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12/17/2015 Member News
Wildfire Credit Union has its Crasher!

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For more information, contact:
Michelle LeBlanc
[email protected]  
989-249-8288
December 17, 2015

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   Alvin Byers

Wildfire Credit Union has its Crasher!

SAGINAW
Wildfire Credit Union is pleased to announce that Alvin Byers has been selected to attend Crash the GAC by The Cooperative Trust and Credit Union National Association and represent the Michigan Credit Union League!

Byers commented:  “I’m incredibly honored to have the opportunity to attend the GAC in Washington, D.C. To meet with other “credit union” minds and professionals from all over the United States is an incredible opportunity.”

Crash the GAC will bring young credit union professionals together, running a tailored program alongside the main event and allowing for mentor sessions with key individuals; previously from the likes of National Credit Union Foundation, Credit Union National Association, Filene Research Institute and CUNA Mutual Group.

All Crashers receive a complimentary registration to attend GAC, from Credit Union National Association.

Timothy W. Benecke, Wildfire Credit Union CEO, commented; we are very pleased that Alvin has been selected to represent Michigan at the Government Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington DC.  Only one representative is chosen from each state, and Wildfire has been fortunate to represent Michigan for the past two years. Last year Ashley Buchholz was selected as the representative and this year Alvin Byers has the honor.  Both Ashley and Alvin are sharp young professionals that are making their mark at Wildfire Credit Union and in the credit union industry.

“The commitment from both CUNA and The Cooperative Trust to the Crash the GAC program says a great deal about the importance of young adults in the credit union system” says James Marshall, Manager of The Cooperative Trust, “looking at the advocacy issues that face credit unions early in one’s career helps set our young professionals up with the right knowledge to help support their credit unions as they become our CEO’s of the future. With a reach across the whole of the United States, Crash the GAC brings a diverse group of future leaders to the forefront of credit unions at the industry’s premier event.”

The Crash the GAC is brought to you by The Cooperative Trust and CUNA, in association with Credit Union Leagues/Associations.

Wildfire Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative and has a community charter.  Our membership is open for anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in any of these 23 counties:  Saginaw, Bay, Midland, Tuscola, Gratiot, Genesee, Shiawassee, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Isabella, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Otsego, Roscommon, and Wexford counties.  The credit union also provides services to small businesses in the same twenty-three county market.  We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about all of Wildfire’s products and services at
www.wildfirecu.org.

About The Cooperative Trust:
The Cooperative Trust is a grassroots community of young people who work in credit unions and cooperatives. Founded by the Filene Research Institute and made possible by CUNA Mutual Group, the Trust connects and enables several hundred young people fighting for the future of socially responsible finance through meet-ups, mentorships and collective action.

About Filene:
Filene Research Institute is an independent, consumer finance think and do tank dedicated to scientific and thoughtful analysis about issues affecting the future of credit unions, retail banking and cooperative finance. Filene is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Nearly 1,000 members make the Institute’s research, innovation and impact programs possible.

About Credit Union National Association: Credit Union National Association (CUNA), based in Washington, D.C., and Madison, Wisconsin, is the premier national trade association serving America's credit unions.