Keeping you connected to key credit union news, events, and trends: February 8, 2017
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Headline News

Louisiana Residents Get Hit with Severe Weather


Louisiana residents are picking through the wreckage after at least seven tornadoes tore through the Greater New Orleans area and its vicinity yesterday -prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency. New Orleans East suffered the heaviest damage as a tornado ran along the ground for about two miles in a neighborhood that was pummeled by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

 There have been reports of structural damages to local businesses, including credit union branches. Credit unions should notify the League of any branches suffering losses or if operations have been interrupted. Information can be submitted to requests@lcul.com .

The Louisiana Credit Union Foundation will be collecting information to issue quick cash grants to credit union employees affected. Those wishing to donate to the Louisiana Credit Union Foundation can do so by visiting our website and downloading the donation form.
YPN Workshop: First Ever Reverse CRASH Taking Place
LCUL's 6th Annual Young Professionals Workshop is being held on Friday, March 24 & Saturday, March 25 in Alexandria. This year, we are going back to basics at our workshop, designed to compel young professionals to get involved in the movement, connect them with other young professionals, and encourage collaboration that will create long-term success for our movement.

Click here for more information.

The reverse crash program will be open to all "seasoned" credit union employees and volunteers that are 41 and older. The YPN Committee will choose 5 to 7 reverse crashers to attend the YPN Workshop. Do you think anyone at your credit union has what it takes to be a reverse crasher?  Let them know about this opportunity!

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Just for Fun: 4 Ways Your To-do List is Sabotaging Your Productivity
Whether you make to-do lists on paper, in an app or just in your head, they may be sabotaging your productivity. Check out 4 ways to-do lists may be undermining you:
Products and Services

CMG: Supplemental Benefits Provide Competitive Edge
Leadership continuity is critical to your credit union's future success. Supplemental executive retirement plans, which complement qualified retirement plans, are a way to help retain high-performing credit union executives.
 
Have You Heard?

Xplore FCU Announces the Selection and Hiring of New CEO

Xplore FCU is pleased to announce the selection and hiring of their new CEO,  Rafael Rondon.  Rafael comes from the Dade County FCU in Miami, FL, where he was Vice President Sales and Operations  and, prior to that, Director of Sales and Operations.

 Before his time with Dade County FCU, Rafael invested eight years with Wells Fargo Bank, initially serving as Branch Manager, then Regional Supervisor and eventually Market Support Consultant.  Among his many member and service focused accomplishments at Dade County FCU, he implemented the Creating Member Loyalty Sales Program, setting the foundation for a successful sales culture. Rafael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Florida International University and a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.
 
Rafael will assume his new role effective February 20, 2017.
Neighbors FCU: We're Getting An Upgrade!
Neighbors FCU is happy to announce their website, http://www.neighborsfcu.org, is receiving a well-deserved upgrade on February 8. The newly redesigned site offers quick and easy access to essential information and improved user experience.

 The new website, developed by local website design firm Gatorworks, has a clean uncluttered design, improved functionality, enriched content, and is built on a responsive design framework that adjusts to the viewer's device. Our goal is to provide members a simple way to learn about new products and easy access to online banking information.

 New features include:
  • Better integration with social media channels.
  • The Front Porch, our new blog, featuring the latest news, products and community events.
  • An events calendar allowing visitors to sign up for free financial workshops.
Quote of the Week
"Clarity comes from engagement, not thought."
- Marie Forleo

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 13: Part 2 - New FFIEC Consumer Compliance Rating System, Effective
February 14: Military Lending Act: Exam Procedure Changes, Post-Implementation Considerations & FAQs
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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