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Free webcast today on NCUA's
proposed initiatives
Last week, the
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) proposed two initiatives –
the Credit Union Homeowner Affordability Relief Program and the Credit
Union System Investment Program – that would help homeowners and add
liquidity to the system. NCUA, in conjunction with the Credit Union
National Association, state leagues and the National Association of
Federal Credit Unions will hold a free
informational webcast at 11 a.m.
today that will outline the two proposed programs. The League has
prepared talking points to address questions from members, media or others
on the strength and safety of the credit union’s corporate system. To
request a copy of the talking points, contact
Chris Olson, Director of Communications, at (800) 242-0833, Ext. 6019.
The League News
will not publish Dec. 22; offices closed Dec. 24 and 25
Because of the Christmas holiday, The
League News will not publish the week of Dec. 22. The League News will
resume its regular publishing schedule on Monday, Dec. 29. League offices
will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. The offices will re-open on Friday,
Dec. 26 with regular hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
REAL Solutions
Jim Drogue talks about Free Tax Preparation
Assistance Program with NCUF in podcast
Jim Drogue, The League's Vice President of Credit Union Development,
spoke to the
National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) about the
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Program. During the interview he
discussed how the program works, with whom credit unions
can partner with and how the program saves credit union members and others
money during tax time. The interview is available as a
podcast on NCUF’s Real Solutions website.
League’s tools help make CU’s participation in Free Tax Preparation
Assistance sites easy
Credit unions participating in the
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Program can access several tools from
The League that will help them promote their efforts, making it easy for
credit unions to focus on what’s important – helping low-income tax filers
avoid refund anticipation loans (RALs) in favor of fast, free tax refunds
via direct deposit.
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Free Marketing
Materials now available on The League’s EdVest webpage
Credit unions can now access free marketing materials for
EdVest, 529 college savings plan,
at
www.theleague.coop/edveststuff. EdVest gives Wisconsin
consumers the opportunity to access Wisconsin credit unions’ most
competitive rates as part of a long-term, state-sponsored college savings
plan. It also lets credit unions hold some of the plan’s invested funds.
If you’re new to the program, don’t miss your chance to learn about this
great new
REAL Solution. An
informational webinar is available online only through January 28,
2009. DVDs will not be available.
UnitedOne CU creates special savings account to help students save for
school trip
UnitedOne Credit Union is helping students at Washington Junior High
School in Manitowoc save for an annual school trip to Washington, D.C.
with the newly created “My D.C. Savings” account offered through the
credit union’s school branch. The credit union will pay a 1% APY dividend
on account balances between $25 and $1,000. The credit union hopes the
account will encourage students to save for the trip, while also helping
them build lasting saving habits.
Get recognized for financial literacy efforts
with the Governor’s Financial Literacy
Award
Each year, the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy honors
individuals and organizations that have offered innovative financial
education efforts and programs.
Apply for a Governor’s Financial Literacy Award by Jan. 9, 2009.
Past winners include Capital, CoVantage, Prospera and Parker Community
Credit Unions, as well as The League for
REAL Solutions and the
brass|STUDENT program. The application deadline is Dec. 28.
1 with The League
The League’s 2008 Year in Review: Part 2 of
3
In
2008, the importance of credit union advocacy became even more apparent
when credit unions were again faced with
the banking
industry’s nationwide, grassroots effort to lobby, legislate and regulate
credit unions out of business.
Read more...
CU Difference: Blackhawk
Community CU halts foreclosures
Blackhawk Community Credit Union is giving families affected by
foreclosure more time to explore their financial options, while also
giving them a chance to stay in their homes during the holidays, by
temporarily halting
foreclosures. The temporary halt is in effect from Nov. 26 through
Jan. 9, 2009, and will affect first mortgages held by Blackhawk Community
CU that are in foreclosure and about to proceed to sheriff’s sale. The
credit union is sending letters to its members who fit the foreclosure
criteria, encouraging them to contact the Mortgage Department to discuss
the various options that are available.
Government Affairs
Credit Union House open
house on Inauguration Day
Celebrate the opening of the
Credit Union House in
Madison on Inauguration Day, Jan. 5. Festivities will begin with a ribbon
cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., which the Governor, as well as legislative
leaders and other government officials, have been invited to attend prior
to the Inauguration ceremony at the Capitol. An open house for invited
guests and credit unions will also be held on that day from 3:30 to 6:30
p.m. For more information, contact Lindsay
Krumsee,
Government Affairs Specialist, (800) 242-0833, Ext. 6015.
There’s three ways to save on your State
GAC registration
There’s three ways for credit unions to save on their
2009 State Government Affairs Conference registration.
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Compliance
Guide on third-party
vendor relationships released by CUNA
CUNA’s Due Diligence Task Force has
released its comprehensive guide to help credit unions successfully
negotiate third-party vendor relationships. For more resources on ‘due
diligence,’ visit
www.theleague.coop, Compliance, Topics A to Z, Due Diligence.
Education & Training
Career
advancement, due diligence and business development covered in January
QuickBites
Get important training without leaving your office with The League’s
QuickBites Telephone Conferences. January’s sessions include:
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10 Commandments of Career
Success. Use these 10 easy commandments to advance your career and
take it from a dynamic job to the rhythm of a career.
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Third Party Due
Diligence. Examine the regulatory requirements for vendor due
diligence and learn the details of creating an effective vendor
management program.
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Hands on Business
Development. Learn how to increase new members, SEGs and business
accounts through the use of multiple marketing channels in ongoing
communications programs.
Protect your credit union from check fraud
A League
Telecourse on Jan. 8 will teach you how
to use the Federal Reserve Regulation CC to protect your credit
union from check fraud. The session will also address check return rights
for items that are returned unpaid to the credit union.
League News
The League thanks 10
credit unions for being the first to pay their 2009 League dues
The League would like to thank
Oshkosh Community, Oshkosh Truck, Prospera, Wisconsin Latvian, Fresh
Brands, Post Office, Two Rivers, Altra Federal, Educational Employees and
First Choice credit unions for being the first to send in their 2009
League dues. Invoices were mailed to credit unions earlier this month. The
deadline for credit unions to pay is Jan. 31.
System News
Nominate your innovative
marketing campaign today for the 2009 Diamond Awards!
Don’t miss your chance to get recognition for your marketing efforts.
Entries for the website marketing category for the
2009 Diamond Awards are due this
Thursday, Dec. 18. All other entries are due Jan. 12, 2009. Submit your
entry today! Award winners will be honored at the
CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council’s 2009 Diamond Awards,
March 11-14.
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