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FROM THE DESK OF MCUL &
AFFILIATES CEO DAVE ADAMS

It’s that time again, when we head to our Annual Convention this issue of Contact, including speaker previews, a glance at
& Exposition (AC&E) to show our credit union community education sessions and in-depth looks at some of this year’s
everything we’ve been working on over the past year. For the award winners who will be awarded at the Honor Awards
first time since 2015, we’re heading to the “Cherry Capital Breakfast on June 9.
of the World,” Traverse City, for the largest credit union con-
ference in Michigan. You can also read about Corks for a Cause, which returns for
its third AC&E — its first in Traverse City. It’s been a joy to
The morning of June 7, I will be giving a keynote speech cover- watch this event grow each year, increasing support for the
ing the latest ways CU Solutions Group®is creating innovative Michigan Credit Union Foundation’s Community Reinvestment
solutions that help the credit union movement anticipate and and Financial Education Grants. These grants allow our credit
adapt to new developments in the industry. It’s our mission unions and chapters to make a wider impact in the state’s
to make sure credit unions stay relevant in a world that is communities, especially low-income, underserved areas.
always changing.
When you’re not attending any of the event’s sessions, I hope
While the world is constantly changing, one thing will always you can take in some of Traverse City’s natural beauty and
stay the same: the credit union spirit. On June 8, Michigan diverse nightlife. See you in the cherry capital!
Credit Union League (MCUL) President/COO Ken Ross will
speak to attendees about the League’s ongoing agenda and, Best,
more importantly, speak to how our growth and advocacy
victories are only made possible because of Michigan’s com-
munity of credit unions. MCUL has always been driven by the
mindset that the greatest results come from collective action.

There’s much more going on at this year’s AC&E, and you Dave
can get a glimpse of what to expect in the following pages of

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