Dakota CU News & Notes

​Levo CU announces new VP of Marketing & Business Development; career opportunities at Minuteman FCU and Town & Country, plus upcoming chapter events. 

DakCU Holiday Schedule
DakCU offfices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24. There will be no Memo on Friday November 25; however, DakCU staff will be available. Please have a safe and enjoyable holiday with family and friends!
 
Levo CU Announces New VP of Marketing & Business Development
Levo Credit Union in Sioux Falls has named Jen McKeown as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. McKeown previously worked at Avera Health for 12 years and, prior to that, the American Heart Association. She is a former news anchor and brings 20+ years of marketing, communications, media relations and business development experience to the role. McKeown will oversee Marketing, Public & Media Relations, Business Development and the Levo Cares Foundation. She is a member of the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, the International Association of Business Communicators, and serves several community organizations, including the Brandon Valley Band Parents Inc. Board of Directors, the Brandon Valley Tennis Association Board, Brandon Valley Cross Country Booster Board, and as a classroom volunteer and regional board member for Junior Achievement.

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Credit Unions United Hosting Food Drive
The Credit Unions United Chapter is hosting a food drive through November 18. All food, household paper supplies, and toiletries collected will be picked up during the week of November 21st and will help stock local food pantries. For branches outside of the Minot area, credit unions can donate to their local pantries and report the weight of the donation to Jennifer Jerauld to be included in the total collection.
 
Maurie C Byrne Chapter Meeting
The Maurie C Byrne Chapter will hold their chapter meeting on Tuesday, December 6 at the Spud Jr. Prohibition Room, 302 Demers Ave in East Grand Forks. Meet at 6:00 p.m. for social followed by dinner. Significant others are invited; there will be an ugly Christmas sweater contest and other games. Please contact Kenzie Vodden with Med Park Credit Union at 701-780-5733 with number of people attending no later than Tuesday, November 22.  

​Minuteman FCU Seeking Operations Manager
Minuteman has a career opportunity for an Operations Manager due to an internal promotion. This position works closely with the CEO on credit union bookkeeping functions and record keeping, so applicants must be familiar with these responsibilities and able to follow established accounting procedures and handle these transactions in the CEO’s absence. The Operations Manager is also responsible for all lending and collection duties along with Member Service responsibilities as needed. Minuteman offers a 401K, a medical insurance stipend, as well as dental and vision. Submit resume in confidence to Jenn Walz at [email protected].
 
Town & Country CU Seeking Senior Marketing Specialist 
Town & Country Credit Union is seeking a Senior Marketing Specialist for their Fargo region. If you love data, write compelling copy, and can execute a marketing campaign with the best of them, you could be an excellent fit for their Senior Marketing Specialist role. This position is responsible for developing marketing campaigns, including determining tactics, writing copy, working with vendors, placing ads, and managing budgets. Town & Country offers generous paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, a 401k with employer contribution, paid volunteer time, and more! Join a mission to positively impact members, co-workers, and the greater community! Click here to read the full job description and apply. Contact Shannon Webster, SVP Marketing, with any questions. 

North Dakota CU Professional Hunts with Senator Hoeven
Todd Humphrey, Regional Senior Credit Officer at First Community Credit Union (Jamestown, ND) represented North Dakota Credit Unions at a CULAC sponsored private pheasant hunt with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) in late October. 
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Missouri Valley Chapter CEO Panel Discussion Planned
The Missouri Valley Chapter of Credit Unions will be hosting a CEO Panel Discussion on Tuesday, November 22 starting at 5:30 p.m. with social and dinner, following by the discussions. Meet at the Mandan Depot, 401 W Main St. Mandan. Kindly RSVP here. 

​​Credit Unions United Hosting Food Drive
The Credit Unions United Chapter is hosting a food drive through November 18. All food, household paper supplies, and toiletries collected will be picked up during the week of November 21st and will help stock local food pantries. For branches outside of the Minot area, credit unions can donate to their local pantries and report the weight of the donation to Jennifer Jerauld to be included in the total collection.
 
Maurie C Byrne Chapter Meeting
The Maurie C Byrne Chapter will hold their chapter meeting on Tuesday, December 6 at the Spud Jr. Prohibition Room, 302 Demers Ave in East Grand Forks. Meet at 6:00 p.m. for social followed by dinner. Significant others are invited; there will be an ugly Christmas sweater contest and other games. Please contact Kenzie Vodden with Med Park Credit Union at 701-780-5733 with number of people attending no later than Tuesday, November 22.  

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One Stop GAC Shop
To make planning as simple as possible for Dakotans who wish to attend the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference, DakCU has created a “One Stop GAC Shop” where you will find all the information you need to make the most of your experience. Conference registration, hotel reservations, scholarship and Crasher information can all be found here. 
 
2023 CU Fin Health Conference
The National Credit Union Foundation is hosting their 2023 CU FinHealth Conference on April 18 – 20, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV. Explore credit unions’ role in improving people’s financial well-being. CU FinHealth brings industry leaders together to examine how credit unions are measuring financial health, working to strengthen it, and documenting and sharing the results. Attendees will discuss multi-sector solutions to address the drivers of financial well-being, explore strategies for engaging new partners, understand how to leverage technology to track and improve financial health, and share best practices. Early bird registration is $849 and available now! Click here for full agenda or to register now. 
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