DakCU News & Notes

Free webinars today; Chapter events; Town & Country CU promotions; and AACUL Winter Meeting Recap.

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.
 
Trailblazers of the West Chapter Kickoff Mixer
Staff are invited to join the launch of Trailblazers of the West, a new credit union chapter in the Black Hills. The event will take place on Wednesday, January 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the Black Hills Federal Credit Union Corporate Office (2700 N. Plaza Drive, Rapid City). Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the board, learn about the chapter’s mission, and connect with credit union professionals from across the region. RSVP here. 
 
Webinar: Fraud Trends & Prevention: Interactive Panel with Envisant
TODAY- 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.
 
Jackson Lewis Webinar: Labor & Employment Law Update
TODAY- December 11 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. 

Town & Country CU Announces Promotions
Town & Country Credit Union values the expertise and experience of its people and provides opportunities for growth at every level. The following Town & Country Credit Union employees received promotions in November:  

• Jake Klobuchar has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Agriculture and Commercial Lending
• Karna Taft has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations
• Jennifer Jerauld has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Retail Manager
• KayLee Bourquin has been promoted to Retail Manager – West
• Cody Schafer has been promoted to Retail Manager – East
• Teona Boechler has been promoted to Member Services Manager – West
• Sidney Widdel has been promoted to Financial Services Officer
• Skyler Schumacker has been promoted to Financial Services Officer

Congratulations to these Town & Country team members who make a positive difference every day. Town & Country Credit Union has been Positively Impacting the communities it serves for 86 years. With 10 convenient locations in North Dakota, over 160 employees and a focus on continual growth, it provides meaningful value to its more than 26,000 members every day.
 
AACUL Winter Meeting Recap
The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) wrapped up its annual Winter Conference last week, bringing together more than 225 credit union system leaders for three days of strategy, collaboration, and forward-looking advocacy. Under the theme “Align. Amplify. Advance.,” participants focused on strengthening industry alignment, elevating the credit union story, and preparing for 2026 priorities. The event also highlighted the ongoing partnership between AACUL and America’s Credit Unions, demonstrating how the organizations are working together to support system-wide initiatives, share resources, and amplify the collective voice of the credit union movement.  A full recap is available here.

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