Scottsdale Plaza Resort – More Sessions Added!
Scottsdale, Arizona
March 14 – 17, 2019
Register – Brochure
Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona for informative sessions, timely topics and plenty of networking time to share with your peers. Plus…free admission to a spring training major league baseball game.
Hotel Information
Scottsdale Plaza | 7200 N Scottsdale Road | Scottsdale, Arizona 85253 | 1-800-832-2025
To Book Your Room At The Scottsdale Plaza Resort:
- Book your room online
- Call The Scottsdale Plaza Resort at 1-800-832-2025 and mention CU Conferences to receive
special rates beginning at $249 - The resort fee is WAIVED when you book your room through CU Conferences’ room block
- Rooms are based on availability
- If you are unable to book your hotel room, contact CU Conferences for assistance
| Date | Investment for Spring Training Conference |
| On or Before January 3, 2019 | $1095 |
| January 4 through February 7, 2019 | $1145 |
| February 8, 2019 and Beyond | $1195 |
| Guest Program | $219 |
| Additional Baseball Tickets ($50) | (Includes transportation. Additional tickets must be purchased PRIOR to the conference. As a reminder, each PAID participant and guest registration receives a complimentary baseball ticket) |
Guest Program
For just $219, your registered spouse/guest can enjoy all the pleasures of The Scottsdale Plaza Resort along with the following events:
- Thursday’s Welcome Reception
- Friday’s Sit-Down Breakfast
- Friday’s Sit-Down Luncheon
- Saturday’s Sit-Down Breakfast
- Group-Attended Spring Training Baseball Game (Includes Transportation)
Group Attended Baseball Game:
Each paid conference registration and paid guest program includes a ticket and transportation to a Spring Training game.
Who Will Attend
- Directors
- Board Chairs
- CEOs
- Supervisory Committee Members
- Senior Management
- Business Development & Marketing Manager
Agenda – Subject To Change
Thursday, 3/14/19
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Conference Registration |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | Cybersecurity Basics for Executives and Directors Peter Fugaro, President, Prymak |
| 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Networking/Refreshment Break |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Should We Merge? Harry Black, Treasurer, RiverTrust Federal Credit Union |
| 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Daily Wrap-Up |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.. (GP) | Welcome Reception – Enjoy cocktails, light dining and great conversations with conference participants, guests and “The Ones In Red”! |
Friday, 3/15/19
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (GP) | Sit-Down Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | New Risk-Based Capital Requirements Harry Black, Treasurer, RiverTrust Federal Credit Union |
| 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Networking/Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Understanding Technology Selection for Credit Union Executives & Board Members Peter Fugaro, President, Prymak |
| 11:35 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. | Building the Credit Union of Tomorrow Brian Smith-Vandergriff, Partner, Financial Management Services, Inc. |
| 12:35 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. (GP) | Group Luncheon |
| 1:35 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. | Trouble at the Credit Union Harry Black, Treasurer, RiverTrust Federal Credit Union |
| 2:40 p.m. – 3:40 p .m. | Integrating Forecasting into Strategic Planning Brian Smith-Vandergriff, Partner, Financial Management Services, Inc. |
| 3:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Daily Wrap-Up |
Saturday, 3/16/19
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (GP) | Sit-Down Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 8:35 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. | Key Ratios for Credit Unions Harry Black, Treasurer, RiverTrust Federal Credit Union |
| 9:35 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. | Networking/Refreshment Break |
| 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. | Leveraging Economic Trends to Create Member Value Brian Smith-Vandergriff, Partner, Financial Management Services, Inc. |
| 10:55 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. | Ensuring Your Credit Union Has a Quality Vendor Management Program Peter Fugaro, President, Prymak |
| 11:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Conference Wrap-Up |
Sunday, 3/17/19
| Travel Day – Have A Safe Trip Home! |