Keeping you connected to key credit union news, events, and trends: February 27, 2019
eNews will not be published next week due to Mardi Gras
In This Issue
Headline News

If You Share Your CU Story with One Lawmaker, You've Made an Impact! 
Stand up with your peers at this year's Louisiana Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) on April 30 in Baton Rouge. Let your legislator know the enormous value that credit unions bring to their communities, so they will have credit union's best interest in mind when crafting and voting on important bills.
 
The state GAC is Louisiana's premier advocacy event of the year, providing the opportunity to seek and understand the political environment facing credit unions. State GAC attendees will have opportunities to meet face-to-face-both with legislators and some of the most powerful decision makers in Louisiana.
 
New this year is a condensed one-day schedule! Registration and networking will begin at 9:30 am with program to commence at 10:00 am. All attendees will be transported to the Capitol at 4:00 pm for lobbying efforts. The evening will conclude with our yearly Legislative Seafood Social at the Capitol Park Museum from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Not only are we bringing back yearly favorites like Jeff Brooks and Rob Rieger from Adams and Reese LLP and Ryan Donovan from CUNA, we also have Louisiana Attorney General, Jeff Landry and our new NCUA Regional Director, Keith Morton on this year's agenda.

LCUL Scholarship Applications Now Open for Southeast CU Management School (SRCUS)
The 2019 session of the Southeast CUNA Management School returns to the campus of the University of Georgia on June 7th - 14th.  The eight day school is an immersive three year program that cultivates operational, managerial and leadership skills to help credit union professionals excel on the path of career advancement.

The curriculum goes far beyond the classroom experience which focuses on financial analysis, employment law, negotiations, credit union philosophy, asset liability management, change management, lending strategies, ethics and more. Students also embrace experiential learning through completing our outdoor physical challenge courses which build confidence and problem solving abilities, hands-on service projects that foster the credit union philosophy, writing an in-depth analysis project of their own credit union, writing and presenting team white papers on relevant industry topics and competing in a live debate!   

LCUL is proud to award partial scholarships to this extraordinary program. To be considered, all applicants must submit a completed application along with a letter of recommendation from a member of their management team or board chair to [email protected] by April 1st. 

Senate Banking Comm. recommends NCUA nominees Hood and Harper
NCUA Yesterday, the Senate Banking Committee recommended NCUA Board nominees Rodney Hood and Todd Harper for confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Both were approved by voice vote indicating that there was no opposition. Mark Calabria was also recommended by the committee to serve as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

Hood was resubmitted for the open seat by President Donald Trump in January, after being nominated in the previous Congress but did not see a vote. He previously served as vice chair of the board from October 2005 to August 2010. If confirmed, he would replace board member Rick Metsger for a term ending August 2023.

Harper, nominated in February, served as director of public and congressional affairs and as the chief policy advisor to the chairman at NCUA until 2017. If confirmed, he would take the open seat left vacant by former chair Debbie Matz for a term ending April 2021.
Professional Development

ULEND Academy: April SOLD OUT, Secure Your Seat for the June Session Today!
Registration has already hit maximum capacity for the ULEND Academy workshop in Jackson, Mississippi in April. Secure a seat now for the encore presentation of this session being held in Baton Rouge on June 25th & 26th. 
 
This program is designed to transform your lenders from transactional loan processors to empowered lending consultants!
 
Watch this brief video to understand why ULEND Academy is the solution you have been looking for! 


If you prefer to attend in April in Jackson, you can be added to the waitlist by emailing [email protected]. 
FREE Credit Union Roundtables on April 17
Did you see our email yesterday unveiling the details of our FREE Credit Union Roundtables?
 
This asset based discussion forum is free for all member credit unions and it kicks off our brand new Credit Union Connect Conference.

Click here to read the full details and RSVP to confirm your seat at the Roundtable today!
YPN

Lafayette YPN Member Creates Winning Logo Design
Katelyn LeBlanc Dubuc, Marketing Manager at University of Louisiana Federal Credit Union, submitted the winning logo design for the Louisiana Credit Union Young Professionals Network!
 
In addition to being featured on all YPN materials, the logo will be featured on new T-shirts that Katelyn designed. Shirts will revealed and distributed at the Young Professionals Workshop taking place in Lafayette from Friday, May 3 - Saturday, May 4.
 
For her time and creativity, she will receive a gift card and free registration to the workshop. Congratulations Katelyn!
News from CUNA Mutual

Five Economic Indicators Every Credit Union Leader Should Track
CUNA Mutual Group says this year is off to a strong start. Despite the market roller coaster that ended 2018, we continue to see strong jobs numbers, low unemployment rates, and high consumer confidence. As we monitor how our economy performs in 2019 and into 2020, it is important to remain watchful on a few indicators that provide insight for our industry. 

Here are five key economic indicators that CUNA Mutual Group recommends to watch in 2019.
  1. Unemployment Rate
  2. Vehicle Sales
  3. Consumer Confidence
  4. Stock Prices
  5. Existing Home Sales and Inventory of Homes for Sale
Business Solutions

FREE Archive Webinar on Cyber Security
LCUL Partner, LEO Cyber Security, hosted a webinar last week to discuss the State of Cyber Security for credit unions and their predictions for 2019. 

If you were unable to attend live last week, click here to view the recording. 

For more information on LEO Cyber Security or any of our LCUL partners, contact Steven Liberto. 
Have you Heard?

Campus Federal Volunteers With LSUHSC School of Dentistry at Annual Give Kids a Smile Event

On February 22nd, Campus Federal joined the dental, dental hygiene, and pre-dental students at LSUHSC School of Dentistry to volunteer with faculty and staff for the annual Give Kids A Smile event. Give Kids A Smile was designed by the American Dental Association (ADA) to provide education, preventive and restorative care to low-income children who do not have access to dental care. The event, part of a larger, month-long event called National Children's Dental Health Month, has the goal of developing good dental habits in children. 
 
This year, over 140 students from Esperanza Charter School participated in the program. The children received dental exams, including cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatment and visited stations where dental hygienists and hygiene students discussed oral hygiene tips and healthy food choices. The children also enjoyed outside activities and taking pictures at the Photo Booth sponsored by Campus Federal.  
Quote of the Week:
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. "
- Walt Disney

Educational Calendar
Upcoming Conferences & Seminars from your League:

March 10-14: CUNA GAC
March 22:  Essentials of Share Accounts
April 11: Preparing for the BSA Exam
April 17-18: CU Connect Marketplace and Roundtalbles
April 24-25: ULend Academy

Upcoming Teleconferences & Webinars from your League:

February 28: Flood Insurance Compliance Update & FAQs
March 5: Strategic Decisions Regarding CECL Methodologies, Processes & Governance
  March 6: Essential Board Reporting: Requirements, Timing, Delivery Options, Risks & Concerns
  March 7: Federal Requirements for Tech-Based Marketing: Websites, Social Media, Robo Calls & More
  March 11: Cross Selling: The Key to Accountholder Satisfaction & Retention
  March 12: Synthetic ID Fraud: What It Is, How It Works & Real-Life Scenarios
  March 13: 2019 ACH Rules Update  
March 14: Debit Card Chargebacks Part 2: Understanding Mastercard Rule Changes
March 19: Best Practices for Today's Credit Union Board
  March 20: Advanced BSA Officer Training: In-Depth Risk Issues & Difficult Situations
  March 21: Required Compliance for Commercial Loans Secured by Real Estate
  March 25: Handling Power of Attorney & Living Trust Documents on Deposit Accounts & Loans
  March 26: Board Reporting Series: Red Flags in Board Reports
  March 27: Global Cash Flow Analysis for Underwriters & Credit Analysts

For a complete listing of educational opportunities available from LCUL, visit the League website.
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