Back by Popular Demand
Board Development and Responsibilities Conference
November 7 - 10, 2024 | Scottsdale Plaza Resort | Scottsdale, Arizona
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Back by Popular Demand!
This conference is ideal for new and associate credit union board members, as well as seasoned directors looking to get a better understanding of their duties and responsibilities as directors. Also for board chairs looking to generate change and gaining an understanding of different governance models, CEO evaluation and compensation, running effective meetings, and some best practices being used at other credit unions. It is also recommended for supervisory committee members and CEOs.
Earn 8.4 CPE credits while attending this conference.
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Registration & Hotel Information
Conference Registration
We offer an excellent educational return on your conference investment. Register early for greatest savings.
Registration rates:
On or Before September 5, 2024: $1395
September 6 - October 3, 2024: $1445
October 4, 2024, and Beyond: $1495
Guest Program: $249
Guest Program
Our guest program enables your registered guest(s) to join you during the following conference events: ($249 additional per guest)
Thursday's Reception
Friday's Breakfast
Friday's Sit-Down Luncheon
Saturday's Breakfast
Hotel Reservation
Book your room online or call the Scottsdale Plaza Resort at (800) 832-2025 to receive rates starting at $249*.
*$32 daily resort fee is WAIVED when you book through CU Conferences' room block.
If you are unable to book a room, call CU Conferences at 888-465-6010 for assistance.
Airport and Ground Transportation
Phoenix Airport (PHX) is approximately 18 minutes from the Scottsdale Plaza Resort and Villas.
Taxi: Approximately $35 by taxi from PHX to Scottsdale Plaza.
**All rates listed are subject to change and are estimates. Please check rates with the ground transportation taxi.
Weather
The weather in Arizona during the month of November is rather pleasant. The average temperature reaches a high of about 78° during the day and a 51° in the evenings.
Speaker Information
Bruce Hoogstraten, President, High Street Coaching, LLC
Former Chair, Langley, FCU
Conference Agenda
Schedule subject to change. Registered guests are welcome during these (GP) credit union conference events.
All sessions will be lead by Bruce Hoogstraten, President/CEO, High Street Coaching, LLC
Thursday, November 7, 2024
4:00– 5:00 p.m.
Conference Registration
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (GP)
Welcome Reception
Join us for cocktails, light dining, and great conversation. Registered guests are welcome to attend.
CU Conferences is grateful for the support of its sponsor, PARC Street Partners, and would like to thank them for co-sponsoring the reception.
Friday, November 8, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (GP)
Breakfast
Join us for a hearty breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Introduction and Understanding Board Responsibilities
During this kickoff session, you will gain an introduction to general board responsibilities, NCUA guidelines, your board fiduciary responsibilities, as well as other duties and responsibilities expected of you as a director.
10:15 – 10:25 a.m.
Credit Union Compensation Philosophy: Rewarding & Retaining Key Executives
PARC Street Partners' Representative
10:25 – 10:40 a.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
10:40 – 11:40 a.m.
CEO Evaluations and Compensation
Do you have a detailed method to evaluate and compensate your CEO, and is it directly linked to your credit union’s mission, strategic goals, and values? Do you evaluate your CEO with subjective and objective criteria? In this session, you will learn some thoughts and best practices for: Pay philosophy, benchmarks for CEO pay, evaluation methodology, and a sample evaluation & incentive pay program.
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Good Governance and Related Policies
Do you have a good governance model at your credit union – and have you updated (or rewritten) your policy manual to reflect your governance model?
Session Highlights:
What does a good governance model look like?
Governance policies to support the governance model
What are your CEO limitations?
What is an “Ends Statement”?
Structure relationship policies with the board & CEO
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. (GP)
Group Luncheon
Join us for lunch. Registered guests are welcome to attend.
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Board Development
Is your board stuck? If so – it is probably because some boards NEVER change. A well-functioning and properly structured board of directors provides good governance and has never been more important.
Session Highlights:
Board assessments and evaluations
Board composition
Board succession and development
Associate board member programs
Recruiting and securing productive board members
2:50 – 3:50 p.m.
Meetings
Do you spend more time during your board meetings “in the weeds” on operational matters – or do you focus on big picture strategic issues?
In this session, you will learn some thoughts and best practices for planning better board meetings, meeting format and agendas, strategic planning in board meetings, some metrics and scorecards, and board self-assessment strategies.
3:50 – 4:00 p.m.
The Day in Review
Saturday, November 9, 2024
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (GP)
Breakfast
Join us for a hearty sit-down breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.
9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:10 – 10:10 a.m.
Your Credit Union in Your Community
How involved is your credit union in your community? Does your credit union have a separate foundation to use for community support and philanthropic endeavors? Have you considered creating a foundation?
Session Highlights:
Basic steps to create a foundation
How to structure your foundation
How to use the foundation in your community
10:10 – 10:25 a.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
10:25 – 11:25 a.m.
Risk Management and Awareness
As a credit union director, do you have a good understanding of all the different types of risk your credit union may be facing today? How can you be better informed?
Session Highlights:
Different types of risk faced by credit unions
How risks could impact your credit union
Some risks you may not be familiar with
What to expect on different risks, the good, the bad, and the ugly
What are key indicators you should look for as a director?
Questions that you should be asking in the boardroom