Great Stay Giveaway Winners!

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Dear Credit Union Leader,

Through the fall of 2008, credit unions seemed to be in a uniquely good position. The economy desperately needed liquidity and credit unions had it. Financial advisors steered weary consumers to credit unions. Economists and advocates predicted a banner year ahead. A lot has changed in just a few months.

The losses in the corporate portfolios – and the NCUA’s subsequent attempts to prop up the corporate system – have pulled credit unions into the thick of the recession. Corporate stability-related expenses cut significantly into the industry’s carefully maintained earnings. Capital ratios are down, members are unemployed, and credit unions may be a lot less enthusiastic about taking in new members and new deposits.

This is still an opportune time for credit unions, but it’s also a perilous one. In the coming months, the industry may undergo a complete transformation. The decisions you and your credit union make right now will determine the fate of your institution and shape the future of the industry. As you chart your credit union’s course, it is imperative that you have the information and guidance you need. Your members and your credit union are counting on it.

For 32 years, the National Directors’ Convention has been the best place for directors and CEOs to get hard-hitting, useful strategies. With turmoil in the marketplace and members in dire straits, impactful and immediate strategies are more important than ever before.

In this tumultuous opportunity-infused year, the National Directors’ Convention is THE place to come to make sure the future of credit unions is strong. The Total Director Plan ensures that you plan specifically for the needs of your credit union and your members. The boot camp suite of pre-conference sessions guarantees that even brand new credit union leaders can lead today, not two years from now. Our future-focused general sessions featuring favorites like Patrick Adams and Tom Glatt, along with newcomers like Jim Bruene and Denise Gabel, focus entirely on what’s coming and what you can do about it. And nearly three dozen breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, and best practices sessions guarantee that you leave with tangible take aways from experts and your peers.

The future of credit unions is strong. Join us in Las Vegas to make it stronger at the 32nd Annual National Directors’ Convention.

Sincerely,

Ben Rogers
Chairman, National Directors’ Convention