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New Discussion Forum
CUNA released a new online discussion forum, designed in partnership with Passageways, exclusively available for members of the CUNA Volunteer Network. This discussion forum provides a safe, convenient online atmosphere where you can share your ideas and connect with fellow board members without ever having to leave your desk.
Featuring simplified tools and a user-friendly layout that focuses on functionality, you will be able to easily navigate the online discussion forum to distribute materials, hold board meetings, join in conversations and conduct your day-to-day board member business like never before. Take a minute to review this overview video before you get started.
Cautionary Tales from the Boardroom
Take a look at credit union industry attorney David Reed's latest video- "Cautionary Tales from the Boardroom," available exclusively on the CUNA Volunteer Network. This video will provide board members with practical advice on what to avoid as a board member. Don't worry! Names have been changed to protect the innocent.
Power in Governance
George Hofheimer of the Filene Research Institute will provide just for this network, "Power In Governance." This session casts a wide net to offer critiques of annual meetings, CEO compensation, antidemocratic board renewal policies, hostile mergers, and board perks, all in the service of separating credit union governance rhetoric from reality. This session is based on research conducted by Robert F. Hoel, a Colorado State University emeritus professor and seasoned credit union expert and board member.
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