Keeping you connected to key credit union news, events, and trends: September 25, 2019
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2020 GAC Housing Links Available
The 2020 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference is February 23-27. LCUL is holding a room block at the Grand Hyatt Washington for members interested in attending the event. Instructions were sent last week to past participants. For additional information or to book a room, please click here. Questions? Contact Angela Gervais, VP of Advocacy. 

Reservations/Cancellations Dates

December 13, 2019: Reservations cancelled ON OR BEFORE this date will not be charged a cancellation fee. Reservations cancelled AFTER this date will be subject to a one night's room and tax cancellation fee per room.

 

After February 12, 2020: As of this date, all cancellations are non-refundable.
LCUL, Local Credit Unions Hike the Hill in Washington, D.C. This Week; Proves Timely for Credit Union Priorities
Advocates from Louisiana credit unions joined LCUL in Washington, D.C., to Hike the Hill yesterday. The group met in person with each of the offices of our delegation. Led by LCUL President/CEO Bob Gallman and Adams & Reece Lobbyists Jeff Brooks, their visit proved timely as the House moves closer to scheduling a vote on the SAFE Banking Act which will remove barriers for credit unions providing financial services to legal marijuana businesses.

Another critical issue the advocates were able to message, was why members of Congress should reject Section 2821 of the Senate National Defense Authorization Bill. That section of the NDAA bill would give for-profit banks rent-free access to establish branches on military bases - some of the same big banks that have paid record fines for engaging in practices that were not consumer friendly. Gallman complimented the leadership of House Armed Services Committee Member Ralph Abraham for his support of a better bill that passed in the House.
LCUL Opening Consumers' Eyes to Credit Unions this International Credit Union Day with Gas Station TV
We are excited to announce that from October 11-17, 2019 an Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union® 15 second commercial will be aired here in Louisiana, and on approximately 20 thousand GSTV stations across the country in celebration of International Credit Union Day.

This opportunity will boost the credit union Awareness Initiative's targeted digital strategy and reach over 44 million people nationwide to help support the great credit union mission, increase awareness and engage new members. Here in Louisiana, the week-long promotion will be shown at 282 stations and be seen by over 620,400 people!

GSTV is affordable and convenient for individual credit unions as well. Enjoy a 30 percent reduced preferred partner rate exclusively for credit unions from GSTV all year long. To learn more about the International Credit Union Day campaign or the benefits of promoting your credit union on Gas Station TV, attend one of two brief (1/2 hour) webinars on:

Tuesday, October 1 at 1 p.m. CDT

Register to attend.

 

Thursday, October 3 at 4 p.m. CDT

Register to attend.

 

To request a new time or for additional information, email  [email protected] .
Professional Development

Mind Map Your Financial Counseling Program into Reality
Does your credit union have one or more certified financial counselors yet lack a fully developed counseling program?  You're not alone and when it comes to financial counseling one-size does not fit all!  

Let LCUL's own Sr. VP of Credit Union Support, Susie Fair show you how to design, develop and implement various types of programs to help your members achieve financial health.
 
In addition to networking and sharing best practices, attendees will:
  • Discuss Multiple Types of Counseling Programs (Individual, Group, Preventative, Youth, Retirement & More)
  • Discover the Art of Mind Mapping your Ideas into Reality
  • Work in Groups to Mind Map Immediate Implementable Action Plans
  • Uncover Counseling Conversation Starters & Role Play Counseling Scenarios
  • Take Away Toolkit includes member friendly Budget Worksheets, Spending Plans & Tracking Spreadsheets
This single day workshop has been designed for all counselors no matter where or when you earned your certification.  With an educational investment of only $50 per registrant, you can't afford to miss this one!  

Pick the date and location most convenient to you or split your team between the two training dates. 

Register Today to attend New Laws & Compliance Conference & Earn CLE Credits
The New Laws and Compliance Conference is two weeks away! By attending this year's conference, you have the opportunity to earn 7.9 units of CLE credits. If you have an attorney on your staff or board, don't let them miss the opportunity to fulfill their annual training requirements. Click here to see the full details, agenda, and register!
Don't Miss the Upcoming HR University in Nashville
Louisiana's credit unions are invited to attend HR University in Nashville from November 12-14, presented by TRGroup. 
 
In addition to classroom instruction, attendees will take part in two interactive sessions.In these sessions, attendees work in teams to review different HR scenarios and develop solutions. They will also review actual HR court cases to discuss how the rulings could and do affect business operations. 
 
Products & Services

FREE Webinar Helps Credit Unions Guide Employees to Retire On Time
Date: Thursday, September 26
Time: 1:00 pm 
 REGISTER

As employers, we want our employees to be able to retire on their own terms-with dignity and financial security after a job well done. We want this not only for the sake of retirees but for the sake of everyone still on the job. Postponed retirements can delay other employees' opportunities for development and promotion. Morale suffers when employees continue working only because they can't afford to retire. With the right tools and a few simple strategies, however, you can easily become part of the solution. Discover three key strategies for guiding your employees to a successful and timely retirement:
  • The most potent drivers of engaging employees in effective retirement planning.
  • How to design and support retirement education programs.
  • Showing employees how to get the most out of online tools.
NEW Sprint Credit Union Member Cash Rewards Offer
An updated Sprint offer was launched and we are confident that it will continue to enable credit unions to better serve your members by offering them the best Sprint offer available on the marketplace.

Young Professionals Network

YPN Members Around the State Gather for Networking
Monroe YPN
YPN Committee Members hosted meet-ups in the Shreveport, Monroe, and Lafayette chapter. Meet ups are a great time for YPN members to come together for networking and to learn from each other. 

The YPN is open to all credit union professionals age 40 and below. Join today!

Lafayette YPN
Shreveport YPN

Have you Heard?

City Business Names New Orleans Firemens FCU as One of the 2019 Best Places to Work
New Orleans CityBusiness has selected the honorees for its 17th annual Best Places to Work. Congratulations to New Orleans Firemen's FCU (NOFFCU) for receiving the honor for the second year in a row.

To participate in Best Places to Work, companies must submit extensive nomination forms disclosing workforce data such as salaries, benefits, retention levels and employee advancement. The next part of the process involves an anonymous survey of company employees to measure workplace culture.

CityBusiness selected honorees in the large company category (more than 50 employees) and honorees in the small business category (fewer than 50 employees. Those chosen will be honored at an awards event on December 6 at the Hyatt Regency.
Campus Federal Sponsors Interprofessional Education Activities at LSUHSC
Campus Federal recently sponsored the InterProfessional Education (IPE) activities at Louisiana State University Health and Science Center (LSUHSC). InterProfessional Education occurs when students from two or more professions collaborate to improve health outcomes through practicing effective relationship-building and team dynamics. Once students understand how to work inter-professionally, they are ready to enter the workplace as a member of a collaborative practice team. Volunteers from Campus Federal participated in IPE sessions for 2nd year Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Dental, and Graduate School students.
Baton Rouge Buisness Report Names Wymar FCU as one of the Best Places to Work
On Tuesday, September 24, at the Baton Rouge Business Report Awards Luncheon Wymar FCU was awarded first place in the small-medium category for Best Places to Work in 2019. 

Independent national firm Best Companies Group surveyed companies that chose to participate. For-profit companies and nonprofits as well as publicly and privately held companies are all eligible to participate, so long as they have a facility in Baton Rouge and a minimum of 15 full- or part-time employees working in the nine-parish Capital Region.

Best Companies Group analyzes and ranks participating firms on eight core focus areas: leadership and planning; corporate culture and communications; role satisfaction; work environment; employees' relationships with supervisors; training, development and resources; pay and benefits; and overall employee engagement.

Wymar FCU CEO, Ronnie Stephens stated "There is no award that we could win that would make me prouder than this one.  It is a testament to the awesome team we have and shows that we are truly a happy Wymar family." 

Quote of the Week:
"If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it"
- Albert Einstein

Educational Calendar
Upcoming Conferences & Seminars from your League:

October 9-10: New Laws & Compliance Conference
October 29: Financial Counseling Next Steps
November 7: Financial Counseling Next Steps
November 20-21: IRA Essentials/Advanced with Ascencus

Upcoming Teleconferences & Webinars from your League:
 
September 19:  Emerging Trends & Developments in Online, Mobile & Digital Channels
September 24:   Mitigating a Data Breach: Forensics & Incident Response
September 25:  Hiring in the Digital Age: What Every HR Manager Needs to Know About Social Media
September 26:  What Directors Should Know About CECL, ALLL & the New Credit Impairment Standards
October 2:  New BSA Officer Training Part 1:
Compliance, Risk Assessment, CTRs, Exemptions, Forms & Regulator Expectations
October 3: SAR Hot Spots & New Guidance: Email Compromise, Hemp, Elder Abuse & More
October  8:  Head Teller Training: Maximizing Teller Performance
October  9:  When a Depositor Dies: Legal Requirements, Practical Issues & FAQs
October 15:  Mortgage Lending Hot Spots Series
October 16:  Regulation E Series   
October 17:  POD Account Documentation, Compliance, Beneficiaries & Closing
October 22:  Commercial Loan Annual Credit Review
October  23:  Medallion & Signature Guarantee Risks, Rules & Best Practices
October  24:  12 Key Elements of an Effective Digital Marketing Strategy
October  29:  Personal Accounts: Ownership, Authorization, Titling & Documentation
October 30:  1099 Reporting: Foreclosures, Repossessions & Debt Settlements
October  31:  New BSA Officer Training Part 2: 
Reviews, SARs, CDD, Technical Aspects & Real-Life Scenarios
                        
For a complete listing of educational opportunities available from LCUL, visit the League website.
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