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KCUA Annual Awards
News from KCUA and Kansas credit unions
Councils
Governmental Affairs
Regulation and Compliance
Education and Training
Marketing and Communications
Human Resources
Shared Financial Solutions

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January 18, 10 AM 

The How and Wow of Customer Service QuickBite   

 

January 18, 2 PM

Hot Button Regulatory Exam Issues: Dealing with Increased Scrutiny Webinar  

 January 19, 2 PM

 

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KCUA 2012
Annual Meeting 
& Convention 


April 19-21


Hyatt Regency

Wichita, KS

 

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3rd Quarter Kansas Performance Report

Once again, Kansas credit unions outperform national averages. Download full report or read brief summary

KCUA Annual Awards

Deadline is Feb. 10!
Each year two individuals are honored for their dedication and effort given to the credit union movement in Kansas. KCUA is now accepting nominations for these awards.

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CUNA News Now: Kansas CUs outperform national trends.

Councils  

 

Attend Webinar to Learn Benefits CUnext and Marketing Council Memberships  

New to the Marketing or CUnext Young Professionals Councils? Thinking about joing a Council? Wondering "what's a council"? Attend a webinar!

CUnext Council Webinar: Thursday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m.
Marketing Council Webinar: Thursday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. Read more


Watch our Council video. Visit the KCUA Council page.  

Governmental Affairs 

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Have you registered for Credit Union Day at the Capitol yet? Schedule of events and information.

 

Topeka has been a blur of activity the past week with the start of the 2012 legislative session. The biggest event came on Wednesday with Governor Sam Brownback delivering his State of the State address. Read more 

 

GAC 2012: March 18-22

Keynote speakers include former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Hotel room blocks available. For information or to make a reservation, contact Haley DaVee, 800-362-2076, ext. 3101.

Regulation and Compliance

Regulatory and compliance issues are a top priority in your credit union, and with new issues and changes to existing regulations, it can be hard to keep up. In addition to KCUA's complete Compliance and Consulting department, KCUA is partnering with Lisa Pleasure & Associates to offer additional compliance and regulatory services. Read more

 
CFPB Mortgage Complaint System is Up and Running
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced that its system for accepting, forwarding and following up on consumer mortgage complaints has been activated and can be accessed. Read more

  

Compliance Update #12-01

Correction to Compliance FYI #11-08: FinCEN Issues Guidance for BSA Compliance. The mandatory electronic filing requirement for CTR and SAR forms remains at June 30, 2012.  The Compliance FYI #11-08 incorrectly stated that the manadatory electronic filing date was extended to 2013. View complete notice 

 

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Education and Training

Sneak Peek at 2012 Annual Meeting & Convention

KCUA's Annual Meeting & Convention is April 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita. Here's a sneak peek of what's in store for you...more information coming soon! Read more 

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YES Committee Deadlines

College Scholarship deadline: Feb. 15.

Annual Meeting scholarship deadline: March 15.  

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Marketing and Communications

 

 

New download: Social Media Toolkit  

[11 pages, pdf] 

How to get started and tips for integrating social media into your marketing mix.  

 

Is Your Credit Union Social?
We all know that "social" is here to stay. Most people are social, with profiles on social networking sites...but is your credit union social? Read more

Marketing Resolutions for 2012
The start of a new year. A clean slate. A chance to do it right this time. A do-over. Here's a few ideas for your marketing and communications department. Commit to just one, or a few...but commit to making your communications efforts better! Read more

Human Resources

 

Department of Labor (DOL) Battles Employee Misclassification as "Independent Contractors"
The misclassification of employees as something other than employees, such as independent contractors, presents a serious problem for affected employees, employers, and to the entire economy. 
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Shared Financial Solutions

Save On Everything For Your Office
Office Max logoEvery credit union has costs associated with office supplies, furniture, technology, and print services. Through CUNA Strategic Services agreement with OfficeMax, you receive everyday savings of 31% to 88% off the manufacturers' list price on core products most frequently purchased by credit unions.  Read more

 

Kick Off the New Year with Market Outlook Highlights
The latest from CUNA Mutual Group including free discovery webinars. Read more

 

CUMONEY Reloadable Card: You Fund It, They Spend It, Together You Track It. 

The CUMONEY Family Card is a reloadable pre-paid debit card funded by a parental or caregiver account. Give your teen the convenience of a card, with the ability for a parent or caregiver to help manage the card. Read more 


Verafin Helps Credit Unions Protect Against Fraud and Comply with Current Regulations

Verfin's software uses advanced artifical intelligence to search out suspicious activity and alert you...all in one asy to use program. Read more.

 

CUNA Strategic Partners Save Time, Money. 

CUNA Strategic Services provides credit unions with access to high quality products, services and technologies delivered with a competitive advantage made possible through volume pricing and strategic program development. Read more or download complete list of providers [pdf]