DakCU News & Notes

Chapter meetings; webinar opportunities; training updates; and more.

South Dakota Central Chapter Meeting
The SD Central Chapter is holding their next meeting on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:00 p.m. It will be held at Prime Time Tavern in Huron, SD. The topic is Robbery Training. Oahe FCU is the host credit union. Please RSVP to Dawn VanAsh by March 10. 
 
Credit Unions United Chapter Meeting
The Credit Unions United Chapter will be holding their next meeting March 17 at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Hospital - Prairie Rose 3 (use door 1, the main hospital entrance). Robbery training with Stg. Moss will start at 7:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Mandie Blikre at 701-857-5541 ext. 515 by March 10.
 
North Central Chapter Meeting
The North Central Chapter will be holding their next meeting March 26 at the Sheyenne Senior Citizens Center – Highway 281 Sheyenne, ND. Social will start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Community Credit Union by March 19.
   
Riverfork FCU Seeking Director of Operations/Accountant
Riverfork FCU in Grand Forks, ND is hiring a Director of Operations/Accountant. This role will oversee all Finance and Accounting operations to ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations. Manage auditing, accounting, and recordkeeping functions. Provide recommendations for budget development, income forecasting, and operational improvements. Support the CEO in guiding the credit union’s overall strategic direction and vision. Email resume and cover letter to Lonny Nygren. 

Envisant: The Future of Payments – What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s at Risk
Webinar – Wednesday, March 18 | 1:00 p.m.
Join payment and policy experts from Envisant, the Illinois Credit Union League, and Metallicus for a timely, down-to-earth conversation about the future of payments. Explore which technologies are worth your attention and how proposed legislation could fundamentally alter the economics of debit and credit cards. Register here.
 
Fighting Fraud Together: Combating the Nationwide Escalation of Check Fraud
Webinar - Wednesday, March 25 | 2:00 p.m.
Check fraud is increasing nationwide, but credit unions don’t have to face it alone. Join experts from ECCHO, Alloya, and DakCU for a webinar covering key check warranties, recovery tools like ECCHO Rule 9, and how each organization supports credit unions in responding to fraud register here.
 
SalesCU Training
SalesCU training offers practical and proven sales techniques and strategies that work in a credit union environment, delivering affordable and convenient training to our Dakota credit unions. Develop employees who sell with purpose and leaders who coach for results with our award-winning program. Start planning for the year ahead—2026 SalesCU training dates are now open for registration. Information on upcoming sessions available here or contact George McDonald, Interim President/CEO at 701.250.3942.
 
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