August 8 , 2017
In This Issue
 
New Laws & Compliance Conference
August 22 - 23, Baton Rouge
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LCUL's annual New Laws & Compliance Conference is just two weeks away!  If you haven't registered yet, this is your last chance to join us.  We will be bringing you the latest updates to laws & regulations from the industry experts you trust!  
 
Sarena O'Donnell:
  • Cybersecurity Comliance
Kristen Tatlock:
  • Customer Due Diligence - Not Just for Business Members
  • Same Day ACH - Phase 2
  • Telephone Consumer Protection Act - Not Just for Auto Dialers
  • Reg CC Changes: Old Dogs Need to Learn New Tricks
  • UDAAP Update
  • Compliance in the Cyberworld: Privacy, Websites & Social Media
  • HMDA Changes Compliance Officers Should Know.
Jonathan Kudulis & Ed Reisinger:
  • Louisiana State Law Changes
  • Military Lending Act Update
  • E-Sign, Online Banking & Remote Deposit Capture Compliance
  • Vehicle Title Issues & Indirect Lending
Plus Compliance Peer Group Discussions including:
  • Resources for Compliance Officers
  • Working with Others to Attain Compliance
  • Tackling Daily BSA Compliance Efficiently.

Our room block at L'Auberge Baton Rouge closes tomorrow!  To book in our block at our group rate, Click Here and use promo code RLCUL.

  
Basics of Accounting for Credit Union Professionals
September 13, Alexandria
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Every credit union, no matter the asset size or number of branches, needs to have staff with a good solid foundation of the Basics of Accounting.

Join us in Alexandria for this one day program taught by one of our own credit union leaders.  Beverly Alwell, CEO of River Cities CU is also a professor of Accounting and is eager to share her knowledge with all of us.  She stands in your shoes and does the same job you do...which means she knows what you need to know!  

Topics will include:
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • NCUA Accounting Manual  
  • Corporate Account Balancing 
  • Accruals
  • Fixed Assets and Depreciation  
  • Allowance for Loan Loss and lease
  • End of the month Analysis 
  • Trial Balance and Closing entries 
  • Balance Sheet 
  • Income Statement 
  • Budgets and Budget Variance report 
  • Accounting practices for  Asset Liability Management  
Supervisory Committee Conference
(with an added track for Directors too)
September 17-20  Point Clear, Alabama
 
We are excited to join forces with the Mississippi Credit Union Association and the League of Southeastern Credit Unions to present the Supervisory Committee Conference at the beautiful and historic Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama. 
 
This conference is an opportunity for supervisory committee members and credit union directors to enhance their knowledge on auditing, compliance, fraud prevention and much more.  We also create a perfect environment for idea exchange and open discussion at our facilitated roundtable discussions broken down by asset size.
 
With a wide variety of speakers and topics, you'll learn new ways to help keep your credit union secure and strong. This year there are both general sessions and breakouts that cater to Directors as well as Supervisory Committee Members! 
 
Speakers include perennial favorites:
  • Tim Harrington*
  • Ancin Cooley
  • Scott Knapp
  • Bill Berg
  • LCUL's own Susie Fair & More!  
*See webinar box below for a FREE webinar from Tim Harrington to help brush up on the basics before this conference. 
   
Book Now!  The room block closes 8/17 & we are expecting a sellout of this beautiful hotel.
    
Marketing & Business Development Workshop
October 3-4, Lake Charles
 
Please mark your calendars to join us on Tues, Oct 3rd through Wed, Oct 4th at the Golden Nugget Hotel in Lake Charles!  
We are finalizing our agenda and expect to release it early next week.  Topics are slated to include:
  • Building your Value Proposition
  • Growth through Brand Development
  • Properly Utilizing and Harnessing the Power of Digital Media and Video, 
  • group and individual hands-on exercises,
  • Facilitated Open Discussion and more!  
We are even working on a fascinating peek inside of brand expansion and growth through the eyes of the Golden Nugget Marketing and Brand Development team!  
 
If you'd like to book your room now at our group rate of $135, you can do so by calling 1-844-777-GOLD and state you are with LCUL.  (Online link coming soon.)
 
Check back at www.lcul.com soon for full details.  
Please note the date changed from the printed 2017 LCUL planning calendar.  
Upcoming Webinars
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LCUL has a vast array of webinar programs year round from a pool of presenters on a wide variety of topics and at multiple price points...for when you just can't get away from the office. 
 
Click on each listing below for additional details.
*Archived Webinars on Sale*
The LCUL CU Webinar Network just slashed prices on archives of over 3 dozen webinar favorites!  These topics are classics & not ones affected by regulatory changes. 
Check out the sale items now priced at $150 - Click Here
 
 
**FREE** Webinar  for all Member CU's Listed Below 
  • Prepare you Supervisory Committee Members for their Fall conference with this Free Webinar from Tim Harrington's Supervisory Committee Academy:  "Supervisory Committee Basic Duties & Responsibilities" - Click Here
  • The new 3rd Party Sender Registration Rule is coming in September. This Free webinar from the Credit Union Webinar Network can get you informed now.   "Understanding the NACHA Third Party Sender Registry for ODFIs"  Click Here
Special Reminder - LCUL Peer Groups

 

Membership is now open for LCUL's Peer Groups in the following fields:

  • Marketing 
  • Compliance
  • Member Business Services

This platform is designed for Louisiana credit union professionals in the same field to connect, share resources, swap ideas and develop business relationships. 

 

Did you know that one of the membership Peer Perks is a discount to some of LCUL's educational programming, including the New Laws & Compliance Workshop and the Marketing & Business Development Workshop. 

 

 To learn more about our peer groups click here 
Annual Meeting & Convention Evaluation

  If you attended the 2017 LCUL Convention and Annual Meeting last week, we thank you for being one of our Credit Union Rock Stars! 
 
 
We now hand the microphone over to you to share your feedback with us.  Please take a moment to complete our online evaluation.  The link will close on Friday, August 18th and one participant will receive a $100 Visa gift card!    
Save the Dates
 
    
Mark your calendars now to join us for these programs coming up in the next few months.   More details will be posted as these events draw closer.    

 

Have you noticed that our programs are on the move?  We've been listening to your suggestions & requests and we are hosting more of our programs at various points all over the state at your request.  Keep sharing your input, we're listening!
Your credit union's goal is to be the best member-focused financial institution of choice. Designed to complement that goal, the League's education and training programs offer a full range of development programs for Louisiana credit unions through a variety of conferences, seminars, workshops, webinars, and other learning solutions.