ICUL Donates $25,000 to ICUF for Disaster Grant Funding
Last week, ICUL announced a donation of $25,000 to the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) for funding of disaster relief grants following the July 19 tornadoes that damaged communities across Central Iowa. 

ICUL is an avid supporter of ICUF and its mission in action to empower people and communities to achieve financial well-being by championing the credit union philosophy of "people helping people." ICUL has donated more than $250,000 to ICUF over the past five years to support its credit union-focused efforts.

Read the full media release  here .
Convention Registration Deadline is August 31!
The Convention registration deadline is coming up on August 31. Register by clicking here.

Don't forget that each full-member credit union will receive two complimentary passes to attend the three-day Convention event. Register for your delegate passes online at iowacreditunions.com/Convention. 

Questions? Please contact Stephanie Cox at 800.860.6180 x4911.
Banks are Attempting to Divide the Credit Union Movement
It is no secret that banks want to limit choice and competition provided by credit unions. Continuing their divide and conquer efforts, banks are attempting to use the August Congressional recess as an opportunity to create divisions within the credit union movement by asset size.

Under the guise of an outside organization, they are encouraging small to mid-size credit unions to sign on to a letter to Congress asking them to tax large credit unions. Click here to view a sample of what has been sent to some smaller and mid-sized credit unions across the country, including the letter to Congress that asks them to take action.  To be clear, this is an attack on the entire cooperative credit union movement .  If you receive this letter, we urge you not to sign it and let us know you received it by contacting Justin Hupfer at 515.221.3004.

A credit union is a credit union, regardless of size. We all know our tax status has nothing to do with size and everything to do with the credit union mission and structure. This letter is an attack on all credit unions as we know the banks will not stop until the cooperative choice is completely eliminated from the financial market. The state legislative session this year showed that, by working together, we have a powerful voice and can protect financial choice for Iowa consumers.
Quarterly Federal Update
The Quarterly Federal Update is now available. This edition covers new legislation, the Iowa Credit Union League's federal advocacy efforts and updates on CFPB leadership. Click here to read the update and to learn more about what Congress has been working on that relates to the credit union industry.
Election Advocacy: Meet Your Candidates
Election Day is less than 100 days away and we need your help! Candidates meet with constituents every day, including bankers, to learn about issues impacting Iowans. Given the tax battle earlier this year, it’s critical that they hear about the important work you and your credit union are doing to improve the financial lives of Iowans.
 
We encourage you to reach out and meet with candidates in your area. This spreadsheet provides the names and contact information for candidates running in targeted races.

Questions? Contact Gracie Brandsgard, Government Affairs Manager at PolicyWorks.
Register for Mortgage Loan Originator Training
Join us for MLO Training September 4, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Iowa Credit Union League office in West Des Moines.

Jeremy Smith, Compliance Manager with PolicyWorks will lead the training. He will focus on the role regulations play within the lending process.

Topics on the agenda include: regulations that impact Fair Lending, how regulations impact each section of the lending life-cycle, refreshers on recent compliance changes and much more.

The price for this day-long training session is $239. Small credit union discounts apply. Register here.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Cox at 515.221.4911.
Hack for CUPAC - Sign Up Today!
Join us for the 15th Annual Hack for CUPAC Golf Outing! Don't forget to register for Hack for CUPAC while you're registering for Convention. Please register for the event by August 31.

For more information and to register, click here. Questions? Contact Keisha Knepper.
ICUF Benefit Night Supports a Worthy Cause
The multiple natural disasters experienced in Iowa this year have given us a front-row seat to ICUF’s mission in action. Through their disaster grant funding, they have been able to help credit union members in their greatest time of need.
 
Help ICUF continue their good work by attending the upcoming ICUF Benefit Night Fundraiser, held during the Iowa Credit Union Convention. Register to attend here .
 
Can’t attend Benefit Night? Consider donating a silent auction item or package valued at $50 or greater. To donate a silent auction item, complete this form .

We do more together!
Convention Hotel Room Blocks
The room blocks at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Hampton Inn and Homewood Suites have been filled!

If you have reserved a large number of rooms at any of these hotels and may have extra rooms, please release rooms you don’t need as soon as possible so others may reserve them.

Please visit the Convention  website for updated hotel accommodation information or contact  Stephanie Cox at 800.860.6180 x4911.
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