4 CU Water Cooler Symposium Talks I’m Looking Forward To

by Tim McAlpine

The CU Water Cooler Symposium 2013 is fast approaching. In fact, it’s three months away from today.

The two biggest changes we made last year were moving the venue from Fishers, Indiana and having our CU Water Cooler editors speak. In hindsight, both were good moves. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville is an amazing space and has just the right vibe. Plus, our editors really brought it last year. This year, we’re continuing with the same recipe and building on it.

With 16 speakers from all corners of the credit union industry, there will be something for everyone. I’m quite excited about all of the sessions. Here’s four that I’m really looking forward to.

Your Members and What Matters

William Azaroff is a really strong speaker and always produces thought-provoking talks. This year, we’ve moved him to the opening keynote spot to kick things off and to really set the tone. From William’s summary, “What makes a credit union relevant? Important? Meaningful? At one time, it may have been an affiliation with a stable, well-regarded company, but that connection and those days are gone. Now, if a credit union really wants to be a meaningful presence in its members’ lives, it may just have to get back to its core mission and figure out what its members really love.”

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