PSCU sponsors 2017 credit union development education workshop
Annual workshop raises more than $25,000 for Pinellas County non-profit
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (July 27, 2017) — PSCU, the nation’s leading CUSO, was a proud sponsor of the National Credit Union Foundation’s Development Education (DE) Workshop in Tampa on July 11-13. The focus for this year’s workshop was diversity and inclusion, and why inclusion is so important to credit unions. The workshop builds upon the foundational DE training, such as critical lessons in cooperative principles, credit union philosophy and international development issues, while incorporating other challenges that credit unions face today.
The mission of the DE program is to promote credit unions’ social responsibility and domestic and international development through interactive adult education and professional networking. By linking credit unions’ past and present, the program brings renewed relevance to credit unions¹ seven cooperative principles and the philosophy of “People Helping People.”
The workshop was hosted at the Suncoast Credit Union headquarters in Tampa while PSCU proudly sponsored the Opening Reception dinner on the first day of the workshop. In addition to networking opportunities, the workshop allows credit union professionals from across the country to sharpen their skills in credit union outreach initiatives, technical assistance, public presentations and become passionate advocates of the credit union philosophy. Graduates of the workshop also earn certification as Credit Union Development Educators (CUDEs).
“PSCU was proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Credit Union DE Workshop, as the valuable lessons and skills learned by attendees of the event are the same that our CUSO promotes every day,” said Tom Olney, PSCU VP, Learning Process & Architecture. “At PSCU, we encourage all of our associates to continue sharpening their skills in order to advance themselves individually, as well as the industry as a whole. Events like the Credit Union DE Workshop provide an opportunity for credit union professionals from around the world to come together over a shared passion which unites us all.”
Each year during the DE Workshop, a day is dedicated to giving back to the local community. This year’s charity of choice was Pinellas Hope, a non-profit organization that supports the homeless population in St. Petersburg. The organization provides shelter and job placement support and sets goals with residents that encourage self-sufficiency. At this year’s workshop, attendees banded together and raised over $25,000 in just 75 minutes to support Pinellas Hope’s newest housing project for veterans. The funds went toward furnishing and decorating 14 of the organization’s homes that await veterans.
“Each year, we are honored with the opportunity to come together as a credit union movement to advance the profession and give back to local communities in need. We are very proud of the funds raised during this year’s DE Workshop for Pinellas Hope,” said Lois Kitsch, the National Credit Union Foundation’s National Program Director.
For more information about the workshop or the National Credit Union Foundation, visit ncuf.coop.
About PSCU
PSCU/Co-op Solutions is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider. With over four decades of industry experience and a commitment to service excellence and innovation, the company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America. PSCU/Co-op Solutions leverages its expertise and resources on behalf of credit unions and their members, offering an end-to-end product portfolio that includes payment processing, fraud and risk management, data and analytics, digital banking, instant payments, strategic consulting, collections, ATM and POS networks, shared branching and 24/7/365 member support via its contact centers. For more information, visit pscu.com and coop.org.
