The North Dakota Credit Union League, headquartered in Bismarck, is the statewide association of credit unions. The League is an educational and informational resource—a place to turn for answers. By linking member credit unions with the values, methods, and techniques developed by the movement, the League enriches credit union growth and stability.

The League is the first source of assistance for groups seeking to form new credit unions or join an existing one. It is the credit union's voice in the halls of government and is a liaison with the news media. Formed in 1937, the League continues to provide services that create unity, promote the cooperative spirit, and strengthen the credit union movement.

Owned and controlled by its members, the League is governed by a board of directors elected by and from its members. It is a source of mutual support and assistance for its credit unions, and above all, upholds the principles on which North Dakota credit unions stand.

As credit unions in North Dakota exist to serve their members, so the North Dakota Credit Union League exists to serve its member credit unions. There are five primary areas of work done by the North Dakota Credit Union League on behalf of the member credit unions and their members— legal and legislative, operations, education and publications, marketing and advertising, and the service corporation.

The League monitors all legislation affecting credit unions at the state level to assure that the interests of its members are utmost in the minds of legislators. On the national level, the League works with CUNA's Washington office to help guide and develop the passage of national legislation of importance to credit unions.

Operational and technical information is made available to credit unions to help them deal with the various complexities of today's business world. The strength of this service is the League's consultant who makes periodic visits to individual credit unions to answer questions, discuss concerns, and talk about helpful services and programs. Assistance is also provided to organize new credit unions and to expand existing ones so that more and more North Dakotans will realize the benefits of credit union membership.

The League's communications lie mainly in its publications, marketing, and advertising. In partnership with CUNA, publications and informational newsletters are furnished to answer the needs of volunteers and credit union professionals. Through statewide advertising, the League markets to members and potential members across North Dakota. Advertising efforts of the League aid in generating interest and recognition for credit unions and the League.

An integral part of League services to credit unions is the education and training of credit union management, staff, and volunteers. A wide variety of educational programs are offered throughout the year to meet the growing need for training and pertinent information. In addition, self-study programs are available through the partnership with CUNA for all credit union staff, management, and volunteers. These programs address all areas of credit union operations and cater to everyone involved in the operation of a credit union.

The North Dakota Credit Union League's affiliate, the Regional Service Center, offers personal service to credit unions by supplying cost-effective products and services needed for their operations. The focus of the Regional Service Center is on data processing, share draft processing and printing, computer and cabling installation, individual retirement accounts, Visa credit and debit cards, money orders, major equipment purchases, and Form 1099 reporting. Financed by modest fees, the Regional Service Center is governed by the same directors who guide the League.