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Who Will Shine in O9'
Deadline for Entries is Today
The Oklahoma Credit Union League and CUNA & Affiliates are pleased to sponsor two recognition programs for credit unions: the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award Program and the Louise Herring Award for Philosophy in Action. Both programs identify credit unions that demonstrate the credit union "People-Helping-People" philosophy. The Dora Maxwell Award program honors the work of credit unions in the community, and the Louise Herring Award program recognizes the practical application of credit union philosophy in daily internal operations. When you enter the Dora Maxwell competition, your credit union will compete with others in the same asset category. Individual chapters involved in community activities are eligible to enter the chapter category. Entrants in the Louise Herring competition will also compete with credit unions in the same asset category. There is no chapter category for the Louise Herring program. State winners in both programs will advance to national competition for judging. All state entries must be submitted to the League office by April 8, 2009. ATTN: AMBER VANDERSLICE, at 2532 E 71st Street, Tulsa, OK 74136. In addition to the national awards program, your League is also calling for nominations in the areas of Distinguished Service Award for Professionals & Volunteers, the Troy Higgins Political Activist of the Year Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. If you need additional information, please contact Amber at the League via email: avanderslice@okleague.coop.
O Say Can You Sing
The Oklahoma Credit Union League is giving credit union staff and their families a chance to make their hidden talents heard. Submit a video of yourself singing the national anthem 'your way' to be entered in the Star-Spangled Banner singing contest. The Grand Prize winner will be invited to perform the national anthem at the opening ceremonies of this year's 75th Annual Meeting.
Entries are due in at the League by April 16, 2009. Please submit entries to Amber Vanderslice.
League Seeking Sponsors For Annual Meeting Gala Event & Casino Night!
Your Oklahoma Credit Union League is seeking table sponsors for the 75th Anniversary Gala at $100 each. With each sponsorship, you will receive signage promoting your organization. If your organization is interested in sponsoring a table for the evening, please email Amber Vanderslice at avanderslice@okleague.coop.
Nominations Open for Board Positions
Three positions are open on the OCUL Board of Directors to be elected at the upcoming Annual Meeting. Any staff person on an affiliated credit union may run for a position on the OCUL Board. Nominations are due to OCUL by April 21 and should include a short biography of the nominee. For a nomination form or if you have questions, please contact Ginger Bowerman, gbowerman@okleague.coop or at the League at extension 221.
New Help Available on Compliance, Legal Issues!
The League is making progression on its search for a new Vice President of Research and Information. In the interim, your League has retained the services of Richard Forshee to take your compliance and legal calls. Forshee is a graduate of Oklahoma City University School of Law and is a member of the State Credit Union Board. Forshee has been a lecturer for OCUL on a variety of financial topics. Please contact Forshee with your questions at: 405-516-6937.
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Education and Training
OCUL Offers Top Education and Entertaining
at 75th Annual Meeting and Visionary Expo
As the League motto goes..."Everything We Do Strengthens Your CU!" and we are about to prove that to you with this May's biggest and boldest credit union event yet.
From the annual Golf Tournament, a fan-favorite, and Century Club Dinner on May 5; to the next day's Visionary Expo where attendees can examine tomorrow's hottest trends and tips; to the dozens of educational sessions lined-up on May 7: this year's Annual Meeting promises to be one that will help prepare your credit union for a brighter future.
Also of interest: the League will celebrate their 75th anniversary with dinner followed by the sensationally entertaining Emerald City Band and casino party on May 7.
These details are just scratching the surface of opportunities available for attendees of OCUL's 75th Annual Meeting & Visionary Expo.
Registration information, an extensive schedule of events and more can be found at www.okleague.coop.
Please Note: Early Bird Rates have been extended to Friday, April 17, 2009. This extension includes the hotel rate. Be sure to book your room before this date to secure the group discount. |
Register By Friday for KOMA CUES Conference
The deadline to register for the KOMA CUES Conference, April 29 - May 1, is this Friday. Credit union executives from Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas are invited to swap credit union stories and learn how to more effectively deal with those issues facing credit unions today. For more information, click on the link above.
For a video clip, click here.
OCUL to Host Strategic Planning Workshop
for Small and Economicallly Challenged Credit Unions
"Those who fail to plan-plan to fail."
Our credit union industry is feeling the pressure from competitive, economic and regulatory fronts. In order to survive and continue providing outstanding service to member-owners, credit unions must keep their financial senses keen on the mission, objectives and strategies of their organization as well as the many external forces threatening their existence.
For those reasons, the OCUL is hosting a pilot Strategic Planning Workshop for Small Credit Unions, scheduled for April 23 and 24 at the Cimarron Hotel and Suites in Stillwater, Okla. The workshop uses a flexible format that can be tailored to each credit union's unique planning needs. In just 24 hours participants will walk away with a plan that will allow the credit union to take control of its destiny.
For more information, click here. Economic Forum/West
To better understand the opportunities-and be in position to navigate the challenges-credit unions are invited to attend the Economic Forum/West-a daylong educational conference, sponsored by Southwest Corporate. The Economic Forum/West will be held on Tuesday, June 9. The tentative location is the Embassy Suites Hotel, near the Portland, Oregon, International Airport. For more information, including the speaker line-up, read the press release online under Current News on Southwest Corporate's homepage at www.swcorp.org. |
Council News
Indirect Lending: Topic for April 21 Lending Council Meeting
How should my credit union go about starting an Indirect Lending Program? Would an Indirect Lending Program be beneficial to my credit union? What does it cost? Should we do it?
All these questions and more will be covered in an in-depth discussion on Indirect Lending at the April 21 Lending Council meeting, set for 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Oklahoma Employees Credit Union Branch, located at 155th and May in Oklahoma City.
Registration for this meeting may be made on the OCUL Web site. Council Members need to register to guarantee their seat. Non-council members may attend by paying a $16 non-member fee. For more information, contact Gary Jones via gjones@okleague.coop. |
Marketing Council to Meet April 23
The next Marketing Council Meeting is set for April 23 at University and Community FCU in Stillwater. Attendees will take part in discussions covering how to break into the youth market through in-school branches and about what credit unions across the nation are doing. Watch for more details in next week's edition of eSights.
CFO Council Sets April 29 Meeting Date
The CFO Council will meet next on Wednesday, April 29, beginning at 10 a.m. at WEOKIE Credit Union's South office located at 7600 South Pennsylvania (I-240 & S. Penn) in Oklahoma City. The meeting topic will be "Financial Strategies for Turbulent Times." Mr. Brian Turner, Director of Advisory Services for Southwest Corporate Investment Services, will discuss the economic challenges credit unions will have over the next several years and address factors specific to the Oklahoma market.
Registration for this CFO Council meeting can be made on the OCUL Web site at www.okleague.coop. This meeting is free to 2009 CFO Council members. Non-members are welcome to attend for the $16 non-member fee. Contact Dana Kroutil at ext. 240 or via email at dkroutil@okleague.coop if you have any questions. |
Chapter Update
Green Country Chapter Meeting Slated for April 21
Join fellow chapter members and featured speaker Tim Harris for an evening of food, networking and a discussion on "Identity Theft and Check Fraud" at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at Michael V's. Michael V's is located at 103rd & Memorial (8222 E 103rd, Suite 137) in Tulsa. We suggest you arrive early to ensure time for networking.
For those attendees that register before April 17: members may register for $23 and non-members may register for $25. Please e-mail your reservation to Cassie Smith at csmith@redcrown.org before NOON on Friday, April 17.
For those attendees that register after April 17: please bring a check for $30 made payable to Green Country Chapter.
Credit Union Host: Energy One FCU and Western Sun FCU
Business Partner Host: Citadel Intelligence and Courtesy Insurance
Green Country Chapter Scholarships
Each year, the Green Country Chapter of credit unions offers Oklahoma student the opportunity to apply for an attractive scholarship with prize monies totaling $2,000. Please see link for rules and regulations.
Please note: All affiliated chapter credit unions are encouraged to promote this scholarship to their members. |
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Update on Credit Union House
Construction Workers Make Progress on Credit Union House
For those of you who have been wondering about the progress of Credit Union House, construction workers have been hard at work. You may access photos of the site by clicking here. |
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Credit Union Events
Halliburton Seeks Players/Sponsors for Tournament
Benefiting the United Way
The 1st annual Halliburton Employees' Federal Credit Union/United Way Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, August 24 at the Elks Golf and Country Club in Duncan, Okla. |
For sponsorship details or registration information, please click on the links. For further information, please feel free to contact Kaleigh Carter at 800-368-2618, ext. 133.
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| People and Credit Unions In The News
Western Sun FCU CEO Retires After 20 Years of Service
Rob Taylor Appointed New CEO of Western Sun FCU
After serving the credit union industry for over 28 years, Larry Weise, current President and CEO of Western Sun Federal Credit Union officially retired from the credit union on March 31, 2009.
A Retirement Celebration has been planned in his honor from 2 - 5 p.m. on April 21, 2009 at the main branch in Broken Arrow. Please join us in wishing Larry well and celebrating his 28 years of service to credit unions. RSVP to Dana Harris via phone: 918.362.1406.
 Western Sun FCU's Chief Executive Officer title has been filled by long time employee, Rob Taylor. Taylor officially began work as CEO for Western Sun on April 1, 2009.
Pictured Left: Rob Taylor |
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Western Sun FCU Acquires Frisco Employees CU
Frisco Employees Credit Union is officially Western Sun Federal Credit Union as of April 1, 2009. The merger between Frisco Employees Credit Union and Western Sun Federal Credit Union was approved by the State Credit Union Board on February 17, 2009, according to Larry L. Weise, President and CEO of WSFCU and by the National Credit Union Administration on March 11, 2009.
Devon Stricklin, Longtime Halliburton Employees FCU CEO,
Dies at 75
Halliburton Employees said goodbye last week to their longtime President/CEO, Devon Stricklin. Stricklin served as the President/CEO of Halliburton for over thirty years: 1965 - 1996.
After an extensive battle with cancer, Stricklin lost the fight on the morning of Thursday, March 26. Her services were held Monday, March 30 at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Duncan, Okla.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family members," said members of the OCUL staff.
FAA CU Celebrates Grand Opening Event
FAA CU is celebrating a Grand Opening April 9 - 11 in honor of their seventh branch, which is now located at 1212 W Lindsey in Norman, Okla. Everyone is invited from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day to join FAA CU staff for a complimentary lunch and your chance to win a number of great prizes.
Oklahoman Honored at CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Awards Meeting: March 11-14
Dana Harris, VP Marketing and Business Development at Western Sun Federal Credit Union in Broken Arrow, was honored with two Diamond awards at the CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Award Meeting in March. Dana was awarded the Merit Diamond Award for the credit union Billboard ad, and the Diamond of Excellence award for the credit union single radio ad. Dana has received seven Diamond awards over the last five years.
"Dana consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty," said Larry L. Weise, President/CEO. Western Sun is very proud of Dana's accomplishments. Congratulations Dana!
Tinker FCU's Miracle Car Show Approaching Quickly
Make plans to attend Tinker FCU's Miracle Car Show on Saturday, April 25. All proceeds from this event benefit Children's Miracle Network.
The Car Show will be held 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at TFCU's corporate office, 4140 W. I-40 Service Road. Activities include some of the finest classic and custom vehicles you'll have the pleasure of seeing.
In addition to viewing those great entries and voting for your favorite, you can visit the craft booths, eat and see the #99 Aflac Ford Fusion Show Car.
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Important Dates
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Marketing Council Meeting
23 -24
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Opening Accounts for Small Business (Webcast)
May
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Internal Security (Audio)
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If You Find Them, They Will Pay (Audio)
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Lending Conference, TX
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