About the New Jersey Credit Union League
Founded in 1934, the New Jersey Credit Union League is the official
state trade association for credit unions and is committed to
the development of the credit union movement in New Jersey. Our
mission includes a full range of services, programs, products
and money-saving opportunities specifically designed to satisfy
a credit union's operational, financial, training, compliance
and overall growth and development needs.
Click on a department for an overview of services provided by
the New Jersey Credit Union League:
Regulatory Affairs
Government Affairs
Marketing & Communications
Education & Training
Strategic Planning Services
Regulatory Affairs
The Regulatory Affairs department provides information on laws,
regulations and related issues which affect the day-to-day and
long-term operations of credit unions. this includes monitoring
the application of existing laws and regulations to credit union
activities; reviewing proposed laws and regulations affecting
credit union operations; and advocating or commenting to regulatory
agencies (NCUA, FTC, IRS, NJ Department of Banking and Insurance,
and other federal and State agencies) on matters of interest
affecting credit unions.
The Regulatory Affairs department coordinates its regulatory
advocacy activities with CUNA and other state leagues to project
a single voice on matters of industry-wide significance.
In addition, we provide compliance information
in the League's monthly newsletter, "The Exchange," and
sponsor an annual regulatory update session in the Spring.
For more information, please contact regulatorycompliance@njcul.org
Government Affairs
NJCUL's Government Affairs Department coordinates all legislative
and political activities for New Jersey's credit unions, by establishing
effective credit union involvement and participation in the public
policy process.
On behalf of all New Jersey credit unions, we monitor, develop,
and advocate for (and against) legislation in Trenton and Washington,
D.C., to enhance the operations of both state and federally chartered
credit unions.
Additional responsibilities include establishing forums for
credit unions and elected officials to effectively interact,
managing the activities of the state and federal political action
committees (NJCUPAC and CULAC) and enhancing the credit union
community’s knowledge of candidates and participation in elections
throughout the state of New Jersey.
Government Affairs is clearly and distinctly a priority at NJCUL.
To strengthen its government affairs efforts, NJCUL has committed
itself to building an even stronger credit union presence in
the public policy arena. To that end, NJCUL is providing more
opportunities for credit union leaders across the state to become
more familiar with and educate their elected officials in Trenton
and Washington, D.C.
For more information, please contact cabeel@njcul.org.
Marketing & Communications
NJCUL disseminates news on legislative issues and regulatory
items which effect credit unions in New Jersey; education and
training opportunities for credit union employees and volunteers;
products and services for credit unions; activities and happenings
at New Jersey credit unions; and articles on people in the credit
union movement.
In addition to sharing news on current events and the credit
union movement in New Jersey, NJCUL works to enhance public awareness
through media relations efforts with local and state media sources,
including printed news sources, radio and television. The media
is used to play a key role in marketing credit unions to the
public and is a strategic way to increase credit union membership.
NJCUL members enjoy several key benefits including, these publications:
The Exchange - This newsletter features news
articles and personal interest columns that educate and inform
credit unions about the credit union movement. NJCUL staff
contributes to this publication which covers a broad range
of topics that effect credit unions, such as Governmental Affairs,
Regulatory Oversight, Educational and Technological issues.
The Action Pack - A packet providing members
with promotional materials to help market the needs and services
offered by credit unions. Action Pack includes a classifieds
section, which is used to post job vacancies at credit unions
and is also used to post messages from persons seeking employment
with credit unions in our state.
Additional Benefits:
In addition to the publications mentioned above, members are
invited to participate in cooperative advertising projects, such
as special newspaper advertising supplements and statewide credit
union promotional campaigns. Membership also entitles you to
take advantage of NJCUL's experienced marketing and public relations
team, which can assist your credit union in developing effective
marketing and public relations plan.
For more information, please contact marketingcommunications@njcul.org
Education & Training
Developing your employee's knowledge and skills is vital to
the future of your credit union. That's why NJCUL and CUNA offer
a wide variety of training opportunities to ensure your credit
union's continued success. From schools, seminars and workshops
to self-study and virtual classroom programs, credit unions have
an assortment of opportunities to enhance the professional level
of their staff and volunteers.
Since no one can better understand the skill needs of staff
members better than they themselves, the New Jersey Credit Union
League has created the Professional Development Advisory Group
to help chart the direction of its education, training and networking
capabilities.
Founded on the premise that training is most effective when
driven by clearly defined needs and objectives, the Professional
Development Advisory Committee will influence how training
is developed and delivered throughout New Jersey.
Based on the advisory group's feedback, we have diversified
course offerings to include such areas as: management and supervisory
skills, communication and interpersonal skills, pre-sales culture,
adapting to change, credit union orientation and subjects designed
especially for small credit unions. Started in the spring/'summer
of 2002 and expanding from here on out, multiple training sites
will be located in the North, Central and South for added convenience.
Consult the education
calendar for more details.. Educational opportunities are
also listed monthly in the Exchange newsletter.
In addition, NJCUL and CUNA offer national and local workshops
on topics of special interest, geared toward credit union management,
staff, and volunteers. NJCUL also issues education scholarships
that are available through the annual Awards Program at the annual
convention.
League Educational Programs:
Professional Development Advisory Committee
Board
and Volunteer Training
National
Certification Programs
For more information, please contact educationtraining@njcul.org
Strategic Planning Services
Strategic Planning is a process where Board members dedicate
time, separate and apart from regular meetings, to discuss the
future of their credit union within the context of the current
economy, market competition, and trends in the financial services
industry. Since Board members are encouraged to discuss ways
that they can better serve their members and maintain healthy
growth, strategic planning is one of the best things that a Board
can do for its credit union.
Even though some benefits are universal, each credit union derives
its own value depending upon its unique situation. Strategic
planning enables a credit union to identify specific objectives,
goals, and strategies to maintain growth and manage risk going
forward. It helps credit unions understand their particular strengths
and specific core values, distinguishing one organization from
the rest. By knowing what direction the credit union is taking
all products, policies, and processes can be aligned to support
that direction. It helps Board members have a better understanding
of their roles and responsibilities, and encourages better communication
among Board members.
For more information, please contact strategicplanning@njcul.org |
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