Call For Wegner Nominations
MADISON, Wis.–Nominations are now being accepted for the credit union community’s highest honor: the 21st Annual Herb Wegner Memorial Awards presented by the National Credit Union Foundation. Nominations are due by June 17 for the following awards: The Individual Achievement Award; The Outstanding Organization/Program Award, and the The Lifetime Achievement Award.
For info: www.ncuf.coop.
WOCCU Offers Program In Mexico
MADISON, Wis.–The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has opened registration for its 2008 Hispanic Marketing Immersion Program, which offers credit union staff and executives the opportunity to become fully immersed in Mexico’s rich culture while working within Mexican credit unions and exploring their marketing strategies. The program’s goal is to give participants valuable insight into ways to reach Hispanic consumers at home through a complete cultural immersion. This year’s program takes place in Morelia in central Mexico and commences Sept. 20. Participants can choose either a one- or two-week session priced at $1,600 and $2,600, respectively.
For info: www.woccu.org/events/hmip.
Filene Seeks Members For i3 Group
MADISON, Wis.–The Filene Research Institute is seeking 12 people “who have ideas, creative energy, and finds satisfaction in getting new initiatives developed” for its i3 Group. The dozen new members will replace a similar number whose terms on i3 are expiring. Filene i3 members are “credit union innovators ... who study factors which affect credit unions, explore demographic changes, buying and investment patterns, and needs of consumers to create sustainable growth for credit unions.
Essentially, i3 is focused on the future and helping credit unions shorten their innovation cycles,” Filene said. Members serve three-year terms, must be in a position of substantial responsibility (but not yet CEO), and are required to attend two national meetings each year; support from their credit union is essential. Deadline to apply is May 27.
For info: www.filene.org.
