New Awards Program Honors Exceptional Volunteers

The Washington Credit Union Foundation Awards Committee proudly announces the inception of the new Volunteer Recognition Program. The program honors and rewards those volunteers who have exemplified outstanding leadership and service within the credit union community through nomination from their credit union colleagues. Unlike the Outstanding Credit Union Volunteer Summit Award, this program includes an Honor Roll and Hall of Fame with nominees being placed in either category based on scoring criteria. All are encouraged to submit their nomination by visiting the Volunteer Recognition Program page on the League website

Learn more about the program and nomination.

Biz Kid$ Funding is Underway

Biz Kid$, winner of the 2010 Herb Wegner Award, has begun film on Season 4, and fundraising efforts are underway with a goal to raise $1.3 million in the credit union community.

To do this, the Washington Credit Union Foundation, which oversees the fundraising effort for the America’s Credit Unions coalition, has instigated a new donation recognition system whereby contributors will receive thank you gifts for their support of the show.

Each giving level has been given a name from the film industry. For donations of up to $2,500, the donor will be known as a “Production Assistant,” and will receive a thank you card signed by Hammond, the Executive Producer, and a set of the show’s successes and resources. Higher giving levels include “Action Hero,” “Lead Actor,” and “Executive Producer,” and will come with more thank you gifts, including DVD copies for the full series, t-shirts and studio tours.

Learn more about supporting Biz Kid$.

The Employees Conference is April 16-17

This highly interactive program will be held at the Marriott Redmond Town Center and creates a dynamic forum for networking and sharing successful member service concepts with other credit unions. It is a must for anyone with member contact and recommended for all employees, as every representative has endless opportunities to serve the credit union’s membership.

Learn more and register.