Dakota CU News & Notes

SD Central Chapter hosting fundraiser for Sleep in Heavenly Peace; DakCU seeking two Directors of Advocacy, and multiple job opportunities from around the Dakotas! 

NCUA Hosting Webinar on Credit Union League Partnerships
Partnerships among credit unions, their leagues, and the National Credit Union Administration can provide several benefits. Stakeholders can learn more about these partnerships during an NCUA-hosted webinar, “Strategic Partnering: A Conversation with Credit Union Leagues,” on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. (CT). During the 60-minute session, representatives from multiple leagues/associations will engage in conversation with NCUA representatives and discuss several issues, including how the NCUA and leagues can collaborate, the top concerns of credit unions, and the resources available to support them. Register here.
 
MSR Opportunity in Fargo
Postal Family FCU has an opening for a full-time Member Service Rep (MSR) in their Fargo office. If you enjoy assisting members, answering the phone, greeting visitors and performing general teller duties, this is the right job for you! A pleasant, helpful personality, a high level of professionalism, and a strong focus on members' needs are required. We are willing to train the right person! Postal Family offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive wage. Please contact Karen Andersen at 701-232-6910 or [email protected] for more information.  
 
Dakota Plains FCU Seeking Loan Officer & Ag Loan Officer
Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union is looking for a highly motivated individual to join their loan department team as a Loan Officer in the Lemmon/Hettinger area. Experience in underwriting consumer and business loans is preferred. Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union is also looking for a driven individual to fill the position of an Ag Loan Officer their Lemmon branch. Experience in underwriting Ag, business and consumer loans is preferred. DPFCU offers a competitive salary and benefit package in an enjoyable work environment. To take advantage of these exciting opportunities, please stop by the Lemmon branch, located at 519 Main Ave, or contact Brent Dirk at 605-374-3380.
 
East River FCU Seeking Loan Officer
Looking for a fulfilling career with a positive work environment? East River FCU in Madison, SD is hiring a Loan Officer. If you enjoy your job, it shows when working with credit union members and your team. East River Federal Credit Union offers a fun and dynamic work environment with competitive benefits, supportive colleagues, and potential to grow your career. This credit union believes Loan Officers are more than employees who lend money to members – they are trusted partners who assist members with personalized financial products and services that fit their needs. If you want a purpose-driven career with an organization that invests in you, learn more and apply here.
 
Come Work With Us!
DakCU is seeking two credit union professionals to fill the positions of ND and SD Directors of Advocacy and Government Relations, to be based in Bismarck and Sioux Falls. The preferred candidates will have five or more years of related experience, a bachelor’s degree or experience in a related field, and an awareness of the state and national financial service environment, as well as extensive knowledge of credit union philosophy and business practices. Click here for specific details. Questions? Please contact Karla Clark at [email protected]
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 SD Central Chapter Hosting Fundraiser
The South Dakota Central Chapter of Credit Unions is hosting a Mini Golf Fundraiser at Putters & Scoops in Huron, SD on Wednesday, August 23 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. (CT). Participants are invited to arrive anytime, family and friends are welcome! Concessions will be available for purchase. $10 per golfer – cash only – will benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an organization of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Please contact Tiffanie Kouf. 

Celebrating 75 Years of International CU Day!
Join the celebration of the 75th International Credit Union (ICU) Day on Oct. 19, 2023. ICU Day offers a platform to reflect on the credit union movement's rich history and to highlight its current achievements and future aspirations. Since its inception in 1948, the annual event has taken place on the third Thursday of October, serving as a beacon for credit union innovation, member experiences and social impact. CUNA has created a suite of ICU Day products, including free-resource downloads, design-bundle purchases, and a store of branded memorabilia to support credit unions in their celebration planning. Mark your calendars now!
 
SalesCU Training
Due to popular demand, additional workshop dates have been added 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 a solution for you! Sessions run the following dates: August 29-31; September 12-14; October 3-5; and October 31-November 2. Additional information and registration is available here or contact George McDonald, Chief Officer of Strategic Services at 701.250.3942.
 
Workshop 2023 with National CU Foundation
Workshop 2023 is an immersive learning event led by the National Credit Union Foundation. It builds from the framework of the Foundation’s signature Development Education (DE) Program to help credit union leaders understand how they can better reach, engage and serve Hispanic communities to achieve long-term growth and success. This directly ties into financial well-being for all in that it helps attendees think about their member demographics and to learn the steps all credit unions can take to better serve Hispanic communities across the country. This event will be held in El Paso, Texas on October 10 – 13. Registration and addition information can be found here.
 
Ongoing Educational Opportunities
Be sure to check back often for professional development training to see all current virtual training sessions that DakCU offers in partnership with OnCourse Learning, CU Webinar Network, and CUNA. On our website, click the “Member Resources” link, and then select “Professional Development” link, and click “Training,” to see what is available. Don’t hesitate to contact Paige Langhoff if you need assistance registering for any of these courses or are looking for a particular topic or type of training. 
 
Leadership Development – Scholarships Available  
Our iLead@11 DakCU Emerging Leader Program is designed specifically for emerging leaders in the credit union industry, 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. Scholarships are also available through Dakota Credit Union Foundation by completing the application form found here.
 
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