Councils

Councils provide a forum for peer groups to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other. Members enjoy networking opportunities, admission to all Council-specific meetings, and access to a Council-specific listserv.

2019 Council Program Updates

The 2019 Council program will bring some exciting updates.

We are thrilled to add a new discipline to our Council lineup. The Risk Management Council will provide an opportunity for professionals in various risk-related roles to discuss trends and share their challenges and successes with peers. This council focuses on physical, information, and cyber security, as well as business continuity and disaster recovery. By connecting peers in these areas, this council will foster communication and support that is beneficial for the credit union movement in terms of identifying and reducing the many areas of risk that credit unions face daily.

While Council meetings will continue to be held in NWCUA offices with lunch provided and an opportunity to network with peers, meeting attendees will also be able to call-in directly from their desks, or convene with a group of their co-workers or peers in a conference room at their credit union. We are excited about this enhancement which will expand access to the meetings to credit unions of all sizes and geographic locations. In-person Council meetings will no longer be organized in Eugene, Lewiston, Medford, Pocatello, or Spokane.

The meetings will take place via the Zoom video conferencing platform. To participate in the meetings, attendees will need access to a computer or video conferencing system with working speakers. To learn more about Zoom and how to join the meetings, watch this 1-minute video or reach out to Carmen Vigil at [email protected].

Get more with a membership!

Individuals may purchase a seat to attend any one of our Council meetings at the rate of $79 per meeting.

The 2019 Council program will bring some exciting updates.

Council meetings will continue to be held in NWCUA offices with lunch provided and an opportunity to network with peers. Meeting attendees will also have the option to call-in directly from their desks, or convene with a group of their co-workers or peers in a conference room at their credit union. We are excited about this enhancement which will expand access to the meetings to credit unions of all sizes and geographic locations. In-person Council meetings will no longer be organized in Eugene, Lewiston, Medford, Pocatello, or Spokane.

The meetings will take place via the Zoom video conferencing platform. To participate in the meetings remotely, attendees will need access to a computer or video conferencing system with working speakers. To learn more about Zoom and how to join the meetings, watch this 1-minute video or reach out to Carmen Vigil at [email protected].

2019 Early Bird Memberships now Available!

Want to bring your team? With a Credit Union Membership your credit union may send an unlimited number of staff members to attend all Council meetings within that discipline.

Collectors

Allows your credit union to send an unlimited number of staff to two Collectors’ Council meetings in 2019.

Commercial Services

Allows your credit union to send an unlimited number of staff to two Commercial Services Council meetings in 2019.

Compliance

Allows your credit union to send an unlimited number of staff to three Compliance Council meetings in 2019.

HR & Trainers

Allows your credit union to send an unlimited number of staff to two HR & Trainers’ Council meetings in 2019.

Lenders

Allows your credit union to send an unlimited number of staff to two Lenders’ Council meetings in 2019.

Marketing, Business Development & Community Outreach

Allows your credit union to send an unlimited number of staff to three Marketing, Business Development & Community Outreach Council meetings in 2019.

Risk Management

Allows your credit union to send an unlimited number of staff to two Risk Management Council meetings in 2019.

Power User Membership

Allows your credit union to send an unlimited number of staff to all Council meetings in 2019.

Not sure which membership option is right for your credit union? Reach out to Carmen Vigil at [email protected].

2019 Council Meeting Dates

Collectors’ Council

Session 1 – Thursday, Jan. 24
Session 2 – Thursday, Aug. 8

Commercial Services Council

Session 1 – Tuesday, April 16
Session 2 – Thursday, Nov. 14

Compliance Council

Session 1 – Wednesday, April 24
Session 2 – Tuesday, Aug. 6
Session 3 – Tuesday, Nov 19

HR & Trainers’ Council

Session 1 – Thursday, April 4
Session 2 – Wednesday, Dec. 11

Lenders’ Council

Session 1 – Thursday, Jan 31
Session 2 – Wednesday, Aug. 28

Marketing, Business Development & Community Outreach Council

Session 1 – Tuesday, April 2
Session 2 – Tuesday, June 4
Session 3 – Wednesday, Nov. 6

Risk Management Council

Session 1 – Thursday, April 18
Session 2 – Tuesday, Dec. 10

Scholarship Information

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 $1,500 per year for selected applicants.

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