Last Call: Emerging Leaders Legislative & Regulatory Conference Scholarship Closing Today
Young credit union professionals are encouraged to apply for the Legislative & Regulatory Conference ELC Scholarship. ICUL wants to sponsor two young credit union professionals to virtually attend the full Legislative and Regulatory Conference.

Selected applicants will learn about credit union hot topics, participate in Hike@Home, and (virtually) have lunch with a group of special credit union advocates.
Pictured are 2020 scholarship recipients Chelsie Madden (Town and Country Credit Union), and Lorna Kohn (North Star Community Credit Union).
ICUL and AMC Family of Companies Donate $169,050 to ICUF
ICUL, in partnership with the AMC family of companies (Affiliates Management Company; Coopera; First Community Trust, N.A.; PolicyWorks Iowa and PolicyWorks, LLC) made a $169,050 year-end donation to the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) on December 31.

Launched in 1995, ICUF works to empower people and communities to achieve financial well-being by championing the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” ICUF also serves as a hub for credit union philanthropy, assisting credit unions with supporting members in need, and is the philanthropic arm of ICUL.

Read the full press release here.
CUNA Councils Offering Mentor Match Program
Credit unions involved in the CUNA Councils program are invited to apply to be a part of the CUNA Councils Mentor Match program. The program will run March - September, with applications opening February 1.

The six-month program will have tracks in the following categories:
  • Executive Leadership – Those in executive roles learning from more experienced leaders
  • Individual Contributor to Leadership – Those contemplating or preparing for a move into management
  • Role Competence – Those wanting to learn to perform existing jobs the best way possible
  • Interdepartmental – Those working in a specific area/role but wanting to learn about another area/role either to advance or for general career development

Click here to learn more.
NCUA Representatives to Speak at Legislative & Regulatory Conference
National Credit Union Association (NCUA) Regional Director Cherie Freed and members of her team will speak at the virtual 2021 Legislative & Regulatory Conference on February 16. They will address 2021 NCUA Supervisory Priorities, as well as trends and common exam findings that examiners are seeing with credit unions.

The virtual 2021 Legislative & Regulatory Conference is a two-day event February 16-17 offering credit unions the opportunity to listen to lawmakers and regulatory experts speak on a number of hot topics. New in this virtual environment, there is one ticket available providing access to the full two days of conference content at a discounted rate of $149. There is also a complimentary Hike@Home ticket available for those only wishing to partake in the advocacy training and virtual Hike@Home legislative experience Click here to learn more and register.
Credit Union Resources Added to ICUL COVID-19 Website
ICUL continues to create and source COVID-19 resources on the ICUL COVID-19 resource page that can be helpful to Iowa credit unions.

New resources that may be helpful to your credit union include:

Don't forget that ICUL provides operational consultation for its members. Please reach out to ICUL Member Services Consultant Jodi Allen for support.
Crash the GAC Application Period Extended Until January 31
The 2021 Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) will be held virtually March 2-4. The annual Crash the GAC program will take place March 1-5. The application process has been extended to January 31. There are two options to participate in the Crash program:

  • Option 1: The Cooperative Trust and CUNA are offering 50 scholarships for Crashers at GAC in 2021.These scholarships include free conference registration. Emerging leaders can apply here before Sunday, January 31.
  • Option 2: You can register to participate in this year's Crash the GAC experience, and your credit union would pay the registration fee. Click here for GAC conference fees. Crashers choosing this option will need to upload proof of registration in their applications.
Registration Open for NCUF Spring DE Trainings
The National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) has opened registration for spring 2021 virtual credit union Development Education (DE) Trainings. These courses focus on the credit union difference, development issues, empathy and the "why" behind it all. Upon course completion, participants receive CUDE designations.

Courses will run March 15 - April 9 and April 26 - May 21. Learn more and apply here.
CUNA Small Credit Union League Series Continues into 2021
CUNA is continuing to host a League System Small Credit Union Webinar Series for credit unions under $75 million in assets. Upcoming sessions include:
  • January 12: Exploring the Building Blocks of Community Finance
  • January 19: Recruiting and Retaining Talent
  • January 26: Board Management

Click here to view the speaker agenda and register. Previously held sessions have been recorded and are available here.
Limited 2020 Convention Recordings Available Through January
Most recordings from the 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention expired in December, however a limited number of recordings are still available for viewing on the ICUL website. Be sure to check them out before they're removed at the end of the month.

Highlighted Sessions:
ICUF Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship Applications Close February 5
Iowa credit union members who are high school seniors or post-secondary students are eligible for the 2021 Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarships. Encourage credit union members to learn more about this scholarship and apply! Click here to find scholarship promotional resources in Spanish.

The deadline to submit applications is February 5, 2021. 

This annual scholarship program honors the late Warren A. Morrow, founder of Coopera and a visionary in the credit union industry who dedicated his life and career to helping the underserved.
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Upcoming Events
Don't miss out on the opportunity to virtually attend educational events. Click the links below to register and learn more. View the full calendar here.