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Presented in association with Alloya Investment Services, a division of Alloya Solutions, LLC. - a CUSO wholly owned by Alloya Corporate FCU, the Economic & Investment Conference takes place next Wednesday, October 23 in Bloomington, MN. By attending this event you will gain a better understanding of the following:
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport | 2020 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425 When: October 23, 2024, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Who: CEOs, CFOs, portfolio managers, financial officers, ALCO and board members Cost: $100 CPE Credits: Earn up to 4.0 CPE credits. TruLync Medicare Advisors is expanding its statewide service to Minnesota credit unions by hiring two experienced and licensed insurance agents, Amy Banker and Tammy Kausch.  Amy Banker TruLync Medicare Advisors, a subsidiary of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, is a licensed insurance agency helping credit union members navigate Medicare enrollment. Partnered with eight state Medicare providers, TruLync ensures members get the information needed to choose the best plan. Currently, 34 credit unions participate in the program and are prepared to help members with Open Enrollment. Amy Banker has over 20 years of experience selling Medicare and is passionate about helping clients navigate through Medicare options to find the right plan. She has run her brokerage based in Otsego, MN for the past three years and will support clients in the Twin Cities area.  Tammy Kausch Tammy Kausch was the top agent executive for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in Duluth and North Market. She will work with members of Members Cooperative Credit Union, Superior Choice Credit Union, and those living in Duluth and northern Minnesota. Tammy will be available to help the 30,000 Minnesotans impacted by Essentia Health’s decision to no longer accept Medicare Advantage plans administered by Humana and UnitedHealthcare.
“We are excited to add capacity and expertise to support credit union members around the state navigate Medicare,” said Mara Humphrey, President & CEO of the Minnesota Credit Union Network. “Helping members save money on their Medicare plans is just another example of the credit union advantage. To learn more and to participate in the program, visit the TruLync Medicare Advisors page.  The Minnesota Credit Union Network is gearing up for CU Forward Day 2024, the annual day of giving back and spreading kindness as part of the "people helping philosophy," taking place around the state next Monday, October 14.
Here is a preview of what some credit unions are planning for the day:
There is still time to participate! To register your credit union's participation, please fill out this form: Minnesota Credit Union Network (mncun.org) and visit the resources page for planning tools on the CU Forward Day Resource page (login required)! The deadline for the Minnesota Credit Union Network Marketing Awards and the state-level Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring, and Desjardins awards has been extended to Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Winners will be announced by mid-December 2024.
Visit the Awards page on the MnCUN website for more information about award categories and criteria. For questions on the state-level programs, contact Julia Miller, MnCUN Director of Communications. Learn more about the outstanding programs, new initiatives and well-deserved recognition received by your peers recently:
CFPB Supervisory Highlights Wrongdoing On Auto Loans: On October 7, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published Supervisory Highlights announcing its findings related to illegal practices in auto financing including lender repossessions after timely payments and loan extensions.
CFPB Announces Rulemaking on Consumer Credit, Lease Transactions, and High-Priced Mortgages: On October 4, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFB) and Federal Reserve Board announced dollar thresholds to determine whether certain consumer credit and lease transactions in 2025 are subject to protections in Reg Z (Truth-In-Lending) and Reg M (Consumer Leasing). Post Chevron Doctrine Administrative Regulatory Precedent: After the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. U.S. Department of Commerce, ending the 40-year old Chevron Deference Doctrine to administrative agencies, courts are starting to address the preservation of regulatory agency precedent for consideration. Join your Twin Cities Chapter of Credit Unions colleagues for an evening of networking! The event will be held at The Burrow in Oakdale, in the Foxy’s Den Event Space. There will be one drink ticket provided per attendee, food, Axe Throwing (5 pm -7 pm), mini bowling, along with other activities included with registration. Registration deadline is Tuesday October 22nd.
What: Twin Cities Chapter of Credit Unions Networking Event Where: The Burrow 7053 10th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128 When: October 29, 2024, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cost: $15/person The event is sponsored by the Baker Group, SRM, and Triverity. Contact Caitlin Brama at [email protected] with questions. The Minnesota Credit Union Network is dedicated to providing credit unions a variety of professional development opportunities to collaborate, grow, and thrive in today’s financial environment. We are excited to introduce new and refreshed offerings for networking and professional development.
MonDak – Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Feb. 4-5 Impact Day at the Capitol – Union Depot, St. Paul, Feb. 12 GAC – Washington DC, March 2-6 ACCELERATE 25 – Mystic Lake, Prior Lake, April 21-23* note date change CEO Conference – Grandview Lodge, Brainerd, June 24-26 Tristate Leadership Conference – JW Marriot, Bloomington, Aug. 5-6 Directors Conference – Radisson Blu, Bloomington, TBD Fall 2025 Watch the Pulse for updates, and make sure to check out our other Professional Development programming as you are working on 2025 plans. With questions, contact MnCUN Director of Engagement Xiong Lee or Vice President of Communications and Engagement Andrea Molnau. Nearly 150 credit union professionals, board members and sponsors attended LEAD 24 at Madden's on Gull Lake in Brainerd last week. General and Breakout Sessions throughout the event were designed for both credit union professionals and board members; focusing on leadership development, an election update and insights to accelerate credit unions. Networking and recreational activities included a golf and cornhole tournament, bingo and receptions with event sponsors. Attendees also made tie blankets for patients at Gillette Children's for donation on CU Forward Day. Additionally, the 2023-2024 Trailblazer Executive Readiness cohort presented their credit union case studies during a breakout session while the new cohort kicked off the 12-month program. MnCUN’s Trailblazers Executive Readiness Training program is designed to accelerate executive level leadership skills and build credit union specific knowledge needed to succeed in our industry. |
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