Thank You to the Skeptic(s)
Posted by Lisa Hochgraf
There's a lot of talk in my world about thinking positive and keeping a positive outlook. In practice, I really do try to operate as positively as possible.
But two elements of last week's FORUM Symposium in Indianapolis reminded me that a certain amount of skepticism is a really healthy thing.
Now is the Time for Greater Cooperation, Not Merger
By John Fenton
In yesterday's Skybox post, six credit union CEOs called for the merger of CUNA and NAFCU into a new entity that would, according to the post, better serve the needs of our industry. I respect those seeking to improve the credit union system and encourage more cooperation among our associations, but I do not feel that this is the time to be talking about a merger.
Don't Tell me You Can't Innovate
Posted by Lisa Hochgraf
Today at FORUM Symposium in Indianapolis, Matt Davis, aka The Credit Union Warrior, told us about "What are you saving for?" a campaign and blog designed to start conversations among members of Members Credit Union, Winston-Salem, N.C., about personal financial management and thrift.
How do You Get People Fired up?
Posted by Lisa Hochgraf
Yesterday at FORUM Partnership Symposium in "Indy," William Azaroff of Vancity Credit Union, Vancouver, British Columbia, greeted me by asking, "What's new?"
I shared my excitement that my town (Mendon, N.Y.) had voted the night before to fund a new library with a bond issue of $1.35 million. I said I had thoroughly enjoyed being part of the group of volunteers that had worked to get people fired up to vote yes.
Questions You'd Like Me to Ask the 'CU Skeptic'
Posted by Lisa Hochgraf
Now More Than Ever Part 2…
By Fred Johnson
Another turbulent day in the markets reaffirms what I stated in my earlier post. These are challenging times and now more than ever credit unions need to come together.
Living With Crisis
By Ken Thygerson, Ph.D.
The 2008 financial and economic crisis will have lasting effects. Government largely created this mess and it is now trying to patch things up. Unfortunately, most of the damage is permanent and non reversible.
Service in the Eyes of Gen Y
Posted by Jon Cook, CUES editorial intern
One to three times a week, I venture out of the office for lunch at one of the places close by.
The dining options include the usual chain restaurants available in most trendy suburbs and business parks across the U.S., Qdoba and Panera for example.
Today, I opted for Qdoba; the service quick, the food decent, and the price even "decenter."
Now, More than Ever...
By Fred Johnson
'Flee to Safety' Won't Mean Squat Unless We Squawk
Posted by Christopher Stevenson
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