Keeping you connected to key credit union news, events, and trends: November 29, 2017
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You Spoke, We Listened: All New Leadership Academy Kicks Off LCUL's 2018 Education Lineup
The demands on leaders in today's credit unions are greater than ever.  The contemporary Credit Union environment insists that leaders have a broader set of skills and knowledge in the areas of communicating & conflict management as well as attracting and engaging a diverse work force. 

Join us for this two-day seminar in which Dr. Charles Lankau will dive into the key skills that Credit Union leaders need today including:
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Conflict Management and Communication
  • Creating a fair workplace environment including employment law
  • Developing a Motivating Environment
  • Role playing and group discussion
  • Daily recap of best practices
  •  follow up materials sent from presenter after the event...and more!
In this interactive course students will examine contemporary problems and demands that leaders face.

About the Presenter: 
Charles A. Lankau, IIIis an attorney, professor, and consultant in the areas of Law, Management & Leadership.  For the past 16 years he has presented courses and seminars within the Credit Union industry and is a favorite and highly rated presenter at the Southeast Regional Credit Union School referred to as SRCUS.
 
A light networking reception will be held on the evening of Day 1. 
This event is being held at the beautiful & just completely renovated Marriott Baton Rouge. Make your booking at the $139 LCUL group rate in our room block by clicking here.

Educational Investment:  $495 per student. 

Click here to register!
LCUL Celebrates #givingtuesday by Donating to WOCCU's Caribbean Relief Efforts
Yesterday on  #givingtuesday, LCUL donated $2,500 to the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) Caribbean Disaster Relief Fund in support of the Dominica credit unions and their 75,000 plus members impacted by the recent hurricanes.

As contributions are received, the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions coordinates with the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions to grant funds efficiently to impacted credit unions, employees and members. 
 
Giving Tuesday, the  Tuesday  after  Thanksgiving , is a movement to create an international day of giving at the beginning of the  holiday season . It was started in 2012 as a response to commercialization and consumerism in the post-Thanksgiving season ( Black Friday  and  Cyber Monday ).
Callahan's CUAnalzyer: New Client Experience has Arrived!
Log in now and begin exploring your new client portal. Callahan has spent the past several months upgrading the user experience to make it easier and more efficient to find everything you have access to via Callahan & Associates.

The new client portal will allow you to easily:
  • Access all of your favorite tools and resources via quick links on the portal homepage.
  • Gain an understanding of what you have access (or might not have access to) via your company profile (under Accounts).
  • Navigate through content relevant to you by selecting topics of interest via your Account settings
  • Access relevant content, case studies, saved articles, and Callahan publications via CreditUnions.com.
  • View all upcoming events, live and web-based, with quick links to register seamlessly via the Webinars section.
  • Manage your account, company information, and users* using the Account section. 
 CUAnalyzer is open to all employees and volunteers at affiliated credit unions. Unlike other financial analysis tools that presume a high degree of financial literacy, CUAnalyzer's charts and graphs combined with its 5-star performance rating system, analytical text, and ratio definitions put performance in context.  
Senate Budget Committee Approves Tax Reform
The Senate Budget Committee on Tuesday advanced the chamber's GOP tax bill by a vote of 12-11, sending the measure to the Senate floor, where the bill could start to be considered as early as today. Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Bob Corker (R-TN.) were possibly going to vote against the reform, but ultimately decided to vote in favor of the measure. 

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George W. Bush to Speak at CUNA GAC 
Attend the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference Feb. 25-March 1 for an exclusive conversation with George W. Bush where he will discuss the challenges facing our nation in the 21st century and the power of freedom.

The conference is CUNA's biggest event, gathering thousands of credit union leaders in Washington, D.C. to advocate for a stronger future for the credit union movement. 

Click here for information on Louisiana-specific events as well as access to the registration and accommodations link. 
Pelican Politics

ANECA FCU Hosts Successful Meet and Greet with Rep. Johnson 
On Monday, representatives from ANECA FCU and Bossier FCU joined LCUL staff in welcoming U.S. Representative Mike Johnson at ANECA FCU's Bossier City branch. The congressman voiced his support for regulatory relief and applauded credit unions for the important role they play in the communities they serve.
 
LCUL worked with ANECA FCU to distribute local media advisories prior to the event. Not only were local news channels on site, but residents of Shreveport stopped by for an opportunity to meet with Rep. Johnson.  

 "Our meeting with Rep. Johnson certainly strengthened our relationship with the congressman. We feel like we have a voice in Washington, D.C. and look forward to continuing our conversation," commented Angela Gervais, LCUL Director of Governmental Affairs. 


Senator Kennedy Sends Louisiana CUs a Message
Last week, LCUL distributed a special issue of Pelican Politics highlighting an open letter that Senator John  Kennedy  sent to Louisiana credit unions. In his letter,  Sen. Kennedy states that he  will be doing all that I can to reduce the regulatory burden on  Louisiana's credit unions"

Click here to view the letter. 

With several new faces elected to congress this past year, LCUL put a strong and aggressive advocacy strategy in place. We made it a top priority to promote the credit union story and share the challenges we face with every visit, phone call, and email. 

Because of our continuous conversations, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy (R-LA)  echoed our concerns and recently introduced the Reforming Finance for Local Economies Act, exempting credit unions with less than $10 billion in assets from the regulatory burden imposed by Dodd-Frank. 
Chapter Connection

Baton Rouge Golf Tournament Raises $39k for Children's Hospital
credit unions joined together to host the Baton Rouge Area Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament. The 14th annual tournament, held on October 23, 2017, at the Santa Maria Golf Course in Baton Rouge, LA, raised $39,763.89. This year boasted record participation with 36 teams registered.
 
Each year, this event is planned in the cooperative spirit of credit unions and is a testament to the industry's philosophy of 'people helping people.' Daniel Fields, Director of Children's Miracle Network Fundraising, shared his favorite part of the tournament:
 
"The collaboration of our Baton Rouge Area Credit Unions, especially our organizing committee, is what makes this event so special. In no other industry do you see competing organizations rallying together to support one cause like this group does for Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. This was the largest attendance in the history of the tournament, and it reflects how passionate credit unions are in support of helping kids get the best healthcare close to home." 
 
The second floor Pediatric Surgery Waiting Area in the new freestanding hospital will be named in honor of the Baton Rouge Area Credit Unions. Over the last six years, more than $200,000 has been raised for Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital through the annual golf tournament.
 
To view tournament pictures, visit facebook.com/cucharitygolf. For more information on Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital and to learn about how you can contribute, visit ololchildrens.org/childrensmiraclenetwork. You can also see drone footage of the new hospital construction, updated each week, on YouTube.

Have You Heard?

Jambalaya Sale Hosted at Neighbors FCU Branch Raises $3,370 for Pat's Coats for Kids
Coldwell Banker One hosted a jambalaya sale to benefit Pat's Coats for Kids. As a co-sponsor of the charity campaign Neighbors proudly stepped up to provide a location for the event. The Neighbors branch on Perkins Road made for the perfect venue.

Former Jambalaya Jam champion, Chad McCann, of Performance Contractors Inc. prepared the jambalaya for the event. More than 300 plates were sold, and there were many generous donations that contributed to the total amount. All proceeds went to Pat's Coats for Kids.

Pat Shingleton of WBRZ did a live broadcast from the sale. This is Neighbors 9th year serving as an official sponsor for Pat's Coat's for Kids. Last year, Pat's Coats for Kids collected more than 237,500 coats and $91,489 for children in need.

"Pat's Coat for Kids is an incredible charity event," Neighbors President and CEO Steve Webb said. "Neighbors is always looking for a way to give back to the community. Since we opened our doors in 1954, family, charity and caring for the community have been cornerstone values of our credit union. Pat's Coats for Kids embodies of all of these values."
Zellco FCU Awards Special Scholarship
Carol Nobles, President/CEO of Zellco FCU, presented a scholarship check to Quanshondra Morris, a practical nursing student of Northshore Vocational Community College. 

Northshore Technical Community College held their yearly scholarship ceremony on Friday, November 17, at the institution's Sullivan campus in Bogalusa, LA. The scholarships are made possible thanks to many local business such as Zellco FCU. Nobles is also a board member of institution. 
Xplore FCU Loves 'Making Groceries'
The team from Xplore FCU once again partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to provide food for families in need. During the month of November; Xplore's three branches donated 352 pounds of food.
 
"Second Harvest is a wonderful organization that is leading the fight against hunger in south Louisiana. The Xplore family came together to raise awareness and make a difference." commented Todd E. Pereira, Business Development Coordinator.
Heart of Louisiana CU Strengthens Executive Team         
Heart of Louisiana Credit Union recently celebrated the promotion of three members of management on their new roles. Leann Ball was promoted to Executive Assistant, Mike Briggs was promoted to Vice President of Information Security, and Valarie Montgomery was promoted to Vice President of Human Resources.

President Cindy Beauregard expressed her excitement and confidence with the recent promotions. "I am very proud of how Leann, Mike, and Valarie have helped mold Heart of Louisiana Credit Union into what it is today. I look forward to working with our new Executive Team to move our Credit Union forward."
Quote of the Week:
"Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value."
- Albert Einstein
Educational Calendar
Upcoming Teleconferences & Webinars from your League

December 4: HMDA-LAR Changes Part 2: Completing New Fields with No Predefined Codes
December 5: Conducting a Collections Risk Assessment
December 6: BSA Compliance Series: Job-Specific BSA Compliance for Lender
December 7: New Security Officer Training: Responsibilities, Best Practices & Skill-Building Tools
December 11: Critical HMDA Issues for HELOC Applications & Coverage Changes for Commercial Lenders
December 12: All About 1099 Reporting Part 2: Forms 1099-INT & 1099-MISC
December 13: Risk Management Series: ACH Risk Management & Assessment: Risks, Controls & Ratings
December 14: Real Estate Series: Mortgage Loan Disclosure Timing Issues
December 19: The ALLL with TDRs & Foreclosed Assets
December 20: Preparation Plan for CDD Changes to Beneficial Ownership Rules
     
For a complete listing of educational opportunities available from LCUL, visit the League website and click on "Education".
  
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