Idaho Micro-Communities
Micro-communities are groups of credit union employees, advocates, and champions that are working together to build a brighter future for credit unions. They are Credit Union Chapters, Young Professional Networking Groups, Sister Societies of the Global Women’s Leadership Network, Credit Union Development Educator Networks, and more. Micro-communities embody the spirit of collaboration and collective action and are a vital component of the Credit Union Movement.
Capitol Area Chapter
| Board Member | Position | Credit Union |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Mayer | President | Pioneer FCU |
| Kim LaFong | Vice President | Icon CU |
| Karen Dawson | Treasurer | TruGrocer FCU |
| Michelle Wall | Secretary | Icon CU |
| Nikie Bauer | Board Member | Clarity CU |
| Rachel Lane | Board Member | Clarity CU |
| Melissa Thometz | Board Member | Pioneer FCU |
| Kevin Birch | Board Member | Mountain America CU |
| Tim Toy | Board Member | Mountain America CU |
Credit Union Offices Within Chapter
Boise Fire Department CU – Boise
Capital Educators FCU – Meridian
E.S.A CU – Boise
Health Care Idaho CU – Boise
Icon CU – Boise
Idaho United CU – Meridian
Pioneer FCU – Boise
Saint Alphonsus Medical CU – Boise
Trugrocer CU – Boise
Upcoming Chapter Events
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Eastern Idaho Chapter
| Board Member | Position | Credit Union |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Lords | President | Westmark CU |
| Craig Gummow | Board Member | Beehive FCU |
Credit Union Offices Within Chapter
Beehive FCU – Rexburg
East Idaho CU – Idaho Falls
Members Preferred CU – Idaho Falls
Westmark CU – Idaho Falls
Upcoming Chapter Events
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Eastern Idaho Sister Society
The Global Women’s Leadership Network is the credit union industry’s only international platform designed to facilitate greater gender equality in credit unions, including increasing the number of women in leadership positions. To advance this mission on a local level, Sister Societies of the GWLN have been established around the world. Last fall marked the launch of the first group of Sister Societies in our region: The Northwest Chapter of Sister Societies.
The Northwest Chapter is now part of a network of 44 Chapters across 16 countries, founded to encourage, prepare, promote, and develop women for credit union executive leadership roles.
North Central Idaho Chapter
| Board Member | Position | Credit Union |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Nixon | President | Lewis Clark CU |
Credit Union Offices Within Chapter
Cottonwood Community FCU – Cottonwood
Freedom Northwest CU – Kamiah
Latah CU – Moscow
Lewis Clark CU – Lewiston
Pine Tree Community CU – Grangeville
Potlatch No. 1 FCU – Lewiston
Upcoming Chapter Events
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North Idaho Chapter
| Board Member | Position | Credit Union |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Urbick | President | Global CU |
| Andrea Marich | Vice President | Horizon CU |
| Gloria Rauch | Vice President | St. Joe Valley CU |
| Kylee Aros | Treasurer | Global CU |
| Anne Hagman | Secretary | Idaho Central CU |
| Jim Koester | Director | P1FCU |
Credit Union Offices Within Chapter
Idaho Central CU – Coeur d’Alene
Global CU – Coeur d’Alene
Horizon CU – Coeur d’Alene
P1FCU – Coeur d’Alene
St. Joe Valley CU – St. Maries
Upcoming Chapter Events
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Pocatello Area Chapter
| Board Member | Position | Credit Union |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Wellard | President | Pocatello Simplot CU |
| Annette Shipp | Vice President | Advantage Plus FCU |
| Randi Kerr | Secretary | SEI CU |
| Jamie Simmons | Treasurer | Connections CU |
| Shelli Bardsley | Director | Idaho Central CU |
| Brandi Sondrini | Director | Mountain America CU |
| Nicole Bush | Director | Westmark CU |
Credit Union Offices Within Chapter
Advantage Plus FCU – Pocatello
Connections CU – Pocatello
Idaho Central CU – Chubbuck
ISU CU – Pocatello
Pocatello Simplot FCU – Pocatello
Rails West FCU – Chubbuck
SEI CU – Pocatello
Upcoming Chapter Events
If no events are listed below, please check back later for more information. If you are a Chapter Board Member and would like to post a Chapter event to your page, please complete this form.
South Central Idaho Chapter
| Board Member | Position | Credit Union |
|---|---|---|
| Kris Moses | President | Pioneer FCU |
Credit Union Offices Within Chapter
Mini Cassia Emp CU – Burley
Snake River FCU – Twin Falls
Upcoming Chapter Events
If no events are listed below, please check back later for more information. If you are a Chapter Board Member and would like to post a Chapter event to your page, please complete this form.
Southwest Idaho Chapter
| Board Member | Position | Credit Union |
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Moore | President | Idaho Central CU |
| Nick Fugal | Vice President | Clarity CU |
| Sue Deffries | Treasurer | Northwest Christian CU |
| Paula Morrison | Member | Desert Sage CU |
| Cheri Shaffs | Member | Mountain Gem CU |
| Suzanne Hurtado | Member | Clarity CU |
Credit Union Offices Within Chapter
Clarity CU – Nampa
Desert Sage FCU – Nampa
Mountain Gem CU – Nampa
Northwest Christian CU – Nampa
Simplot Employees CU – Caldwell
Upcoming Chapter Events
If no events are listed below, please check back later for more information. If you are a Chapter Board Member and would like to post a Chapter event to your page, please complete this form.
Treasure Valley Sister Society
The Global Women’s Leadership Network is the credit union industry’s only international platform designed to facilitate greater gender equality in credit unions, including increasing the number of women in leadership positions. To advance this mission on a local level, Sister Societies of the GWLN have been established around the world. Last fall marked the launch of the first group of Sister Societies in our region: The Northwest Chapter of Sister Societies.
The Northwest Chapter is now part of a network of 44 Chapters across 16 countries, founded to encourage, prepare, promote, and develop women for credit union executive leadership roles.
