New Frontiers: Volunteers

The Adventure of Volunteers
The 2002 Convention & Expo will feature a salute to credit union volunteers on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, during the General Sessions. Credit union board members, committee members, and other volunteers won't want to miss these events. You'll find other surprises in store throughout the convention that honor the dedicated men and women who give their time to help their credit unions, coworkers, and communities.

OCUS seeks photos of credit union volunteers
for special video tribute at 2002 Convention
The Ohio Credit Union System will present a special tribute to volunteers at the opening general session of the 2002 OCUS Convention & Expo, April 25-27 in Columbus, and is soliciting photos to be used in a feature video presentation. The video will be broadcast to the 1,000+ attendees of the April 26 general session as part of the convention's opening ceremonies. Photo submission guidelines
THANK YOU FOR SENDING YOUR PHOTOS. THE VIDEO IS COMPLETE AND OCUS IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING PHOTOS FOR CONVENTION. WE ALWAYS WELCOME PHOTOS AND NEWS ARTICLES TO FEATURE IN OUR PUBLICATIONS, THOUGH!

Education Sessions for Volunteers
The education sessions feature several new sessions just for volunteers:

Pre-Convention Session -- Thursday, April 26 - 9 am to Noon
Maximizing Board Performance -- Volunteer Achievement Program #V702
Thursday, April 25, 2002 – 9 am to Noon
Your board needs to work continuously to keep up with change and to improve its operations. This course examines today’s challenges for directors and explores specific tasks of your board. Two tasks in particular are crucial to credit union effectiveness: planning and evaluation and managing CEO accountability. Cost: $40, Registration is required for this VAP course. Mark the appropriate box on registration sheet. Convention registration is not required for this VAP course.

Friday, April 26
You Can't Quit - It's a League Rule
It's not just about team, it's about WINNING and winning has two “I’s” in it. Losing teams have experienced coaches and players who work hard, but they still lose. Why? Dan Clark shows you that the teams that win have the most “I” players on them.
By Dan Clark, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

Friday, April 26
When Your Horse Dies…Dismount!
New insights into developing and maintaining a member relationship management culture. Assess your credit union's plan and focus on the four major components (culture, people, processes, and technology) required to attract, expand and retain your most valued members.
By Chuck Wilson

Saturday, April 27
Evaluating the Performance of Credit Union Directors
Board members need and deserve feedback on their performance, just like employees. Learn proven method to evaluate your directors with sensitivity and confidentiality so they grow into high-quality board performers.
By David Gilbert

Saturday, April 27
Volunteers: The Forgotten Credit Union Resource
Some credit unions develop elaborate strategies to recruit and retain volunteers while others sit back and hope for the best. Learn how to motivate, develop, retain and recognize your volunteers so they never feel like a forgotten resource.
By Jason Boles