Keeping you connected to key credit union news, events, and trends: September 2, 2020
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LCUL, Louisiana Foundation Working Around the Clock with CUs Affected by Hurricane Laura; Donations Being Accepted 
LCUL has been working around the clock since Hurricane Laura made landfall last week to check the status of our credit unions and their employees.

Likewise, the Louisiana Foundation and Shared Branching Network have been in overdrive, ensuring displaced employees are receiving emergency quick cash grants and that members know where to go to access their money.

We want to remind credit unions of the resources made available:

Assistance for Employees
The Louisiana CU Foundation has enabled the Emergency Quick Cash Grants for credit union employees that are displaced or incurring extraordinary expenses caused by the storm.
The CEO of the credit union or a member of the credit union's executive management team are asked to submit the listing to [email protected].

Assistance for Small Credit Unions
As credit unions continue to assess the damages from Hurricane Laura, the Louisiana Credit Union Foundation is implementing a new program to assist credit unions through this difficult time. Grants up to $1,500 are available to help small credit unions (up to $25 million in assets) to offset unexpected expenses.

Below is a link regarding assistance the Louisiana Credit Union Foundation is offering at this time. Here, you can access the grant application form, report branch closures, and more.

Hurricane Laura Assistance

Want to Help Those in Need? Support the Louisiana Credit Union Foundation

Individuals or organizations can donate directly to the Louisiana Credit Union Foundation through our online donation form. Through this form, you have the option to donate by credit card or check mailed to the League office.

The funds will be sent directly to credit unions employees who have experienced loss in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Your financial assistance will help us provide ongoing support to our credit unions friends.

For questions or further assistance, please contact [email protected].
2021 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference slated for March 2-4
CUNA announced that the 2021 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC), the premier event for political impact in the credit union industry, will move to an interactive virtual format on March 2 to 4, 2021. The conference will be delivered via a premium virtual platform that will bring  together credit unions, leagues, thought leaders and policymakers for a dynamic online experience.

"We're breaking new ground with the 2021 CUNA GAC. It's a can't-miss event that demonstrates the very best of the movement," said Todd Spiczenski, CUNA chief products and services officer. "It might feel a little different, but the goal of coming together to strengthen the credit union system is more important now than it's ever been. We're bringing all the features our participants have come to expect, from world-class keynoters and breakout sessions covering the biggest issues facing credit unions, to unparalleled networking and advocacy opportunities."

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Professional Development

LCUL's Professional Development: Full Steam Ahead
  Professional Development Never Stops. Our mission is to help credit unions succeed by offering you a wide variety of training opportunities. We literally have something for everyone on your team. As many programs are offered virtually, 2020 offers us a unique opportunity to attend past date sessions as archives to suit your busy schedules.  Check out what's coming up or even what you may have missed. Click on each program title for full details and registration information!
 
Upcoming September events:

September 9 & 10 - Marketing & Business Development Virtual Conference. Don't miss your chance for engaging peer to peer idea exchange as presenters help lead relevant discussions to help you reach your members and effectively convey your messaging about products and services that can best help members in the current environment. 
 
September 15 & 17 - FREE Human Resources Series 
Carlos Molina leads a lively discussion to help credit unions understand their rights as an employer and shares tips to avoid being on the receiving end of a lawsuit.  Sessions are Free but pre-registration is required.
 
September 28-30 - Credit Union Call Center Conference
2 for the price of 1 SALE for Virtual Attendees -Save $299 on this 3 day conference! 
Have you ever wanted to attend the National Call Center Conference in Las Vegas but were unable to in the past?  This is your chance to attend virtually and gain a wealth of knowledge from keynote speakers, peer round table discussions and vendor led sessions to help you excel at your job of helping members. 
 
Did you miss these?  They're available as archives:

LCUL PIVOT - View the annual meeting, Jim Nussle's Q&A and the 6 educational sessions - in archive format available through September.

BSA Officer Training - Debbie Crawford will share everything the BSA Officer needs to know and more!

4 Part Operational Compliance Series - Deposit Operations, Consumer Lending, Real Estate Lending...the compliance elements are all covered here. 
Condolences

Former Neighbors FCU CEO Thompson Passes
Norman Thompson, former President/CEO of Neighbors FCU, passed away Friday August 21 after a brief battle with cancer. Norman served on numerous boards including the Federal Reserve Advisory Board, the Credit Bureau of Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Credit Union League and served as President of the Baton Rouge Chapter of Credit Unions and was a Trustee of The Credit Bureau of The Baton Rouge Foundation. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with Norman's family and friends, especially those at Neighbors FCU. 
Quote of the Week:
"Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems."

Educational Calendar

Upcoming Conferences & Seminars from your League:
Upcoming Teleconferences & Webinars: 

September 3: SAFE Act Compliance for Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs)
September 9: 10 Lessons Learned When a Depositor Dies
September 10: Cyber Series: Cybersecurity Assessment Tool 2.0 & GLBA Privacy
September 15: Unpack NCUA's Revised 2020 Supervisory Priorities Before Your Next Exam
September 16: Prospecting & the Pandemic: Tools for Success During COVID-19
September 17: Building the Best Possible Board Meeting: From Agenda to Action
September 21: Mortgage Collection & Foreclosure: Best Practices & Tenants' Rights


For a complete listing of educational opportunities available from LCUL, visit the League website.
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