Network with Your Peers
Director Development Seminar Attendees by Title
High performing boards lead to high performing credit unions. Board members, set your credit union up for success by joining us and exploring the practical side of governance issues and tools to help your board function at its best.
You’ll discover ways to become a strong strategic asset to your CU as you learn:
- Ways to handle the rapidly changing environment
- How your board’s makeup today can have a ripple effect on its future strength
- The newest in fiduciary oversight
- Simple tricks to make the most out of face-to-face meeting time
- Increasing your board’s strategic focus
Plus, we’ll develop a back-at-home plan, so you can easily share what you learned, and move ahead with improvements to your board.
Plan a full-board retreat at our director seminars! Contact CUES, and we’ll help you arrange meeting space before or after the event.
Jacqueline Blackwell
Director
Indiana Members CU
asset size — $1.9 billion
Meeting directors from across the country was an exciting aspect of this seminar. Small group discussions led to excellent networking.
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18
CUES Director Development Seminar 2019 contained nearly 18 hours of learning.
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20
You will earn up to 20 Continuing Professional Education credits for attending Director Development Seminar.
Why Attend?
Board Members:
- Your role as a board member, and the decisions you make, are vitally important to the health and well-being of your CU. Attend and head home confident in your responsibilities.
- Walk away with practical tips and tools you can use right away.
- You’ll benefit from a two and a half day look at high-performing governance practices.
- Having the right members on the board is imperative; learn to create a needs assessment and ways to recruit for success.
- This seminar is highly interactive; you’ll have plenty of time to get your questions answered, and discuss issues in-depth.
- You’ll have the opportunity to challenge common assumptions, and stretch your own ways of thinking about governance philosophy.
- You’ll meet other directors, and develop a network of colleagues you can reach out to after the seminar is over.
- You'll receive a hard copy, high-level seminar synopsis so you can share key takeaways and action items with your colleagues back home.
CEOs: Why Send Your Board Members to this Event?
- High performing boards lead to high performing credit unions. Your board members will learn strong governance practices that will improve functionality.
- The seminar focuses on the practical rather than the theoretical. Your board members head home with tools and ideas ready to implement.
- The board and the decisions it makes are vital to the health of your CU; sending your directors is an investment in your credit union’s future.
- Keeping up with the ever-changing governance environment is imperative; this seminar is a must attend for new and veteran board members alike.
- You can be confident knowing your board is functioning at its best.
- Plus, your board members will:
- Walk away with practical tips and tools they can use right away.
- Meet others in the same role, and develop a network of colleagues they can reach out to after the seminar is over.
- Receive a hard copy, high-level seminar synopsis, so they can easily share key takeaways and action items when back home.
Jeffrey Aubuchon
Board of Directors
IC Federal Credit Union
asset size — $504 million
Several topics were very pertinent and current to our CU environment. Les was entertaining and thought-provoking. Well done!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Putting your organization in front of the credit union movement's top executives, directors, and future leaders will accelerate your sales performance. Explore all CUES' sponsorship opportunities.
Agenda
The schedule for 2020 is not yet finalized. Please check back for more information.
Speakers
The speakers for 2020 are not yet finalized. Please check back for more information.
Hotel
Le Westin Montreal
270 St. Antoine Ouest
Montreal, Québec, H2Y 0A3
Canada
Rates at Le Westin Montreal are:
Single & Double Occupancy, $272 CAD per night plus applicable taxes, which include a housing tax, federal sales tax, and a provincial sales tax.
Make reservations prior to June 19, 2020, by using this link. The hotel will accept reservations after June 19th based on availability; however rooms may be sold out prior to this date. Staying within CUES’ room block will help keep registration prices down. Hotel arrangements are strictly between you and the hotel.
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
There is a $6 per day mandatory porterage fee.
Parking
Le Westin Montreal valet parking is $36 CAD for 24 hours with in and out access and $21 CAD for the day.
Air Travel
CUES conference participants may call Fox World Travel for airfare reservations at 888.691.9163 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CST and reference Group Code 09FP2501. Please note that a ticket processing fee of $37 domestic or $46 international will be added. CUES does not offer a discounted rate, but Fox World Travel will ensure the best pricing available for U.S. residents.
Airport
Le Westin Montreal is located approximately 20 km from the Montreal- Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport. Approximate drive time is 25 minutes from the airport to the hotel.
Airport to Hotel
Taxi service is approximately $38 one way. Uber and Lyft services are approximately $35 CAD each way.
Ground Transportation
Car Rental
Hertz is the official car rental company for this meeting. You can take advantage of their discounted rates by placing your reservation online at www.hertz.com or through the Hertz Meeting Sales Desk within the U.S. at 800-654-2240; from within Canada call 800-263-0600 refer to Meeting CV#02ZG0016.
FAQs
Director Development Seminar offers ways for your board to function at its best. Send every member of your board, including your chair, officers, new and veteran directors, supervisory committee members, and CEO.
Your registration fee includes:
- All educational sessions and materials
- Breakfast Wednesday through Friday
- Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday
- Refreshment breaks Wednesday through Friday
All cancellations must be in writing; email cues@cues.org to notify us:
- Sixty days or more before an event’s starting date for a full refund
- Between 31 and 60 days before an event’s starting date for a 50% refund
We’re sorry, but we cannot offer a refund if we are notified 30 days or less before the start of an event.
Substitute attendees are welcome, subject to eligibility.
CUES reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances, and will refund fees if the event is rescheduled or location is changed and you are unable to attend.
We're working on an information sheet, which we'll post here for you soon. It will contain everything you need to know about attending this event, including:
- Where to stay
- What airport to fly into, and other transportation information
- When to arrive
- What to pack
- Spouse/guest information, if applicable
Yes! CUES Director Development Seminar meets the following standards:
- CPE credits earned: up to 20
- Program Level: Overview
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
- Advanced Preparation: No advance preparation is required
- Prerequisites: Not required for this program
CUES is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, through its website linked above.
The comfort and well-being of our attendees is of utmost importance to us; we will make every effort to make sure you are comfortable at our events!
Please email events@cues.org as soon as you know you’re attending a CUES event. Be sure to include your name, credit union, the CUES event you are registered for, and everything we need to know to accommodate your request.
We’ll be in touch with any questions we have, and let you know how we can help.
Plan on business casual attire. We suggest you bring a sweater or jacket along in case you find the meeting room temperature chilly.
High performing boards lead to high performing credit unions. Board members, set your credit union up for success by joining us and exploring the practical side of governance issues and tools to help your board function at its best.
You’ll discover ways to become a strong strategic asset to your CU as you learn:
- Ways to handle the rapidly changing environment
- How your board’s makeup today can have a ripple effect on its future strength
- The newest in fiduciary oversight
- Simple tricks to make the most out of face-to-face meeting time
- Increasing your board’s strategic focus
Plus, we’ll develop a back-at-home plan, so you can easily share what you learned, and move ahead with improvements to your board.
Plan a full-board retreat at our director seminars! Contact CUES, and we’ll help you arrange meeting space before or after the event.
Jacqueline Blackwell
Director
Indiana Members CU
asset size — $1.9 billion
Meeting directors from across the country was an exciting aspect of this seminar. Small group discussions led to excellent networking.
Network with Your Peers
Director Development Seminar Attendees by Title
-
18
CUES Director Development Seminar 2019 contained nearly 18 hours of learning.
-
20
You will earn up to 20 Continuing Professional Education credits for attending Director Development Seminar.
Why Attend?
Board Members:
- Your role as a board member, and the decisions you make, are vitally important to the health and well-being of your CU. Attend and head home confident in your responsibilities.
- Walk away with practical tips and tools you can use right away.
- You’ll benefit from a two and a half day look at high-performing governance practices.
- Having the right members on the board is imperative; learn to create a needs assessment and ways to recruit for success.
- This seminar is highly interactive; you’ll have plenty of time to get your questions answered, and discuss issues in-depth.
- You’ll have the opportunity to challenge common assumptions, and stretch your own ways of thinking about governance philosophy.
- You’ll meet other directors, and develop a network of colleagues you can reach out to after the seminar is over.
- You'll receive a hard copy, high-level seminar synopsis so you can share key takeaways and action items with your colleagues back home.
CEOs: Why Send Your Board Members to this Event?
- High performing boards lead to high performing credit unions. Your board members will learn strong governance practices that will improve functionality.
- The seminar focuses on the practical rather than the theoretical. Your board members head home with tools and ideas ready to implement.
- The board and the decisions it makes are vital to the health of your CU; sending your directors is an investment in your credit union’s future.
- Keeping up with the ever-changing governance environment is imperative; this seminar is a must attend for new and veteran board members alike.
- You can be confident knowing your board is functioning at its best.
- Plus, your board members will:
- Walk away with practical tips and tools they can use right away.
- Meet others in the same role, and develop a network of colleagues they can reach out to after the seminar is over.
- Receive a hard copy, high-level seminar synopsis, so they can easily share key takeaways and action items when back home.
Jeffrey Aubuchon
Board of Directors
IC Federal Credit Union
asset size — $504 million
Several topics were very pertinent and current to our CU environment. Les was entertaining and thought-provoking. Well done!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Putting your organization in front of the credit union movement's top executives, directors, and future leaders will accelerate your sales performance. Explore all CUES' sponsorship opportunities.
Agenda
The schedule for 2020 is not yet finalized. Please check back for more information.
Speakers
The speakers for 2020 are not yet finalized. Please check back for more information.
Hotel
Le Westin Montreal
270 St. Antoine Ouest
Montreal, Québec, H2Y 0A3
Canada
Rates at Le Westin Montreal are:
Single & Double Occupancy, $272 CAD per night plus applicable taxes, which include a housing tax, federal sales tax, and a provincial sales tax.
Make reservations prior to June 19, 2020, by using this link. The hotel will accept reservations after June 19th based on availability; however rooms may be sold out prior to this date. Staying within CUES’ room block will help keep registration prices down. Hotel arrangements are strictly between you and the hotel.
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
There is a $6 per day mandatory porterage fee.
Parking
Le Westin Montreal valet parking is $36 CAD for 24 hours with in and out access and $21 CAD for the day.
Air Travel
CUES conference participants may call Fox World Travel for airfare reservations at 888.691.9163 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CST and reference Group Code 09FP2501. Please note that a ticket processing fee of $37 domestic or $46 international will be added. CUES does not offer a discounted rate, but Fox World Travel will ensure the best pricing available for U.S. residents.
Airport
Le Westin Montreal is located approximately 20 km from the Montreal- Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport. Approximate drive time is 25 minutes from the airport to the hotel.
Airport to Hotel
Taxi service is approximately $38 one way. Uber and Lyft services are approximately $35 CAD each way.
Ground Transportation
Car Rental
Hertz is the official car rental company for this meeting. You can take advantage of their discounted rates by placing your reservation online at www.hertz.com or through the Hertz Meeting Sales Desk within the U.S. at 800-654-2240; from within Canada call 800-263-0600 refer to Meeting CV#02ZG0016.
FAQs
Director Development Seminar offers ways for your board to function at its best. Send every member of your board, including your chair, officers, new and veteran directors, supervisory committee members, and CEO.
Your registration fee includes:
- All educational sessions and materials
- Breakfast Wednesday through Friday
- Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday
- Refreshment breaks Wednesday through Friday
All cancellations must be in writing; email cues@cues.org to notify us:
- Sixty days or more before an event’s starting date for a full refund
- Between 31 and 60 days before an event’s starting date for a 50% refund
We’re sorry, but we cannot offer a refund if we are notified 30 days or less before the start of an event.
Substitute attendees are welcome, subject to eligibility.
CUES reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances, and will refund fees if the event is rescheduled or location is changed and you are unable to attend.
We're working on an information sheet, which we'll post here for you soon. It will contain everything you need to know about attending this event, including:
- Where to stay
- What airport to fly into, and other transportation information
- When to arrive
- What to pack
- Spouse/guest information, if applicable
Yes! CUES Director Development Seminar meets the following standards:
- CPE credits earned: up to 20
- Program Level: Overview
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
- Advanced Preparation: No advance preparation is required
- Prerequisites: Not required for this program
CUES is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, through its website linked above.
The comfort and well-being of our attendees is of utmost importance to us; we will make every effort to make sure you are comfortable at our events!
Please email events@cues.org as soon as you know you’re attending a CUES event. Be sure to include your name, credit union, the CUES event you are registered for, and everything we need to know to accommodate your request.
We’ll be in touch with any questions we have, and let you know how we can help.
Plan on business casual attire. We suggest you bring a sweater or jacket along in case you find the meeting room temperature chilly.