Board & Committee Leadership Conference

November 7-9 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown | Asheville, NC

Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
192 Haywood St
Asheville, NC 28801

Make plans to join your peers for an education conference designed just for credit union volunteers. The Board & Committee Leadership Conference is set for November 7-9, 2024 in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and features a full range of informative sessions on critical, timely issues, with first-rate speakers. 

          

 

EVENT SCHEDULE

(Times are in the Eastern Time Zone)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

3:00 p.m. - Registration 
5:30 p.m. - Networking Reception
6:00 p.m. - Dinner & Entertainment

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

7:30 a.m. - Registration Open
7:45 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Welcome & Announcements
9:10 a.m. - What the Fed is Going On?  - Phillip Cochran, Volcorp
10:00 a.m. - Morning Break
10:15 a.m. - Scam Awareness and Prevention - Richard Bryant & Ajla Faust, KY Financial Empowerment Commission
11:15 a.m. - Living in an On-Demand World - Scott Young, Velera
12:15 p.m. - Group Lunch
1:15 p.m. - Annual BSA Training for Volunteers - Eileen Burden, Kentucky's Credit Unions
2:15 p.m. - Afternoon Break
2:30 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions

  • Members’ Expectations are Evolving, Are We?  - Erika Romeniko, TruStage
  • Top 10 Things Every Supervisory Committee Member Should Know - Brian Williams, TN Dept. of Financial Institutions

3:30 p.m. - Enjoy the rest of your day!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

8:00 a.m. - Breakfast 
9:00 a.m. - From Value to Worth - Patrick Henry, Musician & Humorist
10:00 a.m. -  Door Prizes and Conference Close

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL SESSION DESCRIPTIONS AND SPEAKER BIOS

 

REGISTRATION

Education Sessions

Conference Attendee $699.00


Guest Registration

Guest registration includes Thursday dinner & entertainment, Friday breakfast & lunch, and Saturday breakfast and closing.

Guest Registration $299.00

 

REGISTRATION

HOTEL

Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
192 Haywood Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 USA

Located in Downtown Asheville within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The Biltmore Estate is a 10-minute drive away. Enjoy their suites and complimentary made-to-order breakfast and evening receptions. The rooftop restaurant, Soprana Rooftop Cucina, serves Italian cuisine against Blue Ridge Mountain views.

ROOM RATE: $339 per night plus tax
Reservation Deadline: October 17, 2024

Valet-parking – $30 per car, per night
 
 

Please register to attend the event at the same time you book your hotel room. 
Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis and will sell out quickly so book soon!

RESERVE YOUR ROOM
 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Badges Must Be Worn

Badges are specially marked to determine admission to conference activities.

Attire

Casual to Business casual. Be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket, as personal comfort levels may vary.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds will be issued until 14 days prior to the conference less a $100 administration fee per person. No refunds for cancellations within 14 days of event.  Substitutions accepted anytime. All cancellations/substitutions must be submitted in writing.

Code of Professional Conduct

The registrant agrees to conduct his/herself in a cordial manner. Kentucky's Credit Unions (KCUs) will not tolerate any registrant who creates a disturbance; is disrespectful to any other registrant, any member of KCUs, its speakers and attendees, exhibitors, volunteers or staff. KCUs reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to investigate any complaint and to dismiss any registrant found by KCUs, in its sole discretion, to have violated the Code of Professional Conduct, without refund of registration fees. 

Who Can Attend?

Attendance is limited to League-affiliated and associated credit unions. This conference is a special occasion for CEOs, Directors, Staff, and Supervisory Committee members to come together for valuable education and networking opportunities.