Dakota CU News & Notes

​Dakota Plains seeking loan officer; United Savings seeking Consumer Lender; upcoming chapter meetings; and BHFCU employee inducted into HBA Hall of Fame.

Menke Inducted Into Home Builders Association Hall of Fame
The Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire recently inducted Candice Menke, mortgage loan originator at Black Hills Federal Credit Union, to their Hall of Fame.  Menke has been involved with the Home Builders Association throughout her career, previously receiving the associate of the year award on local and state levels.  As a Mortgage Loan Originator at BHFCU, Candice explains her job in three simple steps: First is the initial meeting to get to know the people and understand their goals; second is identifying their needs; and third is determining ways she can help them improve their lives financially.  
“You know you’ve done a good job when a satisfied member shares their positive experience with others.  The biggest compliment is when a member tells their friends and family to come to you for their financial needs,” she says.  Congratulations to Candice on this achievement!
 
Dakota Plains FCU Seeking Loan Officer
Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union has an opening for a Loan Officer in their Pierre, South Dakota Branch.  Dakota Plains FCU offers a competitive salary and benefit package in an enjoyable work environment.  Experience in underwriting consumer and business loans along with operational experience is required.  To take advantage of this exciting opportunity, stop by Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union, located at 1525 North Garfield in the Northridge Plaza parking lot or contact Pam Hasting at (605) 224-4844 or [email protected].
 
United Savings CU Seeking Consumer/Mortgage Lender
United Savings Credit Union has an opening for a full-time Consumer/Mortgage Lender for their Detroit Lakes office.  This position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a passion for helping people.  Responsibilities include working directly with members; taking and processing consumer and mortgage loan applications; reviewing credit reports; processing loan documents; back up teller duties and other duties as assigned.  No experience necessary, banking or finance background preferred.  Wage based on experience.  Submit your resume to United Savings Credit Union, Attn: Bonnie Mohr, PO Box 2308, Fargo, ND 58108 or United Savings Credit Union, Attn: Caroline Gerner, PO Box 1309, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 or by email to [email protected] or [email protected].  Questions can be directed to Bonnie Mohr at
701-356-1364 or Caroline Gerner at 218-844-1163.
 
 Credit Unions United Chapter Meeting
The Credit Unions United Chapter has scheduled their Annual Meeting for Tuesday, May 11 at The Grand Ballroom, 1505 N Broadway, Minot .  Meet at 6:00 p.m. for Social followed by dinner and program “Flawsome” by Nanci Wilson, University Federal Credit Union.  RSVP to Susan Bergman, GEM Federal Credit Union 701-852-3866.  
 
Maurie C. Byrne Chapter Meeting
The Maurie C. Byrne Chapter Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, hosted by Area Community Credit Union.  Meet at the Eagles Club – 227 10th Street NW – East Grand Forks, MN at 6:00 p.m. for Social, followed by Dinner Buffet (Roast Turkey, Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn and Lettuce Salad - $28.75 per person) and meeting to follow.  Program will be Robbery Preparedness Training by the East Grand Forks Police Department.  Kindly RSVP to Lonny Nygren.
 
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