Incorporating video on your credit union’s Web site today is surprisingly easy and relatively cheap. No longer do you need a $2,000 video camera along with equally expensive video editing software and compression software to make a quality compatible clip for your online visitors’ viewing pleasure. Read more in Credit Union Management’s online-only “Inside Marketing” column, below.

Also read the latest online-only “Facility Solutions” column about branch network optimization and see who made the cut in CUES’ Next Top Credit Union Exec challenge, all in this week’s issue of CUES FYI.

Inside Marketing: Your Web Site’s Virtual Visitor Magnet
Easy and inexpensive tips to do Web videos

Facility Solutions: Branch Network Optimization
Part 3 in our series explores expanding locations

CUES’ Next Top Credit Union Exec Regional Finalists Announced
They will face off for the grand prize at CUES' CEO/Executive Team Network™ in Dallas, Nov. 7-10.

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Member Benefit Section

Financial Legislation and the Coming IT Information Crush: While there has been a great deal of analysis about the impact of new rules on members, fee income, products/services and the overall industry, CU IT managers need to start thinking and planning for another likely outcome of the new regs. As CU leaders start making long-term decisions, IT will most probably face a significant increase in requests for information, system capabilities, and data analysis. How can you get ready? This CUES Technology Edge article will help. (Password required; e-mail cues@cues.org for assistance.)

MyCUES: On this page on the new cues.org, CUES, CUES Director and CUES Supplier members can monitor industry news sources, communicate with peers and track their professional development.

New Benefit! CUES, CUES Director and CUES Supplier members and subscribers to Credit Union Managementcan now access a complete digital version of the latest magazine, plus archives back to December 2009, by logging in at cumanagement.org then clicking on the magazine image in the top bar. E-mail cues@cues.org for password help.

Review all your member benefits here.

Blog: Flash Mob Fun: On May 22 at 11:16 a.m. Innovations Federal Credit Union decided to “Spark Change” with an impromptu public dance, called a flash mob, at the grand opening of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Watch the video and read CUES Marketing Specialist Kelly Schmit’s take on the event in this CUES Nexus Connection blog post.

CUES Supplier Member Buyer’s Guide: Finding the right product, service or supplier to help meet your credit union's needs can be like searching for the right puzzle piece—you know the perfect fit is out there, but where? The vendors listed in the CUES Supplier Member Buyer’s Guide will help you solve your problems, meet your needs and provide better service to your members.

New! Easy-to-Access Director Education

CUES has partnered with BoardSource, the nation’s leading resource on nonprofit governance, to bring Center for Credit Union Board Excellence (CCUBE), Powered by CUES to the movement. CCUBE offers online—and offline—resources covering topics of vital concern for every board member, including governance, strategy, finance, CEO/board relationship, risk management, committees and advocacy. Learn more today!

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Member News:

Promotion: $2 billion/192,000-member Coastal Federal Credit Union, Raleigh, N.C., has promoted Chuck Purvis, CCE, to EVP/chief operating officer. Purvis has been part of Coastal FCU’s senior management team since 2001. He most recently served as SVP/chief operations officer.

Elected: Brian McVeigh, SVP/chief financial officer of $698 million/66,000-member Lake Trust Credit Union, Lansing, Mich., has been elected to the board of  Credit Union Student Choice, Washington, D.C., a credit union service organization that provides turnkey private student lending services to credit unions.

Sponsorship: $1.3 billion/124,000-member Genisys Credit Union, Auburn Hills, Mich., recently sponsored the Marysville Police Department’s Annual Bike Rodeo. The event provides all 4th graders in Marysville the opportunity to learn about bike safety and see a live stunt show.

Recognition: $5.3 billion/498,000-member Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, Tampa, Fla., and Suncoast for Kids Foundation have been selected to receive the Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award from three Florida counties during the 23rd annual awards ceremony. Each year, the Florida Education Foundation and the Florida Department of Education recognize state businesses that have shown an outstanding commitment to improving education by partnering with schools in their communities. Suncoast Schools FCU and SFK received the recognition from Glades, Sumter and Charlotte county school districts.

Read all the CUES member news here.

And the Finalists Are…

CUES is proud to announce the regional finalists for the Next Top Credit Union Exec competition. Forty–one young credit union professionals from all over North America sent in entries, and now six are competing for more than $20,000 in educational rewards and the title of Next Top Credit Union Exec. Be sure to vote for your favorite!

CUES Calendar

Webinar: Board/CEO Communication Blind Spots
June 22
1-2 p.m. Central time

Webinar: Enculturation Through New Employee Orientation
June 24
1-2 p.m. Central time

Webinar: Alternative Capital: Navigating the Future
June 30
10-11 a.m. Central time

CUES School of Risk Management™
July 26-27
Doubletree Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel in Rosemont
Chicago

CUES School of Business Lending II
July 26-30
Chicago

CUES Advanced School of Risk Management™
July 28-29
Chicago

Execu/Net^™ 2010
Aug. 22-25
Summit at Big Sky Resort
Big Sky, Mont.

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