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Alexis Urena Steals Hearts and Dakota Star Title
Huron, SD - September 25, 2018 “I’m really a very shy person and people are always surprised when I get up on stage and sing,” confessed our 2018 Dakota Star Talent Search Winner, Alexis Urena. This 18 year old young lady from Huron, showed no fear as she wowed the judges, along with a large State Fair crowd, and delivered an impressive performance. Alexis is very humble regarding her win and does not consider herself a musical person since she doesn’t play an instrument or read music. Nor did she ’inherit’ musical talent from her family, but she does have an ear for vocals and has proven she can compete with the best of them.
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Watertown Ribbon Cutting
Credit Union Staff and Board Members, along with a solid representation from across the local community turned out for the official ribbon cutting ceremony introducing the newly constructed Dakotaland Branch location on the corner of 11th and 212 in Watertown on Wednesday, July 11th, 2018.
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Credit Union Professional Spotlight - Chad Moller
Chad Moller grew up in the rural community of Cherokee, Iowa, located in the northwest part of the state. The Moller family was involved in farming, but did not live on the farm, rather they lived in town. Chad says his parents have always had an influence on him, which played a key role in installing a strong work ethic, even at an early age. “I have always tried to follow their examples of keeping my head up and working hard, no matter the task in front of me,” he stated.
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Dakotaland Federal Credit Union’s Membership Votes Langelett To Board of Directors
Dr. George Langelett of Brookings, SD was officially voted onto the Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Board of Directors at the 83rd Annual Meeting held in Huron, South Dakota on Friday, March 24th. “We’re thrilled to have a Board Member with George’s credentials; a university economics professor with real world business experience. George will give our Board of Directors another level of depth and we’re delighted to have him serving the best interest of our membership”, commented Dakotaland Federal Credit Union President, Dan Cumbee.
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8 Area Seniors Receive $8000 in Scholarships from Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
Huron, South Dakota - March 21, 2018 Dakotaland Federal Credit Union recently honored 8 area youth with $8000 in College Scholarships for the 2018-19 school year. Each recipient submitted an application and an essay highlighting the positive changes they would make in their communities if given the opportunity. Those submissions were judged by a scholarship committee made up of 10 individuals. “I was thoroughly impressed with the applicants and how many extra-curricular activities, clubs, etc. they were involved in, along with jobs and volunteer work. So many of these students truly care about the communities they live in and really want to make a difference in this world. The remarkable talent we see in these young individuals makes them all very deserving applicants, which made our job a tough one.”, stated Scholarship Committee Member and Real Estate Loan Officer, Dani Engels of the Brookings Branch Office.
The following winners were each awarded $1000 to use toward their continued education. David Kastner of Redfield, SD will graduate from Redfield High School and will be attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD majoring in Biology. Alissa Gauer of Huron, SD will graduate from Huron High School and will be attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD majoring in Engineering. Avery Shumaker of Huron, SD will graduate from James Valley Christian School and will be attending Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD majoring in Graphic Design and Marketing. Dalton Howe of Redfield, SD will graduate from Redfield High School and will be attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD majoring in Agronomy. Tristan Ziebart of Woonsocket, SD will graduate from Woonsocket High School and will be attending the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD majoring in Elementary & Special Education. Brexton Roth of Redfield, SD will graduate from Redfield High School and will be attending South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD majoring in Wildlife and Fisheries. Courtney Miller of Fulton, SD will graduate from Mitchell High School and will be attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, SD majoring in Electrical Engineering. Kasey Schutte of Redfield, SD will graduate from Redfield High School and will be attending University of Minnesota in Morris, MN with an undeclared major at this time.
“Our ongoing commitment to the success of our young members has inspired us to invest in their futures through scholarships and student loans. We are delighted to see the accomplishments and goals these students have reached. It is our intent to assist them in their future ambitions anyway we can”, added Credit Union President, Dan Cumbee.
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union has locations in Huron, Volga, Brookings, Madison, Redfield, Aberdeen, De Smet, Mitchell, Woonsocket and coming soon to Watertown. With 34,500 members and $310 million in assets, Dakotaland continues to be locally owned and operated offering a full-line of financial services to its membership since 1935.
Bringing Our Best to the Hub City
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union celebrated a Re-Grand Opening following a successful merger with Consolidated HUB-Co Federal Credit Union located at 1601 8th Avenue NE. Dakotaland is excited to be a part of the community, as the Aberdeen Chamber Ambassadors turned out in their “red shirts” to welcome credit union staff and board members during a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
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Dakotaland FCU Board of Directors Enlists Pletten Following Merger
Huron, South Dakota - January 15, 2018 A long history of credit union support has secured a seat at the table of the Dakotaland Federal Credit Union (DFCU) Board of Directors for Lois Pletten of Aberdeen. Pletten was serving on the Consolidated HUB Co Federal Credit Union (CHFCU) Board at the time of the January 1st merger with Dakotaland and was a strong advocate for joining forces. “We couldn’t be more pleased to have a branch location in the community of Aberdeen. Lois has a nearly 30 year history with credit unions and we welcome this kind of commitment and experience to our board”, commented Dakotaland Federal Credit Union President, Dan Cumbee.
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Van Batavia Selected to Fill Loan Officer Position at Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
Madison, SD - January 10, 2018 Dakotaland Federal Credit Union has announced the addition of Joel Van Batavia to the Consumer Lending Team, stationed out of the Madison Branch. Van Batavia is new to the Interlakes Area and brings a solid financial background to the position. “Joel is a prime example of the talented staff the Credit Union has to offer. He is the right fit at the right time for us and we are excited to have his expertise on-hand as we continue to grow”, declared Madison Branch Manager, Michael DesLauriers.
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