#CUNAGAC: “What legacy will you leave for the credit union movement?”
Incoming CUNA Board Chairman and Listerhill Credit Union President/CEO Brad Green was first onscreen on Wednesday, and he had a message for credit unions about advocacy and legacy…
“Now that I have this opportunity, I want to challenge you with this question…” – CUNA Board Chairman and @listerhillcu President/CEO Brad Green #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/PTg29ncUiP
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 3, 2021
Who else is feeling inspired by Brad Green! #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/EdyyBrd4Pa
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 3, 2021
The first keynote presentation on Wednesday saw CUNA’s Ryan Donovan interview former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who had some encouraging thoughts about the COVID situation over the next several months…
A Conversation with Dr. Scott Gottlieb and Ryan Donovan from CUNA about COVID-19, progress with the vaccine, and other current events during the #CUNAGAC! #CUDifference pic.twitter.com/ueeFOwYKYr
— Dakota Credit Union Association (@DakotaCUA) March 3, 2021
"Everyone's going to be able to get a [vaccination] date by the end of this month, maybe sooner." – Scott Gottlieb. M.D. #CUNAGAC
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 3, 2021
Next, Cornerstone Credit Union League President and CEO Caroline Willard sat down with journalist Soledad O’Brien for an inspiring discussion on a number of topics, including passion and finding your mission…
We couldn’t agree more, @SoledadObrien. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/a9oLtsNY9M
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 3, 2021
“Nailing your mission is better than any award.” Loved this section of @CUNA #cunagac with @soledadobrien and @CarolineWillard
— Humanidei (@Humanidei) March 3, 2021
"The pandemic is not only a health crisis but an ECONOMIC crisis" @soledadobrien
This is what the credit union movement was designed for quite literally – this is our time to shine! #cunagac #peoplehelpingpeople
— Courtney Scott (@CS_CUInsight) March 3, 2021
The last takeaway from our #CUNAGAC conversation with @soledadobrien: pic.twitter.com/DtVUBVMm88
— CUNA (@CUNA) March 3, 2021
Former NCUA Chair Rodney Hood spoke on the importance of NCUA helping credit unions compete with their digital competitors so they can achieve their mission of financial well-being for all…
"We need to do everything we can for #creditunions to address #FinancialInclusion. We must put the infrastructure in place for them to compete in an increasingly #digital world and to address the needs of marginalized communities." –Former @NCUA Chair @Rodney_e_hood #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/go5aNd8fme
— Carolinas CU League (@TheCCUL) March 3, 2021
The Wednesday breakout sessions covered a range of topics from voter and consumer research to the current regulatory landscape…
Catch Gigi Hyland at #CUNAGAC talking about financial well-being for ALL right now @hylandhighway @CUNA pic.twitter.com/XDzSuOhBS7
— ncufoundation (@NCUFoundation) March 3, 2021
Great seeing our prior ceo @PremierAmerCEO kicking off a breakout session. #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/dKfYiB3PJK
— amyfpabst (@AmygpAmyfp) March 3, 2021
Oh hi @JBFintech at #CUNAGAC for the Through the Leadership Lens session. pic.twitter.com/XyZv6zJjLO
— Christopher Morris (@morrischris) March 3, 2021
The annual ED (Filene) Talk featured author and speaker Kevin Carroll, who provided some inspiring words…
Rehearsal with @kckatalyst was amazing! He’s about to go live at #CUNAGAC pic.twitter.com/u127p6DHY2
— Antonio Neves (@TheAntonioNeves) March 3, 2021
.@kckatalyst “Uncorking some Magic” at the #CUNAGAC! Love you man. Thanks for bringing the magic, spark and catalyst for @AmericasCUs @CUNA pic.twitter.com/R9K7l3jchn
— Jim Nussle (@JimNussle) March 3, 2021
Can we bottle your enthusiasm @kckatalyst? Thank you for the amazing and uplifting words today at #cunagac #creditunions #cudifference pic.twitter.com/zWHO9WHgmC
— Ohio CU League (@WeAreOCUL) March 3, 2021
Finally, CUNA President and CEO Jim Nussle closed out the 2021 GAC by turning the focus back to the credit union mission that lies ahead…
OK, you tell me, but that was a #CUNAGAC for the history books! Thank you all for making it so successful! Now the fun work begins telling our story to policymakers and consumers alike; #CreditUnions are ready to help deliver financial well-being for all! @CUNA @AmericasCUs pic.twitter.com/ajrhYjUUKJ
— Jim Nussle (@JimNussle) March 3, 2021