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| League News |
Only Five Business Days Left Until OCUL Annual Meeting
Registration Open Online
The "Sooner" state is proud to welcome all credit union personnel interested in strengthening their institutions with today's latest trends and tips by opening the doors to the Oklahoma Credit Union League's 75th Annual Meeting & Expo. Located at the Renaissance Hotel in Oklahoma City and running from May 5-8, this year's extravaganza promises educational sessions, exceptional speakers and entertaining surprises!
The excitement begins on May 5 with a drive down the fairways at the Trosper Golf Course, followed by the elegant Century Club dinner. Then it's off to a full day of networking with vendors at the Visionary Expo. You'll party the night away at this year's Annual Meeting Gala and Casino Night, which benefits the Oklahoma Credit Union Foundation and Credit Unions for Kids. May 7 will promise educational experiences for all, whether it be your credit union staff learning from the industry's leading professionals and experts or your guests touring the city and taking in the local sights and landmarks. And just when it looks as if these four fantastic days cannot get any better, the final day will conclude with a rousing closing session and tour of the Credit Union House.
The opportunities are endless and all attendees have to do is register for their seats today! Don't delay, you only have five working days left to register. Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for Victims of Oklahoma Wildfires
The Oklahoma Credit Union Foundation is now accepting grant applications for those credit union staff and members affected by the recent wildfires. To apply for a grant, please click here.
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. Table sponsorships benefit Credit Unions for Kids and the Oklahoma Credit Union Foundation. If your organization is interested in sponsoring a table for the evening, please email Amber Vanderslice at avanderslice@okleague.coop.
Please note: Table sponsorships benefit the Oklahoma Credit Union Foundation and Credit Unions for Kids. |
| Education and Training |
NCUF Posts Payday Loan Alternatives Toolkit on REAL Solutions Impact Center
Credit unions now have access to a free toolkit of sustainable information on payday loan alternatives. The toolkit, Payday Lending: A REAL Solutions Implementation Guide, is availalbe for download at www.realsolutions.coop.
"Our Payday Lending Implementation Guide is intended to develop solutions that are appropriate for each individual credit union and its membership," explains author Nancy Pierce, Ph.D., president of Tipton Research Group and a field coach for the National Credit Union Foundation's signature program, REAL Solutions.
"It's not a one-size-fits-all toolkit; several turn-key products are featured as examples. Ten credit union models were selected to offer a broad array of loan features, pricing structures, and underwriting criteria."
Successful models are presented with sample procedures and marketing materials, collection techniques, and time-tested loan results.
The toolkit also includes interactive Excel worksheets to help each credit union make its own pricing decisions on open-end loans as well as closed-end loans.
Southwest CUNA Management School Accepting Students
Are you ready to be a part of the excitement? Are you ready to capitalize on broad networking opportunities? Are you ready to help mold the future of the credit union movement? If you answered yes to the questions listed above, then this is the year for you to seriously consider enrolling yourself in the Southwest CUNA Management School. Classes begin July 12. For more information, click here.
Live Webinar and Audio Coference Tuition Price Now Includes FREE Archived Event
MADISON, Wis. - Credit unions now have access to archived versions of CUNA audio conferences and webinars that their staff members attended live as part of their registration tuition.
The archived events, which will be available for six months, were included in the tuition price to help credit unions stretch their training dollars a bit farther.
Credit union professionals can log into CUNA's new archived programs Web page to quickly and easily access all the archived events they registered for, along with any events they have access to because other employees at their credit union registered for them.
For more information or to view the new archived events page, go to training.cuna.org, and select "Archived Programs." Program questions may be directed to (800) 356-9655, ext. 4249.
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| Council News |
Financial Strategies for Turbulent Times Topic for April 29 CFO Council Meeting
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. |
Credit Union Events
CMN Partners With Oklahoma Businesses to Raise Funds for the Kids
Children's Miracle Network has partnered with several businesses to provide you with inexpensive entertainment and help raise money for Oklahoma's two Children's hospitals. It's true! You don't have to break the bank to have fun in Oklahoma this Spring.
Bring your entire family out to Frontier City on Sunday, May 3 for a day of family fun and feel good knowing you are helping Oklahoma's kids. Admission is only $19.99 per person and parking is free. Park hours are Noon to 7 p.m. A portion of the day's sales will benefit CMN.
The excitement of arena football is back as the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz play May 1, June 13 and July 11 at the Cox Convention Center. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit Children's Miracle Network. For ticket prices or more information, contact Josh Parsons at 405.228.3294 or via email at jparsons@okcyarddawgz.com.
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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Southwest Corporate Update
Southwest Corporate Enhances Member Service
Southwest Corporate has enhanced member service by extending business hours rom 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and linking the member service resources of its Plano and Portland offices. A larger pool of representatives answering phones means faster service response times for credit unions. Call-in procedures won't change. Please dial the same toll-free phone number (800.442.5763 or 888.688.6788) and push service menu option "one" for assistance. Callers will be routed to the first available MSR. Email is also available at memberservices@swcorp.org. |
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CUNA Mutual Group Update
CUNA Mutual, MIA Announce Joint Investment Venture
CUNA Mutual Group's MEMBERS Capital Advisors and Madison Investment Advisors, Inc., (MIA) announced a joint venture to form Madison Asset Management, LLC.
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People and Credit Unions in the News
FAA Credit Union Helps Wildfire Victims |
After the massive number of wildfires broke out in their community on April 9, the employees of FAA Credit Union decided they wanted to help. By noon the following day, the 140 credit union employees and volunteers had collected enough funds to fill three shopping carts full of essentials for the victims. This included items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo, diapers, baby wipes, bottled water, and batteries. They were also able to make an additional monetary donation to the Red Cross. All of the supplies were delivered to a local shelter, which was distributing the items to those in need.
Steve Rasmussen, President and CEO, comments; "When it comes to helping others, our employees are always more than generous. Many of them had family and friends who were affected by the devastating fires and wanted to help in any way they could. We were impressed with the amount of money they donated in such a short amount of time. We were able to get the supplies purchased and delivered within twenty-fours hours of the fires."
Western Sun FCU Host Free Community Shred Day: May 2, 2009
In an effort to help Oklahoma residents destroy sensitive and personal documents safely, Western Sun Federal Credit Union is hosting its second annual FREE Shred Day on May 2 from 10am until 1pm.
"We want to help Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding communities take a pro-active approach in the fight against Identity Theft," said Rob Taylor, president and CEO.
Western Sun Federal Credit Union's Shred Day will be open to everyone, including businesses. Shred Day will be held at Western Sun FCU's main office at 4620 W. Kenosha, just east of Garnett on 71st Street.
Materials containing the following information should be considered: account numbers, addresses, birth dates, email addresses, names, passwords, Personal Identification Numbers, expired cards, cancelled checks, etc.
Educational information on ID Theft will be available at the event. For more information, call Western Sun FCU at 918.362.1400.
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Important Dates
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Opening Accounts for Small Business (Webcast)
May
5
Internal Security (Audio)
5-8
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If You Find Them, They Will Pay (Audio)
17-20
Lending Conference, TX
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