CURRENT Newsletter | April 14, 2023

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Early Bird Registration for the IGNITE 2023 Ends April 24

Just a reminder that the early bird discount for IGNITE | the League Annual Meeting is April 24! Register now and save $50! We’re excited to be returning to historic Williamsburg May 24-26 with four stellar keynote sessions, four timely education breakouts and networking opportunities galore!

IGNITE 2023 Education Session: Managing Teams Who Are Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind!

Credit union leaders are now faced with the unique challenge of managing remote and hybrid employees while balancing the needs of employees who provide crucial member-facing services for the community. This session will help you navigate these complex workplace trends so that the employees and leaders are engaged, connected and productive.

VACUPAC Private Wine-Tasting & Networking Lunch May 24; Register Now

We’re pleased to announce a new private wine-tasting and networking event at IGNITE (hosted at the Williamsburg Winery), which will benefit the Virginia Credit Union Political Action Committee!

Just Added at IGNITE: EPN Networking Event at Precarious Beer Project May 24

Join us for a night of networking, excellent beer and video games! The Emerging Professionals Network is hosting a special event at Precarious Beer Project in Williamsburg, beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome and you need not be registered for IGNITE.

EPN Virtual Event April 18: How to Interview

Northwest Federal Credit Union’s Raquel Crossley (Talent Acquisition & DEIA Manager) and Olivia Fraser (Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist) will provide advice, tools and tips for successful interviews, including preparation and tackling tough questions.

Calling All Golfers, Sponsors: VACUPAC Challenge Tees Off May 24

Kickstart your IGNITE | Annual Meeting experience by hitting the links in the 34th Annual VACUPAC Golf Challenge, being held May 24 in Williamsburg. Proceeds from the tournament support the Virginia Credit Union Political Action Committee (VACUPAC), the non-partisan PAC working for the benefit of all Virginia-based credit unions. You can support the tournament as a golfer, as a sponsor, and even better, both!

Richmond-Area VACUPAC Golf Tournament Set for May 9

Sponsored by Henrico Federal Credit Union, the Bill Dawson VACUPAC Golf Tournament tees off May 9, at the Hunting Hawk Golf Club! It’s another great way to support our advocacy efforts! Golfers needed; sponsors needed!

Interest Rate Cap Briefing, Climate Risk RFI on NCUA’s April 20 Agenda

The NCUA board will be briefed on the federal credit union interest rate ceiling and issue a request for information on climate-related financial risk at its April 20 meeting.

In Other News …

• Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union Awarded CDFI ERP Grant
• Join Liberty University Athletes at Freedom First’s Lynchburg Branch Grand Opening Celebration
• TRGroup Offering Live Demos of Business Partners' Products, Services
• Registration Open for NCUA CDRLF 2023 Grant Round Webinar
• National Credit Union Youth Month: Still Time to Participate and Help Young Members
• Comments on Credit Card Late Fee Proposal Due May 3
• IGNITE 2023: How to Get the Most Out of AI Loan Decisioning
• Leagues, CUNA to Co-Host Small CU Conference in September
• IGNITE Keynoter Stephanie Wade: Using Innovation to Improve the Member Experience
• League Announces Scholarship Availability for Southeast CUNA Management School