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League News: April 2024

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Apr 18, 2024
By Hannah Higgins
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"A Wonderful Opportunity to Learn & Network with Others" - Less Than One Month Until Convention!
The annual League Convention & Expo, held this year from May 8-10 in La Crosse, is the premiere event for Wisconsin credit union professionals. But don't just take our word for it--listen to what past Convention attendees have had to say. Read On >>

This Summer! Foundation Fundraiser Double Header
Enjoy some summer fun and support The Foundation with this fundraiser double header, including Credit Union Day at the Ballpark August 11 and The Foundation Invitational on August 29. Learn More & Register >>

Lessons On The League: Introduction to Compliance
Want to be sure you’re getting the most out of your League membership? Check out our new monthly series, Lessons on The League! These monthly mini courses, available on Classroom, include video tutorials and other resources that—in just a few minutes—will help you fully utilize everything The League has to offer. Learn More >>

Less Than Two Weeks Left! Inclusion Fund Grant & DE Scholarship
Want to be sure you’re getting the most out of your League membership? Check out our new monthly series, Lessons on The League! These monthly mini courses, available on Classroom, include video tutorials and other resources that—in just a few minutes—will help you fully utilize everything The League has to offer. Learn More >>
 



April 30-May 21
Data Activation Education Series, Session 3
Are you feeling the pulse of the ever-evolving financial landscape? In the digital age, data is the heartbeat of our industry, and it's time to make sure we're not just keeping pace but leading the way. That's where the Data Activation Series comes in, and why it's the perfect choice for busy credit union leaders like you. Registration ends April 25. Register >>|

May 8-10
Annual League Convention & Expo
This year's annual League Convention & Expo will be held May 8-10 in La Crosse, amidst the tall bluffs that line the Mississippi River in its historic downtown district at the La Crosse Center! Register >>

June 6
YP Boot Camp
Join us in Madison at the TruStage Lighthouse! Full agenda and content information coming soon. Register >>

June 13-14
Chapter Leaders Retreat
Chapter leaders be sure to join us for this year’s complimentary Retreat. This event includes opportunities to connect and learn from other leaders in the state and content to assist with planning the upcoming season. Register >>

August 5-6
Tristate Leadership Conference
The Tristate Collaborative Leadership Conference, hosted by the Minnesota, Montana, and Wisconsin Credit Union Associations, is a new event that will focus on accelerating leadership skills and building credit union knowledge for the next generation of leaders. The event will be held August 5th and 6th at the JW Marriott Mall of America in Bloomington, MN.  Save the date!


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ICYMI: Governor Signs Elder Abuse & Financial Institution Modernization Laws
On March 21, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed two important bills that The League strongly advocated for to combat financial elder abuse and modernize credit union state statutes.

Transparency Key to Healthy Credit Union Movement
By UW Credit Union President & CEO, Paul Kundert: Credit unions are financial cooperatives, mutually owned by their members. They are a special kind of financial institution organized and operated for the benefit of their membership. This unique structure is different from for-profit corporations which typically fall into categories of public company or privately held companies. According to Investopedia, an aspect of private company status is privacy. “Because they’re not owned by the public, private companies’ executives/management don’t have to answer to stockholders or provide any company information to the public.”

Royal Credit Union Honored by Eau Claire City Council; 60th Anniversary Plans Announced
Royal Credit Union (Royal) is proud to announce its 60th anniversary milestone. Since its inception on April 14, 1964, Royal has been dedicated to serving its members and communities, and to acknowledge this remarkable journey, Royal is hosting a series of celebratory events throughout the year.  

About The Author

Hannah Higgins is the Communications Assistant for The Wisconsin Credit Union League.