TECU Credit Union Sponsors Bleedup 5.
Give blood. Save lives. TECU Credit Union is hosting a blood drive May 24 at their west side branch location (6300 W. 21st St.). These appointments are still available: noon, 12:15 p.m.,12:45 p.m. and1:00 p.m. Call Sandra at the Red Cross to schedule: 771-4736.

Frontier Community Credit Union
Press release: Local Leaders Elected To Credit Union Industry Governance Positions [pdf]

Wichita Business Journal:
KCUA Annual Meeting photos [pdf]

Credit Union Youth Week
Did your credit union participate in Credit Union Youth Week last month? Let us know what you did and we'll include it in a future issue of Vision. Photos are welcome! Email information to Susan Dyer.

Education and Training   

Earn your Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) Certification
When times are tough and money is tight, members turn to you to solve their financial woes. Do you have the expertise needed to provide your members with the level of financial counseling they need? more

Coopera and CUNA Team Up on Webinar Series for Credit Unions

The objective is to educate as many credit union leaders as possible on the importance of adapting products and services to meet the needs of Hispanic members. more

Advocacy Training for CU Volunteers and Staff
Credit union managers, staff, and volunteers: help us educate the Kansas Legislature, Congress, and consumers about the credit union difference. If we don't raise our voice to define what we stand for, our opponents will, and it's doubtful we will agree with their definition. Advocacy training will teach you to be an effective advocate for the credit union movement. more 

Member Business Lending Action Alert

What's Your Readability?
How readable is your information? Can a 5th or 6th grader understand it? Two tools to help you find your readability score. more

Invest In America: GM Credit Union Member Discount Program

Drive more loans to your credit union! Attend a webinar on May 23 and learn how your credit union can benefit from the GM Program and increase auto loans. (Credit unions must enroll in the program by June 15 to participate). more

Summer Vacation Tips: Plan, Be Flexible and Protect Your Funds 

A recent article on creditunionsonline.com offers helpful travel tips, and ways to protect your money while on vacation. more

Emerging Trends and What They Mean for Credit Unions
Posted on CUinsight.com | As credit unions continue to focus on new and innovative ways to connect with members and potential members, they should take a close look at some dynamic trends that are emerging throughout the industry. more
  

Buzz Banking: Member Loyalty Rewards, Social Media Marketing
Use BuzzBanking social media marketing and rewards program to encourage and reward a member's good financial behavior, find new members, uncover new loan opportunities, and more. more 
 

Premium Enhancement Bundle Saves Credit Unions Money Pay less by adding more products to serve your members. more 

Weekly Tracking Makes Difference in Payment Protection Sales Results  

As part of establishing a new sales and service culture, Sidney FCU began tracking credit insurance sales and publishing the results weekly for all the lending staff to see. Now, the credit union's payment protection penetration has more than doubled. Learn what makes the program work. more

CUNA Mutual Group: WEBINARS

May 23 | 12:15 p.m.