Early Bird Deadline June 1

¡Regístrese Pronto y Ahorre!

Madison, WI—World Council of Credit Unions, Inc. (WOCCU) reminds all credit union leaders of the approaching June 1st early bird deadline for the 7th International Leadership Institute. This years Leadership event will be held at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise, Island located in Nassau, Bahamas.

"We encourage credit union leaders to register early to take advantage of the early bird discount pricing. Attendees can save $100 on registration and even more if they are also registering companions," explained Kimberly Johnston, WOCCU Marketing & Communications Manager. The 2004 Leadership Institute brings together CEOs, board of directors and other credit union leaders from over 40 countries. The event allows credit union leaders to address high-level topics for credit union systems and provides best practice approaches. WOCCU's Leadership Institute provides leaders with the critical tools necessary in today's world of ever-changing member needs.

WOCCU's Leadership Institute is designed to further the knowledge of those in a leadership capacity within credit unions, whether volunteers, executives or managers. In the midst of technological advancements, unexpected disasters and increasing sophistication in members' needs, this year's Institute will focus on how these leaders can showcase the "Value in the Credit Union Difference" within their own organizations. The program features engaging speakers, breakout sessions and workshops on leadership, marketing, technology and other relevant issues important to developed and developing credit union movement.

An impressive lineup of Key note speakers include: Jane Sanders, speaking on Master Breakthrough Strategies of Top-Performing Credit Unions; Roxanne Emmerich guiding credit union leaders through Achieving the 3 Pillars of Authentic Leadership; and finally Dave Mowat and Bruce Ralston revisiting Responsible Corporate Citizenship Brings Value to Credit Union Members & Their Communities.

For more in-depth meeting information visit the World Council website at www.woccu.org/bahamas. If you have questions regarding the event please contact Erinn Monroe, Meetings Assistant at emonroe@woccu.org or 608.231.8838.

El Consejo Mundial de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito es la asociación gremial y agencia de desarrollo para el sistema internacional de cooperativas de ahorro y crédito. El Consejo Mundial promueve el crecimiento sustentable de las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito y otras cooperativas financieras en todo el mundo a fin de facultar a las personas para que mejoren su calidad de vida a través del acceso a servicios financieros asequibles y de alta calidad. El Consejo Mundial realiza esfuerzos de defensa activa en representación del sistema global de las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito ante organizaciones internacionales y trabaja con gobiernos nacionales para mejorar la legislación y la regulación. Sus programas de asistencia técnica introducen nuevas herramientas y tecnologías para fortalecer el desempeño financiero de las cooperativas de ahorro y crédito y profundizar su alcance comunitario.

El Consejo Mundial ha implementado 290 programas de asistencia técnica en 71 países. A nivel mundial, 51,000 cooperativas de ahorro y crédito en 100 países atienden a 196 millones de personas. Obtenga más información sobre el impacto global del Consejo Mundial en www.woccu.org.