FRIDAY
APRIL 17, 2015
NEW FORMAT!
GENERAL SESSION & AWARDS
85TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
CONVENTION
HIGHLIGHTS
THURSDAY
APRIL 16, 2015
COMPLIMENTARY
PRE-CONVENTION SESSION
SUPERVISORY/BOARD TRAINING
SPEAKER: Bob Glynn, McGladrey
We are offering a free pre-convention session
which is intended for board members or
supervisory committee members and will
fulfill the annual training requirement. No
advance registration or tickets are required.
DELEGATES MEETING
The Annual Delegates meeting will be held
Thursday April 16, 2015 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL RECEPTION &
EARLY BIRD DRAWING
Visit with vendors and business partners
at their booths while you enjoy refreshing
beverages and snacks during the Exhibit Hall
Reception sponsored by LSC, on Thursday
from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Early birds who arrive
between 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. will have a chance
to enter a drawing to win one of four $50 gift
cards from LSC.
Friday morning will feature an entertaining
and informative general session for all
attendees. The new format is filled with a
variety of segments including educational
ones on hot-topics like EMV, tokenization
& fraud. We’re taking the most in-demand
breakout sessions and bringing them to all the
attendees. In between, we will announce new
programs and initiatives as well as showcase
awards which honor individuals and credit
unions for their accomplishments in the credit
union movement. Sponsored by ASI.
EXHIBIT HALL
LUNCH & PRIZE DRAWINGS
FORMING A “PARTNERSHIP”
SPEAKERS: Mary Ann E. Pusateri (Niles
Township Schools CU), Bonnie Soltesz
(BAE CU), Ed Uhrik, (New Trier FCU),
Les Willerth (VAMCO CU)
Learn how four successful credit unions
combined – a first in Illinois--using a three year
strategic plan to form Partnership Financial
CU while maintaining each ones individuality,
and providing growth opportunities, enhanced
member services, and a solid succession plan.
ICUL CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTION
Nibble on hors d’oeuvres and desserts
while enjoying the entertaining sounds of
SongBlast – Dueling Guitars.
SATURDAY
APRIL 18, 2015
Join us in the Exhibit Hall for a light lunch,
sponsored by CUNA Mutual Group. LSC’s
traditional “must be present to win” drawings
will take place as well as the ICU Foundation
Raffle drawing on Friday from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
SAT. BREAKOUT SESSIONS
CUES ILLINOIS COUNCIL
LUNCHEON
Come to this session for a roundtable Q&A
discussion about the unique issues facing small
credit unions.
GIFT OF GAB!
SPEAKER: Conor Cunneen
CUES Illinois Council will hold a networking
luncheon on Friday from 12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
After lunch, Conor Cunneen shows that everyone
can adopt and adapt the Gift of GAB to create
an excellent environment and improved
workplace as he illustrates the power of Goals,
Attitude, Behavior. Tickets are required.
See convention registration form for details.
FRI. BREAKOUT SESSIONS
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
SPEAKERS: Steve Olson, Keith Sias,
Patrick Smith & Ashley Niebur
Find out the latest developments and priorities
for credit union legislation and regulations.
WHAT DOES BIG DATA
MEAN FOR CUs?
SPEAKER: Fabio Biasella,
Raddon Financial Group
Big Data contains a wealth of information. Find
out how CUs can use Big Data and why it matters.
HOT TOPICS - NEW FORMAT
Convention attendees will receive an email
in early April asking to help choose the
latest, up-to-date topics for roundtable-style
discussions. It’s your chance to customize
your learning menu!
SMALL CU FORUM
SPEAKER: Pam Williams, NCUA
FRESH IDEAS FOR LENDING
SPEAKERS: Robert Israelite, CUNA Mutual
Group & Jason Osterhage, Alliant CU
Learn about the latest mobile technologies that
can make loan processes quick and easy for both
your member and your staff, and hear how one
credit union is using journey maps to improve
the borrowing experience for its members.
THE CO-OP TO CO-OP
CONNECTION
MODERATOR: Mike Beall, National
Cooperative Business Association (NCBA)
Examine traditional ways and discover new
methods that connect credit unions and co-ops
from all sectors from a panel of co-op leaders.
CLOSING SESSION
THE BUSINESS IN
COOPERATIVE BUSINESS
SPEAKER: Mike Beal, NCBA
Explore the business side of the cooperative
movement and find out how to grow
memberships, grow revenue, and grow
consumer awareness together.