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FROM THE DESK OF MCUL & AFFILIATES
PRESIDENT/CEO DAVE ADAMS

I want to start this issue with a thank you to everyone who D.C., to discuss credit union priorities with federal lawmakers
came to our 2018 Annual Convention & Exposition (AC&E) and regulators. This year’s discussions will focus on updat-
in June. We had 1,269 attendees gather in Traverse City ing the Federal Credit Union Act, as well as reforming data
and each one of them made the event’s 84th year a great breach and payday lending legislation. Joining us on Capitol
success. Inside the following pages, you can relive the action Hill is a great way for one person to make a difference by
with our photo recap. thinking big. If you’re considering coming along, I strongly
encourage you to; time has shown that sharing our personal
During my AC&E keynote presentation, I spoke to credit stories has a direct effect on legislative movement.
union professionals about how we, as an industry of small
institutions, can think big. Credit unions don’t have the same Later this year, credit unions will be receiving the Michigan
resources as big banks, but that doesn’t mean we can’t prac- Credit Union League (MCUL) affiliation kit. Affiliating with
tice the same level of ingenuity and innovation. Throughout the League is the primary way that Michigan credit unions
this issue, you can find various ways that Michigan credit continue to think of themselves as something more signifi-
unions refuse to let their size define their approach to serv- cant than a small, single entity. Our industry’s efforts — be
ing members. In the feature article, you will hear from a few them grassroots advocacy, fundraising for those in need or
credit unions around the state, learning more specifically otherwise — can affect the most change when we stand
how our industry is approaching mobile solutions from a together, and MCUL is proud to have maintained 100 percent
“think big” approach. affiliation for the last three years.

One of my favorite stories in this issue is how Harbor Beach I look forward to another year of Michigan credit unions
Community Federal Credit Union, a tiny institution located on thinking big together.
the tip of the Mitten’s thumb, collaborated with community
partners to make a large impact on their community. It’s a Best,
perfect example of realizing an ambition that might, at first,
seem to exceed your grasp.

Shortly after this magazine arrives in your mailbox, our indus-
try’s leaders will be making their yearly trip to Washington, Dave

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