On February 21, thirty of the Triangle’s coolest Credit Union professionals met at Tyler’s Taproom to kick off the first CU Social of 2013. Attendees participated in a “speed networking” exercise. They quickly got to know many of their new CU friends and discussed their backgrounds, interests and love of the CU industry.

Thanks to everyone who came out, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event! Remember to encourage your co-workers to sign up for our e-newsletter at www.cuaware.org to stay informed.

The Triad Chapter of CUaware and the Northwest Chapter of the North Carolina Credit Union League joined efforts to hold a CUsocial and Northwest Chapter meeting at Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem on February 12.

CUaware founders Patrick Livingston and Brandon McAdams gave a presentation to a group of 45 people on the purpose of CUaware and its mission to help create the next generation of credit union leaders.

The event also bolstered CUaware’s presence in the Triad, an effort led by Jessica Dillon, Chair of the Triad Chapter; Amie Hawley, Vice Chair of the Triad Chapter; and Carla Kimel, Volunteer Coordinator of the Triad Chapter.

In addition to coordinating CUaware socials, the Triad group announced they will lead a new volunteer effort and community service initiative called Project Backpack. This project will be a joint effort among credit unions in the Piedmont Triad with the objective of collecting essential supplies for homeless men and women, pack the supplies in backpacks and distribute them while credit union professionals volunteer to help feed the homeless on Sunday, March 31. Contact Carla Kimel at carlak@memcu.com to get involved by collecting, donating or distributing backpacks and supplies.

More info on Project Backpack

If you are looking for an opportunity to enhance your leadership skills within your organization, the Southeast Regional CUNA Management School offers a premier learning opportunity for credit union managers of tomorrow. This year, The Georgia Center will be hosting the event June 7-14 at the University of Georgia, Athens, GA.  

The mission of the Southeast CUNA Management School is to provide students the opportunity to develop their leadership capabilities so that they can contribute to the success of their credit unions.

Scholarship opportunities are available for eligible candidates to attend the school.  Funding for this scholarship program is provided by the North Carolina Credit Union League and the Southeast Regional CreditUnion Schools.

Download the application below!