Come celebrate, with the National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions Inc., the 10th anniversary of the Firefighters Annual Summit in New Orleans, October 9-12, 2011.   Firefighter Credit Unions will be "puttin' on the Ritz" at their annual summit in New Orleans. The location is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Mark your calendar to join the growing network of firefighter credit union officials from across the country. The 2011 summit will the the 10th annual gathering. The first conference was held in New Orleans in 2001 attended by about 30 representatives. The attendance at this year's program was over 100.
For more information visit http://www.ncofcu.org/

The National Coalition of Firefighter Credit Unions Inc. (NCOFCU) Annual Meeting and Firefighter Credit Unions Annual Summit Ends With Record Attendance

The National Coalition of Firefighter Credit Unions Inc. (NCOFCU) Annual Meeting and Firefighter Credit Unions Annual Summit Ends With Record Attendance


San Antonio, TX October 6, 2010 - Firefighter Credit Unions from across the country met in San Antonio on October 3-6 to discuss issues facing their credit unions. This was the 9th annual summit for credit unions serving the firefighter community.

Conference manager, Bill Rogers, said this was the largest attendance since the conference started nine years ago. “Conference attendance has increased each year for nine consecutive years.” Rogers added, “This is not your run-of-the-mill conference. It’s unique as all attendees have a common bond in serving their select group of members – firefighters.”

Key topics discussed included the national economic outlook, corporate central credit unions, mobile banking, business lending, legislation, NCUA regulatory update, member business loans, salary setting methodologies, technology coming at CUs, case study marketing programs and implementing social media programs. Speakers included Harvey Rosenblum, Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Buddy Gill, Chief Advocacy Officer, Texas CU League; Diana Dykstra, President, California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues; Bob Rehm, Southwest Corporate CU; Mark Curran, Palmetto Cooperative Services; Robert Shepard, Financial Service Center Cooperative; Loretta Dodgen, Human Capital Solutions Group; Michael Lawson, DML Communications; Wade Oliver, Vining Sparks, Keith Morton & Joe D’Ambre, NCUA and others.

The 2011 conference, celebrating our 10th anniversary, is set in New Orleans, LA for October 9-12, 2011 at the Ritz Carlton.

The coalition meets once a year at the Firefighter Credit Union Summit and continues their established relationships through NCOFCU’s Website www.ncofcu.org , Blog, Newsletters, Facebook, Tweets and Listserve. This exclusive networking leads to the continued discussions of best business practices, products and services which cannot be found anywhere else.

NCOFCU is the only organization exclusively representing firefighter’s credit unions that collectively serve over 650,000 members and control in excess of 8 billion in assets. The purpose of the collation is to protect and preserve the vision and purpose of firefighter credit unions. NCOFCU seeks to leverage its collective resources to further the growth, development and interests of firefighter credit unions nationwide, by providing educational and informational exchange opportunities and promoting firefighter credit unions’ safety and soundness and financial strength.

The coalition is directed by a volunteer Advisory Committee. Members of the committee include Jerry Horwedel, Dir. Los Angeles Firemen’s CU, Linda Williams, CEO Akron Firefighters CU, Michael McCormick, Dir. San Diego Firefighters CU, Joe Galloway, Dir. Syracuse Firefighters CU. The Executive Director of the Coalition is Grant Sheehan, CEO of Sheehan’s Consulting LLC in Miami, FL.

Let's welcome Vining Sparks as a GOLD Sponsor

Vining Sparks is nationally recognized as a leading broker/dealer in serving the investment needs of institutional investors. Credit Unions of Vining Sparks receive access to proprietary analytical tools that assist them in the investment portfolio decision-making process. Just as Vining integrated asset/liability management into the portfolio management process for banks, the firm now assists clients of all types in making decisions that are appropriate based on the client’s specific investment objectives. This assistance is provided through specialized professionals utilizing the proprietary analytical tools mentioned above and is one of the primary reasons Vining Sparks is unique compared with other broker/dealers.  Company Profile

How to Get LOANS

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What is a E-Mail Listserv?

NCOFCU Listserv is a service offered exclusively to NCOFCU members to provide a convenient venue for the open discussion of issues faced by credit union executives through a members only e-mail network.
NCOFCU Listserv is targeted to help NCOFCU members share information and help peers with decisions.
We hope you enjoy and benefit from this professional development resource.

To send a message to the list, address your e-mail to the list you are a member of; ceos@fcocu.com or directors@fcocu.com If you are not a member yet, please go to http://www.ncofcu.org/ and sign up.

Replying to a message will send the message to all participants.
If you have any questions about NCOFCU Listserv, please contact NCOFCU at 305-591-3306. Or, e-mail us at info@ncofcu.org

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Ewart Technologies, Inc.

IWS in its continued support of the Coalition & Conference is now a GOLD SPONSOR

IWS in its continued support of the Coalition & Conference is now a GOLD SPONSOR
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Not sure if social networking is for you?

Not sure if social networking is for you?
Here are a few examples of how some of our fellow firefighters credit unions are using the Social network

Local TV Network
Akron Firefighters CU has used the local media to get their message to the members through the following, (short Commercial before interview)
Board Member Pat Caprez Discusses The Credit Union History
Linda Williams Talks About Financial Counseling
You Tube
LA Firefighters uses You Tube to tell its members all about the credit union.
Firefighters and Their Credit Union!

FACEBOOK
National Coalition of Firefighters Credit Unions FACEBOOK
Firefighters Credit Union, Wisconsin FACEBOOK
Knoxville FFCU FACEBOOK
Firefighters Federal Credit Union, Oklahoma FACEBOOK
Firefighters Community Credit Union, Ohio FACEBOOK

These are just a few examples of how firefighter credit unions are marketing to and hearing from their members. We will have a session Wednesday, at the Firefighters Summit, on the Social Media and You!