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Governmental and Public Affairs

Credit unions are facing an increasingly complex legislative and regulatory landscape and fierce competition in the consumer financial services industry. The Kansas Credit Union Association is your credit union's advocate, and the voice with policy makers, media and consumers. more

ACTION ALERT: CU Small Business Jobs Bill

Contact Kansas Legislators, Urge Support of S. 2231/H.R. 1418

This is a key vote for our industry.

KCUA and CUNA are urging credit unions and small businesses in Kansas and across the country to contact their Senators and member of Congress and urge them to support the Credit Union Small Business Jobs Bill. more

Mid American Credit Union Dedicates Flag Plaza.

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Mid American Credit Union Repeats as Parade Winner.

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KCUA in the News

KAKE.com/Good Morning Kansas
Money Matters: Seven Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping. [VIDEO}

Credit Unions For Kids

CU4Kids' Holiday Icon Campaign

It is time to start planning for the Credit Unions for Kids' Holiday Icon Campaign, benefiting your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital! more

YES Committee

YES Committee Says Thank You!

The Youth Education and Scholarship (YES) Committee would like to thank credit unions, individuals and vendors for their support this past year in dues collections, donations and bidding of items in their annual silent auction. More than $14,000 was collected. more

Councils

Council Members Gather to Share Best Practices

Lending and Marketing Council members discussed issues relevant to their respective departments at the Council meeting in October. more

 Education and Training   

KCUA's 2013 education calendar is full of training opportunities for staff and volunteers. more

SAVE THE DATE:
Day at the Capitol | Topeka KS | January 22, 2013
More information coming in December. 

MBL Alert:

Contact Kansas Legislators, Urge Support of S. 2231/H.R. 1418

Watch video from Bill Cheney.

Keeping Up with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued its Fall 2012 Supervisory Highlights Report, outlining the areas of focus for the Bureau and the major findings over the past year. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) made the list and may be worthy of a "refresher" in your credit union. more

Compliance Q & A
Five Questions about the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Reg. B). more

Compliance File Share
Share compliance resources like policies, forms, and industry articles. more

Compliance Calendar

7 Ways Online Media Benefits Public Relations
Your credit union only made it to the online version of a media outlet. That's actually a good thing, and could help elevate awareness of your organization better than a print or broadcast only version. PR Daily tells you why.

$15,500...600 people...6 communities...1 Difference
Our first statewide, collaborative Make a Difference event was a success! Complete coverage.

Save with the Sprint Member Discount Program

Register for an upcoming FREE Sprint webinar and learn how to save your members money, and earn extra money for your credit union. The next webinar is Dec 11. more

Already participating in the Sprint program? Tips for adding Sprint banner and links to a website [VIDEO]. 

Small and Mid-Size Credit Union Council
Small credit unions are renowned for banding together to help one another. CUNA Mutual Group tapped into that strength by convening a council of 10 leaders of small and midsized credit unions across the country to share ideas and solutions. more