PolicyWorks Iowa Releases COVID-19 Relief Bill Summary
Last week, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, an omnibus spending and COVID relief bill. The Iowa Credit Union League and credit union advocates were engaged at all levels, along with our CUNA partners in Washington D.C., to ensure credit unions’ interests were represented during negotiations.

Click here for a detailed summary of the bill's provisions of interest to credit unions.
2021 ICUL Committees Announced; Iowa Leaders Serve CUNA Committees
2021 ICUL Committee members have been appointed and elected. Click here to view the ICUL Committee directory. Six Iowa leaders have also stepped up to participate in CUNA committees on a national level. In addition, 1st Gateway Credit Union CEO Pat Drennen continues to serve on the CUNA Board of Directors, and ICUL President & CEO Murray Williams serves on CUNA's COVID-19 Restart & Recovery Task Force.

Thank you to all who have or are currently serving on a committee! Your leadership and drive to make the credit union industry better are much appreciated.
Iowa Dept. of Public Health and Iowa Economic Development Authority Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar
The Iowa Department of Public Health has partnered with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to host a COVID-19 vaccine informational webinar for the business, industry and agricultural communities.

The webinar will be held January 8 at 2:30 p.m. Click here to join the live feed during the webinar.

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Principal Key Contacts Selected for 2021-2022 Appointments
ICUL’s Principal Key Contacts (PKCs) act as a direct point of contact with each member of Iowa’s congressional delegation and deliver important information on behalf of all of Iowa’s credit unions. The PKC program is an important part of our federal advocacy efforts, as 2021’s congressional activity could be very important for credit unions. 

Credit union leaders serving as 2021-22 PKCs are:

Sen. Grassley: Pat Drennen, 1st Gateway Credit Union
Sen. Ernst: Jeff Disterhoft, GreenState Credit Union
Rep. Axne: Jami Weems, Serve Credit Union
Rep. Hinson: Stefanie Rupert, Collins Community Credit Union
Rep. Feenstra: Scott Zahnle, Greater Iowa Credit Union
Rep. Miller-Meeks: Greg Hanshaw, Community 1st Credit Union
2021 ICUL Education Events Begin with Essential Teller Issues Webinar
Credit union tellers - join us for an information-packed Essential Teller Issues Training Webinar on February 4.

Webinar attendees will experience a guided high-level overview of important teller materials. This educational offering is perfect for new tellers, teller trainers, or anyone looking for a refresher course as we begin the new year. Small credit union discounts apply. Learn more and register here.
CUNA Small Credit Union League Series Continues into 2021
CUNA is continuing to host a League System Small Credit Union Webinar Series for credit unions under $75 million in assets. Upcoming sessions include:
  • January 12: Exploring the Building Blocks of Community Finance
  • January 19: Recruiting and Retaining Talent
  • January 26: Board Management

Click here to view the speaker agenda and register. Previously held sessions have been recorded and are available here.
17 Credit Unions Reach 2020 CUPAC Fundraising Goals
The Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) supports candidates running for office who are supportive of credit unions. Credit union advocates can affect what legislation gets passed; a strong CUPAC ensures credit unions have a voice in creating public policy and a positive legislative environment for our movement.

CUPAC is a powerful way to demonstrate the strength of the credit union movement because 100% of its contributions come from individuals. Credit union employees across Iowa have been instrumental in raising funds for CUPAC. Thank you to the following credit unions that met their 2020 CUPAC fundraising goal:
  • 1st Gateway Credit Union
  • Alliant Credit Union
  • Ascentra Credit Union
  • Capitol View Credit Union
  • Casebine Community Credit Union
  • Cedar Falls Community Credit Union
  • Collins Community Credit Union
  • Financial Plus Credit Union
  • First Class Community Credit Union
  • Linn Area Credit Union
  • Metco Credit Union
  • Midland Credit Union
  • Serve Credit Union
  • The Family Credit Union
  • Town and Country Credit Union
  • UNITE Credit Union
  • Veridian Credit Union
Limited 2020 Convention Recordings Available Through January
Most recordings from the 2020 Iowa Credit Union Convention expired in December, however a limited number of recordings are still available for viewing on the ICUL website. Be sure to check them out before they're removed at the end of the month.

Highlighted Sessions:
Take Advantage of ICUL Member Benefits Provided by PolicyWorks, LLC
Does your credit union call the PolicyWorks, LLC hotline when you have a regulatory or compliance question?

Compliance solutions are a member benefit for credit unions who are members of the Iowa Credit Union League. The League partners with PolicyWorks, LLC to help credit unions tackle compliance challenges.

Resources available include: Biweekly newsletters, a hotline to compliance experts, online policy library, town hall webinars, robust online resources and more. Learn how to access compliance resources here.
ICUF Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship Applications Close February 5
Iowa credit union members who are high school seniors or post-secondary students are eligible for the 2021 Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarships. Encourage credit union members to learn more about this scholarship and apply! Click here to find scholarship promotional resources in Spanish.

The deadline to submit applications is February 5, 2021. 

This annual scholarship program honors the late Warren A. Morrow, founder of Coopera and a visionary in the credit union industry who dedicated his life and career to helping the underserved.
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