2008 Event Highlights 
This past December, over 100 senior level credit union executives converged on Orlando to participate in one of 2008’s most exciting events. View the highlights and related Credit Union Times coverage of all the action that took place at the event below.
 

Government Is the No. 1 Reason for Consolidation

Mountain America CU President/CEO Gordon Dames said the biggest differentiator credit unions can give members is time: adding time to their lives through service conveniences such as remote deposit and mobile banking.

 

CUs Must Revisit Sacred Cows and Engage Membership to Thrive

Sandler O’Neill Associate Director Peter Duffy’s motto for the conference consisted of 10 two-letter words: “If it is to be, it is up to me.”

 

CU Head Hunters Sing “If I Were a Rich Man”

Kerry Fulton of O’Rourke, Mitchell & Associates touted promotion from within over hiring a CEO from outsite.

 

Marketing Execs Debate

PSCU Financial Services Director of Marketing Antonio Hill (left) and Mountain America Credit Union Sr. VP of Marketing Nathan Anderson sparred a bit during a lively debate over in-house versus agency marketing.

 

 

CUs Must Revisit Sacred Cows and Engage Membership to Thrive

Credit Unions can capitalize on return on involvement, said Three Rives FCU Vice President of Member Services Jim Johnson.  His credit union works throughout the community but also focuses on helping members one at a time.