DakCU News & Notes

DakCU offices will be closed for Thanksgiving; chapter events; scholarship opportunities; and more. 

DakCU Closed for Thanksgiving
The DakCU offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. There will be no Memo newsletter that day. Please have a safe and enjoyable holiday with family and friends.
 
Credit Unions United Hosting Food Drive
The Credit Unions United Chapter is hosting a food drive through November 20. All food, household paper supplies, and toiletries collected will be picked up during the week of November 21st and will be delivered to the food pantry at Cornerstone Soup Kitchen. Drop off locations and more information here. 
 
Red River Chapter Holiday Social
The Red River Chapter will host a holiday social on Thursday, December 4, at TAK Music Venue in Dilworth, MN. Meet at 5:30 p.m. for dinner ($26/person) and the annual Irish Auction to benefit Spread Your Sunshine. Please RSVP to Kori by Tuesday, November 26.
 
SD Central Chapter Meeting
The SE605 Chapter of Credit Unions will be hosing a free credit union social on Thursday, December 18 at Union Social -310 Industrial Rd, Harrisburg, SD from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join credit union peers for heavy appetizers, drink tickets, bowling, and open game play! RSVP to Tiffany.
 
CUDE Registration Open
Registration is open for the 2026 Development Education (DE) programs through America’s Credit Unions! Both in-person and virtual options are available, offering credit union professionals the chance to earn their CUDE designation and deepen their understanding of the credit union difference. In-person sessions are scheduled for Tampa, FL, and Madison, WI, and the virtual program will run in November and December. Although the February session in Tampa, FL and June session in Madison, WI are full, you can still join the waitlist. DakCU Foundation scholarships are available to help cover registration costs so don’t miss this opportunity to apply and take part in this transformative experience!
 
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 December 31, 2025, to [email protected].
 
Jackson Lewis Webinar: Labor & Employment Law Update
December 10 2:00 p.m. CST
Chad Richter, Principal at Jackson Lewis, will present a 60-minute webinar on the most significant labor and employment law developments of 2025 and their impact on your credit union. Chad will review recent changes and share best practices for minimizing risk. Topics will include essential policies every business should have in their handbook, updates on wage and hour regulations, and strategies for managing leave and absence issues in the workplace. Join Chad and other credit unions as we explore these important developments. No registration required—just save the date! Be sure to add this free webinar to your calendar so you don’t miss it.  
​​Join the webinar here. 

Webinar: Fraud Trends & Prevention: Interactive Panel with Envisant
December 11 1:00 p.m. CST
Fraudsters never take a holiday—and neither does Envisant when it comes to helping credit unions protect their members! Join Envisant’s expert panel, hosted by Anthony Mondello, for an engaging year-end discussion on the latest fraud trends, prevention strategies, and real-world solutions credit unions are using to stay ahead. Have a Question About Fraud? Submit a question when you register to be entered into our Fraud Buster Giveaway for a chance to win a gift card! Register here.
 
GAC Crasher Opportunity
The best way to ensure the continued success of our movement is to capture the attention, dedication, and enthusiasm of future leaders. That is why credit union leaders should encourage their young professionals to expand their industry network and gain confidence by applying as a GAC Crasher. One Crasher is selected from each state. Crashers receive free conference registration. If selected, DakCU is offering a scholarship which can be used for travel, hotel, and incidentals. The deadline for applications is December 1 and the application can be found here.
 
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