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2009 Louisiana-Mississippi Credit Union Leadership Cruise
Mark your calendars for March 7 - 12, 2009 and make plans to join us on the Louisiana/Mississippi Credit Union Leadership Cruise! This 5-day cruise will take place on the Carnival cruise ship Fantasy. Come aboard and experience outstanding educational opportunities for both management and volunteers, as well as spectacular cuisine, nonstop entertainment, and fun activities when we stop in Cozumel and Progresso,Mexico! There will be something for everyone during our fun & educational days at sea! Educational session will be presented on topics of interest to credit union CEOs, management staff, and volunteers.
As your credit union begins to make its plans to attend this conference, there is one very important point that we cannot stress enough: once the block of rooms that we are holding for this meeting are spoken for, those that did not commit early and still want a room will be at the mercy of the cruise line. This means that if there are rooms still available and we are able to book one for you, you are likely to pay a higher price than our group rate. So make your reservations early!
To view the complete program brochure, click here.
About the Speakers
Bob Hoel is the Filene Fellow in Residence at the Filene Research Institute and Professor Emeritus of Business at Colorado State University. He frequently speaks about credit union challenges and opportunities at meetings of credit union leaders, regulators, auditors and others. He has spoken at conferences and conventions in all 50 states plus Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and South America. Prior to joining Filene, Bob was Professor of Business and Chairman of the Department of Marketing at Colorado State University. He received Colorado State University’s “Outstanding Business Professor Award” on three separate occasions. While at Colorado State University, Bob served as chairman of his credit union's board of directors. Currently, he is a member of the national examining committee for the Certified Credit Union Executive program, the capitalization program committee of the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions and the credit policies committee at Great Wisconsin Credit Union.
Darla Arni’s work and experiences have been featured on MSNBC’s online magazine, regular segments on the Fox 4 Morning Show in Kansas City, and in her nationwide column and e-newsletter. With over 25 years of experience in education and business, Darla offers wisdom and creative solutions to the choices people face everyday. She has empowered and inspired thousands of people to bring creative energy to their life and work. She is the author of the Sharing Creative Energy Newsletter, co-author of Life Compass for Women, and Sharing Creativity at Home. As a speaker, writer, columnist, television personality, multifaceted wife & mom she is a survivor of all life has brought her way. Darla will help you take charge of your life as she awakens your sleeping creativity and brings a renewed sense of power and commitment to everyone she meets.
Deborah Crawford is the President of gettechnical, inc., a Baton Rouge based firm, specializing in the education of financial institutions across the country. Her 23+ years of banking and teaching experience began at Hibernia NAtional Bank in New Orleans. She graduated from Louisiana State University with both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Debbie’s specialty is in the deposit side of financial institutions, where she teaches seminars on regulations, documentation, insurance, Individual Retirement Accounts, and more. She is well-known for her humor and practical approach to learning.
About the Sessions
What Your Members & Potential Members Really Want: This session gets inside the heads of your members. It's based on in-depth interviews with members in their homes and on other cutting edge research efforts. The conclusion is clear: consumers look at financial products and services very differently than most credit union CEOs and board members do. New research shows ways your credit union can better meet the true needs and wants of members. It goes far beyond what's learned in most surveys. It is loaded with fresh insights into gaining larger share of members' wallets and increasing member loyalty.
Smart Growth Strategies: "How can our credit union grow in an increasingly competitive environment?" has become the number one question across the nation. It is becoming more difficult to grow membership because consumers are less willing to switch financial institutions. Simultaneously, it's more difficult to grow assets because members have so many choices and competition is fierce. This session examines credit union success strategies and innovations for attracting and serving growing market segments like young adults, immigrants, small businesses, and aging baby boomers. It focuses on developing new strategies and revising old ones to (1) expand your loan portfolio, (2) build your deposit base, and (3) generate fee income.
Energy of Attitude: Our attitude is a mindset of how we mentally filter what is happening in our lives. It is contagious, it affects you physically, and it is a CHOICE! Learn how your attitude measures up, what you can do about it and how taking action can improve your life.
Creating Balance: It's not the stress that gets to us; it's how we handle it! Explore how you can face risk with ease, expand your comfort zone and handle stress effectively by activating your sleeping creativity.
Steady Planning Avoids the Hurricanes of Life: We all need to plan for the ups and downs of economic cycles. Steady planning and use of credit union products can help us all ride out the cycles of the storms. How much should we save for retirement? How should those funds be invested? What types of planning can we do for our families’ education? What about the use of life insurance? These and many other issues will be addressed in this program.
Bank Secrecy Act Update: The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) continues to be the hot exam issue for credit unions in 2008 and going into 2009. What are the responsibilities of the credit union? How can
mismanagement of this issue get lead to serious problems for a credit union and eventually cause the credit union to close? We will look at the cash issues, red flags for money laundering and ultimately sanctions for not following the rules. This training meets the mandatory requirements for annual BSA training for staff & volunteers.
Share Insurance and Your Member: Reports in the media are often incorrect or misleading about share insurance and the protection it gives your members. Now more than ever, we need to know how share insurance works. What are the categories of insurance? How does the fund work if a credit union were to ever fail? Gain the knowledge you need to build member confidence in the system.
Agenda
Saturday, March 7, 2009
12:30 a.m. -- Embarkation begins
2:30 p.m. -- All attendees must be checked-in
4:00 p.m. -- Depart from New Orleans
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Fun and Educational Day at Sea: Educational sessions will be offered during our day at sea on Sunday.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Spend the day in Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico: A seaside retreat located just 40 kilometers north of Merida along the Gulf Coast of Mexico, Progreso is quickly becoming an important gateway for cruise ship guests. Its white-sand beaches, emerald green waters and cooling gulf breezes are a natural draw for vacationers from all over the world.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Spend the day in Cozumel, Mexico: Vacationers can kick back on a sun-drenched beach, or enjoy any number of seaside activities, such as shopping in colorful marketplaces or dining in an open-air café.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Fun and Educational Day at Sea: More educational sessions will be offered during our day at sea on Wednesday.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
8:00 a.m. Return to New Orleans
Strategic Planning Sessions
A limited number of meeting rooms are available aboard the ship at no cost to credit unions that wish to conduct a strategic planning session. These spaces are based on a first come first serve basis. Contact Jill Kitchens at (800) 452-7221 ext. 3021 or JKitchens@lcul.com to reserve your space.
Passport Information
The US Government will soon require all guests, including US citizens, to be in possession of a valid passport when traveling on any Carnival cruise. This requirement may become effective as early as June 2009. Carnival strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport during their cruise. In the event of an emergency, this will enable guests that must debark the ship before their cruise ends to fly back to the U.S. without significant delays and complications. Additionally, it will greatly help to expedite their debarkation process. For more information, visit http://travel.state.gov. If you do not have a passport, you will be required to show a certified copy of your birth certificate, as well as official photo identification such as a valid driver's license.
Educational Investment
Inside Cabin: Single -- $1,100.00 total cabin cost; Double -- $1,250.00 total cabin cost ($625/person), 3rd & 4th $550.00 additional for each person
Outside Cabin: Single -- $1,250.00 total cabin cost; Double -- $1,350.00 total cabin cost ($675/person), 3rd & 4th $600.00 additional for each person
In order to obtain the rates listed above, you must adhere to the following payment schedule:
$100 deposit per person due by November 14, 2008 (Of this deposit, $50 is refundable)
50% of remaining balance due December 1, 2008
Final remaining balance due December 14, 2008
This price covers virtually everything, including complete registration materials; valuable educational sessions and comprehensive program materials & handouts; conference t-shirt and all other conference giveaways; all meals, including welcome Aboard Party, Captain's Cocktail Party & Gala dinner, fine-dining options, late night buffets, snacks, and room service; entertainment, facilities and activities aboard the ship; accommodations; and port charges and taxes.
You may pay for your educational investment by either check or ACH. If paying by check, please make your checks payable to Louisiana Credit Union League and mail to 824 Elmwood Park Boulevard, Suite 200, Harahan, LA 70123. If you choose to pay via ACH, your account will be debited as follows: November 14 $100 deposit/person; December 1 50% of remaining balance; December 15 Remaining balance.
For more information or to register, please call Jill Kitchens at (800) 452-7221 x 3021 or email or JKitchens@lcul.com.
