Newsletter

Eric Gilmour Named ICUL Champion of the Year

The ICUL Champions Program empowers credit union employees to have a greater impact through advocacy. Champions participate in regular calls and advocacy opportunities to deepen their connection to the credit union movement.

For the first time, a Champion of the Year has been selected. We are excited to honor Eric Gilmour of Dupaco Community Credit Union as the 2023 Champion of the Year for his exceptional commitment to grassroots advocacy, CUPAC fundraising, and storytelling.

If you are interested in learning more about the Champions Program, please contact Political Action & Grassroots Manager Brittany Freeman.

ICUL Working to Advance 2024 Legislative Priorities at State Capitol

January 8 was the start of the 2024 legislative session. Legislators have returned to the Iowa Capitol to evaluate legislation that will impact credit union members.

Each year, ICUL gathers feedback from Iowa credit unions on timely legislative and regulatory issues affecting the credit union movement. The ICUL Advocacy Committee and Board use that feedback to provide direction on political engagement activities and establish legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

The 2024 ICUL Legislative Priorities consist of policies aimed at improving both the credit union industry and the financial lives of Iowans. Along with the credit union code update bill that would make necessary changes to the Iowa Credit Union Act, the legislative priorities also cover issues such as affordable childcare, Environmental Social Governance (ESG), and prize-linked savings. You can read more about each priority here.

Read more here on Iowa credit union advocacy. Questions? Contact Director of Government Affairs Madison Grady.

Help CUPAC Raise $10,000 in 10 Days

The Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) is one of the best ways to make your voice heard!

Join us as we work together to raise $10,000 in 10 days for the annual “10 in 10” CUPAC Campaign. You can participate by purchasing credit union swag from the online CUPAC Store or making a direct contribution online by January 26! Every contribution, no matter the size, plays a pivotal role in advocating for credit unions.

Stay up to date with our progress toward $10,000 by subscribing to the ICUL advocacy email list! For any questions, please email Political Action and Grassroots Manager Brittany Freeman.

Meet the 2024 Iowa Innovation Group Participants

The 2024 Iowa Innovation Group program, sponsored by SHAZAM, kicks off on February 1. This year, fifteen Iowa credit union employees have been accepted into the program.

These fifteen innovators will identify areas for improvement in the credit union industry and will work together to craft creative solutions to better our credit union movement. Final presentations will be held during the 2024 Iowa Credit Union Convention in September. 

Click here to meet this year's participants. 

ViClarity Recognized Again as a Top Global RegTech Company

ViClarity has been recognized as one of the world’s leading regulatory technology solutions. The RegTech 100 list is curated by specialist research firm RegTech Analyst, which monitors the marketplace for innovative providers addressing the challenges of regulatory pressures within financial services.

To learn more about the ViClarity platform, request a demo.

ICUL member credit unions have access to a variety of compliance services and resources through ViClarity. Find more information here.

Industry News & Events

Industry News

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• Greater Iowa Credit Union's Dedication to Hispanic Communities Recognized with 'Juntos Avanzamos' Designation
• Newsweek Names Dupaco Community Credit Union to List of Top 250 Regional Credit Unions in the U.S.
• Dupaco Foundation to Award $60,000 in College Scholarship Money

Upcoming ICUL Events

• January 18 - 2024 Credit Union Advocacy Webinar
• February 20-21 - Legislative & Regulatory Conference
• March 3 - Governmental Affairs Conference
• March 13 - Marketing Roundtable
• March 28 - The State of Credit Union Strategy Board Education Webinar
• April 3 - Accounting & Finance Roundtable
• April 10 - Human Resources Roundtable
• April 16 - Frontline BSA Training

View the full ICUL event calendar here.