Great Basin Federal Credit Union has its Crasher!
RENO, NV (February 12, 2018) — Great Basin Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Branch Manager Gerardina Rodriguez has been selected to attend Crash the GAC 2018 by The Cooperative Trust and Credit Union National Association to represent Nevada!
“I feel it’s important to represent and advocate for not only my credit union but all credit unions” Rodriguez said. “I’m excited and nervous all at the same time!”
Crash the GAC is a career-changing program for credit union young professionals that allows them to experience CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference in a dynamic way with exclusive networking opportunities and mentoring sessions with industry leaders, previously from organizations such as Filene Research Institute, National Credit Union Foundation, Credit Union National Association, and CUNA Mutual Group.
“The Crashers program is great for young credit union professionals, for GAC, and for the entire movement,” said CUNA CEO and President Jim Nussle. “The Crashers get to network and participate in the premier event of the credit union industry, the GAC benefits from their enthusiasm and fresh perspectives, and the movement is invigorated by a new generation of fired-up advocates who have learned how to reach out to legislators to effect change.”
Credit Union National Association provides Crashers with a complimentary registration fee to attend the conference, and many state leagues and associations provide scholarships or other financial assistance. This year 78 Crashers will attend Crash the GAC representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Great Basin CEO Jennifer Denoo said: “We are thrilled that Gerardina will be attending this event with such a great group of young professionals. There is nothing else like this conference, and I have no doubt Gerardina will soak it all in and come away with an invigorated passion for the work that credit unions do in our communities every day.”
“As we continue to grow The Cooperative Trust and Crash opportunities, we’re always challenging ourselves to elevate and advance the program to provide the most impact for young professionals and the credit union system,” said The Cooperative Trust Manager Lauren Culp. “We know that it’s more important than ever that young people have a voice and are included in the conversation as we look to the future of our industry. This year, thanks to the generous donations of several forward-thinking credit unions, we’re thrilled to provide the Crash the GAC opportunity to an additional 26 young professionals.”
The Crash the GAC is brought to you by The Cooperative Trust and CUNA, in association with Credit Union Leagues/Associations.
Gerardina Rodriguez
About Great Basin Federal Credit Union
Great Basin Federal Credit Union was formed January 11, 1951. Since its inception, Great Basin has evolved into a community-chartered credit union now serving more than 23,000 members in select counties in Northern Nevada and the Treasure Valley (Idaho)
About Filene
Filene Research Institute is an independent, consumer finance think and do tank dedicated to scientific and thoughtful analysis about issues affecting the future of credit unions, retail banking and cooperative finance. Filene is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Nearly 1,000 members make the Institute’s research, innovation and impact programs possible.
About CUNA
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America’s credit unions, which are owned by more than 100 million consumer members. CUNA, along with its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, delivers unwavering advocacy, continuous professional growth and operational confidence to protect the best interests of all credit unions. For more information about CUNA, visit cuna.org.
About The Cooperative Trust
The Cooperative Trust, with its award-winning Crash programming, is the international community of young credit union professionals, brought to you by Filene Research Institute and made possible by Credit Union National Association. To learn more, check it out live at http://trust.coop.
