Cochran's Op-ed Published Statewide
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Last week, LCUL submitted a 'Letter to the Editor' on behalf of Anne Cochran, League President/CEO. The op-ed, distributed to media outlets statewide, focuses on credit unions reaching out to millennials with consumer-friendly benefits and services.
To date, Cochran's op-ed has been published in The Daily Comet and in the Bossier-Press Tribune's BIZ Magazine. It is scheduled to run in this Friday's edition of New Orleans CityBusiness, as well as the business section of American Press next Tuesday as an original column. A number of other outlets have expressed solid interest in running it within the next two weeks. We will continue monitoring coverage and provide you with a comprehensive update at the end of the week.
We encourage credit unions to share the letter at chapter meetings and with your staff. Should you have any questions, please contact Lacey Hyer, VP of Communications & Public Relations at lhyer@lcul.com.
Click here to view the op-ed.
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LCUL Announces 2015-17 Board of Directors
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Elections for the Louisiana Credit Union League's Board of Directors were recently held at chapter meetings throughout the state. The following Louisiana credit union professionals/volunteers have been elected to the 2015-17 Board of Directors:
- Tina Atkins, Kraftman FCU
- Joe Battaglia, Homeland FCU
- Glen Beard, Alexandria Municipal ECU
- Kathy Bourgeois, Access of Louisiana FCU
- Joyce Butler, Carter FCU
- Tom Conner, Southwest Louisiana CU
- Eldridge Etienne, Southern Teachers & Parents FCU
- Kathi Gill, Neighbors FCU
- Connie Kennelly, Tulane-Loyola FCU
- Ginger Manint, Eagle Louisiana FCU
- Chris Maurer, UNO FCU
- Benny Miers, Post Office Employees FCU
- Patricia Morris, Monroe Telco FCU
- Vicki O'Brien, Jefferson Parish EFCU
- Sidney Parfait, Post Office Employees CU
- Connie Roy, Lafayette Schools FCU
- Glenda Rushe, St. Tammany FCU
- Cindy Sansing, Cenla FCU
- Anna Trahan, Section 705 FCU
- Roy Walling, Barksdale FCU
The Board of Directors is responsible for the general direction, conduct and activities of the League, its financial resources, budgetary programs, revenues and expenditures. Each Director is elected to a two-year term, which begins April 1st of the year in which each is elected and ending on the last day in March of the second year.
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Economist Eisenberg Added to Slate of Thought-Leaders at Accelerating Success Conference
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Interpreting the meaning of variable economic indicators can be difficult, but economist Elliot Eisenberg offers irrefutable proof the economy is improving: In 2014, the tooth fairy left an average of $4.36 per lost tooth, a whopping 25 percent increase over 2013. Eisenberg, who specializes in making the minutia of economics fun, is among the speakers at Catalyst Corporate's upcoming Accelerating Success Conference, set for April 30-May 1 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Click here to view the full article.
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Making Mobile Trends Meaningful
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Mobile. Data. Analytics. Statistics. What does it all mean for credit unions? With constant movement and evolution happening in the mobile space and a vast amount of data to grasp, what do you do with all of this information?
With so much happening in the mobile space, there's an avalanche of statistics, data, trends and innovations to sort through. Join CO-OP Financial Services, on Tuesday, April 7, at 3:00 p.m., From Metrics to Meaning, CO-OP's latest Mobile Momentum webinar series.
Senior Manager of Market Analysis Ryan Zilker breaks down some of the big trends in mobile. Also, special guest, Caroline Willard, CO-OP's Executive VP of Markets and Strategy, will provide her insights into the action-packet mobile wallet space. Find out what might be next for Apple Pay, PayPal/Paydiant, Samsung/LoopPay, and more.
Register today!
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Educational
Opportunities
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Bankruptcy & Collections Workshop Scheduled for April 21 & 22
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Did you know there's an art to the Collections process? Pierre Cardenas will not only teach you the fine art of Collections, but will also walk you through all the Do's and Don't s of Bankruptcy during this 2-day informative and highly interactive workshop.
Pierre makes you and your credit union the focus by having you bring your credit union's Collection Policy and a copy of your YTD Collection Reports showing Charge Offs, Repos and Delinquencies for review and discussion.This is truly a beneficial segment of the workshop that has received excellent reviews.
Your Educational Investment is $429 per attendee and includes all conference materials. For full program details, online registration, and hotel booking information at the Renaissance Hotel Baton Rouge, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Jody Brooks education@lcul.com or 1-800-452-7221, ext. 3010.
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Louisiana Share Accounts Workshop Scheduled for May 5 (repeats on 8/19)
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If there is one program everyone needs to attend every year it is LA Share Accounts. During this one day program Debbie Crawford of GetTechnical Inc, will cover all aspects of opening Share Accounts in Louisiana. Every attendee will receive the newly updated manual with all the account opening procedures for every account, all the Louisiana law at your fingertips and help on all the tough questions on opening every type of share account possible.
To see a list of topics to be covered, which includes the new proposed CDD that will impact opening procedures for both individual and business accounts, please see our event webpage.
Who should make sure not to miss this program? Member Service Representatives, Branch Personnel, Branch Managers, Branch Operations, BSA Officers, CIP Review Staff and Training
Your Educational Investment is $229 for this one day program. LCUL is holding a block of rooms at the Embassy Suites a rate of $122/night. To make overnight accommodations at the Embassy Suites Baton Rouge, please call 1-800-EMBASSY or 225-924-6566 and ask for the LCUL Rate of $122/night.
Questions? Contact Jody Brooks at education@lcul.com or 1-800-452-7221, ext. 3010.
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Still Not Sure What the Love My CU Rewards Program is All About?
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Join our Partner Directors who will show you how this program provides credit unions the opportunity to enhance member value, increase auto loans, increase debit and credit card usage, and earn non-interest income, all while saving your members money on things they purchase every day. This interactive webinar will provide you with an overview of the program benefits and participation options.
Come see why over 3,400 credit unions are participating in a program that has helped members save over $1 billion!
Event Start Date/Time: Thursday, April 9, 2015 1:00 p.m.
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Monroe Chapter Meeting Focuses on BSA Training
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The Monroe Chapter of the Louisiana Credit Union League will host their annual BSA Training during their monthly chapter meeting. Scheduled for April 14 at the West Monroe Convention Center, join Susie Fair, LCUL VP of Member Services, as she conducts one of the most essential trainings to your credit union. For more information, please contact Lauren Hawthorne with Centric FCU at (318) 340-9656, ext. 3031.
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Armand Parvazo Joins Xplore FCU
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 Xplore Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Armand Parvazi has joined the Xplore team as Marketing Manager. Armand comes to Xplore with consulting experience in marketing, public relations, and business development. Most recently, Armand has served as Director of Marketing and Business Development of a local credit union. Armand earned his Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana State University and his Master's Degree of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans.
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Pelican State CU Team Members Support Heart Health
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Pelican's volunteer and fundraising committee, the Beak Squad, organized Pelican's participation in the Capital Area Heart Walk supporting the American Heart Association.
The walk is the association's premiere event that brings communities together to raise funds and celebrate progress in the fight against this country's No. 1 and No. 5 killers, heart disease and stroke.
The walk helped kick off the committee's company-wide employee biggest loser wellness competition, which will take place over the next three months. Over 30 participants joined Pelican's team as they walked for heart health. Together, Pelican team members raised $1,036 for the American Heart Association.
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