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Dakota CU News & Notes

4/25/2024

 
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​Capital CU adds team members; reduced pricing on iLead@11 DakCU Emerging Leader Program; upcoming chapter events, and much more. 
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Tom Schmidt Joins Capital CU
Capital Credit Union has announced the hiring of Tom Schmidt as business services officer at their Flasher Branch, located at 105 N. Main St. As business services officer, Schmidt will be responsible for delivering business and agriculture lending products and services to existing and prospective credit union members. He will also look for opportunities to provide additional products and services to business members.
 
Schmidt earned bachelor’s degrees in business administration and accounting from Dickinson State University and has more than 11 years of professional experience in the financial services industry. He is a member of the North Dakota Stockmen's Association, North Dakota Angus Association, American Angus Association and American Quarter Horse Association. Schmidt and his wife, Janet, have three grown children and live south of St. Anthony.

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Madison Becker Joins Capital CU
Capital Credit Union has announced the hiring of Madison Becker as an insurance agent for Capital Insurance Services, LLC, at their Main Office, located at 204 W. Thayer Avenue in Bismarck. Becker will be responsible for assisting members with all their insurance needs including auto, home, renters, recreational vehicle, life, farm, commercial and more.
 
“As a previous employee of Capital Credit Union, joining Capital Insurance Services feels like coming home and I could not be more excited,” says Becker. “Forming long-lasting relationships with clients and educating them on their insurance options is something I am so passionate about, and I look forward to meeting and assisting new clients in Bismarck and the surrounding areas.”
 
Born and raised in Bismarck, Becker has four years of professional experience in the insurance industry and an additional three in the financial services industry. She graduated from Dickinson State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration.
 
NCUA Opening $3.4M Grant Round
Low-income designated credit unions can apply for 2024 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) grants from NCUA between May 1 and July 1. The 2024 CDRLF grant round is open to credit unions with a low-income designation. The agency will administer more than $3.4 million in CDRLF grants to the most-qualified applicants, subject to the availability of funds, and will host a webinar in May to explain the grants process.
​For more information, click here.
 
Maurie C Byrne Chapter Meeting
The Maurie C Byrne Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for Tuesday, April 30, at North Dakota Museum of Art, 261 Centennial Drive, Grand Forks. Meet at 6:00 p.m. for social, followed by dinner and speaker Sarah Newgard, a local business owner. She will be sharing simple steps to improve your mindset and increase your energy every day. These practical, easy to adapt changes, can make a huge difference in how you show up for work, and for your life. Get ready for a fun, high energy discussion on how to benefit from an intentional mindset. As an added bonus, a professional photographer will be on hand to take free headshots! RSVP to Lacey Fetsch.
 
Red River Chapter BSA Training
The Red River Chapter is offering BSA Training on Tuesday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. Meet at the NDSU McGovern Alumni Center, Atrium Room, 1241 N University Dr, Fargo, ND. Kindly RSVP to Korianne no later than April 30.
 
Credit Unions United Chapter Meeting
The Credit Unions United Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for Tuesday, May 21, at Sleep Inn, 2400 10th St SW in Minot. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and BSA training to follow. Kindly RSVP to Jennifer Jerauld no later than May 14.
 
ACE Institute Planned for Bismarck-Mandan
The Association of Cooperative Educators (ACE) invites you to support its Annual Institute to be held in Bismarck-Mandan June 24 - 27. This year’s theme is: Cultivating Co-operation. The Association of Cooperative Educators is an international nonprofit that convenes co-operative educators to strengthen co-operatives and the co-operative movement internationally. It is a forum for the sharing of innovative educational content and practices. ACE members span the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. ACE offers programming in English, French, and Spanish. ACE benefits the cooperative movement by promoting best practices in co-operative education; developing networks between co-operatives, universities, and other supporting organizations; building capacity to support the development of innovation and understanding in co-operatives; spreading the word by providing resources on co-operative education; and celebrating the diversity of the co-operative movement.
Click here to learn more and explore sponsorship options.
 
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
2024 dates are available 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, 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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