Ten Reasons You Need to Join Your Local Credit Union Chapter
A chapter represents a cohesive group of credit unions that focus on issues or concerns and celebrations of mutual interest. Each chapter builds its own value and its own uniqueness through its activities.
- FOR THE CREDIT UNION MOVEMENT
Credit Union Chapters have been, and continue to be, the backbone of the credit union system.
- MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Credit unions working together can demonstrate the credit union difference in their communities.
- COMMUNITY BUILDING
More can be accomplished in a community by planning together, rather than separately.
- NETWORKING
Credit union people are known worldwide for utilizing networking opportunities and sharing best practices.
- INFORMATION UPDATES
Regular planned meetings provide a venue to hear and discuss the up-to-date happenings in the credit union system.
- LOCAL TRAINING
Training that is a priority for your area’s credit unions.
- ADVOCACY
Invite your elected officials in Congress and the legislature so they know your interests and concerns on behalf of credit unions …Listening to your voice can be their vote.
- SUPPORT
Recognize the good work of your leaders and volunteers. Celebrate the credit union difference, and share common challenges and solutions with fellow professionals and volunteers.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Chapter members have an opportunity to increase their leadership skills and build on personal knowledge; learn more about credit union philosophy; learn how to plan, organize, and conduct meetings; and learn how to be a leader of the credit union and in the community.
- EMPOWERMENT
You have a voice in your chapter. Your chapter board wants to hear from you, and wants you to be a part of the leadership and participation of YOUR Chapter of credit unions.
