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Letter from the Chairman

WE DID IT!  The coalition held its first convention and we had over 150 attendees. There are a lot of people to thank for all their hard work and commitment for a successful event and to start we need to thank the Boston Firefighters Credit Union lead by Bernie Winne. To put on a convention was new to most of our board members and Bernie’s experience proved invaluable to us. Thank you again Bernie.
    Looking back at the convention even the weather welcomed us to Boston in a season that is unpredictable. The government with its shut down didn’t stop us from enjoying the multitude of entertainment that Boston has to offer. In your comments it was obvious that we had met and even surpassed your expectations of what the convention should be like. We had good speakers and presenters with time for round table discussions.
    On the final day Lyn Lynch from San Diego won the IPad worth over $600.00. At the Friday night dinner we presented our first volunteer of the year award, which went to Pat Engel, he will also receive free registration at next year’s convention. We also commemorated the Percy Riley Jr. Scholarship fund with a plaque that was presented to the Richmond Fire Department Credit Union.
    We want to thank our sponsors for their support, and for their gifts that were raffled. As we prepare for the 2014 convention in San Diego our experience in presenting this convention will give us a good format to follow. We have selected the hotel and will now begin our search for speakers and presenters. Now that everyone is back home, mark your calendars for the next NCOFCU Annual Meeting & Conference October 8-11, 2014 San Diego CA.
    We welcome your comments and suggestions and hope you will share those thoughts with us either by the web site or a phone call. We want to contribute to your credit union by being a resource center where we can all share our success and failures with each another. It was obvious in our roundtable discussions we have a lot to share with each another. We will be watching on a national level for an opportunity for the coalition to step-up and present itself with support of an event that will give us national recognition. If there is an opportunity for such an action please let us know what is happening in your areas.

Complete Photo Book

NCOFCU 2013 Conference Photo Book

There was a great time had by all. Check out your photo book to the right or watch this photo video http://www.photoshow.com/watch/ZV6rp3dk

Michael R.Tobler CEO Speaks at CUANY Don’t Tax My Credit Union Rally

BY HEATHER ANDERSON CU Times August 22, 2013

Hundreds of credit union leaders and members—including representatives from nearly every area credit union—rallied outside of the Credit Union Association of New York headquarters in Albany on Thursday to voice their support for CUNA’s Don’t Tax My Credit Unioncampaign, the league said in a release.

The rally was part of CUANY’s statewide Don’t Tax My Credit Union Week, designed to help raise awareness about the campaign and encourage credit unions to lobby Congress in support of the credit union tax exemption. Committee leaders in both the U.S. Senate and House have said they will attempt reforms to the tax code this year.

Supporters gathered to hear guest speakers express the importance of the credit union income tax exemption.

“Credit unions are member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperatives that return their earnings to their members in the form of lower rates on loans, higher interest on savings, enhanced service and little or no fees,” said CUANY President/CEO William J. Mellin.

 “Elimination of the exemption would create a new tax on the 96 million credit union members nationwide and erase $6 billion to $10 billion in annual economic benefits.”

Four credit union leaders joined Mellin in addressing the group, including Paula Stopera, president/CEO of CAP COM Federal Credit Union; Curt Cecala, CEO of TCT Federal Credit Union; Lucy Halstead, chief operating officer of First New York Federal Credit Union; and Michael Tobler, president/CEO of Albany Firemen’s Federal Credit Union.

Stopera and Halstead emphasized that the exemption allows credit unions to reinvest money back into their communities. This year alone, CAP COM FCU will donate more than $200,000 to community and charitable initiatives, Stopera said.

Cecala and Tobler highlighted the histories of their credit unions, emphasizing that time and growth have not changed their fundamental mission of serving members.

Rally attendee John DeCelle, chief marketing officer at the Albany, N.Y.-based SEFCU, said that grants, scholarships and other forms of charitable giving would come under scrutiny if the exemption were lost.

 “If we lose our exemption, we’re going to have to take a look at our overall situation,” he said. “There would be some type of change in how we operate—there would have to be.”

The rally attracted considerable media attention, with WRGB Ch. 6, WNYT Ch. 13, WTEN Ch. 10, WGY-AM and The Times Union covering the event locally.

Nearly 100 credit unions across New York are also participating in a postcard campaign coordinated by CUANY. The credit unions are collecting staff/member signatures on postcards asking Congress to keep the credit union tax-exempt status, the league said.

The postcards will be hand-delivered to the offices of Democratic Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand next month.

How to manage your online reputation

I would like to share this Blog with you.

Managing your online reputation can be a daunting task at times – whether it’s because you’ve posted something less than smart on Facebook, someone assumes your name or someone is talking about you and your business and you can’t control what they’re saying. The Internet is impossible to control, and anyone can say anything about you – that, in the end, is the beauty of the Internet. However, it’s not just about what others are saying about you, but also how you conduct yourself online, and especially on social media that can damage your reputation.

Read complete Blog here;

http://www.socialable.co.uk/how-to-manage-your-online-reputation/#%21

How are financial institutions using social media?

How are financial institutions using social media? Social media is still new to many banks and credit unions. Security is a big concern as financial information is very sensitive. Social media must be monitored regularly to ensure customer privacy. Social media is being used by financial institutions in many ways including: Building Relationships – Sharing pictures, and videos helps build relationships with customers. Social media allows banks and credit unions to be more social and interact. Relaying Information – Financial institutions are embracing social media to get the word out about events and services. Promoting their products – Social media is being used to promote products and special offers customers may not be aware of.

How can credit union customers benefit from technology and social media? Customers are taking full advantage of technology and social media. People want access and convenience. Technology and social media have made this possible. Banking has changed. It is mobile, it is fast and it is easy. Some of the benefits to customers are: Easy to use apps – Financial institutions now have apps that allow customers to complete many transactions easily from wherever they are. Financial education – An excellent way for credit unions to use social media is education. Helping make customers financially savvy is not only a benefit to the customer, but to the financial institution.
Read more at http://www.business2community.com/customer-experience/banks-are-embracing-technology-and-social-media-to-reach-their-customers-0574800#EOldoD5uamgq26YA.99

Daily Rates for NCOFCU Conference

The National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions Inc. (NCOFCU) is pleased to offer  daily attendance rates for credit unions in the local community of the conference. We understand that your work load may preclude you, your volunteers and staff from attending the complete conference so daily rates will be available.

Over one hundred of your Firefighter Credit Union colleagues have already registered for the  meeting which will address the needs and concerns of Firefighter Credit Unions of all sizes. Unlike the more generalized conferences, the NCOFCU Annual Meeting & Conference directly addresses the challenges facing Firefighter Credit Unions. The Firefighter Credit Unions specific agenda, the networking with Firefighter Credit Unions from all over the country makes this conference truly unique.

You and your board’s knowledge and experience would add a tremendous value to the meeting, making it an event not to be missed!  Can we count on you to share your thoughts and recommendations with other Firefighter CEO’s and Directors?  This conference is truly a win-win opportunity for everyone who participates.

Contact me directly at 305-951-3306 or grant@ncofcu.org for a schedule of the daily rates.
Grant Sheehan Executive Director

Need a little Help? NCOFCU Scholarships Available

Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with fellow Firefighter Credit Union CEOs and Volunteers. NCOFCU scholarships are available to assist you in your conference registration, travel, rooms or all depending on your need. All requests are confidential!

The Percy Riley Scholarship was established to assist credit unions in attending conference so that they can learn and share from fellow attendees. The scholarship is supported by  credit unions, exhibitors and friends of NCOFCU.  

Click (HERE) for more information or cut and paste to your browser, http://www.ncofcu.org/p-riley-jr-scholarship 

Grant Sheehan Executive Director
National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions Inc.
grant@ncofcu.org
305-951-3306

Rooms in short supply 2013 NCOFCU Conference

If you are planning on going to the conference and have not reserved your room please, NOTE!
Because of the overwhelming response, hotel rooms at the Westin Copley Plaza are in short supply so please pre-register so you don't have to stay off site. If the conference hotel is full when you try to register, we have made arrangements in a neighboring hotel for you; just contact conference management, Bonnie Slater (508) 429-2121, with how many rooms you may need. “We can not guarantee the conference rate after today if you have not reserved your room.”

NCOFCU Volunteer of the Year Award

Volunteer of the Year Award
The National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions Inc. (NCOFCU) will honor a volunteer whose outstanding contributions, to a NCOFCU member credit union and to the credit union movement, make him or her eligible to be the proud recipient of the "NCOFCU Volunteer of the Year Award". This is a terrific way to honor a volunteer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in your credit union. Any NCOFCU member credit union Volunteer or CEO may nominate a candidate. Simply explain why the nominee deserves to be recognized as Volunteer of the Year. The winner will receive free registration to the next NCOFCU Annual Meeting & Conference as well as a beautiful plaque to display in their home or office. Nominees must be present at the convention in October to win.  To nominate a volunteer, please complete this Confidential Form and click submit when finished. All entries will receive a certificate indicating their nomination for "Volunteer of the Year Award". Entries must be submitted by August 1, 2013.

Interneer Selected by Los Angeles Firemen's Credit Union to Streamline and Automate Member Services and Online Banking - WSJ.com

 

Interneer Selected by Los Angeles Firemen's Credit Union to Streamline and Automate Member Services and Online Banking - WSJ.com

WIN an IPad

Win An IPad
     Join us Saturday and begin with an “Asset Liability Presentation for Directors” by Lee Chandler of Vining Sparks and finish off the morning with how technology and social media affects your credit union members and how to use it to your benefit. NCOFCU will conclude with its social media networking and how you can keep in-touch and network with the friends you have made at the conference.

The IPad will be awarded concluding this presentation by a drawing of the members present.

Early Bird Special Extended Through July Because of these new additions, we know you won't want to miss, we have extended the early Bird Special through July.

Conference Register Here

NOTE!

Because of the overwhelming response, hotel rooms at the Westin Copley Plaza Registration are in short supply so please pre-register so you don't have to stay off site. If the conference hotel is full when you try to register, we have made arrangements in a neighboring hotel for you, just contact conference management, Bonnie Slater (508) 429-2121, with how many rooms you may need.

Higher Long-Term CD Rates at Dayton Firefighters FCU in Ohio

Higher Long-Term CD Rates at Dayton Firefighters FCU in Ohio

Jun 27, 2013 - 7:45 AM by Ken Tumin

There have been two changes at Dayton Firefighters Federal Credit Union that have helped savers. First, its long-term CD and IRA CD rates just had a big jump. Second, the credit union’s field of membership has expanded allowing more people to be eligible to join. The credit union now has a 2.08% APY 5-year Jumbo CD and a 1.78% APY 4-year Jumbo CD. The Jumbo minimum deposit is $100,000. For a minimum deposit of $2,000, the rates are 10 bps lower. These rates are listed in the credit union’s savings rate sheet as of 6/27/2013.

Credit union membership is open to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in, and businesses and other legal entities located in Montgomery County, Ohio. Please refer to the credit union’s membership eligibility page for more details. The credit union’s front page highlights that “membership benefits now extended to all of Montgomery County.” So they’re trying to make sure people are aware that you don’t need to be a firefighter to qualify.

It’s a small credit union with one office located at 338 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton Ohio.

The credit union has an overall health score at DepositAccounts.com of 5 stars (out of 5) with a Texas ratio of 6.30% (excellent) based on March 2013 data. Please refer to our financial overview of Dayton Firefighters FCU for more details. The credit union is federally insured by the NCUA (Charter # 395).

5 Niche Trade Groups Brim With Special Services

Postal, Firefighters Credit Unions Among Those With a Trade Group to Call Their Own
BY CANDICE REED CU Times

National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions

The National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions offers its services to all credit unions primarily serving firefighters and their families. Formally founded in 2008 by 25 credit unions after meeting since 1999, paid membership is voluntary; funds received go toward providing conference scholarships and access to benefits.

NCOFCU offers educational conferences and scholarships, networking opportunities with credit union colleagues through its website, “Firefighters Credit Union Community”, access to a membership database, shared policies and procedures, discussion forums, an exclusive CEO listserv network, an exclusive volunteer listserv network, and member discounts on services.

“After attending many conferences, serving as a volunteer director and firefighter and later CEO of a firefighter credit union, I found myself sitting in rooms filled with people I really didn’t know, and not much in common with,” said Grant Sheehan, the group’s CEO. 

“It was then that I decided to look to putting the directors and staff of firefighter credit unions in the same room. From that point on, the attending firefighters and staff found that the brotherhood of firefighters and CEOs bonding and an open roundtable sharing of ideas and solutions was a terrific benefit that they have not found at any other conferences they have attended,” Sheehan said.   Read Complete Article  See all 5

New Items at the 2013 NCOFCU Conference

We are excited to inform you of these new items at this years conference;

1. Volunteer Of The Year Award will be presented at our 2013 Annual Meeting & Conference dinner. Don't miss this great opportunity to recognize one of your volunteers
2. Percy Riley Jr. Conference Scholarship Fund will be named in honor of Percy Riley from Richmond Fire Department Credit Union.    
3. Win an IPad at our Saturday session on Technology, Social Media and NCOFCU's Social Networking
4. Early Bird Special Extended through July

Volunteer of the Year Award
     The National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions Inc. (NCOFCU) will honor a volunteer whose outstanding contributions, to a NCOFCU member credit union and to the credit union movement, make him or her eligible to be the proud recipient of the "NCOFCU Volunteer of the Year Award". This is a terrific way to honor a volunteer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in your credit union. Any NCOFCU member credit union Volunteer or CEO may nominate a candidate. Simply explain why the nominee deserves to be recognized as Volunteer of the Year. The winner will receive free registration to the next NCOFCU Annual Meeting & Conference as well as a beautiful plaque to display in their home or office. Nominees must be present at the convention in October to win.  To nominate a volunteer, please complete this Confidential Form and click submit when finished. All entries will receive a certificate indicating their nomination for "Volunteer of the Year Award". Entries must be submitted by August 1, 2013.

Percy Riley Jr. Conference Scholarship Fund
     It is an honor to name the coalitions conference scholarship fund, supported by contributions from member credit unions, vendors and friends of NCOFCU, in honor of Percy Riley Jr. who served as Chairman of the Board Richmond Fire Department Credit Union. Percy Riley, Jr. attended his first meeting in 2002, and every year thereafter through October, 2007 in Albuquerque.  He brought his daughter and son-in-law with him along with Wallace Garland and Glenn Grooms that year.  He was obviously ill, but he came and attended the sessions.  He died November 30, 2007.  Had he been able to attend future conferences, we are certain he would have.  Right from the start, he served on the Advisory Committee and assisted in establishing the idea of a coalition and developing the conference.  He was a very kind, caring, and volunteered his time so readily, so that is why we want to honor Percy by naming NCOFCU's conference scholarship fund the "Percy Riley Conference Scholarship Fund".

Win An IPad
     Join us Saturday and begin with a Asset Liability Presentation for directors by Lee Chandler of Vining Sparks and finish off the morning with how technology and social media affects your credit union members and how to use it to your benefit. NCOFCU will conclude with it's social media networking and how you can keep in-touch and network with the friends you have made at the conference. The IPad will be awarded concluding this presentation by a drawing of the members present.

Early Bird Special Extended Through July
Because of these new additions, we know you won't want to miss, we have extended the early Bird Special through July. Register Here

NOTE! 
Because of the overwhelming response, hotel rooms at the Westin Copley Plaza are in short supply so please pre-register so you don't have to stay off site. If the conference hotel is full when you try to register, we have made arrangements in a neighboring hotel for you, just contact conference management, Bonnie Slater (508) 429-2121, with how many rooms you may need.

Early Bird Special EXTENDED Save $100	Conference Brochure Take advantage of the "Early Bird" special and save $100 off the conference registration. Conference Brochure Conference Registration Hotel rooms are limited so register early. Hotel Registration
Offer Expires: August 1st, 2013