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Arizona Sister Society Chapter Meeting: March 20, 2019

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Arizona Sister Society met at Arizona Central Credit Union on March 2O. It was an outstanding opportunity to network and learn, be inspired and to inspire others, advance the credit union industry and help the community!

Our host, Traci Spears, talked about her Leadership Journey. She showed us how the journey can have many twists and turns, but she prevailed to create a career in credit unions that enables her to develop her own strengths and contribute in ways that reflect her values. Arizona Central – and the credit union industry – is fortunate to have people like Traci! 

The meeting’s guest speaker was Tyler Valentine, President/CEO of Laramie Plains FCU who presented "Overcoming Perceptions, Stereotypes and Generalizations to Build Stronger, more Inclusive Credit Unions." His comments, with discussion and group engagement, highlighted the strengths we all bring to the workplace -- and the biases, as well!

The group donated a total of $610 to Ryan House, a local charity service that provides respite and palliative caregiving program for children in Phoenix. Pepper Kincaid, a dynamic volunteer who has also been a caregiver in her own family, represented the organization. She told about her experience as a volunteer and how essential this kind of support is in helping families with critically ill children.

GWLN Ambassadors Martha Rozen and Marquetta White provided an update on GWLN progress, celebrating the 10-year anniversary.

Chapter Leader Karen Bejarano invited volunteers with connections to local museums or institutions to consider hosting or helping with a wine or artistic evening gathering for the group in July.


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