Lawmakers, Advocacy and Compliance at the Legislative and Regulatory Conference
The 2019 Legislative and Regulatory Conference was held in Des Moines, Iowa February 19-20. A record crowd of 235 people listened to speakers, engaged with panels and advocated for Iowa credit unions at the state Capitol.

Thank you to all who attended and made this event a tremendous success! Click here to find educational resources from the event.

If you missed out on the opportunity to speak with your lawmaker, contact your legislator here to advocate for financial choice!
New Event! Emerging Leaders Connection Reunion
Have you ever been a part of the Emerging Leaders Connection (ELC) program? If so, this event is for you!

Since the first meeting in 2015, ELC has influenced hundreds of people both personally and professionally through CRASH, Iowa Innovation Group, roundtables and workshops. The first ever ELC reunion is being held March 28 following the ELC Roundtable in Coralville.

On top of this great networking opportunity, Andy Janning will be facilitating the conversation and leading us to reflect on our journeys, celebrate successes and refuel our fires.

Register for the event now!
ICUL Board Chair Helen Pearce Reappointed to Iowa Institute for Cooperatives Board
Helen Pearce, President and CEO of Cedar Falls Community Credit Union and Board Chair of the Iowa Credit Union League, has recently been reappointed to another term on the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives Board. Pearce has been serving on the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives Board since 2011. With the terms being four years long, this will be her third consecutive term with the board.

"I love the Cooperative movement and how we all work together for the betterment of our members. I would like to thank the Iowa credit unions that are members of the Iowa Institute of Cooperatives and encourage others to reach out to Executive Director Dave Holm on becoming a member," says Pearce.

The Iowa Institute for Cooperatives has been supportive of Iowa credit union advocacy efforts, and ICUL and several credit unions are currently members of the Institute.
Visit Inclusiv's 8th Annual CDFI Credit Union Update at the GAC
If you are going to the upcoming 2019 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C., Inclusiv's 8th Annual CDFI Credit Union Update sponsored by NCB would be a great event to add to your schedule!

This event, "Financial Inclusion: A Driver of Growth and Relevance", will provide resources for measuring community impact and identifying market opportunities for CDFI Certified and Low Income Designated credit unions.

Register today!
Register for March and April Capitol Hill Days!
Capitol Hill Days are excellent opportunities to advocate. Whether this is your first time to the Capitol, or your hundredth, ICUL will provide everything you need to be successful.

Join us on March 20 or April 10 for a training to learn the tips and tricks to meeting with legislators, receive an advocacy toolkit and handouts and join in advocating at the Capitol with fellow credit union supporters!

These events will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and are provided as part of your ICUL member benefits. Register now.
Register for the Iowa CUES Council Annual Meeting
Join fellow credit union executives for the Iowa Council of Credit Unions Executives Society Annual Meeting May 9-10 in Riverside, Iowa.

This event includes attendance to the Iowa CUES Council Annual Meeting and Council Officer Election, vendor presentations, golf, speakers and networking opportunities.

This event is open to CUES members and non-members. Registration deadline is April 26.
Credit Unions Should Be Informed About Elder Abuse
It is important for credit union employees to be aware of and know the signs of elder financial abuse. Because they work closely with members, front line employees are in a unique position to observe and report exploitation of the elderly.

View the webinar: " Elder Exploitation: What Iowa Credit Union Employees Should Know " by Assistant Attorney General Andrew Cederdahl, to learn what financial exploitation is, steps that credit union employees can take to address abuse and common credit union employee questions relating to elder abuse.
Join the ICUL Emerging Leaders Connection Facebook Community
Do you want to join a collaborative community of young credit union leaders? Would you like to be kept in the loop on what ICUL is up to? Join the Emerging Leaders Connection Facebook group to have the ELC network at your fingertips! This page is the perfect place to ask credit union questions and connect with other credit union professionals.
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