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Dakota CU News & Notes

4/11/2024

 
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Explorers CU seeking accountant; a free webinar on NCUA supervisory priorities; Millennium Corporate names new CEO; and last chance for Summit early bird discount!
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Explorers CU Seeking Accountant
Explorers Credit Union is seeking a full-time, detail oriented, Accountant to join their three-person accounting team. The accountant performs a wide range of duties encompassing all aspects of the accounting function including general ledger posting, bank and general ledger reconciliation, ATM and ACH settlements and financial statement preparation. This position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and 1-3 years' experience in accounting. View the full job description and apply here today or email resume and cover letter to [email protected].
 
Millennium Corporate Announces New President/CEO
Millennium Corporate announced Kent Gleason has been named President/CEO, effective June 1, 2024. Gleason began his credit union career in 1990 and has been a major contributor to Millennium Corporate’s success for 34 years. He is a lifetime resident of Wichita, KS, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Kansas State University. Read the entire press release here.
 
Capital CU Announces Transfer to Mortgage Services Team
Breanne Hermanson recently transferred to Capital Credit Union’s Mortgage Services Team. She will serve as the mortgage loan officer for the credit union’s Hazen, Beulah and New Salem branches. As a mortgage loan officer, Hermanson will work with members to help them financially prepare for obtaining mortgages and assist them in completing mortgage loan applications. Additionally, she will work with realtors, builders and title companies as necessary. Hermanson has been with Capital Credit Union since October 2015, most recently as the branch manager at the Hazen, Beulah and New Salem branches. She and her husband, Jesse, live in Beulah with their two daughters.
 
SD Central Chapter Meeting
The South Dakota Central Chapter has scheduled their Annual Meeting for Tuesday, April 16th at Gigi’s, 349 Wisconsin Ave SW in Huron. Meet at 6:00 p.m.; the evening’s program will be Debit Card Overview by Teresa Thill from the Advantage Network. Please RSVP to Tiffanie Kouf.
 
North Central Chapter Meeting
The North Central Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for Tuesday, April 23, at the Maddock Opera House, 114 Central Ave in Maddock. Meet at 5:30 p.m. for social followed by dinner and special presentation by Melanie Bauer-Dukart and Denise Sundeen with USDA. Please RSVP to Meagan Gilliss by noon on April 18.
 
Red River Chapter Annual Meeting
The Red River Chapter has scheduled their annual meeting for Thursday, April 25, at The Bowler, 2630 S University Drive in Fargo. Meeting agenda: Nominating Committee Report, start time 5:30 with a fun evening of bowling, networking, and pizza to follow. There is no cost to attend but please RSVP to [email protected] by April 18.
 
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 by April 22, 2024.
 
Free Webinar - NCUA 2024 Supervisory Priorities
Callahan & Associates has announced its upcoming webinar, Trendwatch Deep Dive: NCUA’s 2024 Supervisory Priorities, scheduled for Thursday, April 18th at 1:00 p.m. (CT). Designed to help credit unions prepare for upcoming examinations, Callahan’s industry analytics experts, William Hunt and Roman Ojala, will provide clarity on key supervisory priorities outlined by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). With a focus on liquidity, credit, and interest rate risk, attendees will walk away a deeper understanding of what to expect, along with valuable insights from industry performance trends, ensuring they are well prepared to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the evolving regulatory landscape. Registration is free and available here.
 
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.
 
Last Chance for Summit Early Bird Discount
Early bird registration for the Annual Summit ends tomorrow! This year’s event takes us to Grand Casino & Golf Resort just outside Sioux Falls, SD. Be sure to check out the expanded three-day agenda and new attractions! Register by by Friday, April 12, for early bird pricing of just $409 per person - a savings of $70! 
 
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 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; complete the application form found here.
 
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