DakCU News & Notes

Upcoming credit union chapter meetings, training, 2025 Summit registration, updates on Memo emails, and more.

Credit Unions United Chapter Meeting
The Credit Unions United Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for Tuesday, March 11th at the Trinity Hospital-Prairie Rose 3. Use Door 1, the main hospital entrance. Meet at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30. Program will be Robbery Training. Kindly RSVP to Jennifer Jerauld at Town and Country Credit Union 701-420-6762 no later than Thursday, March 6th.
 
Central Chapter Meeting
The Central Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for Tuesday, March 18 at the Fire Pit Pizzeria, 460 Dakota Ave S, Huron, SD. The speaker will be Jody Gillaspie, with the Attorney General’s Office, Department of Consumer Protection. Please RSVP to [email protected] by March 11.

Red River Chapter Meeting
The Red River Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for Thursday, March 27 at The Lights Event Center, 360 32nd Ave W #100, West Fargo, ND. Parking – Across the street in the West Fargo Sport Center lot (North Side). Start time is 5:30 PM with Spitfire catering the meal. The presentation for the meeting is Cyber Security/Fraud by Steve Bayer, AVP IT Security Engineering Town & Country CU. Host credit unions- United Savings Credit Union and First Community Credit Union. Cost is $18/person. RSVPs due by March 13 to [email protected].
 
North Central Chapter Meeting
The North Central United Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for Thursday, March 27 at the Armory, 508 4th Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND. Dinner served at 6:00 with the meeting to follow. The theme for the meeting is “Do you have what it takes to be an expert investor?” Please bring an electronic device with internet capabilities to participate. RSVP to Meagan @ (701) 922-6278, or [email protected], by 3:00 pm Wednesday, March 19th!
 
New Memo email
Due to recent retirements and staff changes, we’ve noticed a decline in open rates for our emails from Constant Contact, particularly our biweekly Memo newsletter. To help resolve this issue, the Memo will now be sent from a new standard email address: [email protected]. Please take a moment to mark this address as a safe sender to ensure you continue receiving important updates from us.
 
We also kindly ask that you alert all your credit union staff about this change, so they don’t miss any valuable news and updates. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Annie Elhard – [email protected] or  Lindsey Hefta – [email protected].
 
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us stay connected with your team!
 
Summit Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2025 Annual Summit, taking place from May 12–14 at the Delta Hotel and Convention Center in Fargo. This year, we're returning with a revised three-day format that promises even more value and flexibility. You won't want to miss our incredible lineup of speakers, covering topics from credit union economics and board training to marketing and leadership development. We'll also offer a Crasher opportunity for those aged 35 and under, a golf outing, our popular awards banquet, and, of course, our annual business meeting. Take advantage of the early bird discount, which saves you $50 per person and is available through April 18. Find all the details, lodging information, and registration here.
 
SalesCU Training
2025 dates are now available for SalesCU workshops! SalesCU training offers practical and proven sales techniques and strategies that actually work in a credit union setting to bring affordable and convenient sales training to our Dakota credit unions. If you want to develop employees who know how to sell in a way that adds value to the member, and sales leaders who are empowered to drive results through developmental coaching and meaningful accountability, we have an award-winning solution for you! Additional information on upcoming sessions available here or contact George McDonald, Senior VP/Chief Officer Partnerships & Engagement at 701.250.3942.
 
SWAP Contributors – FREE Job Postings on Try a Credit Union
Contributing SWAP members have access to FREE job postings on the Try A Credit Union website! To have a job posted, contact Lindsey Hefta with your job description and she will be happy to assist you. The successful results we are seeing with our state-wide awareness program (SWAP) means we are increasing credit union awareness and consideration of credit unions as a better financial services option for consumers all across the Dakotas! It’s not too late to get on board for 2025. Contact Lindsey to find out how SWAP can reach more consumers in your area.
 
Leadership Development
Our iLead@11 DakCU Emerging Leader Program is designed specifically for credit union professionals in the credit union industry interested in enhancing their careers for advancement. Based on the popular Leadership@11 program designed by Eleven Performance Group, it is an ongoing program that allows participants to start whenever they want and determine their own pace. For a limited time, reduced pricing of just $1,999 per person and scholarships are also available! Learn more here.
 
Share Updates and Help Us Stay Connected with Your Team
We want to ensure your employees are staying informed and connected! Help us keep your staff in the loop by confirming they’re receiving The Memo and are included in our database for important updates. Our goal is to provide you with the latest on advocacy, compliance, networking, educational opportunities, and more. Are all your credit union team members receiving this information? If not, please share the names, titles, and email addresses of any new employees.

We also encourage you to share your news with us! Whether it’s employee promotions, awards, new products or services, community involvement and recognition, or job openings—we’d love to highlight your updates.

Submit your staff updates or news to Annie Elhard. Let’s keep the communication flowing!