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Register Today: CUNA Mutual Group’s Free Online Discovery™ Conference is Oct. 1

Fourth Annual Event Features 13 Credit Union-Focused Sessions

MADISON, WI (August 12, 2013) — CUNA Mutual Group’s fourth annual, day-long Online Discovery™ Conference scheduled for Oct. 1, offers 13 credit union-focused sessions from the convenience of your desk – for free.

The Online Discovery™ Conference is the Web-based equivalent of a face-to-face conference without the associated expenses or time away from the office. “The beauty of participating online is the convenience,” said Christy LaMasney, manager of Online Discovery™ for CUNA Mutual Group. “It requires absolutely no travel, hotel, or time away from the office and it’s free for everyone.”

This year’s agenda features 13 credit union-focused sessions, networking opportunities, including chat rooms and message boards, an exhibit hall and prizes; plus, registration guarantees access to conference materials after the event is over.

John Lass, senior vice president of strategy & business development for CUNA Mutual Group, is the keynote speaker. Lass will speak on the power of leadership, culture, and strategy within the credit union system. In addition, the conference will feature several industry thought leaders:

  • Lerzan Aksoy, associate professor of marketing, Fordham University in New York City, N.Y., Linking Member Satisfaction to Share of Deposits with the New Wallet Allocation Rule
  • Wendy Bryant-Beswick, vice president of marketing and business development, Generations FCU, The Importance of a Digital Strategy
  • Jon Bundy, regulatory compliance manager, CUNA Mutual Group, Lending Compliance Pipeline: What May Be Coming
  • Lauren Capitini, regulatory compliance manager, CUNA Mutual Group, CFPB Mortgage Mythbusters
  • Armando Falcon, CEO, Falcon Capital Advisors, LLC, and John McKechnie, III, partner at Total Spectrum, GSE Reform – What’s the Future for Credit Union Mortgage Lending
  • Simon Gao, vice president of consumer analytics, CUNA Mutual Group, The Power of Predictions
  • Dan Kaiser, senior vice president and product executive of lending products, CUNA Mutual Group, Trends in Lending and Member-Friendly Income
  • Kevin Miller, vice president of IT strategy and architecture, CUNA Mutual Group, Strengthening the Member Experience Through Innovation
  • Hendrix Niemann, managing director of practice and wealth management, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., Growing Your Investment Program to Increase Non-Interest Income & Member Loyalty
  • Rob Rubin, managing director, Novarica, Winning Over the Multi-Channel Member
  • Brian Scott, vice president, The Members Group, Moving Your Credit Card Program to EMV – Don’t Let Your Chips Fall!
  • Shari Storm, senior vice president, Verity CU, Mother Knows Best – And Spends The Most

Each thought leader session will feature video, audio, and a question and answer portion.

The online event is designed for CEOs and senior leadership teams of credit unions, but all credit union and league employees are welcome.

“Attendees can come and go from the conference as they please,” said LaMasney. “This provides great flexibility to allow many staff members from the same organization to attend, if even for just a few hours.”

Take a tour of last year’s Online Discovery™ Conference for an idea of what to expect, and then register and view the agenda at www.cunamutual.com/register.

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CUNA Mutual Group insurance, retirement and investment products provide financial security and protection to credit unions and their members worldwide. With more than 75 years of true market commitment, CUNA Mutual Group’s vision is unwavering: To be a trusted business partner who delivers service excellence through customer-focused products and market-driven insight. More information on the company is available on the company’s website at www.cunamutual.com.

CUNA Mutual Group is the marketing name for CUNA Mutual Holding Company, a mutual insurance holding company, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Life, accident, health and annuity insurance products are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company. Property and casualty insurance products are issued by CUMIS Insurance Society, Inc. Each insurer is solely responsible for the financial obligations under the policies and contracts it issues. Corporate headquarters are located in Madison, Wis.

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