OCEAN CITY, Md.–Credit union volunteers from five states and D.C. turned out for the 2023 Volunteer Leadership Conference (VLC) co-hosted by the MD|DC Credit Union Association and the Cooperative Credit Union Association.
According to the organizations, the meeting provided board and supervisory committee members with the knowledge and insights they need to guide their credit unions' strategic direction.
“VLC provides valuable information tailored to the specific needs of board and supervisory committee members, empowering them to make informed decisions, shape effective strategic plans, and strengthen governance," said John Bratsakis, president/CEO, MD|DC Credit Union Association. "We appreciate the continued support and collaboration from the Cooperative Credit Union Association."
‘Unwavering Commitment’
Added Ron McLean, president and CEO of the CCUA, "The VLC is a testament to the unwavering commitment of volunteers, committee members, and staff within our industry. It provides a unique platform for networking and education, reinforcing our collective dedication to the credit union movement,” said Ron McLean, president/CEO, Cooperative Credit Union Association. “We enjoy collaborating with the MD|DC Credit Union Association to further progress and growth for credit unions."
The Presenters
According to the two association, VLC attendees heard from industry experts on a variety of topics, including:
- FHLBank Atlanta representatives shared tips on managing liquidity in a volatile market.
- PSCU EVP/Chief Talent Officer Lynn Heckler shared talent management trends and credit union strategies to create a more engaged workforce
- CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk presented economic and consumer trends, as well as the outlook for credit unions
- Quantum Governance, L3C Chief Strategy Officer & Lead Consultant Paul Dionne discussed succession planning for credit union boards
- Kaufman & Canoles Attorney John Bredehoft shared strategic considerations for using artificial intelligence in credit unions
- CU 2.0 Chief Revenue Officer Chris Otey outlined the risks and rewards of developing an artificial intelligence strategy
- NCUA Regional Director John Kutchey discussed the current federal regulatory environment and agency priorities for 2024
- Bratsakis presented the industry outlook and trends to watch in 2024
- MD|DC Credit Union Association Compliance Director André Lucas led a training session on BSA compliance
- MD|DC Credit Union Association VP of Member Engagement Jordan Burroughs discussed how volunteers can effectively champion their credit unions and communities with decisionmakers.
- Young professionals panelists shared their perspectives and ideas on the future of credit unions and discussed ways to engage younger generations to get involved in credit union governance. Jordan Burroughs was joined by Dr. Shallon Poulson, Director of Compliance, Del-One FCU and Tim Brown, Risk Management Analyst III, First Financial FCU of Maryland.
As Winter Approaches, the Price for the Best Daily News Update in Credit Remains a Nice, Cozy Free!
The biggest, best and freshest news reporting in credit unions remains free! Each morning CUToday.info delivers its daily Fresh Today news update offering the latest headlines and breaking news right to your email, with the easy-to-read headlines format allowing you to click on the stories that interest you most in order to learn more. So stop paying those bank-fee-like subscription prices from other so-called “news” publications!
If you haven’t yet signed up for the new email solution on which CUToday.info has partnered with ResponseGenius, you can do so here. Signing up requires less than one minute of your time—and it’s free!
Please note that after signing up you may need to go to your Spam/Junk folder and mark the morning headlines email as safe. CUToday.info does not provide its list of readers and emails to outside parties, and we will not be contacting you to sell you an extended warranty or sending you any links so you may cash in on an inheritance you didn’t know was coming.
And did we mention it’s free?