Minnesota Credit Union Network

MnCUN is pleased to welcome Amy Downs as our keynote speaker for LEAD 24 – MnCUN's Fall Leadership Conference. Amy survived a bomb exploding in the building of the credit union where she was working, which killed 168 people, including 18 of her 33 co-workers. Today, she is President and an award-winning CEO of that same organization. LEAD 24 takes place at Madden's in Brainerd, Sept. 24 - 26.

We're proud to recognize the following graduating Trailblazers of the 2023-24 cohort: Sarah Kuesel of Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union; T.J. Trembley of City & County Credit Union; Dixon Irwin of Red Wing Credit Union; and Michael Brine of TruStone Financial Credit Union. Applications to join the next cohort close this Friday, July 26. https://lnkd.in/gQ7j4E8h

The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation is pleased to announce that $1,038,377 in capital contributions was transferred from the Foundation to the newly chartered Arise Community Credit Union. The MnCU Foundation established a special fund in 2021 to receive donations from credit unions and other supporters. Donations have been held, and have now been released, to the new credit union. Thanks to the supporting credit unions for making this possible! https://lnkd.in/gsWTYQ-y

We are pleased to welcome Aaron DeJong of Red Wing Credit Union to the MnCUN Board of Directors. He fills the vacancy that occurred after the retirement of Dave Boden from Blaze Credit Union. Thanks to Mary Matheson, Wakota Federal Credit Union for stepping up to serve as the Board representative on the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Board! https://lnkd.in/grnhQ6Ey

We are excited to announce several updates for the Minnesota Advantage Campaign, including a new consumer directory and Credit Union Day at the State Fair! To share more details, we will be hosting a webinar on Monday, July 22. These opportunities are available for all MnCUN member credit unions. https://lnkd.in/gW6tQhHZ

Join us for the Minnesota Credit Union Women's Leadership Network Summer Luncheon, in person, on July 23, from 10:30 to 1:30 at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lake in Baxter. We are pleased to welcome Lisa Desrocher, CEO and Co-founder of the local Five Rocks Distillery, who will share her story about trying new things, taking a leap of faith, having the courage to make change, and challenging one's assumptions. https://lnkd.in/gmv8yBH2

We are pleased to feature the 2023-24 Trailblazers leading up to graduation in September! This week, we are highlighting Erin Mecklin, Two Harbors FCU; Miranda Anderson, Mid Minnesota FCU; Becky Walker, TruStone Financial Credit Union; and Staci Norby, Minnco CU. MnCUN's Trailblazers Executive Readiness Training program is a 12-month program is designed to accelerate executive level leadership skills and build credit union specific knowledge needed to succeed in our industry. The deadline to apply for the next cohort is July 26, 2024 https://lnkd.in/gyR4cUux

Happy 90th anniversary to the National Credit Union Act! This milestone legislation has been instrumental in shaping the credit union landscape as we know it today. https://lnkd.in/gVpCJRAZ

LEAD 24 registration is now live! Looking forward to seeing you at Madden's on Gull Lake in Brainerd from Sept. 24-26. This conference is tailored for credit union professionals and Board members.

Join us for an interactive workshop, Exploring Why, designed to help employees at all levels leverage the Credit Union Advantage. Discover how to drive greater value for your members and organization. The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation is pleased to offer this program twice in 2024. The first session will take place on July 17 in Rochester and the second session is scheduled for November 6 in the Duluth area. https://lnkd.in/gvs9PcSt