At the end of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues’ REACH 2021 conference, more than 60 individuals representing 14 League chapters gathered for the 2021 Chapter Forum in Palm Desert, CA from Thursday afternoon/evening into Friday morning.
The Global Women’s Leadership Network Luncheon showcased REACH 2021’s last general session keynote speaker, Cassandra Worthy, in front of GWLN supporters and enthusiasts during the afternoon on the last day of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues’ annual convention.
“The emotions of change — and powering that energy to fuel your credit union’s growth within any period of disruption — is what you’ve gone through over the past two years,” said keynote speaker Cassandra Worthy as she launched Thursday morning’s general session at REACH 2021, hosted by the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues. “But there’s room for frustration in the years ahead.”
Star One CU is the winner of the $5,000 Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (CMN) donation prize announced Thursday morning at REACH!
Impactful 15-minute “REACHtalks” took place on Wednesday and Thursday during REACH 2021, the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues’ annual conference in Palm Desert, CA. The talks challenged credit union leaders to try something NEW at their organizations!
The credit union movement wouldn’t be where it is today without advocates who devoted their time and resources to fighting on behalf of their credit union’s members through 2021.
“In the future, financial institutions are going to be content creators,” said Ryan Patel. “Your credit union will provide education through impactful, digital content. It’s an opportunity to make a great experience and change things. It’s up to you; your members are looking for it, and they trust your credit union.”
“In the marketing world, there’s always something new — and there’s always something next,” said keynote speaker Andrew Davis as he launched Wednesday morning’s general session at REACH 2021, hosted by the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues.
“People don’t buy things — they buy experiences. Is that true for your credit union?” It should be 100 percent true, according to Mitch Joel.
Fintech is transforming the credit union industry to enhance member experiences, improve operational efficiencies, and mitigate risk — and in the same vein, credit unions leaders are joining the conversation!
Bill Cheney was awarded the Leo H. Shapiro Lifetime Achievement Award on Tuesday afternoon during REACH 2021! The award recognizes excellence in credit union philosophy and a lifetime of contributions to the credit union industry.
Dozens of credit union leaders and guests attended the 2021 Richard Myles Johnson Foundation (RMJ) Donor Appreciation Gala on Monday night, a yearly favorite of attendees during the annual REACH conference that’s dedicated to the funding and support of financial education in schools across California and Nevada.
The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues’ annual REACH Golf Tournament gave those who started their week’s adventure on Monday an early taste of the annual convention — a week full of networking, fostering collaboration, friendship, innovative thought leadership, strengthening ties, and a bit of fun.
