The 2021 ICUL Education and Events Calendar is Available!
Check out the 2021 ICUL Education & Events Calendar! New offerings this year include Managers Roundtables; a Data and Security Roundtable; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Discussions and a Data Analytics Webinar.

Registration is not yet open for 2021 events, however we encourage you to save dates and check the Iowa Credit Union League website for the most updated information.
Q3 Callahan & Associates Data Available to Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates Q3 data for 2020 has been released by the NCUA. As of September 30, there were 83 Iowa credit unions holding a total of $22.9B in assets and $17.9B in loans. Iowa's credit unions serve 1.3M members with a collective 4,100 employees.

All Iowa credit unions are considered well capitalized, but stressors from COVID-19 and the economy are impacting balance sheets for many credit unions. This is a trend across the country. 

Your dues supported access to Callahan and Associates allows credit unions to pull credit union-specific reports to analyze and compare to your peers. Please contact ICUL Member Services Consultant Jodi Allen with any questions.
Save the Date for the 2021 Virtual Legislative and Regulatory Conference
Mark your calendars! The 2021 Legislative and Regulatory Conference will be held virtually February 16-17, 2021.

The event will feature advocacy and regulatory hot topics, informational sessions and networking opportunities. Event attendees will experience multiple educational opportunities throughout the two-day event.

Registration is set to open in early January. Be on the lookout for more information!
ICUL Board Appoints Helen Pearce as Chair and Greg Hanshaw as Director
The League Board met last week to address the transition of board capacities due to former ICUL Board Chair Dale Owen’s passing. The board voted to appoint board member Helen Pearce of Cedar Falls Community Credit Union to serve as board chair for 2021. Greg Hanshaw of Community 1st Credit Union was appointed to serve the remainder of Dale’s term in the large asset category. Thank you to Helen and Greg for serving Iowa credit unions in these board leadership capacities.
Iowa Division of Credit Unions Extends Annual Meeting Voting Guidance
Earlier this year, the Iowa Division of Credit Unions approved a variance document allowing credit union members to vote in-person at branches prior to credit union annual meetings. The variance was set to expire on December 31.

On Wednesday, the Division announced that the variation document is being extended through 2021. Read the variance document here.
2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention Recorded Sessions Expiring December 31
Recordings from the 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention will expire on December 31, 2020. In addition to recordings of convention programming, all Iowa credit unions have access to an extra 15 pre-recorded sessions, also expiring at the end of the year. Recordings can be viewed by convention registrants on the virtual platform or app. Those who did not register or attend convention may access the recordings here.

Highlighted Sessions:
Credit Union League System Supports Credit Unions Through Pandemic
The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL), conducted a survey of all credit union leagues in the United States to gather data about support provided to credit unions throughout the pandemic.

Click here to learn about the leagues' collective impact.
CUNA Mutual Group Gives an Inside Look at CDFI Credit Unions
More than ever, 2020 has shown a spotlight on the incredible impact that credit unions can make in their communities. However, equitable meeting the needs of minority or low income communities takes commitment and innovation.

Click here to read about the benefits of the U.S. Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Program. CUNA Mutual Group SVP Corporate & Legislative Affairs Christopher Roe identifies how to become CDFI certified, dispells the myths surrounding the program and shares how to take action.
ICUF Hosting Free Virtual Event Featuring Edgar Villanueva, Author of Decolonizing Wealth
Please join the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF), CUNA Mutual Group and the Iowa Council of Foundations for an exclusive virtual event with Edgar Villanueva, author of Decolonizing Wealth and globally recognized expert on social justice philanthropy.

This event will emphasize the importance of understanding the dynamics and impact of colonization in our country. Attending this discussion can help you understand how to make community investments as effective, powerful and equitable as they have the potential to be. Participants will be able to ask questions and have an opportunity to discuss Villanueva’s remarks in small groups.

This free event will be held January 28, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The deadline to register is January 26 at noon.
ICUL, ICUF and AMC Family of Companies Offices Closed for Holidays
Please be aware that the ICUL, ICUF, AMC, Coopera, FCT, PolicyWorks Iowa and PolicyWorks LLC offices will be closed after noon on December 24 through December 25.

The offices will again be closed on January 1 to celebrate the new year.
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