More than 80 credit union leaders launched the Kansas-Missouri Sister Society on April 5, in conjunction with the Heartland Credit Union Association’s (HCUA) SHIFT conference held in the Kansas City area.
The Kansas-Missouri Sister Society, in partnership with HCUA, the Global Women's Leadership Network (GWLN) and Sister Societies around the globe, strives to tackle the industry’s gender gap by providing women with the tools and resources they need to advance their career.
During the evening reception, GWLN Program Director Lena Giakoumopoulos shared the power, purpose and impact of the Global Women’s Leadership Network. Credit union leaders networked over pink cocktails and pink-inspired desserts.
To encourage a year of wellness, each attendee was asked to think of a wellness word for the year. Attendees chose words like “be,” “grit,” “patience” and “simplicity” and wrote their word on sheets of paper decorated with inspirational stickers.
In addition, the local chapter of Dress for Success was chosen as the Kansas-Missouri Sister Society charity of choice. Attendees were encouraged to donate women’s clothing and accessories or make monetary donations. About 100 items were donated and $350 in gift cards and cash were collected during the event.
