The Coffee with the CREW series focuses on providing credit union young professionals with continued opportunities for networking and collaborating to help further knowledge and professional growth within the industry.

​This meet-up will be facilitated by Tami Cybulski, Director of Human Resources and Learning and Development from Hiway CU. She will be speaking on, "How to advocate for yourself/budget for yourself." 

Tami will also touch on:

• How to start conversations with your supervisor/C Suite about budget requests
• How often and when is a good time to ask for room in the budget
• What resources can you provide on finding the right conferences for your role/title at your CU? 
• What suggestions do you have for conferences/people to follow outside of the CU world
• How to advocate for your own growth within your CU
• Tips for not getting discouraged when you are always told “no” or “not now”

Date: Wednesday, December 6 
Time: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Cost: FREE!

We will open up the webcams and audio lines for the group to join our facilitated discussion. All aspects of this session have been created with the intention of shared learning among facilitators and attendees. We will be asking attendees to actively participate before and throughout this session. With questions, please contact Xiong Lee, MnCUN Director of Engagement.

Join the CREW Young Professionals for the "Coffee with the CREW" on Wednesday, December 6 at 9 a.m. This series focuses on providing credit union young professionals with continued opportunities for networking and collaborating to help further knowledge and professional growth within the industry.

​This meet-up will be facilitated by Tami Cybulski, Director of Human Resources and Learning and Development from Hiway CU. She will be speaking on, "How to advocate for yourself/budget for yourself." Tami will also touch on:

• How to start conversations with your supervisor/C Suite about budget requests
• How often and when is a good time to ask for room in the budget
• What resources can you provide on finding the right conferences for your role/title at your CU? 
• What suggestions do you have for conferences/people to follow outside of the CU world
• How to advocate for your own growth within your CU
• Tips for not getting discouraged when you are always told “no” or “not now”

Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CST
Location: Video Conference/Webinar
Cost: Free

We will open up the webcams and audio lines for the group to join our facilitated discussion. All aspects of this session have been created with the intention of shared learning among facilitators and attendees. We will be asking attendees to actively participate before and throughout this session.

With questions, please contact Xiong Lee, MnCUN Director of Engagement.

The Early Bird Deadline for the MonDak Roundtable has been extended to noon on Friday, Dec. 1. The MonDak Roundtable will be hosted by the Minnesota, Montana and Dakotas Credit Union Associations at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, January 17-18, 2024. 

​​The conference will include speakers on a variety of credit union topics; plus CEOs and Board volunteers will also have a chance to take advantage of networking and breakout sessions with their peer groups. Jean Chatzky, author, CEO and co-founder of HerMoney, will serve as keynote speaker. 

With questions, reach out to Andrea Molnau, VP Communications & Engagement.  

There is still time to participate in one of the remaining Fall Peer-to-Peers! These sessions are open forums for credit union staff throughout Minnesota, for sharing knowledge and resources and making connections. 

Accounting/Finance Peer-to-Peer (P2P) on Nov. 14 starting at 1:00 p.m. via webinar and video conference. 
Mark Bauman, The Baker Group, will cover the latest on economic trends, interest rates, and industry trends/liquidity.  

​Marketing/Business Development Peer-to-Peer (P2P) on November 15 starting at 1:00 p.m. via webinar and video conference. Conor Smith from First Call Digital Marketing will present on the following topic: "Leadership, Marketing & Business Development Muscle."

​These events are only available via webinar. Log-in instructions, along with session materials and resources, will be provided to registered attendees. 

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.

The Women’s Leadership Network invites female credit union colleagues and their male allies to our year end celebration event. Please join us on Thursday, November 16, from 3:00-6:00 pm at the Jax Café in Minneapolis. The afternoon will include insightful conversation and networking, as well as celebrating the accomplishments of the Women’s Leadership Network in 2023.

We are thrilled to have Courtney Godfrey joining us as our Keynote Speaker. Courtney is a local TV reporter in Minneapolis, appearing on Fox News and CNN.com. In September 2017, she was involved in a boat accident that resulted in the amputation of her left leg. The recovery was long and painful, but not once did she lose her positivity and drive. Courtney will share her journey "From Broken to Beautiful" and explain how a shift in perspective can change everything. 

​​Registration closes this Friday, Nov. 10. For more information about the Minnesota Credit Union Women’s Leadership Network, visit the group page online.

Submissions for the Minnesota Credit Union Network Marketing Awards are open through 11:59 PM tonight. Contact MnCUN Director of Communications Julia Miller with questions. ​

Join the upcoming Accounting/Finance Peer-to-Peer (P2P) on November 14 starting at 1:00 p.m. via webinar and video conference. 

Mark Baumann, from The Baker Group will join us as our speaker. He will discuss the latest on the economy, rates, and industry trends/liquidity. 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: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Location: Webinar
Cost: $49

For a list of all P2P sessions, visit our Peer-to-Peer (P2P) webpage. With questions, please contact MnCUN Director of Engagement, Xiong Lee, by email.