Global Women's Leadership Network 2012 Events
New York Sister Society — May 15, 2012
Global Women's Leadership Network is pleased to announce a new Sister Society meeting in New York! Come and learn more about the network and its mission. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Melrose Credit Union at the Terrace Room (Third Floor) in Briarwood, NY. Local GWLN Leaders Laurie Benjamin, Board Member of Melrose Credit Union and Robin Myers, Controller of Melrose Credit Union will be hosting this event.
There is no cost to attend this meeting and lunch will be generously provided by Melrose Credit Union. We're looking forward to see you there!
For further details about our Sister Societies program please visit the Sister Societies page on this website.
Engagement Program to Ventura, Calif. — May 20–25, 2012
See firsthand how Ventura County Credit Union has partnered with WOCCU to provide financial services to local immigrant works and how your credit union can use that technology to reach new markets.
Engagement programs provide credit union leaders the opportunity to become more actively involved with international credit union development.
Participants will have the opportunity to travel to another country, learn about the local credit union movement and exchange their knowledge and expertise with others.
Registration is US$2,000 for Global Women's Leadership Network Members. However, anyone can participate. Members do receive preferential rates. To register, please fill out the engagement program form and return it by fax to 1+ 608-385-2001 or via E-mail to cuwomen@woccu.org
Global Women's Leadership Network Luncheon — June 15, 2012
A special luncheon organized by one of the Global Women's Network members, Ms. Laida Garcia, President/CEO of Floridacentral Credit Union, will be held on Friday, June 15, 2012 from 12 (noon) to 1:15 p.m. This event will take place at the JW Marriott Orlando Grand Lakes in Orlando, FL.
The goal will be to provide our Network Members a better understanding about the Global Women's Network and raise awareness about the network. To do so, Susan Mitchell, Chairwoman of our network will give an overview of the history and results to date. Nicole Bice, Project Director for the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) will talk about project engagements, being an excellent opportunity for our members to get more involved, the Make a Match program and Sister Society groups, being formed around the world and in the United States dedicated to making a difference through women. Last but not least, our very special guest, Roxy Ostrem, Chairwoman of the Ventury County Credit Union will present the first USA iBelong Program launched through the Global Women's Leadership Network in California.
This powerful presentation will demonstrate how we, as women leaders, can all make a difference in our communities through credit unions by working together.
Registration is US$55 for Global Women's Leadership Network Members. It is a great opportunity for Network Members to get together before the great Annual Conference in Gdańsk, Poland! We hope to see you there.
Golf Tournament — July 14, 2012
If you are a golfer and attending the Global Women's Leadership Forum in Gdańsk, Poland, arrive a day early to join the international leaders supporting the network and golf Poland’s premier course! To golf with us, sign up when you register for the forum or learn more at http://letsgdansk2012.org/companions/golf_tournament
Global Women's Leadership Forum in Gdańsk, Poland — July 14–15, 2012
This two-day event allows members the opportunity to connect face-to-face with women from other credit union movements across the globe. This year's forum will be held in Gdańsk, Poland, in conjunction with the World Credit Union Conference. Visit www.letsgdansk2012.org for more details.You can register to the forum by completing and returning the forum registration form by fax to 1+ 608-385-2001 or via E-mail to cuwomen@woccu.org. For Spanish version please click here. To know more about VAT for this event please check our forum registration VAT terms.
Clothing Drive For Women Getting Ready To Go Back To Work — August 7, 2012
Global Women's Leadership Network is dedicated to promote women empowerment. Here is a great initiative to reach this goal. Career Closet is a small, volunteer-based nonprofit organization that helps victims of domestic violence, veterans as well as economically disavantaged and underserved women, re-entering the workforce. A clothing drive will be organized on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 in San Mateo, California. Clothes (no bathing suits or work-out clothes), handbags and shoes will be collected. Casual clothes are also accepted. Please note that clothes should be in excellent condition. This event is supported by our network member, Colleen O'Grady, Board Member of Patelco Credit Union.
Engagement Program to Querétaro, Mexico — November 5–10, 2012
Learn how Mexican credit unions are expanding financial services to the rural poor through cell phone technology and ATM networks. You'll interact with project implementers and credit union members to help find cost-effective solutions to reach unserved markets.
Engagement programs provide credit union leaders the opportunity to become more actively involved with international credit union development. Participants will have the opportunity to travel to another country, learn about the local credit union movement and exchange their knowledge and expertise with others.
Registration is US$2,100 for Global Women's Leadership Network Members. However, anyone can participate. Members do receive preferential rates. To register, please fill out the engagement program form and return it by fax to 1+ 608-385-2001 or via E-mail to cuwomen@woccu.org
