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Download the
2010 ICUF Annual Report
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 FIB Scholarship
Information
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2011 Money Smart Week: April 2-9
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ICUF was
established in 1995. Its mission is to help Iowans build wealth,
responsibility and independence, with the vision to eliminate poverty in
the State of Iowa.
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2010
ICUF Year in Review
The Iowa Credit Union
Foundation (ICUF) marked another successful year in 2010. Momentum
continues to build in ICUF's strategic directives and flagship
programs, namely the matched savings program and financial
education. Click here
for a listing of ICUF's 2010 achievements.
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Financial
Education Webinar on Using Intern Resources Set for January 26
ICUF's first financial education webinar of 2011 will be held on
January 26 at 11:30 a.m. The most common reaction we hear regarding
increasing financial literacy efforts is, "We're so busy
already, it's just another project to throw on the heavy load."
So, to help you lighten the load, we'll focus on the following:
- The
benefits of utilizing an internLeveraging technology
- Strategies,
tactics and ways to engage with your members and future
members through multiple channels
- Learn
where to find content
- Financial
literacy binder. This guide will serve as a critical piece in
your financial education efforts and will be released to you
in bite-sized sections throughout the year.
Please make it a priority to attend -- you'll be glad
you did! Registration is not needed. Please use the following
information to log into the webinar on January 26.
Financial
Education Webinar
Wednesday,
January 26 from 11:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.
Webinar
Login Information:
Audio Login
Toll-Free (US & Canada): 866.740.1260
Access Code: 2212110
Web Login
Meeting URL: http://www.readytalk.com/?ac=2212110
Test Your Computer: http://test.readytalk.com/
Access Code: 2212110
If you have questions or need more information, contact Adam at adam@nationafinancialeducators.com.
Missed the
December financial education webinar? Click here to access the archived session
and accompanying
slides.
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2011
Scholarship and Grant Application Now Available!
The 2011 application
for certain ICUF grants and scholarships is now available
online with a first-round deadline of Friday, February 18.
This application includes the AWJ Scholarship for CUNA Management
School, the League President's Grant for a credit union or chapter
initiative, and the Small Credit Union Technology and GAC grants.
There are rolling application dates for the AWJ and League
President programs. The Small Credit Union Grant applications are
due in November 2011.
Please remember to include all required attachments with your
application.
If you have questions or need more information, please contact Marybeth Foster, Executive Director, at 800.860.6180
x3001.
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FIB
Scholarship Application Deadline is Friday, February 4
Need money for school? The Family Involvement Board (FIB)
Scholarship deadline of February 4 is fast approaching!
There are two scholarship programs available:
- Current
high school seniors with a projected graduation date of 2011
(four scholarships available)
- Post-high
school students who are entering or attending an accredited
undergraduate, graduate or vocational program (two
scholarships available)
Applicants must have an account established in his or
her own name and be a "member in good standing" at a
credit union, complete the online entry form
and write an essay that is no more than 500 words on the following
two-part topic:
What does the phrase 'living within your means' mean
to you? How can your credit union help you achieve this?
Deadline for all applications is Friday, February 4. For more
information, contact Cindy Love at 800.860.6180 x3012 or
visit www.IowaCreditUnionFoundation.org.
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Money
Smart Week Kid Contest Awards Funds for Students
Iowa students in grades 6-8 apply for the contest and
one student will receive a $1,000 College Savings Iowa account,
funded jointly by ICUF and IBA. College Savings Iowa is Iowa's 529
college savings plan. Students must be recommended by a teacher and
must write an essay of no more than 300 words on this year's topic.
Applications are due
March 21, 2011. Please consider
distributing this information to elementary and middle schools in
your communities. More information can be found at moneysmartweek.org/iowa.
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Credit
Union Family Partnership Program Continues to Grow
The Credit Union Family Partnership Individual
Development Account (IDA) Program, a matched savings program
available through 20 participating Iowa credit unions, currently
has 112 active savers who have saved $148,267.31 to date.
Even more exciting, since 2009 28 credit union members
have purchased an asset with their savings and matching funds from
ICUF for a home, education, small business or vehicle. The program
currently has a waiting list for matching funds, with nine savers
currently on it.
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Save
the Date! ICUF Appreciation Event and Golf Classic June 15-16
The 2011 ICUF Appreciation Event and Golf Classic will be held June
15-16 in Coralville. Stay tuned for more information!
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For more information on any
of the information listed above, please contact Marybeth Foster,
ICUF Executive Director, at marybethf@iowacreditunions.com or 515.221.3001.
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