CULCT: Benefits of Affiliation

Benefits of Affiliation

Your League | Your Values | Your Success

Removing Barriers | Creating Awareness | Fostering Service Excellence

Meet Your League

Allied structure and governance representative of your values.

Helping Credit Unions Succeed
The Credit Union League of Connecticut is a statewide non-profit trade association serving
credit unions throughout Connecticut. The League has been serving credit unions since
1935 in a variety of business-critical areas including government relations, compliance, and
operations. The League is committed to ensuring that Connecticut's consumers choose
credit unions as their best financial partner. The Credit Union League of Connecticut is a
valued partner in making Connecticut's credit unions successful by removing barriers,
creating awareness, and fostering service excellence.

Vision
Connecticut consumers choose credit unions as their best financial partner.

Mission
To be a valued partner in making Connecticut credit unions successful.

League Board of Directors
Chairman: Michael Hinchey, President and CEO, Wepawaug-Flagg FCU
Vice Chairman: Vincent Ciambriello, CEO, Sikorsky Financial CU
Treasurer: Mark Cornacchio, President and CEO, First Bristol FCU
Secretary: Gail Todd, CEO, Greenwich Municipal EFCU

Chapter Directors
Vincent Ciambriello, CEO, Sikorsky Financial CU, Bridgeport Chapter
Michael Hinchey, President and CEO, Wepawaug-Flagg FCU, New Haven Chapter
Bradley Sullivan, SVP/CFO, Charter Oak FCU, Eastern Chapter
Gail Todd, CEO, Greenwich Municipal EFCU, Stamford Chapter
Keith Wiemert, President and CEO, Seasons FCU, Moran/Nixon Chapter
Michael Williamson, CEO, Greater Hartford Police FCU, Hartford Chapter

At-Large Directors
Mark Cornacchio, President and CEO, First Bristol FCU
John E. Keet, Jr., CEO, America’s First Network CU
Stuart Phillips, CEO, UBI FCU

League Team
The League has an experienced team in place to help meet your needs in the realms of
Government Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Education, Operational Assistance,
Marketing, Communications, and Human Resources.

Jill Nowacki Leadership Continuity, HR Assistance, Strategic
President/CEO Planning, Governance, System Updates /
Direct Dial: 203-608-7070 Industry Overview, Board Effectiveness, CEO
Cell: 203-213-7829 Roundtables, Executive Education Program,
[email protected] Cooperative Development

Judy Britt Compliance Audits & Review, BSA Training,
Director of Compliance Compliance Inquiries
Direct Dial: 203-608-7056
Cell: 203-886-9744 Internal League HR, All Areas of Accounting
[email protected] (Accounts Billable, Accounts Receivable, Taxes,
etc.)
Joan Capone
Accounting & HR Manager Legislative Affairs, Regulatory Relations, Hike the
Direct Dial: 203-608-7062 Hill / GAC, CULAC
[email protected]
Community Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities,
Kelly Fuhlbrigge Cooperative Development, CU Philosophies &
VP - Government Relations Principles, Financial Reality Fairs, Charitable
Direct Dial: 203-608-7055 Foundation Raffle, Financial Education
Cell: 203-500-9293 Curriculum, Young Professional Network
[email protected]
Strategic Partnerships, League Services,
David Hinchey Operational Assistance, Budget Assistance,
Director of Community Impact Strategic Planning
Direct Dial: 203-608-7054
Cell: 860-961-8205 Event Management, Event Registration, Assistant
[email protected] to the President/CEO, Board of Directors
Assistance, Executive Education Program
Nick Moalli Assistance, League Committees Assistance
VP - CU Services
Direct Dial: 203-608-7059 League-CU Communications, League Public
Cell: 203-631-7123 Relations, Website Maintenance, Consumer
[email protected] Awareness, Save to Win, Marketing Network,
Small CU Marketing Program, PR Assistance,
Susan O'Loughlin Marketing & Social Media Inquiries
Manager - Events & Executive Offices
Direct Dial: 203-608-7061
[email protected]

Chris Whalen
Communication & PR Manager
Direct Dial: 203-608-7060
[email protected]

League Chapters
There are six independently run credit union chapters in Connecticut. Each chapter has
guiding bylaws and holds a number of credit union networking and education events
throughout the year.

 Bridgeport Chapter
 Eastern Chapter
 Hartford Chapter
 Moran-Nixon Chapter
 New Haven Chapter
 Stamford Chapter

League Committees
The League values the input and strategic thought provided to us by all of our member
credit unions. Through cooperative collaboration, the League has a number of working
committees that facilitate such input.

 Executive Committee
 Audit Committee
 Awards Committee
 Consumer Awareness Committee
 Cooperative Development Committee
 CU Development Committee
 Finance Task Force
 Governance Committee
 Government Affairs Committee
 Grassroots Advocacy Committee
 Young Professional Committee

Removing Barriers

Advocating locally, on the Hill, and with regulators for you and your members.

Credit unions represent nearly 1 million Connecticut residents and over 100 million
Americans nationwide. The Credit Union League of Connecticut works locally and nationally
representing credit unions’ best interests. Our recent work included the passage of prize-
linked savings legislation and getting state chartered credit unions a state sales tax
exemption, giving parody with federally chartered credit unions. This decision by
Connecticut’s legislature helped ensure that Connecticut’s credit unions remain a strong
viable financial partner for consumers.

 Legislative Tracking and Testimony
 Regulation Monitoring and Commenting
 Advocacy Events with Legislators and Policy Makers

o CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference
o Connecticut State Governmental Affairs Conference
o Connecticut Hike the Hill
o Meet and Greets with Legislators
 Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC)
o Employee Engagement Programs

 Payroll Deduction
 Dress Down Days
 Raffles
o Annual Premier Wine Tasting Event

Senator Richard Blumenthal speaking to
Connecticut’s Credit Unions at CT GAC

Governor Dannel Malloy
Jill Nowacki, President/CEO, CULCT

Creating Awareness

Advancing the movement and increasing market share.

The League works in cooperation with the Consumer Awareness Committee working
toward increasing the number of Connecticut consumers that consider a credit union when
making financial decisions. In conjunction with the long-term branding efforts of
Connecticut’s Credit Unions, the League provides marketing and PR services to credit
unions looking for assistance.

 Marketing Services
o Public Relations Assistance
 Press Release Review
 Media Contacts
o Marketing Feedback Assistance
o Small Credit Union Marketing Campaigns
 For Credit Unions Under $25 Million in Assets

 Statewide Brand: Connecticut’s Credit Unions
o Consumer Website – ctcreditunions.org
o Social Media Presence
o Connecticut Credit Union Week

 Save to Win – Prize-Linked Savings

Elevating Foundation Efforts
The League works with two charitable foundations, the Cooperative Financial Literacy
Initiative (CFLI), and the Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation (CCUCF). The
League is constantly looking for ways to increase awareness of the valiant efforts of credit
unions.

 Attaining Earned Media Coverage
o Financial Reality Fairs
o Charitable Donations

 Brand Engagement
o Check Presentations
o #CTfinancialreality
o Snapchat Geo Filter

Fox CT Coverage of a Financial Reality Fair

Fostering Service Excellence

Access to training, education, and services you need to succeed.

The League is your most valuable source for getting dues-supported and dues-subsidized
education sessions, compliance services, and operational assistance. We are here to assist
credit unions of any size with our consultative services. In addition, our compliance
offerings provide a variety of resources, tools and on-going training to help your credit
union keep compliant.

 Education and Training
o Year Round Sessions on Various Topics
 Including required BSA and Board Financial Training
o Customized Training by Request
o Annual Meeting
o Strategy Symposium

 Compliance Services
o League InfoSight
o CU PolicyPro
o Complete Compliance Solution, by AffirmX
 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Tool
 Vendor Management Solution
 Internal Audit Outsourcing

 Audit Services
o SAFE Act Audit
o ACH Audit
o BSA, CIP and OFAC Audits
o Website Compliance Review

 Consultative Services & Operational Assistance
o Budget Assistance
o Strategic Planning Session Facilitation
o Net-Worth Restoration Plan Assistance
o Asset-Liability Management
o Exam Assistance
o Policy Review, Development, and Implementation

 Connecticut Credit Union Executive Education Program
o Intensive Two-Year Education Series for Rising Executives

 Strategic Partnerships
o Exclusive Benefits, Savings, and Non-Interest Income Opportunities

 Reduced Fee-Based Webinars (CU Webinar Network)

Sampling of Education Sessions

 RDFI, ODFI, and ACH Requirements
 Department of Justice ADA Seminar
 Compliance School
 BSA and Anti-Money Laundering
 Board Financial Training
 Lending School
 Same-Day ACH Payments
 CT GAC and Economic Forum
 Elderly Fraud Training
 Car Repos and Mortgage Foreclosures
 IRA Essentials & IRA Advanced
 ACH Self Audit
 Small Credit Union Workshop
 Marketing School
 FFIEC Cybersecurity Workshop
 Want something you don’t see? Ask us!

Additional Excellence Programs and Services

 League Peer Networks
o CEO Roundtables
o Compliance Network
o Marketing Network
o IT/Cybersecurity Network
o Volunteer Network

 Award Programs
o League Awards
o CUNA Awards

 Digital Resources
o Weekly E-Mail Newsletter
o Informative Website – culct.coop
o Event Calendar
o Job Board
o Member-Only Resources
o Discussion Forums

How can we help you succeed?

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November 2016 Edition