February 25, 2010

New: Town Hall Meeting Announced for Tallahassee, FL

As owners, it is important that you have a voice in Southeast Corporate's future. While our mission to serve credit unions remains, how we go forward will change. Our roots in the cooperative credit union network will serve as a strong foundation. Building on that cooperative model, we will seek to leverage existing expertise and infrastructure. At the same time, we will strategically develop partnerships to provide the latest products and services in an efficient manner.

Please join us for a Town Hall Meeting at Southeast Corporate’s headquarters in Tallahassee, FL to discuss a new business model. We will also discuss the major concerns related to the NCUA's new proposed corporate regulation and the impact to your credit union. The meeting will take place on Thursday, March 25, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and includes light refreshments. The office is located at 3692 Coolidge Court. To register, click here.

“Survive the Exam or Survive the Disaster,” New Business Continuity Webinar coming in March

Just because your credit union has a business continuity plan that the examiners are satisfied with, you still might not survive a disaster. Want to learn why? Plan to attend “Survive the Exam or Survive the Disaster” webinar and learn some basic tools for building a workable and executable business continuity plan that will satisfy both. Join Southeast’s Ken Schroeder, VP of Business Continuity, for this informative, interactive and FREE webinar. The webinar takes place on Tuesday, March 30, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST. To register and for more information, click here.

Simplify Daily Operational Transactions at your Credit Union with Member$MART

Learn how Southeast’s Member$MART can simplify your credit union’s daily operational transactions by attending the Member$MART Overview Webinar. The Member$MART online system provides you with powerful tools for account management, including up-to-date information on your balances and transactions. You can also access reports, which include cash letter availability, monthly statements and consolidated billing, etc., to help you manage your credit union’s day-to-day operations. Within Member$MART, you also have the capability to create Outgoing Wires and Western Union Money Transfers for your Members, view Incoming Wires and Transfer Funds between accounts. Join Southeast’s Steve Wildes, Member Services Manager, for an introduction to MemberSMART. The webinar takes place on Wednesday, March 10, from 9:30 -11:00 a.m. EST. To register and for more information, click here.

Accolade’s Gibson to Present at Meridian, MS Chapter Meeting

Peter Gibson, Director, Investment Advisory Services for Accolade, a CUSO owned by Southeast Corporate, will be the guest speaker at the Meridian, MS Chapter Meeting on Campaigns : Campaign Preview Page 1 of  Tuesday, March 9. Peter’s presentation will include an economic outlook and how to position your credit union in the present economy.

Southeast's Wirthmann to Present at Jackson, MS Chapter Meeting

Greg Wirthmann, CFA, SVP/Chief Investment Officer of Southeast Corporate will be the guest speaker at the Jackson, MS Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, March 23. Greg’s presentation includes a status of the Corporate credit union network and an update on the new direction of Southeast Corporate.

Southeast’s James Buzek Earns CISSP Certification

James Buzek, Director of Information Assurance & Infrastructure Services is now a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). The CISSP is the first credential in the field of information security and is held by information security professionals who develop policies, standards and procedures as well as manage the implementation across the enterprise. A major point that sets the CISSP apart from other security certifications is the breadth of knowledge and experience necessary to pass the exam. A CISSP candidate must know and understand the full spectrum of the information security realm. Southeast Corporate is committed to ensuring the integrity, availability and confidentiality of members’ data and making sure we have experienced staff in place to meet that objective.

Southeast's Ken Schroeder Contributes to Business Continuity Originator, Richard Arnold’s, New Book

Ken Schroeder, VP of Business Continuity for Southeast Corporate, contributed to a newly published book, “My Remarkable Journey” written by Richard Arnold, founder of the “Disaster Recovery Journal.” Ken’s contribution included his efforts to assist in getting credit unions back up and running after Hurricane Katrina hit the Mississippi Gulf coast. Richard’s book is the story of how he helped shape and define the field of disaster recovery and business continuity.

Upcoming Webinars:

ACH Basics – Thursday, March 4

Member$MART Overview – Wednesday, March 10

APEX-ACH Origination – Thursday, March 18

“Survive the Exam or Survive the Disaster” – Tuesday, March 30