Keeping you connected to key credit union news, events, and trends: March 22, 2017
In This Issue
Headline News

New! Come See What We're All About During LCUL's Orientation
April 25, Baton Rouge 

If there is one thing we learned from the recent member survey we conducted, it's that some credit unions simply aren't aware of all that the League offers. From products and services to trainings and fundraising, we have what you need to succeed.

For those who are new to the movement or for those who simply need a refresher, League orientation allows you to see what League affiliation is all about.

Join the Louisiana Credit Union League for a half-day workshop where all credit union staff and board members are invited to learn more about our strategic initiatives and discover the many resources available to member credit union.

 Being held in conjunction with the state GAC, this event will take place on April 25 at 9:00 a.m. in Baton Rouge.

There is no cost to attend. However, registration is required.

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Fast Approaching: April is National Credit Union Youth Month™
April is rapidly approaching, which means it's time to start planning for National Credit Union Youth Month™. By taking part in this thrilling celebration, you'll help kids discover the importance of financial responsibility-and if you make a big enough impact, you could earn members for life.

National Credit Union Youth Month™ is a fully co-brandable ready-to-go youth celebration that earns the loyalty of your next generation of members by teaching them to 'Give a Hoot About Saving.'

What a Durbin Repeal Would Mean for Credit Unions
Lawmakers are preparing for a showdown in Washington over the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.  And with a Republican-controlled Congress and White House, some of the controversial law could be repealed - including the Durbin Amendment, a merchant-friendly provision added at the last minute that caps interchange fees and requires issuers to support more than one card network.

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Just for Fun:  The 4-Word Question All Highly Successful People Ask


California has its share of famous streets: Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Boulevard. But for entrepreneurs, the most famous is Sand Hill Road. Lining this stretch of asphalt outside Menlo Park are a who's who of elite venture capital firms. Nearly every top Silicon Valley company has started here.

So I was understandably a little intimidated back in 2009, on one of my first fundraising trips for Hootsuite. Would investors give me the time of day? Would they share my enthusiasm for building a social media management platform? Would I even be able to get in the door?

But something unexpected happened -- it was almost eerie. Time and time again, inside conference rooms, at coffee shops, or huddling in hotel lobbies, I heard the same four-word phrase from investors and entrepreneurs: How can I help?

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Professional Development

Webinar: To Merge or Not To Merge
Thursday, March 23
2:00-3:15 p.m.
 
The credit union industry has averaged one merger per business day since 2000. This activity is accelerating with the challenges of insurance assessments, tight margins and dramatically increased regulatory requirements.
 
Among the biggest issues facing credit unions when considering mergers is simply how to do it to ensure all of the right bases are touched in a way that results is a strong merger and in a timely manner. What will be the continuing field of membership? What about the Board structure? Does the Hart-Scott-Rodino anti-trust provisions apply in a credit union merger? When should the notices to members be sent? Do the notices have to be pre-approved by the regulators? Can state and federal charters merge? What are anticipated timelines for completing a merger?
 
Whether you are considering merger or have potential merger partners for your credit union, please join us in this very timely webinar as we discuss the complete merger process - from initial negotiations to final merger disclosure requirements.
 
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Transaction Talk

Case Study: How PeoplesChoice CU Used Marketing To Re-Energize Its Card Program
As competition increases in the financial industry, more credit unions are embracing new marketing strategies to drive revenue and grow their business portfolios. President of PeoplesChoice Credit Union, Luke Labbe shares his experience in using CSCU's 12 month marketing program, Optimize Portfolio Growth Solutions, to re-energize their 25 year old card program.

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Quote of the Week:
"The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership."
- Harvey Firestone

Educational Calendar
Upcoming Conferences & Seminars from your League:    

April 26: BSA Officer Training 
 
Upcoming Teleconferences & Webinars from your League

March 28: Director Series: The Board Evaluation Process
March 29: 20 Common Collection Pitfalls
March 30: ACH Specialist Series: ACH Rules Update 2017 
April 5: Real Estate Series: CFPB Real Estate Loan Collection Rules for Mortgage Servicers & Your Credit Union
April 12: Managing TDRs Start to Finish: Initial Identification to Rewriting to Non-TDR Status
April 13: Risk Management Series: Developing a Risk-Based Compliance Audit for Your Loan Portfolio
April 20: How to Build an Effective & NCUA Compliant MBL Credit Administration Program
April 26: BSA Compliance Hotspots: Regulators, Litigation, Policies & Procedures
April 27: Securing Collateral
Part 2
April 4: Human Resource Dos & Don'ts for Supervisors
April 6: Website & Social Media Common Compliance Violations
April 11: Trust Your Instincts: Teaching Frontline to Recognize Criminal Activity
April 19:  The Future of FinTech & Blockchain/Bitcoin: New Technologies Reshaping Financial Services
 April 25: 10 Steps to Creating Unparalleled Service
May 2: Security Officer Reports to the Board: Annual Requirement
May 3: Revisiting TRID Line-by-Line Part 1: Loan Estimate
May 4: ACH Specialist Series: Complex ACH Origination Issues for ODFIs
May 9: Director Series: What the Board Needs to Know About Vendor Management
May 10: Communicating in a Crisis: How to Protect Your Reputation & Brand
May 11: Surviving an FFIEC IT Security Exam
May 16: Securing Collateral Part 3: Legal & Compliance Issues in Obtaining Priority in Collateral
May 17: Risk Management Series: Conducting an RDC Risk Assessment
May 18: HMDA Data Collection Rules: Preparing for the January 1, 2018 Changes
May 23: Reg E Series: How to Handle Unauthorized Electronic Fund Transfers Under Reg E
May 25: 12 Key Elements of an Effective Digital Marketing Strategy
May 31: Mastering Escrow Compliance: Analysis, Rules, Forms & Accounting
     
For a complete listing of educational opportunities available from LCUL, visit the League website and click on "Education".
  
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