MAXX 2021: Annual Convention, CU4Kids Auction, and Annual Business Meeting

You’re part of the Credit Union Movement – an army of advocates working together to advance the mission to provide credit union members with meaningful value and a better financial choice.

This year’s MAXX Convention brings together thought leaders and industry experts who will inspire you and help you understand the latest industry developments at national, regional and state levels. We’ll share legislative and advocacy advancement updates, you’ll learn how your Northwest Credit Union Foundation is partnering with credit unions to expand community impact throughout the region, and we’ll connect you with the best-in-class business partners at the Strategic Link Trade Show. This year, NWCUA also has built in more opportunities for roundtable networking with your peers. After participating in this conference, you’ll walk away invigorated and armed with the ideas and tools to meet your credit union’s goals and your members’ needs.

More details coming soon!

Event Location: Boise Centre, 850 West Front Street, Boise, ID 83702

Hotel Information: Special room rates have been negotiated for Northwest Credit Union Association event participants. Reserve your room at one of the hotels with the links below. The cutoff date for our preferred rates with these hotels is Sept. 3, 2021. We strongly encourage using the links provided.

Airfare and Car Rental Discounts: Airfare and car rental discounts have been negotiated for MAXX. More information about these discounts may be found on our Travel Discounts page.

This year’s dinner and auction to benefit Credit Unions for Kids will take place Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 6:45 to 9 p.m., during the NWCUA MAXX Convention in Boise. The entire credit union community comes together to raise thousands of dollars for eight Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

This year’s Enchanted Northwest Ball will celebrate the region’s beauty where we are lucky enough to live, work, and play.

Should you choose to dress in your finest attire, come as a woodland fairy, or sport your best lumberjack plaid — represent what the Northwest means to you! Break out your finery, have fun, find some terrific auction items, and outbid your friends!

Space is very limited for the dinner portion of this event and we expect it will sell out quickly this year. You’re welcome to buy an individual ticket, tickets for two, or a table for eight (we will increase to a table of 10 if social distancing ruling allows.)

The Silent Auction will move to online only and will be accessible to all – whether or not you attend the dinner.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact NWCUA’s Programming Director, Holly Miller via email or by phone at 800.995.9064 x 220.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Exclusive Sponsorships Opportunities
Olympic Sponsor $20,000 Level, Exclusive – SOLD This Sponsorship Includes: • Table for 8 at the Auction Dinner • Premier table placement • Recognition from the MAXX Mainstage • Recognition in pre-event marketing • Recognition in scrolling PPT presentation during Auction • Stand-alone signage at MAXX & Auction registration desks • Recognition from stage 3x during the Auction event by Emcee		Thank You
Cascade Sponsor $15,000 Level, Exclusive This Sponsorship Includes: • Table for 8 at the Auction Dinner • Premier table placement • Recognition in pre-event marketing • Recognition on signage at MAXX & Auction registration desks • Recognition in scrolling PPT during the Auction • Recognition from stage 2x during the Auction event by Emcee		Claim Sponsorship
Miracle Family Sponsor $10,000 Level, Exclusive – SOLD This Sponsorship Includes: • Table for 8 at the Auction Dinner • Premier table placement • Recognition on a scrolling PPT during the Auction • Recognition from the stage 1x during the Auction by Emcee • Opportunity to host Miracle Family at auction dinner		Thank You
Treasure Valley Raffle Sponsor $10,000 Level, Exclusive This Sponsorship Includes: • Table for 8 at the Auction Dinner • Premier table placement • Stand-alone sign at Raffle Package table in Reception • Recognition in Reception 1x during Auction by Emcee/Auctioneer • Recognition on a scrolling PPT during the Auction		Claim Sponsorship
Mt. Hood Bid Card Sponsor $6,000 Level, Exclusive This Sponsorship Includes: • Table for 8 at the Auction Dinner • Recognition on a scrolling PPT during the Auction • Recognition on signage at MAXX & Auction registration desks • Recognition on the large and small bidder cards		Claim Sponsorship
Cannon Beach Collateral Design Sponsor $6,000 Level, Exclusive This Sponsorship Includes: • Table for 8 at the Auction Dinner • Recognition on a scrolling PPT during the Auction • Recognition on signage at MAXX & Auction registration desks • Mention from the Auction stage on the night of the event		Claim Sponsorship
Willamette Signature Cocktail Sponsor $5,500 Level, Exclusive This Sponsorship Includes: • Table for 8 at the Auction Dinner • Recognition on a scrolling PPT during the Auction • Recognition on signage near the bars		Claim Sponsorship
Huckleberry Dessert Dash Sponsor $1,500 Level, Exclusive This Sponsorship Includes: • Recognition on the signage at the Dessert Table		Claim Sponsorship
Limited Sponsorships Opportunities
Rose Garden Sponsor $6,000 Level, Limited This Sponsorship Includes: • Table for 8 at the Auction Dinner • Recognition on a scrolling PPT during the Auction • Recognition on signage at MAXX & Auction registration desks		Claim Sponsorship
Little Red Car Sponsors $1,800 Level, Limited This Sponsorship Includes: • Recognition on a scrolling PPT during the Auction • Opportunity to participate in check presentation at hospital The Little Red Cars will be donated to the following Hospitals: Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Medford, OR OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Portland, OR Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT Sacred Heart Medical Center, Eugene, OR Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital, Spokane, WA Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, Boise, ID Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Yakima, WA		Claim Sponsorship
Unlimited Sponsorships Opportunities
Salmon River Sponsor $3,500 Level, Unlimited This Sponsorship Includes: • Recognition on a scrolling PPT during the Auction • Recognition on signage at MAXX & Auction registration desks • Acknowledgement on centerpieces placed on each table		Claim Sponsorship
Columbia Sponsor $2,250 Level, Unlimited This Sponsorship Includes: • Recognition on a scrolling PPT during the Auction • Recognition on the scrolling logo portion of Greater Giving • Recognition on signage at MAXX & Auction registration desks		Claim Sponsorship
Rainier Decal Sponsor $1,000 Level, Unlimited This Sponsorship Includes: • One Vinyl Auction Themed Decal (your credit union’s name prominently displayed in the MAXX event space for all to see during the convention week.)		Claim Sponsorship

Thank you to this year’s Credit Union Auction Committee members for helping to organize this key event:

Chantelle Castle, Lighthouse Community CU
Jennifer Clark, PrimeSource CU
Heidi Wesley-Cleveland, Verity CU
Crystal Contreras, HAPO CU
Laura Fenter, Numerica CU
Kaycie Holland, Alaska USA FCU
Alex Johnson, Sound CU
Trudi Mayes, CapEd CU
Josh Munson, Gesa CU
Annette Pixley, InRoads CU
Jennifer Wilson, Prime Source CU

Continued education and training of credit union employees helps keep the Credit Union Movement vibrant and competitive in the financial marketplace. We understand this can take a significant commitment of time and money.  The Northwest Credit Union Foundation provides professional development scholarships awarding up to $1,000 per year for selected applicants.  Learn more on the  NWCUF website.  

Attendees who register for MAXX (EVENT) assume all risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that attendee may experience or incur in connection with attending the Northwest Credit Union Association (NWCUA) EVENT.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Attendee acknowledges the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assumes the risk of exposure or infection by attending the EVENT, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, disability, and/or death to attendee.  Attendee understands that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the EVENT may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of others who may attend the event or their families, colleagues, or others with whom they may have contact.  Attendee understands and agrees that this Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of NWCUA, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in the EVENT.

Attendee agrees to comply with all COVID-related procedures that NWCUA or the EVENT Venue may implement, including, but not limited to, mask-wearing and social distancing requirements, state health department guidance, restrictions on certain activities that carry higher COVID-related risk, such as social gatherings indoors, including bars or hotel rooms, in order to protect as much as possible the health and safety of all EVENT attendees. Failure to follow the guidance as set forth by NWCUA or the EVENT Venue will result in denial of entrance to the EVENT Venue and also forfeiture of participation in the EVENT and any related fees.

Registration fees are non-refundable after Aug. 28. Substitutions will only be accepted by notifying NWCUA no later than this date.

This program is open to all NWCUA Member and Associate Member credit union employees only. For more information about the Northwest Credit Union Association’s MAXX 2021: Annual Convention, or assistance with registration, please contact  Holly Miller, Programming Director.

Do you have questions about the 2021 Strategic Link Trade Show? Contact VP of Strategic Partnerships and Resources, Cameron Smith via email or 208.286.6794.