October 2020
Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship Applications Now Open
The 2021 Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship application is now open to Iowa credit union members who are high school seniors or post-secondary students.

Applications include a 500 word essay requirement. The deadline to submit applications is February 5, 2021. Encourage your membership to learn more about this scholarship and apply! Click here to find scholarship promotional resources in Spanish.
2020 Small Credit Union Grant Applications Open
ICUF, in collaboration with Veridian Credit Union, is excited to announce the opening of the 2020 Small Credit Union Grant application process. New this year, credit unions at or under $50 million in assets qualify for this grant.

To apply, download and complete this application. Finished applications may be emailed to info@iowacreditunionfoundation.org. The deadline to submit applications for this grant is Friday, November 20 at 5:00 p.m.
IRS Economic Impact Payment Deadline Expiring
Did you know roughly 70,000 Iowans are still owed stimulus dollars?

The deadline to receive IRS Economic Impact Payments (EIP) is November 21, 2020. If you or someone you know are eligible, and have not received the EIP payment up to $1,200, you must act now.

Click here to request your payment.
CU DEI Collective Seeking Nominations for Governing Body Seats
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) is a shared cooperative principle within the CU Movement, and ICUF is proud to support the CU DEI Collective. This group is currently seeking nominations for six Governing Body seats, ranging from 1 to 3-year terms.

We invite all qualified candidates to visit www.cudeicollective.org to apply. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. CT on November 2.
Lending School Scholarships Awarded
Annually, ICUF and Telco Triad Community Credit Union partner to offer scholarships for credit union employees to attend the Iowa Credit Union League's Lending School at no cost.

Congratulations to the 2020 scholarship winners:
  • Karris Golden, Unite Credit Union
  • Emily Ott, Family Community Credit Union
Support ICUF Through AmazonSmile Program
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With holiday shopping just around the corner, did you know that shopping at smile.amazon.com can support ICUF's ongoing impact?

When shopping at smile.amazon.com, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the price of all eligible AmazonSmile purchases to selected charitable organizations.
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For questions regarding any information in the newsletter, please contact Jaimie Miller at 515.221.3001.
ICUF was established in 1995. Our mission is to empower people and communities to achieve financial well-being by championing the credit union philosophy of "people helping people."