MADISON, Wis.— CUES is reporting it is celebrating Learning & Development month during October with activities designed to help members enhance skills and achieve their professional development goals.
CUES said its members can start by downloading a 31-day Learning & Development month challenge; there is one version each for staff and board members. Participants will also find tools designed to help them easily share the learning they’re focusing on social media, member stories to inspire, and great content, CUES said.
The organization said the celebration will culminate during the first-ever CUES Member Appreciation & Awards Event, which will take place Oct. 21 online.
Sarah Thomas, the NFL’s first female official, will kick things off with her presentation, Breaking Through: My Journey to Becoming the First Female NFL Official.
CUES said its award celebration will follow, during which it will announce the winners in each of the following categories—including its first ever DEI Catalyst for Change Award.
Nominees for CUES DEI Catalyst For Change Award include:
- Alliance Catholic CU
- Dover FCU
- Great Lakes CU
- Local Government FCU
- USF FCU
Nominees for CUES Outstanding Chief Executive Award are:
- Brian Best, GTE Financial
- Brian Wolfburg, Vytsar CU
- Gene Pelham, Rouge CU Oregon
- Thomas Ryan, Langley FCU
- Vickie Schmitzer, Frankenmuth CU
Nominees for CUES Emerging Leader Award are:
- William Aguilar, America First CU
- Krista Baum, WSECU
- Yianni Harbis, Sydney CU
- Alex Hsu, SchoolsFirst FCU
- Daniel Valley, Lake Trust CU
Nominees for CUES Exceptional Leader Award are:
- Jennifer Brantner, Royal CU
- Jennifer McHugh, Royal CU
- Seth Wheatley, Mountain America CU
- Michael Wilson, Members 1st FCU
- Tonia Niedzialkowski, Point Breeze CU
Nominees for CUES Distinguished Director Award are:
- Fred Mims, Greenstate CU
- Mike Murphy, West Community CU
- Sandra Davoe Bland, SRP FCU
- Joan Nelson, Coastal CU
The event is free to all CUES members. Registration is available at cues.org/MAE.