June 30, 2022
Convention Spotlight
Reminder: YPN Accepting Donations for Silent Auction to Support Louisiana CU Foundation
LCUL's YPN is once again hosting the fan-favorite silent auction during this year’s annual convention with all proceeds going to the Louisiana CU Foundation.

Credit unions and vendors wishing to donate items can do so by clicking the link below. Please consider contributing to this worthy cause and help the Foundation provide the much needed assistance throughout the year.
Advocacy
Supreme Court Blocks Judge from Drawing Louisiana's Congressional Map
The Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday reinstating Louisiana’s congressional map, meaning the state will hold the 2022 November elections under district lines a federal judge had struck down for violating the Voting Rights Act.
Professional Development
Save the Dates for Two Dynamic Conferences this Fall
The Raffeissen Group (TR Group), a collaboration of seven state leagues, works together behind the scenes to collaborate on Educational Events as well as Product and Service offerings that benefit our credit unions. This fall the TR Group will host have two in-person programs for members of all seven leagues (Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and Indiana). Mark your calendars to join us:

  • September 14 & 15: Compliance and Risk Conference; Nashville, TN
  • October 5 – 8: Women’s Leadership Conference; New Orleans  

Preliminary details can be found by clicking each link below with full program details on each coming soon.
Regulatory
CDFI Fund Offering $1.73 Billion in Grants to Help Communities Recovering from Pandemic
Credit unions designated as Community Development Financial Institutions have until August 23 to apply for grants under the CDFI Fund’s Equitable Recovery Program.

The CDFI Fund is making $1.73 billion available to help eligible financial institutions expand lending, provide grants, and make investments in low-to-moderate-income communities, including minority communities, that need better access to financial services and were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Award funds may be expended for two types of eligible activities: financial products and services and operational support.
CU Stories
Jefferson Financial FCU Announces Winners of Annual Peter C. Bertucci Scholarship Program
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