You’re Invited: Dakota West Credit Union 2026 Annual Meeting

Dakota West Credit Union is excited to announce our 2026 Annual Membership Meeting, and all members are invited to attend. This annual event is an important opportunity to stay informed, participate in credit union business, and help shape the future of Dakota West.

2026 Annual Membership Meeting Details

📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)
📍 In Person: 3rd Floor, 340 N. Main Street, Watford City, ND
💻 Online Attendance: Available for members who prefer to join remotely

Members are welcome to attend in person or online as we review key updates, share reports, and conduct official credit union business.

Call for Board of Directors Nominations

Dakota West Credit Union is also accepting Board of Directors nominations as part of this year’s Annual Meeting process. Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to represent fellow members and help guide the strategic direction of your credit union.

We encourage qualified and engaged members to consider submitting a nomination.

Nomination deadline: February 16, 2026
Completed nomination forms must be submitted via email to meganl@dakotawestcu.org.

Why Attend the Annual Meeting?

The Annual Membership Meeting is more than a formality—it’s a chance to:

Hear updates from credit union leadership
Review financial and operational reports
Participate in board elections
Stay connected to the direction and mission of Dakota West Credit Union

Your participation helps ensure that Dakota West remains a strong, member-focused financial cooperative.

Join Us

We invite all members to participate in the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting and take part in this important credit union event.

Meeting Details:
📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)
📍 3rd Floor, 340 N. Main Street, Watford City, ND

Members may attend in person or online. Links to join the meeting and additional details will be available below.

👉 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28806313396079?p=YNqMXwhUE0aPJDqQTH
The meeting ID number 28806313396079 and the passcode is jj3om9qR.

We look forward to connecting with you and continuing to move Dakota West Credit Union forward—together.

Important Update: Changes to Funds Availability Effective July 1, 2025

At Dakota West Credit Union, we are committed to keeping our members informed about important changes that may impact their banking experience. In response to updated federal regulations, several thresholds regarding the minimum amounts available to members after check deposits will change effective July 1, 2025.

Below is a summary of the updated amounts:

Threshold	Current Amount	Updated Amount
Minimum Amount	$225	$275
Cash Withdrawal Amount	$225/$450	$275/$550
New Account Amount	$5,525	$6,725
Large Deposit Threshold	$5,525	$6,725
Repeat Overdraft Threshold	$5,525	$6,725

What This Means for You

These changes are designed to align with federal updates and ensure greater access to funds for our members. Whether you are depositing a check, withdrawing cash, or managing a new account, you will now have access to higher minimum amounts.

For a full overview of Dakota West Credit Union’s Funds Availability Policy, please visit our website. If you have any questions, our team is happy to assist you at your nearest branch or by phone.

We appreciate your membership and are here to help you navigate these updates with ease!

Back to School Season is Here!

Dakota West Credit Union firmly believes in supporting the communities we serve in any way we can. This year, all eight of our branches are participating in back-to-school supply drives, collecting donations for traditional school supplies as well as basic hygiene products, clothing items and more.

Our Watford City Branch’s “Apples for Education” Drive will help provide needed items for students in the McKenzie County School District. To participate, all you need to do is stop into the Watford City Branch lobby and pick an apple from the tree to help a local student have a successful school year! We will be collecting supplies at this location through September.

Additionally, our Washburn Branch’s “Stuff the Backpack” Drive helps students in the area fulfill their required school supply list before the start of the new school year. If you wish to participate in this drive, you can visit the lobby to grab a card and supply list. Please note that our Washburn Branch’s drive will end on Friday, August 20^th.

While our Watford City and Washburn Branches will serve as the primary locations to pick up supply lists, all eight of our branches will be designated drop-off locations for your convenience. All branches will also be accepting cash donations to support our local students.

For any questions regarding supply lists, cash donations, deadlines and more, please contact your local branch. We thank you all for helping us to help local students in need in our communities!

Member Calendar - January 2021

How often do we look back on a year and remember all the wonderful events that happened? Saying farewell to 2020 may not bring the cherished thoughts of Auld Lang Syne as in years past, but we can still celebrate the arrival of a new year as we look to the promise of 2021.

As we sing in the lyrics of the traditional New Year’s Eve song, this is the time to think about all our acquaintances, old and new, and give thanks for having memories to share with one another. Whether you’re relatively new to Dakota West, or you have been with us since ‘old long since,’ as the song translates, we drink a cup of happiness to all our members.

Please check our January Calendar to see which holidays throughout the month our branches will be closed, and which holidays we will be open. Thank you for being our cherished members for another year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!