May 2018
In This Issue
 
University of Lending: Discover  the art of saying YES!
June 12-14, Baton Rouge

 
In order to continue to grow and prosper, credit unions can no longer make cut and dry lending decisions based solely on credit scores and pre-determined statistics.  Ed Swanson from the nationally acclaimed University of Lending will be presenting nuanced analysis that focuses more on where the member has been and more importantly, where they are going! It's time to redefine your lending culture. 

Why should you be there? 
  • Differentiate between application takers and decision makers
  • Turn the credit score into your biggest sales tool.
  • Clarify the types of unsecured limits that smaller CUs should be offering
  • Present your members with real bottom line savings that turn them into lifetime members
  • Adopt a solutions based culture so you can say "YES" when others financial institutions are saying No.
  • And so much more!

LCUL is proud to co-host this event with Pelican State CU and NAS JRB CU.  No credit union is too big or too small to make comprehensive improvements to their lending program!


 "If you're looking to grow your credit union and improve your earnings, this school will help you reach your goals while helping more members than ever before!" - Ed Swanson  
 
Last Chance to Register: Embrace Technology without  Apprehension
May 9-10, Baton Rouge
 
Protecting YOUR members is your first priority. 
Protecting ALL Louisiana's credit unions is OURS!

 

Infusing Trust and Safety into your credit union is the key to attracting new members, increasing engagement with your current members and cross selling more product offerings.
 
Conference highlights include:
  • Discover methods to Detect & Prevent Fraud.
  • Authenticate Identity Claims
  • Manage,Utilize & Dispose of Member's private data 
  • Ensure your tech products remain compliant
  • Increase member engagement & participation
  • Discover how Data Analytics can help increase loans and cross sell your multiple products.
  • Interactive session to reveal member hesitations in adoption of tech products and ways to overcome them. 
  • Blockchain: What are the facts behind this buzzword?
  • Facilitated Group Discussion of current and emerging products. Let's talk tech in this safe space discussion with some vendors and league staff.  "What's working well for you? What's not? What are you hesitant to adopt and why? Perhaps even uncover some undiscovered features you don't realize you have!
If you're saying, "I'm not the tech savvy person in my CU".
That's Perfect!! ...This workshop was strategically designed to take the anxiety & apprehension out of "tech talk".   Join us to embrace financial tech at an approachable level!          
   
  
Supervisory Committee Conference
now with New bonus Director's Track!
June 24 - 26, Lake Charles 

This year LCUL and our co-hosts MSCUA are thrilled to announce that the Supervisory Committee Conference now welcomes Director's to join in and we present a combination of general sessions and role specific breakout sessions. 
 
Join presenters Ancin Cooley and Susie Fair plus special guests speakers from CUNA Mutual, NCUA, and more at the posh, amenity filled Golden Nugget Resort. 
Session topics will include:
  • Risk Appetite is our Common Thread. 
  • Cybersecurity  Protect your CU's reputation
  • Preparing for CECL: What do Volunteers need to know
  • NCUA Examination hot spots and how to avoid them
  • Supervisory Committee University breakouts
  • Board of Director's Boot Camp breakouts
  • and so much more! 

Attendees are invited & encouraged to register spouses and/or guests to join for this premier local networking opportunity. 

 
  
Webinars: 
Your year-round training resource

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Can't get away from the office?  LCUL has you covered with a wide array of webinars in 13 distinct categories available in both live and archive format . Click below for the FULL listing broken down by subject area.
This Month's Webinar Spotlight:
 
Increasing Fee Income Without Raising Fees -  May 30th at 2pm (or archive)

Presented by the LCUL CU Webinar Network

Over the last decade fee income has continued to decline yet fee revenue remains an important component of profitability. Discover how to maximize fee revenue by charging the right amounts, adopting the proper policies, and uncovering which accountholders generate the most revenue. 
  • Industry trends & proven strategies to maximize income
  • Understanding branch capacity & calculating risk
  • Evaluating NSF & OD polices - Reg E, limits, pricing

Takeaway toolkit includes case studies, checklists, articles, employee training log & quiz with answer key. 
Southeast Region Credit Union Management School (SRCUS)
June 8 - 15, Athens, GA

Is your job more than just a job to you?  When you think about your future, are credit unions the foundation of your career path?  If so, then the 3 year SRCUS CUNA Management School in Athens, Georgia is the right fit for you! 
 
Cassie Theriot, Lending Supervisor at Section 705 FCU graduated in 2015 and declared,  "My time at SRCUS was the best 3 years of my career!  SRCUS is where I grew as a person, conquered my fear of public speaking and gained a better understanding of my credit union.  It's where it all came together for me". 
 
If you're ready to have it all come together for you, click below to learn more and register today!  
 
Don't delay....1st year class is near max capacity!
Southeastern Region Credit Union Director's Conference (SRCUS)
July 15-18, West Palm Beach, FLA

Each summer, Directors from the 10 Southeastern states gather together for this exclusive networking and educational opportunity.  This year, join your peers at the beautiful Breakers Resort in West Palm Beach, Florida.  

This conference features a wide range of critical and relevant issues presented by top rated speakers.  Topics of discussion will include:  Crisis Management; Leading the Leaders; Motivation; "Bankruption"; CU Innovations and more!  
Registration is now open and expected to fill up fast. 
  
Save the Dates!
 

Mark your calendars now to join us for these programs coming up in the next few months.

More details will be posted as these events draw closer.        

 

  • LCUL Annual Meeting & Convention - Aug 1-4, New Orleans
  • Branch Manager Forum 2.0 - Aug 22-23, Jackson, MS (in collaboration with Mississippi CU Assoc.)

Program details are being finalized now and will be published within the coming weeks.  Keep an eye on www.lcul.com and our league publications!

 

Have you noticed that our programs are on the move?  We've been listening to your suggestions & requests and we are hosting more of our programs at various points all over the state at your request.  Keep sharing your input, we're listening!
Still looking for more? LCUL's education partners welcome you to join in:
 
Click on the links in the list below for more information on any of the following programs.
  • Southwest Lending Conference - May 12-15, Galveston, TX  Looking for even more lending training?  This conference has an array of session includes a special Member Business Lending Track featuring some of LA's top CU Business Lenders as Panelists.
Your credit union's goal is to be the best member-focused financial institution of choice. Designed to complement that goal, the League's education and training programs offer a full range of development programs for Louisiana credit unions through a variety of conferences, seminars, workshops, webinars, and other learning solutions.