Fight Fraud; Win Big: Create a 60-second (or less) video on avoiding financial scams and you could win money! NACHA is hosting its Spotlight! Payments Video Challenge. Use your creativity to help make a difference, and you could win one of multiple prizes — including one for $6,500. You have until November 12 to enter.

#BestClassEver: Registration for the 2025 DE Program opens on October 16, and the first class kicks off in February. Registration runs on a first-come, first-served basis, and payment is required to secure a seat in any class. Are you excited to attend and be part of the #BestClassEver? Discover the dates, pricing, and more information on The Foundation’s website.

Credit Union-Specific Leadership Training: There’s still time to register for the Personify Leadership^® training in Missoula, November 14-15. The award-winning Personify Leadership^® program is a fun, experiential, two-day program focusing on the eight core body-focused leadership competencies. This opportunity is truly unique because it's offered in a credit union-specific model facilitated by our certified league staff — Gerry and Karen. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and grow as a leader within the credit union industry. Sign up before October 31!

The Rivalry that Unites us All: Is there a better season than fall? The mornings are crisp, the leaves are beautiful, it's college football season, and the Brawl of the Wild CU4Kids fundraiser starts in less than a month! This week, you likely received one or two emails about this famous fundraiser with details to get you started. If you missed the emails or are just waiting for another reminder, email Michelle with questions and to order icons. Let's make it another great fundraising year!

Advocacy Update

Credit Unions Support CU Champion Sen. Tester: Credit union advocate Sen. Jon Tester is receiving significant backing ahead of his re-election, with the America’s Credit Unions PAC supporting a $1 million independent expenditure campaign that includes digital ads, mailers, and more. This initiative underscores Tester’s longstanding commitment to credit union priorities.

MCU Advocacy Champions Call: Don’t miss the next MCU Advocacy Champions call at 10:00 a.m. on October 17. Join us as we explore the "Role of Data and Storytelling in Advocacy" to learn how to effectively support your advocacy efforts and showcase the credit union difference to lawmakers.

This Week's Blogs

A Direct Line: Did you know credit unions have limitations on providing benefits or perks to their board members? NCUA and the State Credit Union Act have strict regulations on compensating directors, prohibiting benefits that regular members do not also receive. Check out this week's blog to learn more about the rules and limitations on board member compensation.

Consumer Blog: Think of the last time you argued with your partner. Chances are, it was about money; about one-third of couples report finances as a source of "significant conflict" in their relationship. But it doesn't have to be that way. This week's consumer blog covers six ways you and your partner can better navigate ⛵ your finances.

Virtual Prepaid Card Strategy: The use of digital payment methods is on the rise, and virtual cards play a significant role. Their enhanced security, flexible convenience, and ease of management for both issuers and cardholders are driving their growing popularity. Integrating virtual cards effectively into your credit union’s prepaid strategy is crucial for staying competitive in the financial services market. Learn more and contact Envisant to start taking advantage of this trend.

Mission-Aligned Deposits to Power Your Community Impact: Founded in 2016, CNote is a women-led social enterprise on a mission to close the wealth gap in America through financial innovation. CNote helps credit unions tap into the $1 trillion impact investing market to access deposits aligned with credit unions' missions.