The American Association of Credit Union Leagues wraps up winter conference, annual meeting and elects directors
WASHINGTON, DC (December 11, 2018) — A large gathering of league presidents, league service corporation and association executives, league chairs, government and political affairs professionals, CUNA executive committee members, and system partners attended AACUL’s winter conference and annual meeting in Huntington Beach, Calif., December 4 – 7.
The week included numerous committee and board meetings as well as tailored discussion sessions for the groups in attendance. Some of the areas covered included federal and state advocacy plans, collaboration for enhancing consumer awareness of credit unions, best practices sharing, corporate social responsibility, and diversity and inclusion.
Wendell Lyons, retiring President/CEO of the Kentucky Credit Union League, and Pat Jury, the recently retired President/CEO of the Iowa Credit Union League, were recognized during a dinner held in their honor.
AACUL members reelected the following to serve on the AACUL Board for the coming year: Scott Simpson, President/CEO of the Utah Credit Union Association; Diana Dykstra, President/CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues; Patrick Conway, President/CEO of the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association; Jill Nowacki, President/CEO of The Credit Union League of Connecticut; and Jeff Olson, President/CEO of the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas. Scott Simpson will serve as Chair, Diana Dykstra will serve as Vice Chair, and Patrick Conway will serve as Secretary/Treasurer of the board. Other ex-officio members of the AACUL Board include Mark Cummins, President/CEO of the Minnesota Credit Union Network (Immediate Past Chair); Jim Nussle, President/CEO of CUNA; and Brad Miller, Executive Director of AACUL.
About American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL)
The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) is the national association for the state and regional credit union leagues/associations throughout the United States. AACUL’s mission is to leverage the collective power of Leagues to create advocacy wins for credit unions and build a strong network of credit union associations. We do this by providing advocacy support to yield impact, fostering collaboration and professional development for league staff, and representing the League System to the national association and other industry partners in order to protect and advance a vibrant credit union system.
