DakCU News & Notes

Credit union chapter events; AI: Risk Mitigation Tactic webinar; and more!

Red River Chapter of Credit Unions RedHawks Night!
Join the Red River Chapter of Credit Unions for a fun night at the ballpark on Monday, June 2nd, 2025! Gates open at 5:30 PM and the game begins at 7:02 PM. It’s Promo Night, featuring a blanket giveaway for attendees. Tickets are $20 each and include $15 in Hawk Bucks to use at the game. Seats are in Section H, and everyone is welcome. Please RSVP by Monday, May 19th at 3:00 PM by emailing Korianne.
 
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.
For more information and to register click here.
 
Capital Credit Union hires Drew Thielges!
Capital Credit Union has hired Drew Thielges as a business services representative at their Veterans Blvd. Branch in Fargo. In this role, he’ll deliver business products and services to current and potential members, while identifying opportunities to further support business clients. Originally from LaMoure, ND, Thielges brings six years of experience in financial services and lives in Casselton with his wife and two children. He says he’s proud to join a team that values its members and community.
 
Town Hall Webinar - AI: Risk Mitigation Tactics for Common Implementation Processes
Wednesday, May 21st – 1pm CST
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more widely adopted and integral to credit union processes, you need to know how to create appropriate risk mitigation tactics. In this quarter's town hall webinar, ViClarity Compliance Officer Kayley Grant will share how to mitigate potential risks and liabilities in your compliance operations while creating a safe environment for AI to help your credit union prosper. Join us to learn about AI implementation risks and benefits, the AI regulatory landscape, and how it all affects your credit union! Register 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.
 
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.
 
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