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2021 Events Taking Shape
As we head into a new year, it’s time to plan out professional development opportunities for you and your team. As a member of the Cornerstone League, you have access to top-notch educational offerings. In 2021, you will see a combination of live, virtual, and hybrid events.
Get your chapter involved: Attend Virtual CLA; build skills and expand network
The Cornerstone Leadership Academy has been designed with a clear focus on building leaders within our credit unions and elevating local leaders through growth and engagement.
Attend Feb. 17 virtual BSA/OFAC Training; learn basics of compliance
Does your credit union compliance program fully comply with the Bank Secrecy Act and Office of Foreign Assets Control? If not, it may expose your credit union to unwanted regulatory scrutiny and extensive penalties.
Attend Jan. 13 webinar: Leverage your data, improve members’ lives
If you’re overwhelmed just thinking about your credit union’s data and how to put it to good use, then this webinar is for you. Make plans now to attend the Jan. 13 webinar, ‘ I’ve got more than data than Amazon, but where do I start?‘ from 10 to 11 a.m.
Upcoming Sister Society Meetings
Good news: the Cornerstone League Sister Societies are continuing to meet virtually, at least through the first quarter. This allows you to hear firsthand from renowned expert speakers on a wide range of topics, right from your desktop. If you haven’t attended a meeting yet, consider taking advantage of the virtual platform and participating in an upcoming meeting. Visit the Sister Society page on the Cornerstone website for more information.
Upcoming Events
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Advocacy Update - Kansas - May
OnlineCredit union advocacy leaders in Kansas are invited to hear the latest policy and political news. -
Webinar: Deposit Growth & Member Affordability
OnlineSuccess in 2026 requires a dual-focus strategy: securing the liquidity necessary for growth while remaining a steadfast partner in member affordability. This session explores how to move beyond traditional, fragmented data to gain a 360-degree view of a member's financial life. -
Branch Manager Bootcamp: Summer Session 1
OnlineThis enhanced four-part series will focus on the next generation of branch managers. -
DEs and Credit Union Cooperators Dig In
OnlineJoin our quarterly CUDEs/CCUCs DIG In webinar series to collaborate with fellow DEs and CCUCs, ask for input on DE projects, and learn about industry initiatives that support development issues. -
Webinar: Understanding NCUA's Deregulation Efforts
OnlineJoin the Compliance & Audit Council for a clear, practical breakdown of NCUA's ongoing deregulation initiative. Through nine rounds, the agency is working to provide relief to credit unions by eliminating outdated, redundant, and burdensome rules affecting our industry.
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