements and updates!
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For a list of all P2P sessions, visit our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) webpage. With questions, please contact Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee, by email.

2022-2023 Trailblazers Highlighted

9/6/2023

 
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​Ahead of the graduation of this year's cohort of MnCUN’s Trailblazers Executive Readiness Training program in September, we will be highlighting the credit union professionals participating in the second year of the program. 

Christian Mancilla, Branch Lead, First Alliance Credit Union
Why have you chosen a career in credit unions? 
I enjoy helping our members with their financial needs. Creating relationships and counseling members brings me a lot of satisfaction. 

​How do you think the Trailblazer program will impact your career?
It allowed me to be exposed to other areas of our operation which gave me a better picture on how my credit union works.

What have you enjoyed most about the program?
Getting to know other people, and sharing ideas and opinions about the credit union industry is priceless.

Jessica Stevens, Card Services Manager, MY Credit Union
Why have you chosen a career in credit unions?
I have chosen to continue my career in credit unions, because I find our model of business so inspiring: people serving people.

How do you think the Trailblazer program will impact your career?
The Trailblazers program has been designed in a manner that allows a leader to be exposed to different areas of the credit union that they may have not had before. The skill sets learned in the last year will continue to benefit me as I continue to work towards my goal of Executive Leadership.

What have you enjoyed most about the program?
The thing I have enjoyed most about Trailblazer's is the connections that I have made with my fellow cohorts. We all have such passion for the industry, it's been refreshing to hear new perspectives and ideas.

Christopher Williams, SPIRE Credit Union, Director of Accounting
Why have you chosen a career in credit unions?
SPIRE's philosophy of giving back and serving the community aligns with my personal values. After working in financial services and public accounting, I have found my home in the credit union industry.

How do you think the Trailblazer program will impact your career?
it has positively impacted my career is multiple ways, mainly, expanding my network of colleagues and making meaningful connections.

​What have you enjoyed most about the program?
Getting together in-person to discuss issues and trends that we are all experiencing in some capacity has been rewarding!

Why Join the Minnesota Credit Union Employee Benefits Plan?

9/5/2023

 
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POOLING TOGETHER with other MN CU Employee Benefits Plan organizations means: 

​Cost Stability and Lowered Risk
The Minnesota Credit Union Employee Benefits Plan is fully under- written through Medica, giving you premiums based on your employees’ experience, plus long-term rate stability and more predictable renewals. 

Better Benefit Options
Together, MN CU Employee Benefits Plan organizations can access benefit options that may not be available to you as an individual employer. 

​Using Powerful and Intuitive Tech
The Benefits Plans utilizes Benefitsolver for eligibility and enrollment. Enter all benefits information into a single system and receive a single Invoice for all lines of coverage.

Saying Goodbye to Service Hotlines
The Benefits Plans partners with Capstone Administrators, so you’ll have a dedicated Account Manager you can contact directly with any plan questions.

Learn More

Foundation Scholarship Council Now Accepting Applications

9/5/2023

 
The Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) has officially launched the 2023-24 scholarship. This year, the council will be awarding $18,000 in $1,000 individual scholarships - providing 18 Minnesota credit union members the opportunity to cut the cost of college. Any member of a Minnesota Credit Union Network affiliated credit union pursuing post-secondary education in the fall 2024/spring 2025 OR is a high school senior graduating in 2024 is eligible to apply. 

The 2023 scholarship question is: Who has inspired you for your personal growth, to make a positive difference and why? 

The FSC has various materials available to help you promote the 2023-24 scholarship program to your members. Click here to access the marketing tool kit for resources such as the FSC logo, postcard, lobby flyer and an insert.
More information and a link to the online application are now available on the FSC website.

With questions about the FSC scholarship program, contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to another successful scholarship year. 

Support Credit Unions for Kids at the 2nd Annual CU4Kids Topgolf Tournament, Wed., Oct. 4

9/5/2023

 
The Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids Committee has announced the 2nd Annual CU4Kids Topgolf Tournament. Join and support the CU4Kids on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Topgolf in Brooklyn Center. Proceeds supports Children’s Miracle Network/Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul. 

Please see the Event Flyer for more information on sponsorships. When registering, please ensure to include all registered golf attendee’s email addresses for future communications regarding this event.

Registration is limited. Deadline is Friday, September 15, 2023 Contact Kim Peterson or Caitlin Brama via email with questions.


2nd Annual Credit Unions for Kids Topgolf Tournament
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
11:00am – 11:30am Registration
11:30am – 2:30pm Golf
12:00 pm – 1:30pm Smokehouse BBQ
2:30pm – 3pm Raffle/Prizes!
Register Now
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