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The Education Report
April 2014
Learning Venues
  
Explore the numerous education opportunities that CU*Answers has to offer.  Helping you advance in proficiencies associated with your job and establish a pattern of learning is one of our primary goals for you as an individual and for the growth of your credit union teams. 
 Dashboard Dives 2014!  
   

Through a look at key CU*BASE dashboards and a discussion with CU*Answers CEO Randy Karnes and other leadership staff in the cu*asterisk.com network, you'll find out what the numbers in CU*BASE are revealing about your membership and how to use this gold mine of data to steer your credit union to success in 2014!

 

All web-conferences are free and will be held from 2-3 PM ET:

  • March 31 - Collections Dashboard Register
  • April 10 - EFT Portfolio Dashboard Register
  • April 23 - Money Movement Analysis Register
  • April 30 - Loan Portfolio Concentration Risk Register
  • May 8 - Transaction Activity Summary Comparison Register
  • May 19 - New/Closed Accounts/Memberships Dashboard Register 

Learn more!!

 

Remember to Test HA Connectivity

 

When disaster strikes, be sure you're prepared!

Stay connected to CU*BASE and keep members moving quickly through those teller lines, even in the event of a disaster!

Put it on your calendar to regularly test connectivity to the CU*Answers high-availability (HA) server using these instructions to ensure you'll remain connected to CU*BASE no matter what happens!

Be sure to also test connectivity after making any changes to your network. Even the most minor changes can affect your ability to connect to CU*BASE in the event of a rollover.

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Northern Michigan Regional Training Event
 

This year's unique learning event on April 24, 2014, promises a full day of education brought to you by a team from CU*Answers recognized for their expertise in the credit union industry. The event will be held at Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union. Take a closer look at the agenda below and plan now to come and absorb the knowledge shared by our experts. Special guest speakers include Charlie McQueen, the CEO of MFA and one of the nation's leading advisors related to balance sheet management, and Bryce Roth, co-founder of ChatterYak, a social media consulting and product offering business, with a vast amount of knowledge on how social media should be used in the credit union marketplace.  Register here.

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University Week April 14-17th
 

Join us here at CU*Answers for University week.  Check out all of our exciting training opportunities!

    
Education Express
  
This months class will include tips to help you build a "Culture of Continuity" at your credit union to enhance preparedness and response to potential critical business disruptions.  This complimentary, 30-minute presentation is a  "must attend" for credit union professionals responsible for the development and maintenance of their organization's disaster recovery plans. Class will be hosted by Jim Lawrence, CBCP, CU*Answers Manager of Disaster Recovery and Business Resumption Services. Class will be April 8th @ 2:00. Register today.
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