Register for FUEL MI
Join the FUEL MI Young Professionals Networking Group and become part of a dynamic community of driven professionals dedicated to sustaining the credit union movement.
- Registration is open now thru the end of March 2025
- 2025 FUELmi Membership Cost:
- $250/attendee
- Membership cannot be split between individuals
2025 Meeting Schedule
Explore our meeting schedule to stay informed about upcoming gatherings and connect with fellow FUEL MI Young Professionals.
About Us
Young Professionals Sustaining the CU Movement
FUEL MI, funded in part by the Michigan Credit Union Foundation, aims to expand, support and provide opportunities for networking, collaboration, leadership development and cooperative community outreach for emerging credit union professionals.
The FUEL MI Young Professionals Networking Group is searching for driven and dedicated young professionals who are passionate about sustaining the credit union movement to join the statewide program. Group members will meet five times a year and be responsible for determining and implementing methods for participants to connect, interact and learn about the credit union industry and movement, as well as actively participate in community outreach initiatives throughout Michigan.
The group will focus on expanding opportunities for young professionals in the credit unions in these areas:
- Networking / Chapter Involvement
- Professional Development / Advocacy Awareness
- Charitable Outreach / Credit Union Social Mission Initiative
What does the FUELmi membership give your YP?
The FUELmi membership includes participation in all FUELmi meetings and events—statewide, district, and virtual—as well as registration for the YP Summit. Additionally, FUELmi provides a set number of scholarships each year for conferences such as the CUES Future Summit and AC&E. These scholarships cover registration costs and offer additional exclusive benefits for FUEL YP Scholarship recipients.
FUELmi meetings are broken up into 3 categories
Statewide Meetings
(In-person)
- Held before major credit union events like the CUES Conference (February), State GAC (April), and AC&E (June).
- Features speakers from within and beyond the industry, focusing on skills development and current trends.
- A new Q4 2025 meeting is in the works—stay tuned!
District Meetings
(In-person)
- District meetings are typically held once per quarter.
- Hosted at rotating credit unions within the district.
- Full-day events featuring industry speakers on quarterly focus topics.
Virtual Meetings
- Held quarterly and last one hour.
- Features industry guest speakers sharing insights on quarterly focus topics.
FUELmi YP Leadership Summit
Our third statewide meeting has turned into our annual YP Leadership Summit. This is a one-day conference for young professionals that is hosted before ACE. We bring in various speakers from outside the industry that focus on teaching developmental skills.
Registration for this conference is included in the FUELmi membership, but is also open to non-FUELmi members for a cost.
- 2025 YP Leadership Summit registration is now open! Check out the full agenda, see who’s attending and register here.
- Non-FUELmi members will be charged a $159 attendance fee.
Additional Features
Benefits
FUELmi is continually seeking new benefits to offer its members. For example, in 2024, FUELmi partnered with CUES to pilot the Essential Leaders Program, securing an affordable participation cost exclusively for FUELmi members.
District and Conference Leadership
FUELmi members with at least one year of membership can run for district leadership positions. District leaders plan quarterly meetings, including locations, speakers, and more. They also coordinate special events at conferences like the CUES Future Summit and AC&E, organizing activities for YP scholarship attendees.
Requirements
- Members must pay their annual dues before attending any FUELmi events.
- There are no participation requirements after paying FUELmi registration dues. While involvement is encouraged, job duties take priority, and attendance at meetings or events is not mandatory. Members get as much out of FUELmi as they put into it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How are FUEL members different than other YPs in the state?
- How often does a YP participant need to pay dues
- • How long should we allow one individual to participate in FUELmi?
FUEL MI Group Leaders
