Last year our keynote speaker, Erik Wahl brought music, painting and words of inspiration to kick off the event. This year we are excited to bring sports legend Dan Marino to the main stage, courtesy of Mastercard. Rather than hearing a speech, Dan has agreed to a more casual Q & A setting where you’ll get to hear how leadership, teamwork, intense preparation and perseverance creates champions and winners.
A first-round draft pick by the Miami Dolphins in 1983, Marino became an instant NFL sensation, setting the standard for quarterback excellence. He became the only rookie quarterback ever to start in the Pro Bowl (1983) and was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in his second season (1984). The nine-time Pro Bowler (1983-87, 1991-92, 1994-95) played in18 playoff games and led the Dolphins to the Super Bowl in 1985 against San Francisco.
Upon retirement, Dan held 25 NFL regular-season quarterback records and was tied for five others, quarterbacked Miami for 17 years, positioning the Dolphins as perennial championship contenders throughout his career. One of three players ever to do so, he twice won the Dolphins’ Community Service Award (1996 and 1998), and was named the NFL Man of the Year in 1998. Dan was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2005 and in 2010 he was ranked number 25 on the NFL’s Top 100 Greatest Players list.
We’ve also added a unique opportunity for sports fans that will raise money for the NACUSO Advocacy Fund. We have a limited number of tickets available to attend breakfast with Dan on April 12th that includes a photo opportunity and for an additional contribution, an autographed NFL football.
But wait – there’s more great news on the 2017 NACUSO Network Conference … We’ll also be bringing back insights in to the magic of 
Disney with a keynote from the Disney Institute, and Dennis Dollar, former NCUA Chairman, will discuss what credit unions & CUSOs can expect from the Trump Administration.
NACUSO has invited NCUA Chairman Rick Metsger and Board Member Mark McWatters to speak. We are awaiting confirmation of their availability once they know their official commitments on their spring schedules.
Our break-out sessions will once again focus on the most relevant topics with industry experts in the following areas:
- Investment Services
- Insurance Services
- Innovation and Operational/Technology
- Member Business Lending
- Mortgage Services
- Entrepreneur/Board/CEO/Business Development
The 5th Annual Next Big Idea Competition, sponsored by MasterCard, is now accepting nominations until March 1, 2017. You submit a written description of your idea or if you’ve already launched your idea, how it works and why someone should use it or invest in it. The top 5 will be allowed to present on stage in front of a live audience and a panel of judges. The attendees will be voting electronically at the end and will determine the winner.
Have you developed a unique CUSO-based business structure or approach? Have you created a competitive advantage for your credit union using products or services through the use of a CUSO? Has your credit union leveraged the collaborative model to create real benefit for your members? If so, we want to hear from you. Nominate your credit union for the 2017 Collaboration & Innovation Award. Nominate your CUSO for the CUSO of the Year Award and if your CUSO has been around less than 5 years there’s the NEW CUSO of the Year Award. Deadline for nominations for all three awards is February 17, 2017.
Check out our new conference website for updates on topics, speakers and if you haven’t already, book your room at the beautifully remodeled Disney Beach Club Resort as this is a very popular time of year to go to Disney and the rooms are going fast.
On this the shortest, often coldest day of the year, it’s fun to think about networking in the sunshine with your colleagues. See you in sunny, warm Orlando and Merry Christmas!
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