Receive Convention Swag Box if Registered by August 28
Registration for the 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention is in full swing, and we invite you to join us at no cost for this valuable educational and networking opportunity. The 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention will be held virtually September 16-17.

The Iowa Credit Union League, in collaboration with our strategic partners, CUNA Mutual Group and National Cooperative Bank (NCB), and event sponsors, is pleased to offer the 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention at no cost to you!

Register for convention by next Friday, August 28 to receive a convention swag box filled with treats, gifts and convention information.

This year's virtual format has made us think creatively about how to meet our members where they are - at work and at home! In addition to our scheduled events, registered attendees will also gain access to an additional 15 (!) pre-recorded sessions. All content will be available for registered attendees through the remainder of the year. Even if you can't join us live on September 16-17, be sure to register for convention to gain access to all of this terrific content.
CRASH Iowa Application Deadline Extended to Tomorrow
ICUL recognizes that credit unions are financial first responders when members are in need. Extensive member support has been shown after last week's weather events, and many credit unions are still working to resume normal business operations.

To ensure that all interested Iowa credit union emerging leaders have the opportunity to apply to CRASH the 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention, the application period was extended to tomorrow, August 21 at 5:00 p.m. Click here to learn more.
ICUF Activating Disaster Relief Grant Program Following Derecho Storm
ICUL and the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) have been made aware of the growing need stemming from the August 10 derecho storm.

ICUF has activated its disaster relief grant program in order to support impacted credit union members. click here to learn more. If you would like to contribute to the disaster relief grant program, click here to donate.
2020 Election Toolkit Available for Credit Union Advocates
Credit union members are stronger together and can make their voices heard on issues impacting their financial lives. State and federal laws impact credit unions, from the services and products they can offer to who can be a member. That’s why it’s important for credit union advocates to make their voices heard on Election Day – to ensure we elect candidates that support credit unions.

Utilize the ICUL 2020 Election Toolkit to help you register to vote, request an absentee ballot, find your candidates and more. Questions about this toolkit? Contact PolicyWorks Iowa Director of Governmental Affairs Gracie Brandsgard at 515.224.8956.
Register for "Essentials of a DEI Discussion and How to Get Started" Workshop
The ICUL and Coopera teams, in collaboration with session sponsor CUNA Mutual Group, will be hosting a roundtable with these DEI expert panelists:

  • Angela Russell, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CUNA Mutual Group
  • Monica Davy, Director, Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, NCUA
  • Samira Salem, Ph.D, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CUNA

Join these panelists to discuss the "why" of DEI and how to start the DEI conversation in your organization.

Please join us for this informative discussion on September 3 at 1:30 p.m. Register today.
Provide Regulatory and Compliance Feedback to Help Influence 2021 Legislative Priorities
Each fall, the ICUL Advocacy Committee identifies the League's state legislative priorities for the following year.

If you are aware of a current state statutory or compliance requirement that is problematic or burdensome for credit unions or credit union members, please provide feedback using this survey. Survey responses will be taken into consideration by the advocacy committee when setting 2021 priorities.
CUAnalyzer Financial Analytics Tool Available to Iowa Credit Unions
As a benefit of your membership with the Iowa Credit Union League, all member credit unions have access to CUAnalyzer, a Callahan and Associates financial analytics tool, at no cost.

CUAnalyzer can enable you to track your credit union's performance and benchmark it against other credit unions' statistics. Learn more here.

Questions about CUAnalyzer or other resources available to your credit union? Contact ICUL Member Services Consultant Jodi Allen at 800.860.6180 x3011.
Coopera and Inclusiv to Host Public DEI Webinar
On August 26 at 12:00 p.m., Coopera will be hosting a free public webinar with Inclusiv. They will be discussing joint diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that they've been working on, how you can join the movement in encouraging a more diverse and inclusive credit union community, and how the pandemic has unveiled the need to reach out to underserved communities. Register for the webinar here.
CUNA Hosting Extensive League System Small Credit Union Webinars
CUNA is hosting an extensive League System Small Credit Union Webinar Series for credit unions under $75 million in assets. Upcoming sessions include:

  • August 25: Serving Members Online
  • September 1: Succession Planning

Participating leagues are sponsoring speakers for the sessions. ICUL's speaker, Adam Carroll, will speak on October 13. Click here to view the speaker agenda and register.
Encourage Membership to Participate in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census is more than a population count - it is an opportunity to help shape your community's future. Census responses are used to determine congressional representation, determine levels of federal funding and provide data that will impact communities across the nation for the next decade.

Encourage your membership to participate in the 2020 Census. Here are some census resources:
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