DakCU News & Notes

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

Red River Chapter of Credit Unions Annual Meeting
The Red River Chapter of Credit Unions will be holding their annual meeting on Thursday, April 10 at Fargo Billiards and Gastropub, 3234 43rd St S, Fargo, ND. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm. A short meeting for the Nominating Committee Report will be held followed by a fun evening of billiards and networking. There is no cost to attend this meeting. Host credit unions are Fargo Public Schools Credit Union and Postal Credit Union. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 3 to [email protected].
 
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!
 
SE605 Chapter of Credit Unions Scholarship
The SE605 Chapter of Credit Unions is excited to announce a $2,000 scholarship for a credit union employee to use towards continuing their education within the CU Industry. Click here for an informative flyer. Please be sure to include what school you are looking to attend. Applications are due by March 31, 2025 to [email protected].
 
Summit Registration Open
Registration is 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.
  
What’s Next for Overdrafts? - Webinar
Regulatory changes are in motion—are you prepared? While federal oversight may be shifting, evolving state regulator activities and agency leadership transitions could introduce new compliance challenges for overdraft programs. Hear from industry experts April 9 at 2 pm CST
as they break down what’s ahead and share proactive strategies to keep your credit union compliant, competitive, and consumer-focused.
Link to Register: https://hubs.ly/Q03bdvBs0
 
PRESIDENT/CEO Opening — LIVINGSTON, MT
Sky Federal Credit Union (Sky FCU), with approximately $200 million in assets, has launched a search for a Chief Executive Officer to replace the current CEO who is soon retiring. Sky FCU is an outstanding organization with headquarters in Livingston and six branches located in Montana. The credit union's field of membership consists of 28 counties within Montana, northern Wyoming, and southern Idaho. Sky FCU has a strong focus on growth and has been very successful by not only caring for its members' consumer lending and depository needs but also by focusing on a commercial lending portfolio as well. For more information or to apply email  [email protected].
  
 
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!