CURRENT Newsletter | October 31, 2023

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IGNITE 2024 | League Annual Meeting: Book Your Stay at Our Host Hotel

IGNITE 2024 host hotel -- The InterContinental Washington D.C. (The Wharf) – is now accepting reservations! Book your stay now by clicking here. IGNITE 2024 is set for May 1-3 on The Wharf, Washington, D.C.’s most-exciting waterfront neighborhood!

League Reaching Out to Senators to Spotlight Work of Credit Unions in Serving Military, Families Ahead of Thursday Hearing

Many of our Virginia-based credit unions proudly serve servicemembers and their families. The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on Thursday titled, “Ensuring Financial Protection for Servicemembers, Veterans and Their Families.” Considering the good work of our credit unions, your League will submit a letter ahead of the hearing to spotlight Virginia credit unions’ long, proud record of service to members of the military and their families.

Additional details are available here.

Leadership, Communication Styles Seminar Set for Nov. 16

Join us on Nov. 16 for a seminar focused on leadership and communication, specifically “authentic leadership” and how best to use our personal strengths and communication skills in the workplace.

NCUA Vice Chair Kyle Hauptman, League’s Carrie Hunt Plan Nov. 8 Virtual Event on Regulation, Agency Issues

Credit unions: You’re invited to a special virtual event on Nov. 8 with National Credit Union Administration Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman and League President/CEO Carrie Hunt. Join us for a candid conversation on the issues, regulations and challenges the agency is navigating, and their potential impact on credit unions.

League Partnership Will Offer C-Suite Level Leadership Training to Member Credit Unions

The Virginia League is excited to announce a new partnership opportunity that delivers C-Suite level leadership development training for credit union professionals. We've partnered with the Carolinas Credit Union League to offer their Leadership Development Institute (LDI), now in its seventh year, which empowers current and rising credit union leaders with modern strategies for developing leadership and critical thinking skills. Applications must be submitted by Dec. 15.

CUNA Small CU Committee Collecting Success Stories; Small CUs Can Win Scholarship to GAC

CUNA’s Small Credit Union Committee is collecting small credit union “success stories” in order to share those strategies. As an incentive for small credit unions to participate, the committee will select the best entries, with those submitting the chosen stories receiving full scholarships to attend the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference.

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In Other News …

• People's Advantage Federal Credit Union: Financial Empowerment Center Open for Business in Richmond
• VACU Celebrates New Branch with $25,000 Gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
• DCCU Donates $20K to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
• Chartway Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads
• Virginia Chapter of Global Women's Leadership Network Plans Nov. 7 Program; Registration Closes Nov. 1
• Crash the GAC 2024! Applications Must Be Submitted by Nov. 20
• Registration Open for 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference