Keeping you connected to key credit union news, events, and trends: February 14, 2018
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Headline News

New! Monthly Marketing Toolkit for Louisiana CUs
LCUL is excited to add a new valuable resource to our extensive list of services for member credit unions. Distributed monthly, our new 'Pre-Fab Marketing Toolkit' provides timely, basic, and ready-to-go content to help increase engagement with your members via your  communication channels (newsletters, websites, blogs, social media, etc).
 
Each issue will feature a different topic related to the financial industry along with resources that can help media representatives develop stories, such as quotes from insiders, consumer video interviews and links to relevant sources.

The toolkit is also helpful in generating leads with your local media. To help maximize this resource, reach out to Lacey H. Weaver, VP of Communications & Public Relations. 
 
Sign up to receive these monthly toolkit by emailing the League's Communications Department.
CFPB Releases Strategic Plan
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released its five-year Strategic Plan that establishes its mission, strategic goals, and strategic objectives.

"If there is one way to summarize the strategic changes occurring at the Bureau, it is this: we have committed to fulfill the Bureau's statutory responsibilities, but go no further," said Acting Director Mick Mulvaney. "By hewing to the statute, this Strategic Plan provides the Bureau a ready roadmap, a touchstone with a fixed meaning that should serve as a bulwark against the misuse of our unparalleled powers."
Have You Logged in to CUAnalyzer's New Portal?
The changes to accessing CUAnalyzer are now in effect. To access CUAnalyzer through your LCUL membership, you must log in through the Callahan Portal. The direct link www.cuanalyzer.com no longer exists and will redirect you to the portal.

This change should not impact your access or ability to log in to CUAnalyzer. If you have difficulty logging in, contact the League's Communication Department. 

LCUL's CU Support Team can help you and your team dig deeper and analyze the reports that are generated. Contact our team today to learn more about this dues-supported product!
National CU Youth Week: What's Cooler Than Robots and Spaceships?
To capture the timeless fun and appeal of science fiction, this year's National Credit Union Youth Month theme is The Science of Saving!
 
National Credit Union Youth Month is an opportunity for credit unions to make lasting relationships with their youngest members and helping them focus on their futures, and the wonders that they may bring.
 
The Youth Month website and member celebrations store are now live and feature resources to help you create a memorable experience for your young space cadets and mad scientists. You can also start planning your events and setting goals for April's National Youth Savings Challenge.
 
Get the ball rolling today by starting your event planning and making sure your youngest members are ready for whatever the future brings.

News from CUNA Mutual

CUNA Mutual Group Makes Unprecedented Donation
CUNA Mutual Group announced it has made a $20 million contribution, the single largest of its kind, to the CUNA Mutual Group Foundation that will further its long-term commitment to the communities and industry it serves.

The unprecedented boost in funding, aided by federal tax reform, helps the company's foundation further support nonprofit organizations that address economic challenges, education disparities, and equity issues facing many communities today.
Click here to read the full release. 
YPN 

Baton Rouge Chapter of YPN Hosting Service Meet-up
With Easter right around the corner, the Baton Rouge Chapter of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) will be helping brighten the upcoming holiday for children by assisting with St. Vincent de Paul's Easter Basket Project.

Volunteers will be sorting, assembling, and wrapping on Monday, February 19 from 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Those interested in signing up to help can contact Chelsea Gstohl, Marketing Manager for Pelican State CU and member of the YPN Steering Committee.
Have You Heard?

Neighbors FCU Executive Assistant Named Ascension Chamber of Commerce's Individual of the Year 
The Ascension Chamber of Commerce named Neighbors Senior Executive Assistant Amy Lambert their 2017 Individual of the Year at the Annual Awards Banquet Tuesday, February 7th at Houmas House Plantation.

The award is given to an active Chamber member who has demonstrated exemplary support for the Chamber, provided valuable service to the Chamber, exhibits creativity in marketing opportunities for the Chamber to enhance their company and serves as an example of excellence in business and professional activities.

Lambert started with Neighbors in January 2015. She is an alumna of LSU's Peabody College of Education and the Flores MBA Program.

During her time as an Ascension Parish resident she has served in the following roles within the Ascension Community: 
  • 2014 Leadership Ascension Graduate, Class VP, and Project of the Year 
  • 2014-2017, Group Project Mentor
  • 2014-current, LAF Board member (2017-current - Secretary) 
  • 2014-current, Ascension Fund Board Member 
  • 2014-current, Golf Ascension Committee Member 

At Neighbors, she has orchestrated the American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink campaign for the past two years with Neighbors leading the area in funds raised. She is an active member of Fellowship Church where she serves on the Children's Ministry Leadership Team. This year, she is assisting with The Baton Rouge Area Night Time Shine Prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
Pelican State CU Invests in Prairieville's Financial Wellness
As part of its commitment to the financial wellness of Prairieville residents, Pelican State Credit Union hosted a free workshop on understanding credit reports and scores on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at the Oak Grove Community Center.
 
Pelican's Nationally Certified Credit Counselor April Gomez shared her knowledge of credit reports and scores at this workshop. Attendees learned why a strong score is important and received tips for improving it!
 
Guests were encouraged to ask Gomez follow-up questions throughout the presentation. Much like in our popular #AskPelican video series , Gomez answered any questions attendees threw her way about credit and finance.
 
Like all Pelican-hosted events, this workshop was free and open to the public. The credit union gave away two door prizes and provided a free jambalaya dinner for all attendees. Printed copies of Pelican's free eBook, " 40 Ways to Save When You're Terrible at Saving ," were also available to all attendees. 

Quote of the Week:
"Love may not make the world go round, but I must admit that it makes the ride worthwhile."
- Sean Connery
Educational Calendar
Upcoming Conferences & Seminars from your League:
February 25 - March 1:
CUNA GAC
March 22:  Member Service with WOW

Upcoming Teleconferences & Webinars from your League:

2/8: Simplifying the Compliance Function: Tools & Checklists to Keep You on Track
2/13: Countdown to New Reg E Prepaid Card Rules Effective April 1, 2018
2/14: Preparing for the New Mortgage Servicing Rules: Effective April 19, 2018
2/5: Directors' Role & Responsibilities When a Data Breach Occurs
2/21: Security Officer Reports to the Board: What is Required?
2/22: Opening Consumer Accounts: Regulations, CDD & Documentation
2/27: Understanding Personal Tax Returns Part 2: Schedules E & F
2/28: CECL Rule Overview: Preparation, Planning & Data Collection
3/1: Supervisory Committee Overview: Rules, Regulations & Best Practices
3/6: New Accounts Series: Opening Deposit Accounts for Nonprofit Organizations
3/7: Consumer Debt Series: Managing Chapter 7 & 13 Consumer Bankruptcies
3/8: Revisiting CDD Policies & Procedures to Include Beneficial Ownership Rule
3/13: Developing & Managing Employee Performance
3/14: ACH Rules Update 2018
3/15: Flood Insurance Compliance Review & Update 2018
3/20: Call Report Series: Recent Call Report Changes & Top 10 Errors
3/21: Compliance & Legal Risks in Mobile Banking
3/22: Completing the CTR Line-by-Line Effective May 28
3/27: Development of Real Estate Evaluations & Validating Existing Appraisals
3/28: Collections & the Servicemember: From the MLA to SCRA
3/29: IRA Overview: Traditional & Roth IRA & SEP Plans
     
For a complete listing of educational opportunities available from LCUL, visit the League website and click on "Education".
  
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