DakCU News & Notes

Summit Silent Auction update; upcoming events; webinars; and credit union news from across the Dakotas.

No Memo this Thursday, May 14
Please note there will be no Memo published this Thursday as our team will be fully engaged with a busy and exciting day at the DakCU Annual Summit. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to watch for a special Summit recap in the upcoming weeks featuring event highlights, award winners, photos, and key takeaways from this year’s gathering in the Black Hills.
 
Summit Silent Auction Information
The silent auction remains a fun and competitive highlight of Summit while supporting the Roger Heacock Scholarship, which helps Dakota credit union professionals attend national advocacy events. Whether near or far, supporters can stay engaged throughout the auction. The silent auction is now open and will close at 9:00 PM CST on Thursday, May 14. You do not need to be present to win, but winners must arrange for someone to bring items home on their behalf. Preview items and bid here.

ViClarity: The Illusion of Control: Why Third-Party Risk Doesn’t Stop at Your Vendors - A Webinar for Credit Unions
Webinar - Thursday, May 28 | 11:00 AM CST
Join Ogie Sheehy, Global CEO of ViClarity, and Heath Stanley, vCISO and President of Curated Cyber, for a powerful 30-minute live webinar that explores the hidden challenges of vendor management. They'll share strategic considerations for improving your program, along with achievable solutions your credit union can begin implementing immediately. Register here.
 
2026 Q2 Jackson Lewis Labor & Employment Law Update
Webinar – Tuesday, June 9 | 2:00 PM CST
DakCU is pleased to offer this webinar in partnership with Jackson Lewis, a trusted DakCU partner and nationally recognized labor and employment law firm. Chad Richter, Principal at Jackson Lewis, will lead a 60-minute webinar covering the latest labor and employment law developments shaping 2026. The session will explore recent government enforcement activity, emerging trends, and practical considerations to help credit unions anticipate regulatory shifts and prepare for the year ahead. Join Chad and fellow credit union professionals for a timely discussion focused on the issues most relevant to today’s credit union workplaces. Registration is required. Register here.
 
Credit Unions United Chapter Meeting
The Credit Unions United Chapter will be holding their next meeting Tuesday, May 19 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Hospital - Prairie Rose 3 (use door 1, the main hospital entrance). BSA Jeopardy will start at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Mandie Blikre at 701-857-5541 ext. 515 by no later than noon on May 14.

Southeast 605 Chapter of Credit Unions Hosts 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Get ready to tee off for a great cause! The Southeast 605 Chapter of Credit Unions is excited to host its 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 25, at Elmwood Golf Course in Sioux Falls.
 
Golfers, sponsors, and supporters are invited to join a day filled with fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. All proceeds support local charitable initiatives, making your day on the green even more meaningful. For more information and to register click here.

SalesCU Training
SalesCU training offers practical and proven sales techniques and strategies that work in a credit union environment, delivering affordable and convenient training to our Dakota credit unions. Develop employees who sell with purpose and leaders who coach for results with our award-winning program. Start planning for the year ahead—2026 SalesCU training dates are now open for registration. Information on upcoming sessions available here or contact George McDonald, Chief Operating Officer at 701.250.3942.
 
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