League Link is an electronic communications service from the Indiana Credit Union League and is sent regularly to Managers/CEOs of affiliated credit unions. It contains a variety of information on activities at the League and a summary of important messages that have been sent by the League. Many of the items here contain links to the League's website. We encourage you to share League Link, or selected content, with your staff and officials as appropriate. An archive of messages from the League to credit union managers/CEOs can be found here .
 
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General News and Messages
Take Action Now: FCC to vote on call blocking
On May 29, SVP Governmental Affairs Chris Beaumont, League President John McKenzie and SVP League Services & Regulatory Analysis Joe Guilfoy sent an action call requesting comment letters regarding a Declaratory Ruling that could make it very difficult for credit unions to call their members that was released this week by the FCC. Read it here.
Regulatory/Compliance Updates
Regulatory Update, 5-28-2019, Weekly Regulatory Advocacy Report
On May 28, Senior Consultant Tim Pierce and Senior Consultant, Director of Regulatory Advocacy Dave Hawkins sent a Regulatory Update which provided information on a number of recent regulatory and advocacy topics. Read it here.
Upcoming Meetings and Education Sessions
This hour-long webinar, presented by Mary-Lou Heighes, president and founder of Compliance Plus, Inc., will discuss specific requirements for disclosures in advertisements, logos, Truth in Savings, overdraft programs and pre-screens. Websites, promotions, prizes and much more will also be covered.
This session. presented by BKD, LLP, will provide an update on preparation strategies for the FASB CECL rule. The session will include discussion of various models the credit unions can apply with an emphasis on the weighted average remaining life (WARM) model. The session will also include details on what historical information you should be gathering and how to utilize the information in your planning.
This session will help you think strategically about your credit union’s approach to lending and marketing your loan products. Don’t miss the chance to network with your peers at these regional sessions where we will present information on marketing and lending trends and dedicate time for group discussion about how to put your credit union’s best foot forward.

Regional sessions will be held on the dates and locations listed below.

Make sure your credit union is represented at the 2019 Hoosier CUES/ICUL Conference! Get up-to-date information and participate in a small group roundtable discussion and attend sessions on economic update, regulatory and examinations issues and the ignite Working Groups innovations.
Make plans to join your peers from credit union boards across the Southeast for two-and-a-half days of education designed for credit unions’ volunteer leaders. The 2019 Southeast Director’s Conference features a full range of informative sessions on critical, timely issues, with first-rate speakers to address the economy, lending environment, and much more.
Chapter News
Upcoming Chapter Meetings
Several chapters have meetings or events planned in the weeks ahead. Visit the League calendar to find information about your chapter.
Foundation News
Indiana Credit Union Foundation
Registrations are now being accepted for golfers and sponsors for the Indiana Credit Union Foundation 18-Hole Event golf outings scheduled for July 16, 2019, at Smock Golf Course in Indianapolis, IN, and July 25, 2019, at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, IN. The golf outings start with a shotgun start, with lunch/dinner immediately following. Sponsorships for the overall events, meals, and contest holes are available, as well as additional hole sponsorships. Get details for golfers, available sponsorships and register to attend here.  
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Take advantage of consulting services at the League
The League’s Consulting Department has more than 100 years of combined experience ready to share with Indiana credit unions, so take advantage of this knowledge base the next time you need a hand.
 
We field more than 1,900 questions each year by phone, email or in person. Some of the most common are:
  • How do we handle this issue our member has?
  • Are we in compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act?
  • How do we respond to specific regulations?
  • How should we approach planning for the future?
  • What strategic lending initiatives should we consider?
  • How should we react to examiner findings from our recent exam?
 
Whether you need answers to these questions or have other concerns, pick up the phone or send an email so we can assist.
 
League Consulting and Department Staff
(800) 285-5300
SVP, League Services & Regulatory Analysis
ext. 5313
Senior Consultant
Director of Regulatory Analysis
ext. 5336
Senior Consultant
ext. 5347