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Make your connection in Chicago
It’s home to well-known attractions such as Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile, and from July 20–24, the city of Chicago will host NAFCU’s 43rd Annual Conference and Exhibition. Credit union delegates from across the country will arrive in the Windy City to connect with each other, industry leaders, experts and regulators. And when they depart, they will take away the latest information concerning the ever-evolving credit union industry as well as strategies to put in place the minute they return to their institutions. Credit unions looking to enrich their boards, management and overall growth will want to take advantage of all NAFCU’s Annual Conference has to offer.
Customized learning tracks
NAFCU designs and shapes its Annual Conference to bring credit unions the most innovative solutions so they can operate at their best, while continuing to serve as their members’ financial advocate. To ensure credit unions can tailor their Annual Conference experience to their specific needs, the conference offers multiple education sessions along six tracks. They include:
Industry-leading experts
By attending the conference, credit unions can learn the latest executive compensation trends, essential elements of successful mergers and effective strategies for using their positive reputation to their advantage in these challenging times. Also, the conference brings credit unions an opportunity to hear the perspectives of NCUA Chairman Debbie Matz and NCUA Board Members Michael Fryzel and Gigi Hyland. Creating a personalized schedule for educational sessions featured at the conference is easy, thanks to an Agenda Builder posted on the Annual Conference Web site www.nafcu-annual.org.
NAFCU’s Annual Conference will also introduce participants to the industry’s leading products and service providers through its Annual Exhibition. Industry experts such as CMC and Ascensus will be on hand. Conference participants can also discover fresh ideas at the Credit Union Solutions Theater, which will be located in a special section of the Exhibition Hall adjacent to the NAFCU Services Preferred Partner Pavilion.
Nationally known speakers
NAFCU has designed the conference to not only be a source of information but to stir inspiration in credit unions as well. On July 21, during the opening general session, legendary NFL star and Hall-of-Famer Mike Ditka will impart key principles of effective leadership — principles he put into practice when he led the Chicago Bears to Super Bowl XX. He coached the team for 11 years, garnering Coach of the Year honors for that championship game. Presently, Ditka is on “Sunday NFL Countdown,” ESPN Radio and SportsCenter.
On July 24, Bill Kurtis, host of the Emmy-nominated “Cold Case Files” and “Investigative Reports,” will address the conference during the closing brunch. His remarks will focus on ways that credit unions can give back to their communities and affect peoples’ lives through their work. Over the past 35 years, Kurtis has been a documentary host, producer, news anchor and multimedia production company president. As a network newsman, he covered the Charles Manson trial and is credited with breaking the Agent Orange story. The company he founded, Kurtis Productions, produces crime and news programs for A&E Television Networks.
And some old-fashioned fun
NAFCU will also take conference participants “out to the ballgame” on the afternoon of July 23 to see the Chicago Cubs play against their division rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals. Each credit union delegate registration, spouse/guest program and social events package will include a ticket for the game. Tickets are first-come, first-served and extra ticket sales will be limited.
Other special events have been planned for conference goers. On July 20, participants can work on their swing during the 8th Annual NAFCU Friends Golf Tournament, which will take place at Harborside International Golf Center. On July 22, participants can sail along Lake Michigan and take in the Chicago skyline during a cruise aboard the Spirit of Chicago. Registration for both events will go toward NAFCU’s Political Administrative Fund, which supports NAFCU’s grassroots and political activities and ensures that credit unions’ concerns are heard on Capitol Hill.
From the educational offerings to the motivating keynote speakers, NAFCU’s 43rd Annual Conference and Exhibition promises to be the must-attend event of the year for credit unions. Registration discounts for the conference are in effect until June 4. For more information regarding this year’s Annual Conference, visit www.nafcu-annual.org.
Spouse and guest program
The program NAFCU has planned for spouses and guests of delegates attending NAFCU’s 43rd Annual Conference and Exhibition is sure to highlight the best that the Windy City has to offer. The tours will take place on July 21 and 22 and will conclude in time for participants to partake in the conference’s evening activities.
Northside and the Loop —This guided tour features stops at popular sights in the Loop and Northside neighborhoods. Participants will travel up the Magnificent Mile and then tour Lincoln Park, including Wrigley Field and Lakeview. The tour will wrap up with a visit to the John Hancock Observatory.
Southside excursion and architecture cruise — On this tour, participants will see sights such as Grant Park, the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, Hyde Park and the University of Chicago. The tour will end with a cruise highlighting the city’s unique architecture.
n Frank Lloyd Wright architecture — Tour participants will experience a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s famed architecture, including a guided tour of his famous home and studio. Following lunch, the tour will pass Hemingway House and the Unity Temple.
The Baha’i Temple and Chicago Botanic Garden — Participants will enjoy a tour of the Baha’i Temple and the Chicago Botanic Garden. Following lunch, they will be led on a narrated tram tour through the 300 acres of landscaped gardens. The tour will conclude at the Coast Guard Station and Gillson Park.
If you have already registered and you would like to add the spouse/guest program to your registration, call NAFCU Member Services at 800-344-5580.
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