YOUR WEEKLY UPDATE FROM MONTANA'S CREDIT UNIONS | July 7, 2023
Happy Friday, World Chocolate Day, and — perhaps more importantly — Fancy Feet Fundraiser Day! We can't wait to see your fancy footwear fotos photos showing your support of MCUCD.

We're also REALLY excited to officially welcome Gerry Singleton as our new President/CEO! You'll find more information about Gerry later in this newsletter.
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Foundation Opens Registration for Workshop 2023: The National Credit Union Foundation is partnering with GECU to host this year's Workshop in El Paso. Join them as they explore GECU's efforts to support the needs of Hispanic communities and the steps all credit unions can take to better serve Hispanic communities across the country.
CUNA Announces Mortgages, Home Equity Loans Led CU Growth in April: According to CUNA's latest Monthly Credit Union Estimates, credit union loans outstanding increased 1.7% in April. Discover additional growth factors — and a few areas of opportunity — in a recent CUNA article.
FOR YOUR DUES
Unsure how to Celebrate I Love My Credit Union Day? Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Delegate a passionate employee to take the lead.
  • Host a "selfie station" with props to capture submissions.
  • Offer giveaways or entries into prize drawings.
  • Encourage your employees to submit a why.
  • Contact your local media partners to start the conversation.
  • Remind your members about the upcoming day — and associated nationwide prizes — via your own social media feeds.
  • Visit I Love My Credit Union online to find other ideas.
FROM OUR PARTNERS
CU Sales Intensive Workshop: Move past the “order taker” service approach and become more proactive in sales conversations at your credit union. Register yourself or staff for the next CU Sales Intensive Workshop, August 29-31. Learn more and register before August 18.
3SI’s Cash Tracker: Recently, a San Diego credit union helped law enforcement capture a lone robber in just four minutes with the assistance of 3SI’s Cash Tracker™. Learn more about 3SI and their solutions and services that may benefit your credit union.
Interest Rate Risk Management Today Webinar: A new on-demand webinar is available from Credit Union Webinar Network. This session addresses increased interest rate concerns and presents strategies to better prepare your credit union for any upcoming uncertainty.
PARTING SHOT
I am excited to be joining Montana’s Credit Unions this week! I’ve worked in the credit union movement for more than 25 years and am so proud of the work you all do in serving Montanans every single day. The staff here at Montana’s Credit Unions is among the best in the country, and they are dedicated to serving you. I am humbled and proud to be joining this great team of passionate leaders.

My family and I (pictured above) live in Bozeman and have been here many years. My wife Carla and I have been married almost 32 years (we met in Yellowstone National Park in college). My son Zach is a manager at Big Sky and entrepreneur; my daughter Erin is a travel nurse currently in Denver; and my son Kole will be a sophomore at Belgrade High School where he plays soccer.

I look forward to getting to know you all as I transition into the role. I plan to visit all of Montana’s credit unions in the next few months. Please reach out any time with questions, feedback, or ways we can serve you.

Finally, I extend a HUGE shout-out to Tracie Kenyon for her leadership and passion for Montana’s credit unions the past 22 years. Congratulations on your “graduation,” Tracie! We will be seeing you around the state and our movement across the country. 
Speaking of chocolate, how would you rate your level of affection for it?
I'm basically obsessed.
It's not my favorite, but I won't say no to it.
I avoid it like I'm allergic to it.
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