League News: September 2025

Credit Union Leaders Attend Hike the Hill Last week, credit union leaders from across our state traveled to Washington, D.C. for The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s 2025 Hike the Hill. Together with system partners, attendees thanked members of Congress for maintaining the credit union federal tax status, a public policy created by Congress over 90 years ago and reaffirmed this year. Attendees also received a timely update from NCUA Board Chair Kyle Hauptman, and networked with credit union leaders from Minnesota and Montana as part of the TriState Collaborative. Read On >>  Professional Development Scholarship Applications Open The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation supports the professional development and continued education of credit union professionals through its Professional Development Scholarship. Recipients of this scholarship will receive up to $2,500 to apply toward a credit union system program of their choosing! Apply >> WILD Applications Open Thru September 30 Applications are open through Tuesday, September 30 for those interested in participating in the Wisconsin Innovation Leadership Development (WILD) initiative. Participants in the program unveil their homegrown innovations at The League Convention. Learn More & Apply >> Ca$h Calendar Sales Open The Ca$h Calendar Sweepstakes is a major fundraiser held each December to benefit the programs of The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation. To participate, simply request a calendar and send in the ticket stub attached at the bottom and we’ll add it to the raffle barrel! A winning name is randomly drawn every working day in December, and winning names are re-entered for the chance to keep winning. A donation of $10 per calendar is recommended. Has Your Credit Union Taken the Pledge? CU Community Days is a week-long event (October 13-17) kicking off each year on Indigenous’ Peoples Day that showcases how Wisconsin’s credit unions serve their communities throughout the year and embody their cooperative principles including Cooperation Among Cooperatives and Concern for Community. Has your credit union taken the pledge yet? There’s still time! Check this list and join today! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________        September 23-24 Financial Wellness & Community Development Conference The return of this budget-friendly event includes two days of immersive financial wellness and engaging community development discussion. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to exchange best practices and connect on financial wellness! Room block expires August 22!  Register >> October 8 HR Roundtable & Luncheon Join us in person or virtually for an engaging, complimentary HR Roundtable focused on the future of work, emerging workplace trends, and practical strategies to support your teams. Register >>  October 14-28 Women’s Leadership Virtual Series Join us for this annual Women’s Leadership Virtual Series in October over three consecutive Tuesdays at 11:00am CST. Early bird bundle deadline September 26! Register >> October 22-23 YP Conference This jam-packed day and a half event is filled with robust learning opportunities designed specifically for young professionals within The Credit Union Movement. Early bird discount available through September 22. Register >> October 30 Project Management Discovery Session Webinar Join us for this interactive discovery session on credit union project management. We want to understand how you are using project management (PM), how your credit union wants to use it, and how The League can support your continuing education on the subject. Register >> November 5 Compliance Virtual Roundtable Join a member of The League’s compliance team as they lead a discussion on the latest changes in regulations and need to know information to keep your credit union in compliance. Register >> November 19 Marketing, Communications, & PR Workshop Interested in hearing what the market experts have to say about messaging to your members, social media trends, and branding strategies? Join us for this November marketing event focused on the mission side of messaging and branding. You’ll also hear about AI and its effects on member experience, operations, and communications. Register >> Looking for the Latest Events? Use Our Events Finder One-on-One with the New Credit Union Boss Credit unions have been breathing a sigh of relief since GOP lawmakers spared the sector’s tax-exempt status from becoming a pay-for in their megabill this summer at the behest of rival lenders like community banks. But the incoming head of the industry’s main trade group, America’s Credit Unions, isn’t letting his guard down in Washington. TruStage Marks 90 Years With Celebration, Tribute to First Credit Union Partner TruStage celebrated its 90th anniversary Wednesday with 900 employees at its Madison, Wis.-based campus and the credit union that helped start it all.   ICYMI: CUs in the News: August 2025 Whether it’s giving back, awarding scholarships, creating community, providing innovative solutions, or fostering financial literacy (and so much more), here’s how Wisconsin’s credit unions supported their members and communities in August!