CEO Update: The future is now!
Relax. This isn’t another article on how close science fiction books and movies got things right 30 or 40 years ago. Although many things have changed for the better or worse (as predicted), we are still living in a world where the future has many possibilities. However, securing a successful future is often only made possible for those willing to act now. Windows of opportunity only exist for a moment—and then they are gone, maybe forever.
DCUC is on the move given all the opportunities we are seeing surface during this period of industry change. In last month’s ALERT, we highlighted how we will be working with Congress in drafting and passing the “Military Banking Program Improvement Act.” That process is well underway with several successful meetings and information exchanged with House and Senate leaders via their staff. Plus, we are also in the process of hiring an Advocacy Officer who will conduct our day-to-day advocacy efforts. All this to say, DCUC is creating the changes we and our members need to thrive in the future.
That said, we need to discuss member value and what each of you can expect from your DCUC membership. Apart from our accomplishments in 2023, there is much more beneath the surface with what DCUC does to bring measurable success for our member credit unions. Whether it is important actions like writing letters and/or meeting with federal and state officials on your behalf or smaller perks like hosting a dinner or lunch for your board members at the historic Army Navy Club in Washington, D.C.—there is still more DCUC has to offer.
On the more visible side of what DCUC offers are our yearly conferences and events, both regional and abroad. If you have never been to a DCUC conference you (and your board) are missing out! I can say that with confidence given the feedback from our last three conferences. DCUC has made many changes based on both member and strategic partners’ feedback.
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