President's Message
Has “working from home” become “living at work”?
Keeping a steady balance in our lives is hard enough as it is without the crosswinds and chaos of a pandemic throwing us for a loop at every turn. On one hand, we must do whatever it takes to keep ourselves and our coworkers safe today while, on the other hand, we must also plan for future growth and success.
The League is here to help you do what you do best: serve and support your members and your communities.
First and foremost, the League is a network – a community. A family. Just as with every family, every league member is unique and has different priorities. Our sole purpose is to bring each of you the most value, however you define it.
Some of you have already used our revamped strategic planning program and expanded business consulting capabilities. We are growing in this area and invite you to explore how we can help you achieve your goals.
The League’s full suite of compliance, training, and audit services is well-known and well-regarded by many of you, but our reputation grew beyond Connecticut this year to reach 2 additional states. We offer custom compliance services as well as the standard programs you have seen. We challenge you to challenge us!
Through our system success partners, the League offers everything from payments services to property management and from mortgage solutions to marketing services. Our partner profile adapted in 2020 to include environmental surface testing, PPE, and HSA management, and collections support. Your needs will certainly evolve in 2021. Please use the League as your primary source for vendor solutions to help your credit union thrive. With a wide view of the industry, we can help you find the right fit with your vendors.
Even CUBFI, our charitable foundation, has added a new offering to help you find more yield in this challenging environment. Through starting a Charitable Donation Account (CDA), you can access impermissible investments which will both generate funds to support your charitable endeavors, and let you keep some of the return for your own operations.
Finally, as you know, the League exists to be your collective voice in the halls of government. In 2020, that was never more necessary. With a newly expanded reach in our advocacy, we can help you with your individual local issues as well as the broad industrywide issues that face all credit unions.
It is an honor to be your partner.
Cooperatively,
Bruce
