Join Us for the 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention
In this year filled with unprecedented events, game-plan pivots and breaking-news headlines, it should come as no surprise that the 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention is going to be one of our most unique conventions to date.

The 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention will be held virtually September 16-17.
The Iowa Credit Union League, in collaboration with our strategic partners, CUNA Mutual Group and National Cooperative Bank (NCB), and event sponsors, is pleased to offer the 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention at no cost to you!

We recognize the challenges credit unions have faced in 2020, and we hope removing the barrier of cost supports your opportunity to engage in this high caliber event.
Register for Virtual Annual Meetings Roundtable on August 19
Virtual is the new normal for 2020, but do you know how that applies to your credit union's annual meeting? Join us virtually on August 19 at 1:30 p.m. for a panelist discussion about turning your annual meeting into a virtual experience.

Panelists will include representatives from credit unions that have already held virtual annual meetings, credit union representatives who have planned annual meetings and PolicyWorks compliance consultants.

The discussion will be centered around what has gone well for those who've hosted virtual annual meetings, what they would change, things they considered during the planning process and so much more. We hope you can join us! Register today.
Growing Iowa Website Launched to Share Iowa Credit Union Impact
Credit unions across the state have put the 'people helping people' philosophy into action for the more than 1.4 million Iowa credit union members.

On behalf of ICUL, the PolicyWorks Iowa team recently launched a new website, GrowingIowa.org, for the public to learn more about Iowa credit unions. The Growing Iowa website is a platform for celebrating, collecting and sharing the data and stories of how Iowa credit unions truly impact members' lives and grow Iowa communities.

We encourage you and your membership to upload a written or video testimonial that can help lawmakers, future members and the media better understand the credit union difference and what it means to be a part of the Iowa credit union community.
New Resources Available on ICUL COVID-19 Website
As the industry moves forward in finding ways to serve members during the COVID-19 pandemic, some credit unions may be providing philanthropic gifts to their communities or encountering branch reclosures. New sample communications are now located on the ICUL COVID-19 response website for both of these scenarios.

Looking for a credit union pandemic resource but unable to find it on our site? Email covid@iowacreditunions.com.
Register for "Essentials of a DEI Discussion and How to Get Started" Workshop
The ICUL and Coopera teams, in collaboration with session sponsor CUNA Mutual Group, will be hosting a roundtable with these DEI expert panelists:

  • Angela Russell, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CUNA Mutual Group
  • Monica Davy, Director, Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, NCUA
  • Samira Salem, Ph.D, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CUNA

Join these panelists to discuss the "why" of DEI and how to start the DEI conversation in your organization.

Please join us for this informative discussion on September 3 at 1:30 p.m. Register today.
Coopera Joining Inclusiv to Host Public Webinar Covering Joint DEI Initiatives
On August 26 at 11:00 a.m., Coopera will be hosting a free public webinar with Inclusiv. They will be discussing joint diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that they've been working on, how you can join the movement in encouraging a more diverse and inclusive credit union community, and how the pandemic has unveiled the need to reach out to underserved communities. Register for the webinar here.
Register for the Filene Virtual Incubator Event: Exploring New and Novel Ideas
On August 18, Filene is hosting a free virtual event that is all about putting innovation into action. Join this virtual incubator event to learn how growth and innovation can help your credit union strategize to move faster and adapt to changes in consumer needs and evolving economic and environmental conditions. Learn more and register here.
Callahan Hosting 2Q20 Trendwatch Webinar
Callahan & Associates is hosting a webinar to recap how credit unions wrapped up the second quarter of 2020. Attend the 2Q20 Trendwatch on Wednesday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET to learn the credit union strengths and opportunities revealed from quarter-end data, industry-wide benchmarks against which to measure your credit union's performance, how the economic environment figures to impact credit unions and insights from a credit union experiencing success in a key area.

Can't make the live event? Register anyway! The recording will be provided to all registrants. 
Superintendent Katie Averill Elected to NASCUS Regulator Board
Iowa Division of Credit Unions Superintendent Katie Averill has been elected to serve on the NASCUS Regulator Board.

NASCUS is a national association that advocates for a strong and healthy state credit union system. NASCUS members include state regulatory agencies, credit unions, credit union leagues and organizations that support state credit union systems.

Congratulations, Superintendent Averill!
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