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Dakota CU News & Notes

8/15/2024

 
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​Amaya Kastner receives promotion at Western Cooperative CU; an ATM for sale in Fargo; and don’t forget your FREE job postings on tryacreditunion.com for SWAP contributors. 
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​WCCU Promotes Amaya Kastner to VP of Operations
Western Cooperative Credit Union is pleased to announce Amaya Kastner has been named Vice President of Operations, a newly created position at Western Cooperative Credit Union. The VP of Operations is tasked to enhance member service, ensure operation efficiency, ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements of the organization through effective programs and policies, and assist the overall management of WCCU. The VP of Operations will also lead efforts to achieve operational excellence and support strategic growth initiatives.
 
Amaya has been a valuable asset to WCCU for over 17 years. She has a vast amount of knowledge in various departments including Member Service, Compliance, and Accounting. Amaya holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration as well as a certification in BSA. Amaya grew up on a family farm and ranch near Bainville, MT. She is married to her husband, Korey, and they have two children with another on the way. Congratulations, Amaya! 

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ATM For Sale in Fargo PHOTO run thru august 16
United Savings Credit Union based in Fargo, ND has a cabinet mounted ATM for sale, as shown in the photo below. It is a 2009 Triton FT5000 NMD100-2 ATM – all offers will be considered! The credit union will be donating proceeds from this (and other items they are selling) to the local Honor Flight program. Contact Jim Schaefbauer, President/CEO, with any questions at 701-356-1395 or [email protected].

Check Out the FinHealth Hub!
The National Credit Union Foundation’s FinHealth Hub houses many resources on financial well-being! You can find a plethora of information and sign up for FREE Hub access here. Be sure to check out the upcoming free webinars this year on financial well-being topics!
 
New Ideas Conference
Join us on September 24-25 in Bismarck for DakCU’s 2024 New Ideas Conference! This event is flowing with the latest information you need to propel your credit union towards even greater success and engagement! We guarantee you will leave excited, invigorated, and inspired with new concepts, as well as actionable steps and key takeaways that you can implement at your organization immediately. Register by Thursday, August 15, for just $329 per person and save $50! Deadline to register is Friday, September 13. REGISTER NOW!
 
FREE Holiday Signs
DakCU has an assortment of messages for upcoming 2024-2025 federal holidays FREE for your use on your credit union branch doors, websites, and social media. The signs can be downloaded here. If you need a different size and/or format, don’t hesitate to contact Lindsey Hefta at 701.250.3968.
 
SWAP Contributors – FREE Job Postings on Try a Credit Union!
Contributing SWAP members have access to FREE job postings on the Try A Credit Union website! To have a job posted, contact Lindsey Hefta with your job description and she will be happy to assist you. The successful results we are seeing with our state-wide awareness program (SWAP) means we are increasing credit union awareness and consideration of credit unions as a better financial services option for consumers all across the Dakotas! It’s not too late to get on board for 2024. Contact Lindsey to find out how SWAP can reach more consumers in your area.
 
SalesCU Training
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, Chief Officer of Strategic Services 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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