Despite sweltering heat, the 26th Annual CU 4 Kids Golf Tournament raised $27,172 - the highest recorded amount. 110 golfers representing credit unions and partners participated in the tournament at the Refuge Golf Club in Oak Grove, Minn.

​​100% of the proceeds from the Minnesota CU4Kids Golf Tournament supports Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul. Founded in 1995 and one of the longest running Minnesota credit union golf tournaments, the event has raised over a half-million dollars for the credit union-sponsored cause. The Minnesota CU4KIds committee would like to thank the event's Titanium level sponsors: Enterprise Car Sales, Wings Financial CU, Affinity Plus Federal CU.

​If you didn’t get a chance to join us on the links but still want to support the cause, you can donate online: https://web.mncun.org/webinput/cu4kidsdonation.aspx

The 13th Annual Bowl-O-Rama will be held on October 20th at Splitrocks in Wyoming, Minn.

For more information, visit the CU4Kids webpage: https://www.mncun.org/cu4kids.html

There’s a lot of talk about financial well-being for all. A lot. You see it in the credit union trade press. You hear it at conferences. What exactly is financial well-being for all? How does it concern you and affect your role in the credit union? What are the opportunities in Minnesota to rethink how you help members lead their best financial lives? Join National Credit Union Foundation Executive Director Gigi Hyland to talk about financial well-being for all and get actionable ideas to make this a key part of your strategy moving forward. 
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This program is generously sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation and will be offered at no charge for MnCUN member credit union employees. 

Date: June 23, 2021
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Webinar/conference call
Cost: Free

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.

In total, 79 individuals have been designated as Credit Union Builders over the past nine years. 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.
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​​Contact Andrea Molnau, Executive Director of the MnCUF with questions.

Invest in the Community Investment Fund (CIF) or Charitable Donation Account (CDA) to support the improvement of member financial well-being. These unique investments provide credit unions the opportunity to donate a portion of the dividends earned to both the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation and the National Credit Union Foundation.

Grant programs at both Foundations support initiatives designed to directly improve the lives of credit union members. Services include financial literacy education, professional training, and emergency assistance – on both the state and national levels.

​For more information on how the CIF and CDA programs work, please visit the National Credit Union Foundation website or contact Andrea Molnau, Executive Director, Minnesota Credit Union Foundation by email or by phone at 651-288-5527.

In total, 79 individuals have been designated as Credit Union Builders over the past nine years. 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.
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​​Contact Andrea Molnau, Executive Director of the MnCUF with questions.

The Enhanced Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP) teaches credit union staff how to counsel members so they can budget better, smartly save, pay down debt and plan for the future. Obtaining the training and associated credentials allows your credit union to differentiate itself from other financial institutions and be more confident in helping members emerge from the challenges of the pandemic and build a stronger financial future. 

​The cohort-style training consists of 8 tutorial webinars, exam preparation, proctored exam, and program development training - taking place between June 30 through October 27, 2021. Upon completion, participants will receive the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) designation. As a central part of its mission to provide resources for credit unions and communities to prosper and thrive, MnCUF has generously committed funding to help support the cost of the program for another year. The program is provided in partnership between the MnCU Foundation, CUNA's Center for Professional Development (CUNA CPD), and CU Difference.
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For more information, including cost and schedule, visit mncun.org/enhanced-ficep-program. The deadline to register is June 1, 2021. 

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.

In total, 79 individuals have been designated as Credit Union Builders over the past nine years. 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.
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​​Contact Andrea Molnau, Executive Director of the MnCUF with questions.

Please see the event flyer for further details and to register. Please reach out to Marty Kelly via email with questions.
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26th Annual Credit Unions for Kids Golf Tournament
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Refuge Golf Club | Oak Grove, Minn.
11:00am – Registration/Box Lunch
12:00pm – Shotgun Start
4:30pm – Social Half-Hour
​5:00pm – Awards Dinner