Keeping you connected to key credit union news, events, and trends: August 29, 2018
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Headline News

LCUL Partners with Leo Cybersecurity to Help Credit Unions Safeguard Members Information
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with LEO Cyber Security, a cyber advisory and operations firm.
 
LEO Cyber Security helps businesses architect, build, and operate cyber security programs.  LEO has a particular focus on the credit union industry as well as underserved and emerging growth markets (e.g. critical infrastructure, mid-market financials) with deep needs for cyber security operations and regulatory compliance expertise who more and more lack the dedicated security resources and specialization needed to navigate the rapidly growing regulatory environment as well as the ever changing security threats that today require constant focus.
 
"Partnering with LCUL allows us to bring our cyber security expertise to the credit union industry," said David Deering, Founder and CEO at LEO. "We're excited to provide LCUL members with the expert cyber security program advisory, tools, and talent to ensure the safety of their member's information."
 
LEO hires world-class cyber operators to help our customer's build effective and efficient cyber security programs. In addition to the cyber security pioneers LEO hires, most of LEO's Investors and Advisors have deep cyber security experience as well.
 
"It's critical that credit unions take a close look at their digital infrastructure if they haven't already. Considering the costs associated with a successful attack (lost productivity, system down time, restoration), credit unions must maintain a secure environment," commented Steven Liberto, LCUL EVP of Business Solutions. "We believe this partnership offers a solution that is needed by everyone, regardless of the asset size or field of membership."

 For more information, visit www.leocybersecurity.com or contact Steven Liberto, EVP of Business Solutions.
LCUL's September 'Pre-Fab Marketing Toolkit' Focuses on #FinancialWellness
LCUL recently distributed September's 'Pre-Fab Marketing Toolkit', providing tips to share with your members and media outlets. September is self-improvement month - and many Louisianans could stand to improve their financial wellness. Share some tips with your members. 

This resource provides timely, basic, and ready-to-go content to help increase member engagement via your communication channels (newsletters, websites, blogs, social media, etc). Distributed the last week of the month, each toolkit includes articles, social media posts, and graphics as well as a template to share with your local media.

Additionally, we pull media clippings of Louisiana credit unions in the news to help spark media outreach ideas. Collectively, there was an estimated $421,961 in earned media in the month!

To help maximize this resource or to start receiving the monthly toolkit, reach out to a member of our Communications Department.
Professional Development

Back to School for Credit Unions: LCUL Announces Fall Education Programs
Back to school season isn't just for kids.  LCUL's Education Department is back in session and we have a jam packed Fall Semester in store for you.  If you're not registered for our programs yet, get clicking...

New Laws & Compliance Conference
September 18-19, Baton Rouge
Your one stop for all the legal compliance updates you need to know including S2155, Cybersecurity Compliance, Military Lending Act & More!  Book your room at our block rate by Monday, Sept 3rd!

Mortgage Lending Made Easy
 September 25, Jackson, MS or September 26, Gulfport, MS
Learn the 4 easy steps of originating a compliant real estate loan in this encore presentation of Michael Christian's one day program from the CUNA Mortgage Lending School in New Orleans this past April.

Human Resources University
 September 25-26, Nashville, TN
LCUL brings you this program through our collaboration with The Raiffeisen Group.  You'll learn everything from how to find the right employee to writing employee handbooks.   

 Marketing & Business Development Conference
 October 10-11, Lake Charles
Uncover secrets of brand synchronization through your website and digital outlets; how to avoid message dilution; and increase membership with calls to action!  Plus discover Business Development growth through prospect pipeline management, follow-up frameworks, & the CCR Principle. 

Effective Bankruptcy: Understanding the Process & Developing Strategy
 October 16, Jackson MS
In this advanced workshop, David Reed focuses on bankruptcy recovery and loss reduction concepts. 

Plus...save the date for our two November programs "Intermediate Accounting & Key Ratios" on November 7 as well as IRA Update on November 13.  

Have you Heard?

Red River Mill Employees FCU Announces Name Change
Red River Mill Employees FCU has changed its name to Engage FCU.  The credit union sponsored a name change contest in search of the new name, which was announced during an event at their branch on June 30.
 
Engage FCU was established in 1975 to serve the employees of the Red River Paper Mill. In 2013, the credit union amended its charter to open membership and provide banking services to everyone who lives or works in Natchitoches, Sabine, Winn, Grant, and Red River parishes in North Central Louisiana. Engage FCU is certified by the U.S. Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) to provide access to safe banking products and offer services for individuals and businesses who would otherwise not qualify for mainstream financial opportunities. 

"We are very proud of our legacy with the Red River Paper Mill, and we're grateful to the community and our members for the years of trust and loyalty," says CEO, Kathy Deloney.  "The new name was selected because it reflects our dedication to financial inclusion and because it better represents the expanded geographic area we serve today. We remain committed to providing our members with highly competitive and convenient financial products and services.  This name change is a crucial part of that commitment moving forward." 
    
Campus Federal Volunteers at LCPA's Financial Literacy Earn and Learn Weekend at Louisiana Children's Museum
Team members from Campus Federal assisted with the annual Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants (LCPA) for Financial Literacy event at the Louisiana Children's Museum in New Orleans on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19. The 'Earn and Learn Financial Literacy Weekend' is an event that allows children and their parents to learn about topics related to earning, spending and saving through hands-on activities.
 
Volunteers facilitated career stations throughout the museum at which children performed a "job" to earn money.  Campus Federal was on hand to help teach them responsible decision-making skills related to the money they earn. Parents were invited to the Parent's Resource station hosted by LCPA while the children participated in the activities. In an effort to open the financial literacy event to the underserved population in the community admission on Sunday was offered free of charge.
  
Quote of the Week:
  "Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other."
- Brian Tracy
Educational Calendar
Upcoming Conferences & Seminars from your League:

September 18-19: New Laws & Compliance Conference
October 10-11: Marketing & Business Development Conference
October 24: Intermediate Accounting
November 13: IRA Update

Upcoming Teleconferences & Webinars from your League:

August 30: Regulatory Requirements for the Board & Senior Management
September 5: Imaged Documents & Checks: Regulations & Legal Concerns
September 6: Complying with Reg Z Rules for HELOCs
September 11: New BSA Officer Training: Requirements & Real-Life Scenarios
September 13: Mortgage Lender Training Part 1
September 18: Board Governance Essentials
September 19: Maximizing Recoveries on Charged-Off Loans
September 20: Measuring the ROI of Your Digital Marketing Strategy
September 25: Vendor Outsourcing: Due Diligence, Contracts, Risks & Oversight
September 26: Managing the Employment Termination Process

For a complete listing of educational opportunities available from LCUL, visit the League website and click on "Education".
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