DakCU News & Notes

Credit Unions United Chapter meeting; Micropreemie Unit Grand opening; and more.

Credit Unions United Chapter Meeting
The Credit Unions United Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for Thursday, May 8 at Town and Country Credit Union in the training room. Meet at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30. Program will be all thing BSA. Kindly RSVP to Jennifer Jerauld at Town and Country Credit Union 701-420-6762 no later than Thursday, May 1.
  
Credit Unions for Kids Micropreemie Unit Celebrates Grand Opening
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Credit Unions for Kids Micropreemie Unit at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo will celebrate its official ribbon cutting and grand opening. The morning event will begin with a Breakfast social from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., followed by a program and ceremony from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
 
This state-of-the-art unit is dedicated to providing life-saving care to the hospital’s tiniest and most fragile patients—micropreemies. The new facility is a testament to the generosity and commitment of the Credit Unions for Kids initiative, a collaborative effort among credit unions to support children's hospitals and ensure the best possible care for young patients and their families.
 
The event will be held at Sanford Children’s Hospital, located at 5225 23rd Ave S in Fargo. RSVP here by May 1. For more information, please email Annie Elhard. 
 
Operation Hope & Caring Raises Almost $19,000 for Kids in Need
Operation Hope and Caring, a community fundraiser led by Levo Credit Union, Air Madness, and KELO-TV, raised $18,861.21 this year to support students in Sioux Falls who struggle to afford essentials like school lunches, winter gear, and hygiene items. Despite not hosting the usual Sioux Falls Storm game, the initiative still achieved its second-highest fundraising total. Since 2017, it has provided nearly $127,800 in aid. The funds are used by Title I schools for critical needs, and this year, Levo also collected and donated winter clothing for distribution. Visit hopeandcaring.org to learn more or contribute.
 
TruStage Webinar – Optimizing Mortgage Growth: How Credit Unions Can Leverage Technology and Partnerships to Navigate Today’s Market
Wednesday, April 30 at 1PM CST
As the mortgage lending industry continues to evolve, credit unions face unique challenges and opportunities. Join us for a deep dive into current market conditions and discover how the rise of technology is reshaping the landscape. Hear from experts at MGIC, the leader in private mortgage insurance, and Maxwell, an industry innovator in mortgage solutions, as they discuss how credit unions can leverage tech to grow their mortgage offerings and better serve their members. Learn how private mortgage insurance (PMI) can help reduce risks while expanding homeownership, and how digital tools can streamline processes for loan officers and borrowers alike. Save your seat today!
 
Area FCU Seeking VP of Business Lending
Area Federal Credit Union in Aberdeen, SD is hiring a Vice President of Business Lending to meet with members, underwrite applications, develop loan products, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor market trends. Responsibilities include auditing loan files, managing staff performance, and creating procedures and reports. A minimum of two years of commercial lending experience is required. Submit a cover letter and resume to Area Federal Credit Union, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 1495, Aberdeen, SD 57402-1495.
 
Southeast 605 Chapter of Credit Unions Hosts 23rd 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 23rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, 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. The event kicks off with registration at 10:00 AM, followed by a chapter meeting at 10:30 AM, and a shotgun start at 11:00 AM. Individual golfer registration is $100, with an optional $25 on-course game package that includes two mulligans and entry to the putting contest. Extra mulligans will also be available for purchase. All proceeds support local charitable initiatives, making your day on the green even more meaningful.
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For more information and to register click 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!