Keeping you connected to key credit union news, events, and trends: February 15, 2017
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CUAnalyzer Now Available to Affiliated CUs, Register Today for Introductory Webinar
The Louisiana CU League has partnered with Callahan and Associates to provide member credit unions a FREE a web-based financial analysis tool called CUAnalyzer. Designed specifically to make data analysis educational for all levels of your organization, CUAnalyzer will help your volunteers and employees better understand your credit union's financial performance while improving their financial knowledge, making yearlong learning and analysis possible for everyone at your credit union

Register Now: Introduction To CUAnalyzer For Louisiana Credit Unions

Callahan & Associates and the Louisiana Credit Union League are hosting two CUAnalyzer trainings that we recommend. Register now for our  Thursday, February 16th event, at 2:00 pm CT or our Friday, February 17th event, at 10:00 am CT.

We'll walk through the features and benefits of CUAnalyzer and how Louisiana credit unions can benchmark their credit union versus other credit unions in Louisiana or across the country.          
Latest Issue of Membership@Work Available
Check out what Louisiana CUs have been up to!

LCUL recently distributed the latest edition of Membership@Work, which provides a snapshot of the activities, initiatives and services provided by the League and CUNA. 


Throughout the quarter, the League and CUNA continued to deliver critical compliance support, industry-leading education opportunities, membership growth resources, and influential advocacy efforts on behalf of Louisiana's credit unions.

 

Click on the link to download our latest issue: Membership@Work

Remember, you can always download the latest Membership@Work on the League'swebsite
CUNA GAC Less Than 2 Weeks Away; Louisiana-Specific Activities Planned for Attendees 
In less than two weeks, thousands of credit union activists will gather in Washington, D.C. for the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). Throughout the event, your League will be hosting the following activities for Louisiana attendees:

Sunday, February 26 (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.): Welcome Reception in LCUL's Hospitality Suite at the Grand Hyatt Hotel (suite number announced closer to conference date)

Monday, February 27 (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.): Group Lunch & Legislative Briefing with Jeff Brooks, Adams & Reese LLP, at Acadiana Restaurant (located across the street from the Convention Center)

Tuesday, February 28: Happy Mardi Gras! Join us in the suite for a king cake party in honor of Fat Tuesday. Wear your purple, green, and gold to show off your hometown spirit with the rest of the conference attendees. Those dressing with the carnival theme will be entered into a special drawing during the evening suite hours.

Wednesday, March 1 (12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.): Capitol Visitors Center (Room SVC209) Please note that the Capitol Visitors Center offers food court/ cafeteria style dining options if you wish to arrive prior to visits and have lunch.

Louisiana Credit Union Hospitality Suite: various dates/times (will be posted for attendees)

For more information or questions, please contact Angela Gervais.
CRASH the CUNA Marketing & BD Conference!
Do you want to Crash the  CUNA Marketing & Business Development (MBD) Council? Then you're in the right place.

The CUNA MBD Council and The Cooperative Trust (TCT) are joining forces to select 10 young professionals within the credit union marketing and business development segment to Crash the MBD Council Conference.

Every Crasher will receive a full conference registration from CUNA, up to $1000 reimbursement for travel, hotel and food costs. You will also receive complimentary membership to the MBD Council for the remainder of 2017.

 The CUNA MBD Council Conference is at the Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, TX. from March 29th - April 1st, 2017. However, our Crashers will be expected to arrive on March 28th, 2017. We will book your hotel for you if selected.
Directors Should Embrace 3 Key Responsibilities
Govern for sustainability, optimize board talent, and provide members a systematic voice

More than ever, credit unions need active, engaged, knowledgeable directors to set a sound strategic course for the organization.  But how do you ensure you have the best people possible in your boardroom?
Just for Fun: 20 Top Employee Benefits, Perks for 2017


You might not pick a job solely based on the perks and benefits the company offers, but you have to admit that some temptations are more compelling than others - and, when push comes to shove, the benefits can make the difference when choosing one company over another.

In fact, according to a Glassdoor compilation of  employee benefits  reviews posted by workers at its site, there are some pretty unusual temptations out there to woo prospective employees.

 But while some may be particularly tempting, they're more like dessert after dinner: the main courses are the ones that stick with employees.
The ones that really count, says Glassdoor, are health insurance; vacation and paid time off; a pension, 401(k) or other retirement plan; dental insurance; maternity and paternity leave; sick days; vision insurance; and paid holidays.
Professional Development

MSCUA Invites Louisiana CUs to Attend Special Program: 'When Personalities Collide'
March 29 (Jackson) or March 30 (Gulfport)
 
LCUL is pleased to invite all affiliated Louisiana Credit Unions to the Mississippi Credit Union Association's one day workshop that tackles how to handle personality conflicts that occur in the workplace and beyond.
  • Have you ever had a personality clash at work?
  • Did it impact your mood and performance?
  • Did it cause stress and conflict?
  • Do you feel like you can't do anything about it?
Honey Shelton's workshop will show you that you can do something about it and be very successful at doing it.  This session includes a personality profile that will help you understand yourself and the choices you make when dealing with others. You will gain in-depth knowledge of your personality traits and how to best communicate and resolve differences in the workplace.  
 
This program is being offered in 2 locations, simply click on the city most convenient to you for more details:   Jackson on 3/29  or Gulfport on 3/30 . 
 
Questions can be directed to tmcwilliams@mscua.com or to LCUL at education@lcul.com. 
Products and Services

Love My Credit Union Rewards: February Newsletter Published
The February issue of the Love My Credit Union Rewards newsletter is now available. The latest issue of this league-partner publication includes:

If you haven't yet completed your enrollment for the 2017 Love My Credit Union Rewards program, it's as simple as a click. Visit the partner center, select the programs you would like to enroll in and click. 

For more information on Love My Credit Union Rewards programs, read the latest newsletter or contact us.
Keeping Up With the League

League Staff Get in the Holiday Spirit During Children's Hospital's Mardi Gras Mambo Bingo
It was all fun and games for League staff and those who joined in the Mardi Gras Mambo Bingo to raise funds for the many young patients who visit Children's Hospital for medical care. The event, sponsored by the Children's Hospital Guild, was held yesterday at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. Doors opened at 9:30 a.m. with festivities beginning at 10:30 a.m.     

New Orleans Saints player Zach Strief and local meteorologist Bob Breck were the celebrity bingo callers. Aside from the bingo games, special entertainment, door prizes, a parade of prizes, a 50/50 raffle, special krewe favors, buffet lunch, and cash bar were also available.

 

Have You Heard?

Wymar FCU Hosts Retirement Celeberation for Reggie Gremillion

On January 13, over 100 friends and colleagues celebrated Reggie Gremillion's retirement after eighteen years as President /CEO of Wymar FCU. The reception, held at Mike Anderson's in Gonzales, included great food and even better company. 

Reggie was presented with an authentic LSU Football helmet signed by Coach Orgeron and a framed picture of the plans for the new renovations at Wymar FCU that he spearheaded, signed by all of the staff.  "The Board of Directors and staff of Wymar FCU wish Reggie much happiness and relaxation in this new chapter of his life," commented Ronnie Stephens, President/CEO.



Quote of the Week
" A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week."
-George Patton

Educational Calendar
Upcoming Conferences & Seminars from your League:    

March 24-25: YPN Workshop
April 26: BSA Officer Training 
 
Upcoming Teleconferences & Webinars from your League

February 16: BSA Compliance Series: FinCEN's CDD Rules & BSA Compliance: Why Preparing Now for the Fifth Pillar is Critical
February 21: Risk Management Series: Developing an Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment
February 22: Flood Compliance in Lending Part 1: Loan Origination
February 23: Collection Law Essentials: Legalities, Landmines & More
February 27: Everything You Need to Know About Regulation CC: Holds, Funds Availability, Compliance & More
February 28: Imaged Documents: What to Keep, What to Destroy, What Holds Up in Court?
March 2: Compliance Questions & Issues in Deploying Mobile Remote Deposit Capture
March 7: UDAAP Challenges: Practices, Risk Mitigation, Expectations & Case Studies
March 8: Hot Issues in Cyber Compliance, Including Recent Changes to the IT Handbook
March 9: How to Audit Deposit Operations for Reg CC & D Compliance
March 14: Fair Lending Risks in Third-Party Relationships
March 15: Flood Compliance in Lending Part 2: Post Loan Closing
March 16: Regulation E Series: Regulation E Requirements for Debit Card Error Resolution: Processing, Disclosure & Investigation
March 22: Securing Collateral Part 1: Form UCC-1, Initial Filing & Perfection of Security Interests
March 28: Director Series: The Board Evaluation Process: Steps, Tools & More
March 29: 20 Common Collection Pitfalls
March 30: ACH Specialist Series: ACH Rules Update 2017 
     
For a complete listing of educational opportunities available from LCUL, visit the League website and click on "Education".
  
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