DakCU News & Notes

Career opportunities; upcoming chapter meetings; scholarship opportunity and more!

Levo Credit Union is hiring!
Levo Credit Union is searching for Member Service Officers/Personal Bankers for their new Fargo location. Interested candidates will need have at least 2+ years experience in banking; an ideal candidate will have experience in loan underwriting.  To learn more or apply, visit levo.org/careers.
 
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union is Hiring.
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union is seeking a talented Branch Manager to help carry out its vision to always put the member first and be the preferred financial institution in its service area. The Branch Manager is responsible for developing a market-specific strategic business plan and leading its successful execution in support of the organization’s overall strategic objectives. Click here for more information. Deadline to apply is October 7.
 
SD Central Chapter Meeting
The South Dakota Central Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for October 21 at 6:00 p.m. Meet at the Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Conference Room (enter on east side of building) for BSA Training. This meeting will also be available via Zoom! Please indicated on RSVP if you will be attending in person or via Zoom. Kindly RSVP to Lisa Snedeker by October 14.  
 
Red River Chapter of Credit Unions Chapter Meeting
The Red River Chapter of Credit Unions has scheduled their next meeting for October 23 at 5:30 p.m. at The Lights Event Space, 360 32nd Ave W #100, West Fargo, ND. Speaker will be John Alexander, DakCU. Hosts are Town & Country Credit Union, Fargo VA FCU, and Affinity Plus FCU. Spicy Pie Pizza will be available and the cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP to Korianne by October 16.
 
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].
 
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is the perfect time to spotlight cybersecurity awareness, but planning a full campaign can be time-consuming. Our trusted cybersecurity partner, SBS Cybersecurity, has put together a Grab-and-Go Toolkit designed to make it easy. This ready-to-use resource includes a downloadable Security Awareness Toolkit packed with social media templates, graphics, and practical tips on essential habits like creating strong passwords, using multi-factor authentication, recognizing scams, and keeping software up to date. You can find that toolkit here!
 
Alloya Announces Appointment of Chief Risk Officer
Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Mitchell as its Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective October 1, 2025. This appointment reflects the organization’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of risk management, corporate governance and strategic growth. John Collins, the current Chief Risk Officer, will be retiring in early 2026 after a distinguished career of service to Alloya and its credit union members. You can read the full press release here.

NCUA Launches AI Resources for Credit Unions
The NCUA has launched a new webpage offering credit unions guidance on adopting and managing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. The resources cover AI implementation, risk management, data security, cybersecurity, and practical use cases—helping credit unions make informed decisions whether they’re just exploring AI or looking to strengthen existing AI practices. Explore the page here.
 
SalesCU Training
Only 1 session remains 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. It is $1,999 per person and scholarships are also available! Learn more here.
 
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