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 The Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids Committee has announced the inaugural CU4Kids Topgolf Tournament, replacing the previously held Bowl-O-Rama fundraiser. Join and support the CU4Kids on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 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. Contact Kim Peterson via email with questions. 1st Annual Credit Unions for Kids Topgolf Tournament Wednesday, October 5, 2022 11:00am – Registration 11:30am – Golf 12:00 pm – Fajita Bar Lunch starts 2:30pm – Raffle/Prizes! The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation (MnCUF) and Members Cooperative Credit Union are proud to recognize Tim Caroline and Jerry Telker as a CU Builder for their service to the credit union movement upon their retirement from the Board of Directors.
Created in 2008, the Credit Union Builder Award honors an individual’s dedication to the success, growth, and vitality of the not-for-profit financial movement in Minnesota. Dedications are typically made at a time of significance to acknowledge an individual’s contributions to credit unions.
86 individuals have been designated as Credit Union Builders since the award's inception. The names of the recipients and the contributing credit unions are permanently displayed in the Minnesota Credit Union Network’s lobby as a tribute to those who have dedicated time and energy to building the credit union movement. Contact Andrea Molnau, Executive Director of the MnCUF with questions. Those who have obtained the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) designation are required to recertify every three years to ensure that knowledge about financial counseling is current.
CCUFC professionals in Minnesota have the option to receive re-certification with the MnCU Foundation. This opportunity includes a virtual refresher training provided by CU Difference on September 22 from 9:00-11:00 a.m., and a copy of the CUNA Financial Counseling Certification Program Update Book, 5th Edition. Register today. With questions contact Andrea Molnau, Executive Director MnCU Foundation. The Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) has officially launched the 2022-23 scholarship. This year, the council will be awarding $16,000 in $1,000 individual scholarships - providing 16 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 2022/spring 2023 OR is a high school senior graduating in 2023 is eligible to apply.
The 2022 scholarship question is: With rising costs of living, how has this impacted your financial goals and how can your credit union help you achieve them? (Essay tips: Please share your personal story; use the specifics you identified in the preliminary questions to write your essay) Additional Notes:
Help us make this a record year for applications! Promote the scholarships on your website, social media, electronic messaging centers, in branch posters/postcard handouts, newsletter articles, and more! The link to the application, as well as a media kit for your use in promoting the credit union scholarships, is available on the FSC Page. Another way to get the word is to contact local high school guidance counselors' offices and notify them about the credit union scholarship program through the FSC. All applications must be submitted no later than November 30, 2022. The Foundation Scholarship Council is a sub-committee of the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation. This benefit is available to credit unions affiliated with the MNCUN. The FSC raises money through donations from credit unions, vendors, individuals, and other companies to be able to offer scholarships for your credit union members. Contact us: scholarships@mncufoundation.org The GAC scholarship was created by the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation to provide financial assistance to credit union staff and/or volunteers who are members of the Minnesota Credit Union Network and wish to participate in CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference.
Scholarship monies allocated to applicants may be used for the cost of the conference registration and to help cover some travel expenses. The Foundation will be offering multiple $2,000 scholarships. Preference will be given to applicants who have not attended GAC, are from credit unions under $100 million in assets, and have shown engagement with MnCUN and credit union advocacy. Applications are now available on the Grant Programs page and the deadline is Nov. 30. With questions contact Andrea Molnau, MnCU Foundation Executive Director. National Credit Union Foundation Announces Financial Well-being Competition for Young People8/24/2022
The National Credit Union Foundation recently announced the Biz Kid$ Showcase a nationwide competition for young people aged 12 to 18. The initiative aims to raise awareness of credit unions, enhance financial literacy, and encourage entrepreneurship by guiding participants through a series of educational modules and a business planning exercise.
Ultimately, participants must develop a business case and marketing plan for a new financial product or solution that would improve financial well-being in their communities. Participants can enter as individuals or as part of a team. A panel of credit union leaders will judge all project entries, with the highest performing three projects winning cash prizes of up to $1,500. "Credit unions are increasingly seeing that financial literacy is just one part of a broader journey towards financial well-being," said Chad Helminak, chief impact officer. "The Biz Kid$ Showcase is an opportunity to help members - or the next generation of members - come to the same realization." The competition is an extension of the Foundation's long-running Biz Kid$ program that provides educators with financial literacy materials that complement the long-running PBS television show of the same name. The Foundation is calling on leagues, associations, credit unions and system partners to help promote the competition. Interested organizations can simply register an account on the Biz Kid$ platform, enroll in the program and download promotional materials. Registration runs Monday, August 29 through Friday, September 16. Learning modules become available to registered participants on Monday, September 19, 2022. Is your credit union preparing an education project for the new school year? MnCUF Financial Education Grants support credit unions’ implementation of financial education projects in their credit union and communities. The application period is open so that credit unions may apply for funding at any time throughout the year.
Congratulations to Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union for recently receiving a grant to help fund a community Non-Profit Board Poverty Simulation! Financial Education Grant Applications are evaluated by the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Board of Directors and funding is based on factors such as credit union value, community impact, collaboration, and creativity. Financial education initiatives may include projects in the following areas:
For more information and to apply, visit mncun.org/apply-for-a-grant.  The Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids Committee has announced the 1st Annual CU4Kids Topgolf Tournament, replacing the previously held Bowl-O-Rama fundraiser. Join and support the CU4Kids on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 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. Contact Kim Peterson via email with questions. 1st Annual Credit Unions for Kids Topgolf Tournament Wednesday, October 5, 2022 11:00am – Registration 11:30am – Golf 12:00 pm – Fajita Bar Lunch starts 2:30pm – Raffle/Prizes! |
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