CUNA Councils - Where Credit Union Leaders Come From

Where Credit Union Leaders Come From

The Mark of a Credit Union Professional _____________________________________________________________________________ CFO Council – A nationwide network of more than 850 credit union financial executives. 2008 Annual Conference: May 18-21 in Fort Myers, FL HR Training & Development Council - More than 700 human resource and training professionals across the country. 2008 HR/TD Summit: April 20-23 in Boston Lending Council - A network of more than 775 credit union lending experts around the United States. 2007 Annual Conference: November 11-14 in San Antonio Marketing & Business Development Council - More than 900 professionals nationwide focused on credit union marketing and business development. 2008 Annual Conference: March 16-19 in Nashville Operations Sales & Service Council - Professionals leading the operations, sales and service activities at more than 550 credit unions across the United States. 2007 Conference: September 23-26 in Indian Wells, CA Technology Council – A network of more than 500 technology and information systems executives located throughout the country. 2008 Annual Conference: July 30 - August 2 in Colonial Williamsburg, VA

A Professional Network

Credit union executives only. No volunteers or vendor members.

Executive focus -- 95% of members are senior and mid-management level in their credit union.

Relevant groups -- each council is targeted, focused on a specific management discipline.

A National network – More than 4,300 members in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Members range from CUs with assets less than $10 million to CUs with assets greater than $1 billion.

Executive committees are member run, member driven.

Member Resources

Networking and Information Sharing

Annual Conferences

Online Member Directory

Members - Only Online Discussion Groups

Latest News

White Papers

Website

Career Development

Savings - $250 or more on Council Conferences,

$100 on CUNA Schools, $50 on CUNA Webinars, and

free subscription to Credit Union Magazine ( $56 value ).

How Members Benefit from CUNA Councils

Learn and Grow - Professional Development; Add to Executive Skill-Set.

Gain Efficiency - Leverage the Resources of Hundreds of Others; Don’t Reinvent the Wheel.

Stay on Top - Exposure to New Concepts, Ideas & Best Practices.

Sharing of Expertise, Experience and Ideas - Get Information from Trusted, Knowledgeable & Relevant Sources; Explore Ideas in a “Safe” Environment.

Quick Answers to Questions and Concepts - Peers Willing to Consult, Advise & provide samples and examples.

Leadership Opportunities - Committees Provide Members Chance to Tap Executive Skills.

Save Time and Money - Discounts on Councils & CUNA programs Plus a Targeted, Reliable “Go To” Resource.

Membership Growth Credit Union Executives Recognize a Valuable Resource Councils Go From 0 to more than 4.100 Members in Just Over 12 Years

Individuals Belong (as opposed to organizations)

2007 Annual Membership Dues

Dues Categories :

Less Than $100 Million More Than $100 Million

1 Member $255 $295

2 or More $225 $265

New in FY 2007 – small CU annual rate of $95

Membership Information

Credit Unions Represented

Total Members: 4,367 (as of 8-20-07)

Breakdown of Membership by CU Size:

Less Than $100 million in assets = 17%

$100 -$500 million in assets = 49%

$500 million - $1billion in assets = 15%

Greater than $1 billion in assets =19%

What Members are Saying About the Councils…

“ Without a doubt the CLC is the premier association for credit union lending professionals.” - Phil Greer, SVP Loan Administration, State ECU, Raleigh, NC

“ The HR/TD Council Has connected me with peers who are trying to figure out the same challenges we are at my credit union.” - Lisa LaCrosse, Human Resources Manager, Travis CU, Vacaville, CA

“ The listserv is my most valuable tool, providing me with the means to air current concerns, compare procedures, policies and even investigate vendors. Having such a powerful resource just a keystroke away just makes my life easier.” -Bill Flowers, COO, Carolinas Telco FCU

“ In many ways the CFO Council reaches the heights of synergy. No matter how much I contribute to this effort, I always seem to take back more than I provide.”

- Brian McVeigh, SVP, CFO,

State ECU, Lansing MI

“ The Marketing & Business Development Council is a unique opportunity to share success formulas and keep up with the change of pace in our profession.”

- Larry Jones, VP Marketing, ORNL FCU, Oak Ridge, TN

“ Membership in the CUNA Operations Sales & Service Council can really help you in your day-to-day operations. I have been able to leverage the knowledge and experience of hundreds of members, take what they know and apply it right here in our credit union. I can’t think of any investment I’ve made in time or money that has made a bigger impact.”

-Brenda Dunbar, Branch Manager, Citizens Equity FCU, Peoria, IL

“ Things change very quickly in this business. I rely on the CUNA Technology Council as my ‘secret weapon’ for keeping up with everything. The ability to talk with peers at other credit unions has been a huge benefit to me.”