The economy has wreaked havoc on the job market and, with the 2005 bankruptcy reforms now in the distant past, bankruptcies are spiking art an alarming rate. Collectors of all experience levels will benefit from this practical look at the legal issues surrounding credit unions regarding collection and bankruptcy issues. Plan to attend this roundtable designed for Presidents/CEOs/ managers, loan officers, credit committee members/volunteers, collection officers, compliance officers, and any other credit union staff responsible for minimizing the credit union’s exposure to bankruptcy losses, collections, or lending in general.

WHEN: Thursday, August 26th 11:00-1:00

WHERE: A+FCU (6420 US Hwy 290E, Austin 78723)

COST: $15 per person (includes light lunch)

RSVP: marlo.major@gtfcu.org by August 20th

A registration made is a registration paid. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE.

Featured Speakers/Moderators

Mike Blalack – is a founding shareholder and principal of Blalack & Williams. Since 1975, Mike has focused exclusively on the representation of state and federal credit unions with a particular concentration in the areas of lending and deposit account system development, consumer credit and collections issues and collections litigation.

Charles Williams – is a founding shareholder and principal of Blalack & Williams. For nearly three decades Mr. Williams has concentrated his practice on the representation of credit unions and financial service providers, specializing in state and federal regulatory affairs, lending and deposit account systems and policy development, bankruptcy representation and consumer credit issues.

The Austin Chapter of Credit Unions’ annual fundraising events raised over $370,000 in 2009. Of that amount, $363,000 was donated to the Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, while the rest was sent to several other local nonprofit organizations.

In September, the Austin Chapter of Credit Unions held an auction party and Kids Classic® golf tournament, raising $188,000, which qualified it for an additional $25,000 from CO-OP’s Miracle Match program. And in June, participating chapter credit unions held a raffle raising $150,000 for the hospital, bringing the total to $363,000.

On November 7th, ACCU held its first Annual Bowling Tournament to raise funds for the Capital Area Food Bank. ACCU’s total monetary donation to CAFB was $2,250 along with canned food and other nonperishable items donated by participants. The Bowling Tournament took the place of ACCU’s annual canned food drive; the organization plans on making the Bowling Tournament a yearly event.

At the 2010 planning session held in early December, the ACCU Board of Directors selected 5 local nonprofit organizations to receive $2,000 each: Austin Children’s Museum, Austin Sunshine Camps, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, SafePlace, and Texas Baptist Children’s Home.

The Chapter believes in uniting Austin area credit unions to better serve the community and to promote and improve financial literacy in central Texas.

ACCU Roundtable Discussion: “How to Spot Fraud”

HOT TOPICS: Fraudulent Checks, Scams, Debit Card Fraud, Online Safety, Identity Theft

WHEN: Tuesday, February 23, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

WHERE: A+ Federal Credit Union, 6420 US Hwy 290E, Austin, TX 78723

COST: $15 per person (a light lunch will be provided)

RSVP: Marlo Major, marlo.major@gtfcu.org by February 16

Spaces are limited so reserve your spot today!

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS/MODERATORS:

Stacy Nett – Current Fraud Investigator for A+ FCU. Former Police Officer and Loss Prevention Director. Stacy currently conducts ID Theft & Fraud Seminars to local police departments and credit unions. Debbie currently trains new employees how to recognize counterfeit items.

Debbie Justice – Current Fraud Investigator for A+ FCU. Previously worked with the NCUA Liquidation Center for over 15 years.