Keeping you connected to key credit union news, events, and trends: July 17, 2019
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Let's Chat! LCUL Convention Round-tables Offer First Class Facilitators
You asked, we answered. We carved out 90 minutes of our convention schedule for round-table discussions. Join top experts from inside and outside the credit union industry as they facilitate discussion to ensure you walk away with new ideas in the following subject matters:
  • Women in Leadership - facilitated by Melenie Lankau: Hear first hand what women are looking for in their role and discuss their goals for success. Last year, Melenie Lankau of Chick-Fil-A delivered our "All In" convention keynote and a Diversity & Inclusion breakout. She's back to spearhead this enlightening discussion for both women AND men!
  • C-Suite Conversation - facilitated by Buddy Gill: Maybe you're a member of your credit union's C-suite or maybe it's your career goal. You can sit in and listen while Buddy Gill helps un-earth the most pressing issues that are top-of-mind to those in the position today.
  • Best Practices of a Modern Board - facilitated by Susan Looney: HR guru Susan Looney of Insight HR Strategies (and a former CU Board Member herself) leads discussions on best practices for everything from CEO evaluations to creating attainable board objectives and more.
  • Engaging Employees at all Levels- facilitated by Bill Nagle: No matter your role, being fully engaged it is a vital component of success for yourself and your organization. Join Bill Nagle of Cooperative Credit Union Association to hear ideas and tips for what's working to engage employees here in Louisiana. Bill will add in some ideas that are working in other parts of the nation.
Click here to download the 2019 Convention brochure!
 
Questions? Contact the League's convention team today!
FREE Webinar TODAY: Cybersecurity Risk from a Legal Perspective, Top 10 Tips
Through LCUL's participation in the The Raifaissen Group (TRGoup), we are excited to offer Louisiana credit unions a FREE webinar on a hot industry topic. Today at 2:30 p.m., Radford University will be hosting this session which focuses on tactics and strategies to prepare credit unions for cyber attacks from a legal perspective. From vetting vendors to obtaining the right cyber insurance coverage to incident response plans, this session will help prepare credit unions for an incident before the worst hits.

While there is no cost, you must register for your spot. Click here for more information.
1st Quarter Louisiana CU Profiles & Milestones Report Now Available
LCUL works with CUNA's Economics & Statistics Department to analyze quarterly data submitted by credit unions to NCUA and then provide a "milestones" report that looks at top credit unions in the areas of loan penetration, share draft penetration, and average savings balances.

This report also highlights credit unions that have reached and exceeded certain amounts for assets, members, and loans. The reports for the 1st Quarter of 2019 are now complete and have been posted to the League's website.
Professional Development

LA/MS Marketing & Business Development Conference is One You Don't Want to Miss!
The Louisiana/Mississippi Credit Union Marketing & Business Development Conference is set. The conference will be held at the beautiful Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, September 18 - 19.  

This conference will give credit union professionals a tailored learning experience by offering separate marketing and business development learning tracks. Plus, the general session content is beneficial to everyone, covering leadership, trends, and cross-generational communication.  Come for the full two-day conference OR choose the day that best suits your learning needs.

This conference will also feature valuable multi-state peer-networking opportunities and some of the most dynamic, respected, and in-demand expert-speakers in credit unions regarding leadership, marketing, sales, and business development.  

Click here for more information and registration. 
Keeping Up With the League

LCUL Welcomes Lynette Hazelton to  CU Support Team
LCUL is excited to announce that Lynette Hazleton has joined the team as CU Support Specialist. With more than fifteen years in the credit union industry, Lynette has a strong background in both accounting and marketing. A graduate from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Lynette's accomplishments also include earning her Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive and Credit Union Development Education designations.

In her new role, she will serve as the day-to-day link between the League and Louisiana credit unions, supporting and assisting in their growth and development. Alongside CU Support team members Susie Fair and Danielle Thibodeaux, Lynette will also conduct planning sessions and on-site training for credit unions. 

"We are very excited to add Lynette to our already highly dynamic team. Not only will her experience and energy bring depth to our field staff, but I'm confident she will contribute to our tradition of providing quality service to Louisiana credit unions," commented Bob Gallman, LCUL President/CEO.
Have you Heard?

Louisiana FCU Launches "Pack the Pirogue" Donation Drive, Collecting School Supplies for Local Classrooms in Need
Louisiana FCU is launching its annual "pack the pirogue" initiative this month to help students and teachers in the Tangipahoa, Ascension and River parishes obtain much-needed school supplies for the 2019-20 school year.
 
From July 8 through August 16, community members can donate new school supplies and other classroom materials by placing their donations in the colorful pirogues found at all Louisiana FCU branches. The credit union hopes to collect enough supplies to offer five local classrooms the resources it needs for a successful school year. 
 
"No family should have to choose between food and school supplies," says Rhonda Hotard, President/CEO of Louisiana FCU. "Many schools in our own neighborhoods are in great need of basic learning materials. It's important to our organization that we equip the young people in these communities with the tools they need to learn. We started this initiative in 2017 and every year it is truly humbling to see what a profound impact 'Pack the Pirogue' has on these students and their learning experience."
 
Louisiana FCU works to support youth education in southeast Louisiana through annual initiatives like the Ronald E. Thomas Memorial Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship granted to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership and altruism in the community, and "Hooray for A's" where students are rewarded for making A's on their report card.

Kraftman FCU Hosts Annual Gumbo Fundraiser for CULAC
On June 19, Kraftman Federal Credit Union hosted their annual gumbo fundraiser for CULAC inside their branch. Members had the chance to purchase a bowl of gumbo and a sweet treat for $5 with proceeds going toward advocacy efforts in advancing the future of the credit union industry.


Quote of the Week:
"Every good conversation starts with listening." 
- Tom Haak

Educational Calendar
Upcoming Conferences & Seminars from your League:

July 31-August 3: LCUL Annual Meeting & Convention
August 22: Mortgage Lending Made Easy 
September 18-19: Marketing & Business Development Conference

Upcoming Teleconferences & Webinars from your League:
 
July 18:  Handling ATM & Debit Card Claims Under Regulation E
July 23:  Call Report Series:
Call Report Preparation: Avoiding Common Errors
July 24:  Outsourcing Tech Services
July 25:  What Are Those Business Tax Returns Telling Me?
July 30:  Opening Accounts Online: Rules, Risks & Best Practices
July 31:   20 Common Mistakes in Consumer Collections
August 1:  IRA Series:
IRA Reporting, Common Issues & Error Resolution
August 6:  Adverse Action in Mortgage Lending: Compliance, Notices & Best Practices
August 7:  Official Demands Part 1: Handling Subpoenas, Summonses & Other Legal Process
August 8:  New Security Officer Training: Responsibilities, Best Practices & Skill-Building Tools  
August 13:  Advanced Financial Literacy Update for New & Experienced Directors:
ALM Primer & Financial Accounting & Risk Issues
August 14:  FFIEC Cyber Security Risk Assessments: Policy, Recent Findings & Recommendations
August 15:  E-Compliance Rules, Policies & Best Practices for Email, Web, Mobile & Social Media
August 20:  Reg E Series:
How to Handle Unauthorized Electronic Fund Transfers Under Reg E
August 21:  Call Report Series:
The Financial Statement Audit Process
August 22:  Developing the Right Strategic Plan for Your Credit Union
August 27:  Opening Donation, Memorial & Other Accounts for Nonprofit Organizations & Corporations
August 28:  IRA Series:
Top 10 Most Misunderstood IRA Issues: Turning Confusion into Confidence
August 29:  Effective Management of Credit Report Disputes: Completing ACDVs, AUDs & Correcting Joint Credit

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