Dakota CU News & Notes

New staff at Capital CU; career opportunity at East River FCU; retirement celebration for Mary Hagen, FOM conversion learning session, and much more!  

Capital CU Announces Insurance Agent Justin Wanzek
Capital Credit Union has announced the hiring of Justin Wanzek as an insurance agent for Capital Insurance Services, LLC, at their Veterans Blvd Branch, 3216 Veterans Blvd in Fargo. Wanzek will be responsible for assisting members with all their insurance needs including auto, home, renters, recreational vehicle, life, farm, commercial and more.
 
“I am excited to join the team at Capital Credit Union and for the opportunity to grow Capital Insurance Services into something really special,” says Wanzek. “I take pride in educating my clients and ensuring each individual and family has accurate and adequate insurance coverage.”
 
Wanzek has seven years of professional experience in the insurance industry. He graduated from the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND, with a bachelor's degree in physical education. He is a member of the Fargo Gateway Lions Club and coaches youth sports in the Fargo area. He and his wife, Chelsea, live in Horace, ND, with their four children.
 
East River FCU Seeking Loan Officer
Looking for a fulfilling career with a positive work environment? East River FCU in Madison, SD is hiring a Loan Officer. If you enjoy your job, it shows when working with credit union members and your team. East River Federal Credit Union offers a fun and dynamic work environment with competitive benefits, supportive colleagues, and potential to grow your career. This credit union believes Loan Officers are more than employees who lend money to members – they are trusted partners who assist members with personalized financial products and services that fit their needs. If you want a purpose-driven career with an organization that invests in you, learn more and apply here.
 
Mary Hagen retirement open house

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Field of Membership Conversion and Expansion Learning Session.
DakCU will be hosting a virtual learning session with CUCollaborate to discuss Field of Membership conversion and expansion issues on Tuesday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. (CT). CUCollaborate consultants will be exploring the processes involved in converting from a state charter credit union to a federally chartered credit union. Additionally, they will discuss options for FCU expansion opportunities including special rules for low income designated credit unions. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. This is a FREE event exclusively for DakCU members but please register in advance here and a link will be provided to you prior to the session.
 
FREE Webinar: Build Branch Resilience and Recover Quickly from Any Disaster
Each summer, severe storms and power outages are the leading cause of business interruptions. Attend this webinar hosted by  Agility Recovery, a CSS repped product, to learn what meteorologists and power grid experts predict for your region over the coming months, as well as actionable steps you can take to protect your branch from severe storm interruptions and power loss. Following the presentation there will be time for live Q&A with a certified recovery expert.
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Speaker Mark Norton is an award-winning recovery professional with more than a decade of experience developing business continuity solutions for critical service providers, including financial institutions. At Agility Recovery, Mark leads his team in identifying unique industry needs to provide banks and credit unions with comprehensive recovery solutions that ensure branches have the resources needed to quickly resume operations following any type of interruption. REGISTER HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the FREE webinar on June 13 at 2:00 p.m. (CT).

NCUA 2023 CDRLF Grant Round Open
Credit unions eligible for Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants in 2023 can apply by June 30, 2023. Grant requirements, application instructions, and other important information are available on the grants program page of NCUA.gov. Grant applications must be submitted online through the NCUA’s CyberGrants portal. Credit unions with other questions about CDRLF grants may contact the NCUA’s Office of Credit Union Resources and Expansion at [email protected].
 
SalesCU Training
Due to popular demand, additional workshop dates have been added 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 a solution for you! Available sessions run the following dates: August 29-31; September 12-14; October 3-5; and October 31-November 2. Additional information and registration is available here or contact George McDonald, Chief Officer of Strategic Services at 701.250.3942.
 
Leveraging the Cooperative Advantage
The Center for Cooperatives and the ND Council for Cooperatives is hosting CO-OPERATE 2023 in Jamestown August 9-10. Celebrate, collaborate and expand the impact of co-ops by re-energizing the value proposition of the cooperative business model. This meeting will bring co-op directors, employees and members together for two days of resource sharing, networking and learning. Hear from speakers on a variety of topics, including innovations in cooperatives, workforce challenges, evolving member expectations and the value of the cooperative business model. Additional information and registration is available here.

Ongoing Educational Opportunities
Be sure to check back often for professional development training to see all current virtual training sessions that DakCU offers in partnership with OnCourse Learning, CU Webinar Network, and CUNA. On our website, click the “Member Resources” link, and then select “Professional Development” link, and click “Training,” to see what is available. Don’t hesitate to contact Paige Langhoff if you need assistance registering for any of these courses or are looking for a particular topic or type of training. 
 
Leadership Development – Work at Your Own Pace
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 available through Dakota Credit Union Foundation by completing the application form found here.
 
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