Dakota CU News & Notes

Dakota Credit Union's Annual Awards as well as America's Credit Unions' Diamond Awards both due soon; FREE holiday signs; and Small CU GAC scholarship contest information available here. 

DakCU Awards
Each year, Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU) recognizes outstanding leadership and engagement within our Dakota credit union community by presenting prestigious honors at the Awards Banquet during the Annual DakCU Summit. Credit unions may be recognized for outstanding work in areas of marketing and social impact. Individuals are eligible for categories including Professional of the Year, Emerging Leader, Volunteer of the Year, and our highest achievement, the Hall of Fame Award Distinguished Service Award. One credit union chapter is selected as Chapter of the Year, and finally, the Arnold Paulson Scholarship is awarded to one individual to attend the DakCU Summit. Deadline for nominations is January 10, 2025. Click here for additional information and the awards packet.
 
Diamond Awards
The most prestigious annual credit union marketing competition, the Diamond Awards, are now open! America’s Credit Unions is proud to offer these annual industry awards, which recognize and reward creative excellence and outstanding results. Submit your entries by January 15, 2025, for a chance to put your work in the spotlight. Entries must meet certain eligibility and submission requirements. Learn more about the 37 categories and enter for the chance to win here. Use your America’s Credit Unions login credentials to complete the application. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
 
FREE Holiday Signs
The holiday season is upon us, and DakCU has an assortment of messages for upcoming federal holidays FREE for your use on your credit union branch doors, websites, and social media. The signs can be downloaded here. If you need a different size and/or format, don’t hesitate to contact Lindsey Hefta.
 
Floyd Rummel Retiring!
Northern Hills Federal Credit Union is extending an open invitation to join them in a celebration of the long and successful career of Floyd Rummel III. The credit union will host an open house and cocktail party on Friday, January 10, from 4 – 7 p.m. at The Lodge at Deadwood, located at 100 Pine Crest Lane in Deadwood, SD.
 
One Stop GAC Shop.
The Governmental Affairs Conference  (GAC) will be held in Washington, D.C. March 2 – 6, 2025. For those interested in attending, DakCU has prepared a “one stop” GAC shop on our website, which you can find here. This convenience allows you to register for the conference, make your hotel reservations, and apply for a scholarship for financial assistance. Please contact John Alexander or Chesney Garnos with any questions about the GAC agenda.
 
Small CU GAC Scholarships
America’s Credit Unions has just launched their 2025 Small CU GAC Scholarship Contest, where one or more lucky winners will again receive full scholarships to the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference in D.C., March 2-6. The scholarship includes registration, airfare, hotels, and incidentals to the biggest event in our industry! To be eligible for the scholarship prize, participate in the America's Credit Union Small Credit Union Committee's Planning for Future Growth Project, which asks credit unions to share their current organizational chart with the strategies you've employed to fulfill your mission of serving members. Once all the submissions are collected at the end of the year, the Committee will pick the best one(s) and the winner(s) will receive the scholarship(s). All submissions will be turned into a comprehensive resource full of new strategies for your credit union to review and implement at your shops! Click here to participate. Deadline to submit is December 20. Questions? Contact Richard Mohr, America’s Credit Unions Director of Membership at (608) 231-4328.
 
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.
 
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.

WyHy FCU in Wyoming Hiring Controller
WyHy FCU is a Wyoming credit union with over $380 million in assets and over 22,000 members. With branches in Cheyenne, Casper, Rock Springs, Lyman and Green River, WY, their footprint spans the entire state of Wyoming. WyHy is currently looking for the perfect individual to fill the role of Controller, joining the Accounting Department. This position is eligible for remote employment.  Compensation DOE and includes a generous benefits package. To apply no later than December 31, 2024, visit the hiring portal at Work@WyHy. For more information contact HR Director Dorothy Moen at [email protected]  or call 307-638-4229.
 
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