The Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Be Attending the WOCCU Conference in Ottawa
The 2013 edition of World Council of Credit Unions Conference is set to take place in a few more sleeps (it’s like Christmas!) in Ottawa, the capital of Canada. This will be third time I’ve attended a...
View ArticleBecause it’s the cooperatives
On October 17, those in the credit union world shall take part take part in International Credit Union Day. In Alberta, 2013 marks 75 years of credit union service to Albertans, including the 75th...
View ArticleCanadian cooperative champion
Canadians are known around the world as being friendly, hospitable, and helpful. These are great qualities that go hand in hand for those Canadians that work within the credit union movement. Many of...
View ArticleThe hat trick to being a great employee
As employees we are always striving to impress our bosses. We want to show them that we are doing a fantastic job and are ready to take on added responsibilities that will assist us in our career...
View ArticleBum in the seat
Last week my Twitter account was overflowing with insights into what was the 2014 World Council of Credit Unions Conference in Australia (#WCUC2014). Much of the discussion was generated towards the...
View ArticleYou are the CEO of your branch
As I’ve moved into the new role as Branch Manager with Servus Credit Union, one of the best pieces of advice I received was from my new District Manager. “You are the CEO of your Branch.” The...
View ArticleGet. That. Chip On Your Shoulder.
Motivation can come from many different places. I remember as a kid playing minor hockey in Vermilion, the town where I grew up. Our team was hosting our annual tournament and we were going into the...
View ArticleCredit unions, quit being Canadian
I don’t favorite tweets very often, but Brad Paisley’s words honouring my home nation are ones that have stuck with me after reading tens of thousands of tweets during my Twitter Life. I am proud to be...
View ArticleWhat credit union leaders can learn from the Toronto Blue Jays
The hype is real. Over the past several weeks, the baseball world has become entrenched in an improbable run by Canada’s team, the Toronto Blue Jays. Prior to the three game home stand against the New...
View ArticleHockey rinks, piggy banks, and iPads: A 3 year experiment with my kids and money
Over the past three years, I’ve been doing a little experiment with my children on their knowledge of credit unions, money, and saving. Each year, I’ve asked them four questions (noted below) and...
View ArticleNYLC 2015: A reflection of past, present, and future
The end of the calendar year gives us all a chance to reflect on the days that have made up 2015, but to also give us a chance to consider the endless possibilities of 2016. For the National Young...
View ArticleHelping young credit union leaders make the leap
Credit union young leaders are continually looking for opportunities to improve themselves. With programs like the Cooperative Trust (US) and National Young Leaders Committee (Canada) bringing forward...
View Article“Are you planning to disconnect?”
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting a few of our members and business partners at the Servus Credit Union luxury suite at an Edmonton Oilers game. With the Oilers once again eliminated from the...
View ArticleNYLC continues to strengthen the credit union system through bridging...
The Canadian Credit Union Association’s (CCUA) National Young Leaders Committee (NYLC) recently embarked on a joint venture in partnership with Sandra McDowell, former National Young Leader Award...
View ArticleDon’t put them in the game until they are ready to play
This weekend will mark the end of the baseball season for my oldest son as he and the Fort Saskatchewan Red Sox participate in Mosquito Provincials. I wasn’t much into baseball when I was a kid. I...
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