Dakota CU News & Notes

​Sisseton-Wahpeton FCU seeking assistant manager; upcoming Pints & Politics in Rapid City and Sioux Falls; and build your training library with “buy 2 get 1 free” webinars.  

Sisseton-Wahpeton FCU Seeking Assistant Manager
Sisseton-Wahpeton FCU is seeking a full-time assistant manager. This person is responsible for assisting the credit union manager in the overall management of the credit union and ensuring financial stability and member satisfaction. Other duties include overseeing lending, collections, and audits. Please submit resume to Autumn Johnson at autumn@sisseton-wahpetonfcu.com.
 
1st Liberty FCU Seeking Real Estate Manager
1st Liberty Federal Credit Union is seeking a Real Estate Manager for the branch office in Great Falls, Montana. 1st Liberty is a full-service financial institution that offers a wide range of financial services; matching members’ needs with products and services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: to provide complete and compliant Real Estate, Home Equity, Advances and FHA Title I loan service to members, interview, advise, originate, underwrite and approve/deny loans. Must have knowledge in and be able to underwrite secondary market FHA, VA, Convention, RD loans. Able to act as a backup to our consumer loan processes and approvals. Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Lending Director or Vice President. Contact Jamie Jacobs, HR Director, with any questions at HR@1stliberty.org or 406-761-8300 Ext. 194. Candidates may apply here by October 28.
 
Buy 2 Get 1 Free Webinars
Build your training library in October with “Buy 2 Get 1 Free” at the Credit Union Webinar Network. Simply add any three regularly priced, live or on-demand webinars to your cart and automatically get one free at checkout. Find all upcoming webinars and educational opportunities here on the DakCU website.
 
Central Chapter Meeting – Cybersecurity
The Central Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for October 18th starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Huron Event Center. The evening’s program will be Social Engineering/ Cybersecurity with special guest speaker Kelly Pfeifer from Vantage Point. Kindly RSVP with Tiffanie Kouf 605-353-9977.
 
North Central Chapter Meeting
The North Central Chapter will be hosting “Credit Union Jeopardy” at the KC Hall at 522 4th St in Devils Lake on October 20. Meet at 5:15 p.m. for social followed by dinner and CU Jeopardy.
RSVP to meaganh@northstarccu.com no later than Monday October 17th.
 
SE605 Chapter Pints & Politics
The SE605 Chapter will hold their Pints & Politics Forum on Thursday, October 20 at Blue Rock Bar and Grill – 4021 Bobhallla Drive, Sioux Falls. Meet at 5:30 p.m. for social followed by the Forum to educate legislators and candidates on the credit union difference and to discuss any legislative agenda items for the upcoming legislative session. Please RSVP to Erica Clements at 605-256-8272.
 
Rapid City Area Chapter Pints & Politics
A Pints & Politics Forum will be held on Thursday, October 27 in Rapid City at The Pour 54 Taphouse – 615 S. Main Street. Meet at 5:30 p.m. for social, followed by the Forum to educate legislators and candidates on the credit union difference and discuss legislative agenda items for the upcoming legislative sessions. Please RSVP to Credit unions please contact Paige Langhoff, Dakota Credit Union Association 701-250-3924 by Thursday, October 13. 
 
Credit Unions United Chapter Halloween Social
The Credit Unions United Chapter “Progressive Halloween Social” is back this year! Join your peers on Tuesday, October 25 for a “ghoulish good time” moving from credit union to credit union (see below). Prizes will be given for best group costume and most creative food. RSVP to Jennifer Jerauld at Town & Country CU by October 18.

Making Small CU Life Easier
Your Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU) and CUNA, your national trade association, constantly work together to support small credit unions with new product ideas, compliance and policies, training, education, networking, scholarships and more. Our mission is to help you succeed! Do not hesitate to contact any DakCU staff with questions or concerns – we are your first stop for all things credit union related. Click here for more information about Small CU resources.
 
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