{"id":3509,"date":"2021-06-23T13:45:22","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T18:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncultheaffiliate.com\/?p=3509"},"modified":"2021-06-23T13:46:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T18:46:48","slug":"2021-staff-service-awards-presented-at-awards-banquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncultheaffiliate.com\/?p=3509","title":{"rendered":"2021 Staff Service Awards Presented at Awards Banquet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||2px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The most valuable asset of any organization is its people, and the League is certainly no different.<\/p>\n<p>The presentation of the service awards is all about acknowledging the loyalty, commitment, and dedication these individuals have offered over the years. Such loyalty and dedication is something very special in this day and age.<\/p>\n<p>In an age when job hopping is fashionable, the continual search for better opportunities and new experiences means that employees seldom stay longer than a few years.<\/p>\n<p>A survey conducted by <em>The Future Workplace<\/em> found the average person born between 1977 and 1997 could expect to have 15-20 jobs over the course of their working lives.<\/p>\n<p>The League\u2019s service award recipients represent a very rare breed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Marilou Lonergan \u2013 10 Years\u00a0\u00a0 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marilou Lonergan celebrated her 11-year anniversary on April 26th. Marilou joined the League in 2010, but her formal recognition was delayed a year because of the pandemic.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3511 size-full alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ncultheaffiliate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Picture7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"156\" height=\"221\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Marilou serves as the League\u2019s accounting &amp; HR Specialist. Marilou is extremely detailed oriented and meticulous in her work.<\/p>\n<p>Marilou is one of those employees who does whatever, whenever asks.<\/p>\n<p>She makes everyone\u2019s job a lot easier and for that the League salutes her dedication and years of service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<strong><u>Amy Shaw \u2013 20 Years <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amy Shaw celebrated 20-years at the League on June 4th.\u00a0 Amy came to the League in 2001 via the Omaha Public Schools where she served as a teacher at North High School. Her initial responsibility was Education Director. Today Amy serves a Chief Initiatives Officer.<\/p>\n<p>As the League dealt with evolving challenges of COVID-19 and the potential impact it might have on member credit unions, Amy was instrumental in ensuring important and timely information was available and shared with credit <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3512  alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ncultheaffiliate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Picture6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncultheaffiliate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Picture6.jpg 211w, https:\/\/www.ncultheaffiliate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Picture6-206x300.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/>unions during this turbulent time.<\/p>\n<p>Amy continues to be a key asset to the organization.\u00a0 She is a hard-working dedicated employee, making sure the job gets done in an efficient, effective, and professional manner.\u00a0 Amy performs various tasks as needed to ensure that organizational goals and priorities are accomplished in accordance with the strategic direction established by the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her ordinary duties, Amy is involved in several financial literacy organizations where she serves in various leadership capacities.\u00a0 This extracurricular activity helps to increase community awareness of credit unions in financial education\/literacy efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Amy has also been a key player in raising the bar on the Leagues fundraising efforts, especially in terms of raising precious dollars for Credit Union-4-Kids and the Credit Union Fund of Nebraska.<\/p>\n<p>One of Amy\u2019s biggest strengths is her \u201ccan do\u201d attitude.\u00a0 She welcomes a challenge and is not afraid to take on new initiatives.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Her unbridled spirit is very much appreciated and thank her for her service.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Danny T Collins \u2013 30 years\u00a0 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dan joined the team in 1990 and celebrated his 31st anniversary on April 23rd. Dan\u2019s 30-year service award celebration was also a victim of COVID.<\/p>\n<p>He began his League career as a consultant and consistently moved up the ranks and currently servs as Chief Solutions Officer. Prior to joining the League Dan served as assistant manager at Siouxland Federal Credit Union and later as manager of a credit union in northwest <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3513  alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ncultheaffiliate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Picture5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"228\" \/>Iowa. Prior to his credit union days, Dan worked for a finance company in the capacity of assistant manager.<\/p>\n<p>Dan continues to be a very valued team member. He is a very dedicated and conscientious employee. His work ethic is second to none. Dan always gives 110% and does whatever it takes to get the job done.<\/p>\n<p>During his time at the League, Dan\u2019s has provided critical operational support to smaller credit unions, especially as they navigated the challenges associated with running a smaller institution during the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Dan has a very good relationship with member credit unions serving as the first point of contact for many credit unions searching for answers to a myriad of issues.\u00a0 He continues to work diligently in the pursuit of excellence in terms of member service and his institutional knowledge is irreplaceable.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With Dan every day is a new adventure\u2026And salute his 31 years of enthusiastic and devoted service.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||2px|||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;] The most valuable asset of any organization is its people, and the League is certainly no different. The presentation of the service awards is all about acknowledging the loyalty, commitment, and dedication these individuals have offered over the years. 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