May ICUL Education Events to be Held Virtually
As credit unions and the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) work to support members during the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that our normal way of doing business has shifted.

To protect the safety of credit union and ICUL staff, all scheduled in-person events in May will be held virtually. Register through these links:


Additionally, IRA webinars will be offered June through August. Learn more and register here . Small credit union discounts apply. To find the latest information about a specific event, check out the ICUL education page .
New ICUL Virtual Roundtables Scheduled for Next Week
Two COVID-19 response virtual roundtables have been scheduled for next week to facilitate conversations between credit unions and subject matter experts.


The most up-to-date information for education events can be found on the ICUL education page . If you'd like to attend a meeting but are unable to, register for the event and a meeting recording will be sent to you. Summary notes of the meetings will be posted to our  resource page  following each event.
Communication Templates for Credit Union Employee Exposure or Positive Test for COVID-19
As COVID-19 is spreading through Iowa, it becomes more likely that credit unions will have employees who have been exposed to or who have tested positive for the virus.

To prepare for this situation, ICUL has shared a list of steps to take in event of an exposure , and sample communications for members, the media and credit union staff.
Credit Union Resources Available on ICUL COVID-19 Resources Website
ICUL continues to host new and updated credit union resources on the  ICUL COVID-19 resource page . This page can be reached by clicking the large banner image on the  ICUL website .

Additions to the site to note include:

Don't forget that ICUL provides operational consultation for its members. Please reach out to  ICUL Director of Member Services Andrea Dose  or  ICUL Member Services Consultant Jodi Allen  for support .
Iowa Credit Union Foundation Continues to Fundraise for Emergency Relief Grants
The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) has processed 1,165 grant payments with Iowa credit unions for the first round of grant recipients.

More than $680,000 has been raised for the fund - allowing ICUF to help many Iowans feeling the financial impact of COVID-19. However, fundraising assistance is still needed. Click here to learn more about the fund and to donate.

Questions about the fund or grant payments? Contact ICUF Executive Director Jaimie Miller at 515.221.3001.
Virtual COVID-19 Resource Events for Credit Unions
Extensive resources are being created for credit unions covering a broad range of topics in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some to consider:

Callahan & Associates:

CUNA:
On Demand Webinars - webinars


CUNA Mutual Group:

Experian:

Filene Research Institute:

NCUA:
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